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Aging mom and I need to install grab handle bars. Bought some nice ones off eBay and installed some on the walls of the bathroom, but she needs a few in the tub too. The tub is one of those dumb jacuzzi type tubs with controls, and it's part of a big plastic piece that makes up the whole...

This happens every time I open the garage door: 1. push button -> starts opening and about 1' up, it makes a loud sound and stops. 2. push button -> goes back down just fine. 3. push button -> opens all the way, without problem. 4. push button -> closes all the way without problem. I keep...

Looking to buy new set of screwdrivers. DIYer, mostly car stuff, woodworking, but also whatever needs fixing around the house. Wera Stainless Steel Series - Light Blue & Black handles - $53.98 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XJ2LJQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Lasertip VDE certified Stainless steel...

Old water heater went kaput. Never changed the anode rod (who really does this?) and it was time to replace. Existing anode rod was 3" long. Rest disintigrated. Ouch! :wtf: Turned off gas Turned off water inflow Drained water Set to lowest setting (PILOT) and turned other knob to OFF...

Have some thin metal tubing, maybe about 1/4" in diameter. It's attached to my vehicle as part of a hydraulic line for a shock absorber system that has been removed. However, I can't get some of the bolts off of some the brackets because the brilliant engineers who designed the vehicle decided...

Looking for new set of torx and hex socket sets, preferably 3/8" drive, in both standard and metric. Any recommendations? Located in CA. Comparing Husky, Kobalt, and Craftsman. Any others I should consider? Since craftsman moved some (all?) of their manufacturing to China, I've been reading...

Looking to buy some new pliers and I noticed there are 'cobra' and 'alligator' types from Knipex. What is the difference? Cobra from Knipex http://chadstoolbox.com/002006s1knipex3-pccobrapliersset710and12.aspx Alligator from Knipex http://chadstoolbox.com/3x88knipex3pcalligatorset710and12.aspx

Was browsing tome knipex tool sets today and saw a mini tool set for computer usage. Had some small screwdrivers with some strange handles that didn't fit the rest of the knipex tool line of products. Did some digging and see that are called Wera tools. These tools any good? They look like they...

I have a project I'm working. Some controls have e-style retaining rings that are ridiculously small. OD's in the 5mm range. What tools do you guys use to install and remove such small e-style retaining rings? For removal I've tried a toothpick and it works but getting back on is proving to be...

New Limited Edition Craftsman. Definitely not my style but I thought it was interesting they are trying some gimmick stuff to increase sales. Interestingly, this item seems to have been pulled from the craftsman website, although it's still shows up under google searches. "The Craftsman...

I'm working on a project that has orings and I need a good set of tools to delicately remove the orings without damaging them. Can anyone make some recommendations? There are some tiny orings in 3/32 OD range and some larger ones in the 1" OD range that I'll be working with on the project. I...

Saw this one for sale today. Guy is asking $6k OBO. No way I could afford it but I have trouble believing a tool box is worth that much. :wtf:

Can anyone tell me what type of tool is needed to remove this piece? See photo. Is this a common design (standard tool used) or something custom (custom designed tool)? It's got two small shallow holes drilled 180d from each other on the outer surface. You can see these in the image. Thanks.