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    What Tool Advice Backfires or Is Ignored

    When Tool Advice Backfires or Is Ignored After dropping the kids off at grandmas for some outside swimming fun, I made a supply run to Menards to hold me over for the upcoming week. I had recently done some pretty extensive research on impact drivers and drills from Bosch, Milwaukee, and...
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    Bosch GCM1WSD Miter Saw $479

    Bosch GCM12SD Miter Saw $479 wow i messed up the title bad I was at my local Menards and see they have it on sale for $479, plus 11% off. I see Amazon has it for $479 as well. Usually $649. Website isn't showing the sale price in store...
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    PSA: Adding A Weight Kit And Chains To Snowblower Is Most Excellent

    I've got an Ariens Platinum 24 snowblower, which is a very nice machine in most regards. What I have never liked about it is the lack or traction in snow and how it likes to ride up when digging into deep stuff like the snowbank left by the city plow. A lingering shoulder injury is aggravated by...
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    Y or Teepee Marking On Vintage Axe?

    Its a double bit cruiser. Any ideas? <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/154822526@N03/49228250526/in/dateposted-public/" title="received_452307059018261"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49228250526_c96c3c7511_c.jpg" width="600" height="800"...
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    Bosch GCM12SD 12" Glide Miter Saw $120 $529

    Bosch GCM12SD 12" Glide Miter Saw $529 I haven't seen the price this low in a long time. Usually it's $649, on sale for $549 and an additional $20 through amazon...
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    Dewalt DWS780 Mitersaw $330 Shipped Amazon

    Amazon has the DWS780 for $349 and they have a special coupon for $25 off on top of the sale price...free shipping too...
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    Oh No....My Orifices Are Dirty

    On my furnace you pervs! My Trane XV90 was acting up yesterday morning and I had the service guy come, he diagnosed the issue as being corroded gas orifices. White corrosion to be specific. Records indicate that they were at our place in March of 2018 for a similar issue, and I know that time...
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    Boeshield T9 Stopped Spraying? Fixed!

    3/4 full can of one year old Boeshield T9 wouldn't spray any more, emailed Boeshield and they sent me a new can plus some "Rust Free" at no charge. The CS rep also suggested I submerge the can in a bucket of hot tap water for 10-15 minutes to help dislodge the paraffin wax. Worked like a charm...
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    Milwaukee Metal Drill Carrying Case

    Hello, Looking for a nice metal case to store my Milwaukee corded drill in. Doesn't have to be for my exact model, just looking for a case that a drill would fit in.
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    How To Divide Tall Tool Chest Drawer In Half?

    I'm running out of room in my recently acquired Snap On Classic 78. I don't have the funds to upgrade to a larger box nor add a side box right now, so I am looking for alternatives. The bottom drawer in the Classic 78 is very tall, and I really don't have a use for that much depth. Has anyone...
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    Two Columbian Vises. 5" and 4.5"

    Hello all, up for sale is a pair of really nice Columbian vises. First is a big 205 M2 (95lbs) that is in really nice shape. Everything works as it should, smooth and tight. Jaws have tons of life left in them. Some signs of use as expected, but you can see that it is pretty darn nice...
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    Vintage Sledge Hammer ID

    I've searched for a few hours and cannot find info on this 12lb hammer head. Your help would be much appreciated. <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/154822526@N03/47972290291/in/dateposted-public/" title="20190531_082140"><img...
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    Handscrew Clamp Threaded Rod Help

    I bought a bunch of old Jorgensen and Cincinnati Tool Co Handscrew clamps, and one of the larger clamps 18" threaded rods are bent beyond repair. Wondering if anyone knows a good source for threaded rod that has both Left Hand and Right Hand threading? I see Lee Valley has a kit from Dubuque...
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    Help Me Restore Grandfathers Craftsman Disc/Belt Sander

    I have posted in the "Wanted" sub-forum, but don't know if that gets much traffic. So I need your help to keep the machine alive!! I have searched eBay and all over, it is a Discontinued part, cannot find anywhere. Hello all, I'm working on a older 1970's craftsman Disc/Belt 6x9" sander...
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    Craftsman Disc/Belt 6x48 Sander Parts 113.22521

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    The Right Tools Can Make All The Difference

    I am working checking off a distressed wood accent wall from the "honey to due" list, and I finally got started on it this weekend. As I was working out in the garage using some of the tools and equipment I purchased thanks in part to GJ and other sources, I had time to reflect on how the right...
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    Help Identify Splitting Maul Makers Mark

    I have done a few hours research and came up with nothing. From what I have been told this was my grandfathers, but cannot confirm how old it is. Any help would be appreciated. Maul by Jon S, on Flickr
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    Old Wood Hand Screw Clamps Question

    Found some old Wood Handscrew Clamps and was wondering if you guys could give me some advice. I know the ones with metal threaded rods are proven, but what about the ones with wooden threaded rods? Guy want's $5/pc for the small ones, and $10/pc for the bigger ones. So right around $120 for all...
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    Old Wood Handscrew Clamps Question

    Found some old Wood Handscrew Clamps and was wondering if you guys could give me some advice. I know the ones with metal threaded rods are proven, but what about the ones with wooden threaded rods? Guy want's $5/pc for the small ones, and $10/pc for the bigger ones. So right around $120 for all...
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    Bosch Jigsaw JS470E Case

    Looking for a case for my Jigsaw, lost mine in a move.
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