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I usually do decode each old car or truck I buy. The F100 was built in the Kansas City plant (which is still building F150's today) The Econoline Pickup was built in the Lorain Ohio plant (that plant is long gone) the Galaxie was built in Norfolk Virginia. (unsure of the status of that plant)...

I just received the Craftsman ignition wrench sets I bought on sale from Sears. The wrenches were labeled Made in USA. The wrenches looked well made and I was surprised that US made tools are still available from sears. The vinyl pouch was labeled made in China though. I bought the wrenches...

Thank you for sharing the details of your house remodel and garage build. I also would like to know what stone you used. I am planning a garage build and your design theme and color palate are close to my design ideas.

If you live in a climate where the A/C is in use most of the year then James-W suggestion of leaving the condenser uncovered and cleaning out the leaves periodically is the best advice. If you live in a northern climate where A/C use is more limited then covering the condenser does save the...

I purchased some Felo screwdrivers in previous Hot Deal and I am very impressed with their quality. As z2w stated the tips are very hard and sharp. I have given up on my classic Craftsman's Philips screwdriver and only use the Felo ones now. I do not own any Wera but I think these are...

The ultra sonic cleaner will get the hardware as clean as new parts without risking your fingers and works while you are doing other things. The trick is to place the hardware a plastic cup with the cleaning agent and then put the cup into the cleaner bowl filled with water. This will minimize...

Before 1990 the control knobs on vehicles were labeled using tampography or "pad printing" on the surface of the knobs. This is the process you need to recreate the graphics on the restored vehicles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_printing Now most knobs are labeled using a laser to burn...

38 Doge Coupe and The Oldwizard1 have given you the information you need for the next step. There are many non solvent type foam backed carpet removers out there that work very well. A quick Google search will provide you the products and videos of the technique to remove the remaining foam and...

No, not all walls are load bearing. If your doors are on the gable end wall then that is not load bearing and the change from one to two doors is simple. As others have suggested you need to the job looked at by a good contractor. Even if the wall you want to change is load bearing it still can...

All epoxies need an UV blocking coat. The marine type finishes will last the longest but they will all sub come to the UV radiation and begin to peel off. Some will last several years but all require re-top coating with a UV resistant varnish to survive. The easiest exterior wood finish to...

Your project is great and I really enjoy following the progress. Thank you for posting so many pictures. I know posting to this thread adds to the work so I just wanted you to know many of us appreciate the added effort. The use of the galvanized Pro-Rib panels behind the machinery is great...

You will never regent buying a Fluke but here is link to a series of YouTube videos of under $100 multi meters. I found the comparisons helpful

I was able to snag it at the sale price. I am slowly upgrading from my collection of Craftsmen when deals present themselves.

As Vcvapor05 said the Diablo and other Big Box store blades are fine for framing and decks. If you plan to do any trim or cabinet work you need to buy a Forest blade. When the blade needs sharping send the blade back to Forest. They do the best job of any place I have tried. Also, they can...

I appreciate the good friend comment but I am not a lurker. I have 30 posts in seven years of membership. I think of myself as a selective poster. The top looks good on the cabinet and I am glad the wood is being used rather than just setting my basement. The maple is from the Upper Peninsula...

All of the suggestions to cut a straight line will work. If you have not done this before you may want to practice on a scrap of plywood or cut the door twice. The suggestion on buying a finer tooth blade is a good one to avoid splintering the door. You did not state if the door is solid wood...

The Costco on I-96 and Middlebelt has a pallet of the extension cord sets.