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    Making a Mat Last

    I use vinyl parking mats to catch stuff falling off of my vehicles (water, slush, dirt, leaves, rust, misc nuts and bolts 🙄). They usually last about 4 or 5 years. Obviously I need to be careful to make sure the floor is completely free of debris before putting them down and then keeping the...
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    Are there Quick Release fastners for threads?

    I need to secure intake trumpets/stacks inside of a sealed plenum. There is very little room to access the area at the base of the trumpets where they attach to the throttle bodies. Right now each trumpet is attached with four small nuts to studs coming out of the TB's and passing through...
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    Cutting sheet aluminum with a skill saw. I'm doing it wrong.

    Just picked up an 18V cordless skill/saber saw after not having one for several years. I need to cut some shapes out of 11 GA (.225 in) sheet aluminum (6061). I was using a Bosch T118A ("Basic Metal") blade and failing miserably. I had the oscillation control set on 0 (for no oscillation)...
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    Sears Craftsman Belt Sander issues

    About 7 years ago I picked up a Sears Craftsman 4" belt sander with attached 6" disk sander, bolted to a small stand, for $20 at a garage sale. At the time it was probably 20 or 30 years old. I have used it sporadically and everytime I turn it on, the belt walks off the guides about an inch...
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    OMT Blade Storage

    Does anyone know of a case that can be bought that is designed for storing multi-tool blades? Milwaukee sells a set of blades in a storage case (item 48-90-1009) but I have plenty blades, I just need the empty case, and I don't see a way to buy that case separately. Thanks.
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    Craftsman C3 Tool Disposal

    Just want to confirm that my best bet is the local recycling center. I have two drills (standard and right angle) and an impact wrench, as well as two 19.2V batteries. I have upgraded to Milwaukee Fuel system and need the Craftsman stuff out of my house. Both batteries will charge but neither...
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    Driveway vacuum

    I'm in search of a better solution for vacuuming up the leaves and small twigs from my driveway. 1. Using a broom takes too much time. And I don't want a blower. I need to pick them up. 2. I have a electric (corded) vacuum that would be ideal if it was not so poorly designed. It's the...
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    Squeaking Cman belt sander

    Model 113.226420. It's a table mounted version. Got this thing at a rummage sale for $20. Seems to work fine but it squeaks sumthin' fierce. Of course I don't have a manual and I can't find an on-line version. Should, I just turn it on and start shooting WD-40 at everything that's moving?
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    Long frame floor jack - USA made?

    I need a long-frame 3 or 4 ton floor jack. I want one that's not made overseas. Can such an animal be had for under $800 or am I stuck buying something craptacular from HF? :headscrat
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