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Just received my new MityVac 7201 fluid extractor today and would really like to straighten out the supplied tubing or replace with something a bit more pliable. The tubing that comes with it is so ridged that if you try to straighten it out at all it will literally pull the unit over. I'm...

I have decided to farm out my garage floor work as I just don't have the time or knowledge to do everything that is needed. 2/3 of the garage has an old two part epoxy finish and the other 1/3 is 6 year old bare concrete. Have low spots that need to be ground, large joint where the two floors...

It's been about 40 years since I've done any bondo work and when mixed like the directions say, I seem to only get about 3-4 minutes of work time. Is this normal or am I using too much hardener? Working on a project that has lots of little spots and it's a real PITA to mix up tiny little...

In the middle of making a new rolling cart for detailing stuff and now wonder if I should add some drawers? They would be primarily for small brushes, application pads, paint repair items, etc. that I normally keep organized in plastic drawers behind cabinet doors. For the most part this cart...

It has been 30+ years since I've done any welding but really want to start and have a limited budget. Thinking a 110v mig would be the most versital but open to other options. Am I dreaming, thinking that I can get what I need for basic needs for around $400 or less? Will mostly be doing square...

I have a set of Rhino ramps and my floor is epoxied so they tend to slip when you first come in contact. I have had limited success placing them on a longer rubber backed carpet runner but still not an optimal set up. Have thought about getting some conveyor belting that could be bolted to the...

I have a basement work shop in a 50+ year old house that has vinyl tile on the floor and because I believe it to be asbestos tile/adhesive, I'm not considering taking it up. The tile floor is very dirty and has some small spots where the tile has gotten brittle and chiped up. Looking for tips...

I have a floor drain and hot/cold water in one bay of my garage and looking to do something on the lower half of the exterior wall to deal with over spray when washing in the winter. First thought was to use subway tile on the lower half but open to other options. Would like the finished look to...

I have a low spot right in between the two parked cars near the overhead door that collects water and seeing that my garage is heeted, I end up with all sorts of pooling during snowy winters. Only solution that I can come up with is to squeegy the water out to the driveway but if the temps are...

I'm redoing my garage and want to use period correct molding, cabinets, lighting, etc. and can't seem to find any decent interior pictures from the '30's & '40's. Everything on Google Image search is of the exteriors. Anyone have any links or details they can share?

I have a unique situation where I have a 2 1/2 car area that was coated with Benjamin Moore 2 part epoxy about 5 years ago and a single car area that is uncoated butting up to the other. Getting ready to coat the whole space and want to fix some low areas in the older section that collects...

It's a chilly 27 degress outside and both cars desperatly need cleaning. Turn the thermastat up to a balmy 60* and wash indoors with nice warm water. And having all the cars shows on Spike in the background just makes it better. Now I just need to get the new side floor coated...

Local guy has a "new", says never used, Hobart 135 Mig with a cart and gas tank for $400. Is this a must grab deal of just OK?

Just saw a commercial on Speed TV for the Socket-Lock-It and went to the web site to check them out. http://www.socketlockit.com No prices on the web site but the commercial said two for $29. Pretty cool design but would cost a fortune to have one for all the sockets in my drawers. Anone have or...

I've got a front grill that I started to media blast with glass beads and it is taking forever to get the chrome off. It's fairly thick and although some came off with a scraper, the edges are really tough. I've read a few Google links that say to use muratic acid or bleach, but I'm a little...

Really bummed, but after loosing my job last week, the cool Delta/Homecraft combo unit that I talked about last month has to go. Listed it on the For Sale threads but thought you all would like to see it before it goes to a new home. It's missing a few parts, but would be really cool restored...

The guy is asking $300 for it but I do not know yet what it comes with, like helmet, gas tank, extra wire, etc. I've e-mailed him and hope to have an answer tonight. Seeing that these typically go for around $450 new, is $300 a decent deal IF it's in good shape and has the accessories?

Here's a link to some cool parts cabinets. Price is not too bad if you need them. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tls/460267636.html

Found a pair of old Snap On slip joint pliers with the number 137 on them and have the vacuum grip at an estate sale. Pretty good condition and look to be older than me and I was born in '54. I looked on the Sanp On web site and could not find anything, but saw one site that says the 1 in the...

I picked up a set of Husky air tools that normally come with a compressor today and wonder if they are any good. The set includes a 1/2" impact gun, air chisel, die grinder and 3/8" rachet along with a set of sockets, chisels and grinding bits. They set is brand new and never used, didn't even...