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Do we have any basement waterproofing people here? Disclosure : I know waterproofing is better done outside than in, I just bought the house last week and am not in a position to afford waterproofing services, recently quoted 18k for a two sump system and crawl encapsulation, scared to know what...

Just bought a new to me house and have this gap around the sewage main. I can watch water seep in when it rains and it is collecting on top of vapor barrier. This is below grade, along a wall that faces the direction of weather. I'd like to get a more permanent repair than spray foam but also...

This post isn't really completely serious just for fun and speculation. I've been watching a lot of videos on lathes and mills as I knew nothing about them and am wierd enough I enjoy learning. I also find it oddly satisfying and relaxing to watch. I've noticed a few videos from ThisOldTony...

I need a recommendation on a good desolderong iron/station that isn't going to break the bank. Ive spent a ton of money on tooling the last couple years. I'd rather get something to help me desolder more efficiently, as I have dozens of hours in terrible desoldering experiences and I'm fed up...

I'm getting ready to start a powerwheels build and my experience in welding is limited. By limited, I mean non-existent. I have learned quite a bit and am looking to buy my first hot glue gun. I was set on purchasing the Eastwood 135 mig, but after looking more into it, I am starting to see a...

Is there already a black Friday thread going on? I want to start a thread where people can list the best of the best black Friday tool deals going on. I am itching to buy myself a new tool this black friday when I should be worrying about a christmas gift for the girl :dunno: The problem is...

I made a thread quite some time ago about good bit sets and got lots of good feedback. Some recommend sunex, zephyr, Apex etc. I have finally found the perfect bit set that fits the bill for me and got excited, well until I saw what the bill would be lol...

I know this has been beat to death here, I'm looking at adding new leads to my dmm. I only have standard leads and a thermocouple, I'm looking to get a quality set that includes alligator and needle backprobe tips. I'd prefer a modular set that includes extra goodies and a compact case. I...

I have the Milwaukee packout boxes, the lid has an eyelet and where it meets the body of the box there is a hole. The holes are aligned from box to box. I want to get a cable lock that will run through all the boxes and through a d ring mounted to the floor or wall. The holes are 10.5mm...

I used to have a cornwell digital caliper, it has been long gone and I've been wanting to replace it for some time now. I'm thinking I want the 500-752-20. Unless suggested otherwise My only question is what is the best place to order these from since there are so many knock off. I know...

You all have one, many have shop microwaves. What do you guys use, I'm having a difficult time finding on that doesnt die every year. My main "feature" I am looking for is something that wont give out. I:lol_hitti

I have a gift card I've been holding onto to decide what to spend it on. I've came to the conclusion I'd like to get my first pair of mini bolt cutters. I'm set on knipex, regardless of my feelings on their pliers wrench being overrated. Unless someone has sufficient reason to recommend...

I've always hated electric diagnostics but lately I have been getting better and for some reason everything has seemed to develop a electrical problem this past couple weeks. I am starting to run into things I dont like about my current walmart one that has gotten me through for a while so I...

What do you guys prefer? Is it still necessary to keep both a split beam and techangle? Maybe I haven't been paying attention but it seems to me techs are just using techangles these days, its been a while since I've saw a tech bust out split beam. Are the techangles holding up as far as...

I got both the metric and sae sk xframes during the 4th of july sale. Prior to purchase everyone recommended it to me on a previous thread, and youtube had good things to say. Before I use them I want to know if anyone has had problems with sealing on the ratcheting head (I typically give my...

Was looking at expanding my torque wrench arsenal. Now I'm not huge on torqueing everything. I find it goofy that some people need to torque every bolt they fasten. Anyways I was looking at getting a 1/2 split beam as I only have a micrometer and I'm certain it's out of calibration. We have...

I mentioned in a previous thread I've had bad luck with cheap or mid tier hardened steel punch and chisel sets, and a fellow GJ member recommended I take a look at mayhew. Now I am going to give the good ole fashioned chisel and punch sets a go at it from them, but when browsing through their...

I was browsing SK's catalog in the spirit of 4th of July sales and figured it would be an appropriate time to start a thread on th best of offerings from SK. I have no experience with SK and thought I would take advantage and get an extensive "sample pack" of all the little things that will...

I have a bearing that I want to bore out the inner race by a few thousandths of an inch. I dont have a die grinder and I'd prefer not to spend a couple hundred buying one right now. However if I absolutely had to I would want to only buy it once. Anyways as title says, I'm looking for the best...

Hey I dont know of this is the proper place or if o should post over at heating and a/c for those guys. Either way I've been working on my girls grandma's freezer she has this problem where her freezer will run for a few weeks then will stop. Unplug it for a little, then wait a little and itll...