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I have a small restoration shop and a large tool addiction so as always I'm looking for new tools to improve productivity, convenience, and versatility of my small shop. I've been eyeballing these things for a while now and I'm tempted to buy one to try out, but before I do I thought I'd ask the...

Our old cooler has seen better day so I'm replacing it with a new one this week. The new one has a larger through-wall portion so I have to re-frame the opening. Since I'm doing a new opening I was wondering if there's any good reason to keep it so low to the floor or if I can move it up closer...

I've tried a dozen different brands of ceiling fan lights and with a total of nine lights between the three fans it seems like I'm changing a light every week or two. Then if I bought the wrong one from the previous time it's a different color and drives me nuts. I've even tried the ones branded...

I tried searching, but was unable to find a comparison. I'm a big fan of my M12 tools and had all intentions of going in this afternoon and replacing my old Craftsman 19.2 drill that has died with a new M18 fuel to compliment my M12. Then I saw that the Rigid 18V is a bit cheaper and has a...

I know, I know, I know....these threads can get old, but it's my first so I'll keep it painless I promise:D While browsing my local pawn shop I came across a Snap-On IM31 3/8 air impact that looks to be unused new. It is an older aluminum body gun with a shiny red plastic cover on it. The price...

Greetings all, I live on a hill in Wyoming where it's cold and windy. Despite being able to see a coal power plant and about 300 wind turbines from my house, the power bills are killing me and I've got to figure out something to help lower them. Currently we are paying around $400 a month in...

I'm building a Toyota 22R engine for my little '83 pickup and noticed something kinda funny on the timing set. It is a Cloyes timing set, the box says made in Japan, but the chain itself is stamped USA. I think they may be a bit confused...:dunno:

I know I shouldn't, but I'm gonna go ahead and share my stupidity of the day in hopes that it will brighten someone else's day. If others decide to share their moments of cranial absence then all the better. So I'm out in the shop a few minutes ago doing some TIG welding on a project for a...

Growing up my Dad always had a tool box that he kept in whatever vehicle we were driving. In the early days it was a small metal box and then later one of the sears under seat plastic ones. He carried a decent set of tools to handle roadside breakdowns like belts, hoses, etc and we even changed...

My wife is wanting me to replace the carpet in our upstairs living room and hallway with laminate flooring. I've been shopping around and the Traditional Living brand from Sam's Club is significantly cheaper than what I can buy at Menards or Home Depot. So, has anyone used Traditional Living...

My three main hobbies (and side jobs) include gunsmithing, woodworking and working on old cars/motorcycles. Somewhere along the way I stumbled across Grace USA screwdrivers and was wondering if anyone had used them and what is the quality like? I love the old wooden handled look and especially...

A while ago I broke down and bought an oscillating multi-tool based on rave reviews from friends about how great they are. For many jobs I have loved it and it works great, but I'm wondering about which blades/attachments are the best? So, I thought I would ask on here and see what other people...

First off, I don't want this thread to be about bashing brands or griping about companies. I wanted to start this thread to discuss tools that you bought then later wished you had not along with the reason. We have a similar thread on a motorcycle forum I frequent and it's good for the new guys...

Greetings, I figured as an introduction I'd toss up some pics of my humble shop space. I have a two car attached garage and a 24x36 attached shop. It would be plenty of space, except I'm pretty heavy into woodworking, occasionally boat building as well as mechanical work and the occasional bike...