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Trying to determine the pitch on a rack gear sample in order to make a matching round spur gear. The gear cutters are expensive and I don't want to order the wrong size. So I've got a rack with teeth, if measured crest to crest, comes out as almost exactly 4 per inch. They don't even make...

I'm curious. When they're prepping large lots for sub-divisions, how long does it take for the earth to settle before doing foundation work, etc.? In other words, is there a scientific/engineering method to measure compaction of the lot, or is it just drive heavy machinery over it day after...

I've had an outbreak of fire ants in the yard, about a dozen mounds cropping up in a short time. I had a couple mounds in early spring, treated them with Sevin. Now, after some heavy rains I'm seeing them all over the place. Problem number 1 is hitting the mounds with the lawn mower. Problem...

Am I wasting my time and money planning multiple air hose drops throughout the shop, with the accompanying 5 HP air compressor? Everything (and everyone) seems to switching to Lithium ion; for impact wrenches, power shears and chisels, grinders, die grinders, nail guns, even air pumps! I can...

For up to $300 budget. Criteria: quiet, HEPA, small - medium size. For general shop and home use and occasional use with drywall sander. What are your experiences?

So what’s going on here? About a year ago I installed two LED fixtures on the eaves of the house. I think they were Sylvania brand. They’re spot light can style, one piece fixtures, with LED and decorative ring combined. I’ve been running them 24-7. Now, every couple hours they “turn off”, one...

I'm looking at adding a rack for basic home network use with plans to upgrade slowly as need be. This issue currently is a jumble of components and wires I want to wall mount in a closet, included would be modem and router (internet provider equipment) Ethernet hub, maybe storage (hard drives)...

Good.... defined as an oil can that doesn't leave an ounce of oil on my hands after I've use it, and is not continuously covered in a dusty oil slime, regardless of how many times I wipe it clean. General usage type application of oils, air tool oil, cutting/drilling oil, etc. Thank you.

Just starting to look at riding lawn mowers, so I'm soliciting any advice or opinions on what's available with a $3000 budget. 54" deck is a must have, otherwise open to brand and features. Would consider ZTR, but I don't think I need it. 1 acre, all grass, no trees. Currently have a 42"...

Soliciting any knowledge or opinions on Roku. Do you use it? What hardware did you purchase and where? Wifi or did you run cable? What devices do you hook up/use, ( just tv's, computer monitor, or maybe tablet? ) What service do you subscribe to, Netflix, Hulu, etc.? Does Roku have parental...

I'm looking for info and opinions on (electronics) soldering equipment. What's the latest in features and go-to brands? I know professional computer repair guys can have thousands invested in heaters, microscopes, etc. I'm looking for an upgrade from the little soldering iron I got when I was...

Curious what you choose for your car care, (assuming not DIY). Do you constantly shop around for deals on new tires, oil changes, or any other specials; or do you bring your ride to the same place you've always done for years and years? I go to the same guy, he knows what he's doing and his...

A long session with poison ivy, - removal with long sleeved shirt, jeans and gloves. Will one hot wash cycle remove all traces of the oil on the clothes? For the roots I was planning a heavy application of Round Up to the soil, good? I also have a hedge that's intertwined with poison ivy...

And if so, how long, what kind? I used to keep everything - oil changes, tires, windshield replacement, tax bills, body work, heck, even parking tickets, - but never, ever in my life has any buyer, prospective buyer, dealership or anyone ever expressed any more than passing interest in...

Any use in this day and age for/of Eathernet cable run to a garage or out building? Laptops, chrome books & tablets don't have ports. All printers are wifi. Even desktops are moving away from hardwire ports to built in wifi. Am I missing something that CAT5 or CAT6 cable can offer ? Once the...

Shop space is 1000 sq ft. with 8 ft ceilings. The question is if/when you installed a window AC unit in your shop, did you go oversize or spot on for sizing the unit? The one I'm looking at is about $600, 220 volt, recommended for 1500 sq ft space. Didn't write down any other info. 1000 sq...

Hi, I'm looking to replace all the lights in the shop with LED. Currently I have 24 can lights with compact fluorescent flood light style bulbs. The situation is I do NOT have any trim pieces to the cans (Halo brand), and see that LEDs are available as just the bulb or a bulb/trim piece combo...

My neighbor is an absolute great guy, friend to the family, and super generous. So how could I say NO when he wanted to help me while I repaired a broken nail gun he brought over to my shop. Rhetorical question, I didn't and couldn't say no. Within 2 minutes he's grabbing the best tools in...

I've decided the compressor will live outside. Here's the situation; my small 2 horse compressor will be set up outside until money to buy a bigger compressor. The location is on the north facing wall of the garage. I intent to pour a 4 by 4 concrete slab for it to sit on. I do not at this time...