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    Ariens rapidtrak snowblower

    Yup I made it a point this year to clean up EVERYTHING as I don’t need to buy new hoses, down spouts and cords again. Does yours idle ok and rev fast? Maybe a gummy carb? I’ve found the best way to store these small motors for the season is shut the gas off and let it run till it dies, so it...
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    Garage insulating basics

    That’s actually a really good idea. Ceiling fan right in the middle of the peak. And pretty much all three fans in the house could use updates.
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    WD-40 - What is it actually good for??

    Proper lube is a vague term. I know using it on chains cleans it, so I don’t use it on chains. It actually dries out too, resulting in eventual rust. Roller chains for equipment: any type of oil of mess isn’t an issue. Used motor oil, ****** fluid, I don’t care. Lube is lube. Bicycle and...
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    Dad's tool, I own, remembering him

    I wish I had a heartfelt story of my dad but he was/is an *******. (In a roundabout good way) Everything he gives(sells) me he screws me on. And I have to fix it. He can be the smartest man I know, but it seems he likes watching me struggle. But at the same time, he has taught me more life...
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    Warning -- Scam?

    Somewhere I bet there is a legit Nigerian prince wondering why no Americans trust his poor honest soul. 😂
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    Ariens rapidtrak snowblower

    Ariens Rapidtrack Snowblower. 420cc 21.0ft/lbs of torque Hydrostatic transmission I gotta say this thing is goddamn ridiculous. I spent the better half of a year trying to find something I’d like, and just before the apocalyptic blizzard last year in North Dakota leaving us under 6ft of heavy...
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    Garage insulating basics

    I agree 100%, in this case I did the walls first as I needed the... walls. (It was unfinished) and was unsure about how I want to go about the ceiling. After installing the garage doors, I realized my ceiling is exactly 8ft, and I ran into clearance issues with the openers. If it were up to...
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    Garage insulating basics

    Late late late update. So now it’s cold again, and I’m back to this. As of now I have replaced both doors with some nice insulated ones, replaced the 1 window with and insulated pane glass one, and various air sealing throughout. Got gaskets on the outlets now as well, and a chimney vent for...
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    Milwaukee socket set

    The case and tray are both plastic, the case seems a little on the cheap side but the tray is Thick and solid. Yes, I have used mine with a combo wrench on the square end. I got my set from eBay for $125. I haven’t used the carry case much as of late but I know when I did the shake test nothing...
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    Extreme Tools 72” DX Series

    I have the ex series and I love it, despite little use at this time. During age of the ‘Rona I’ve been at work the entire time, haven’t got a chance to use my home box yet. Just notice the DX doesn’t have support casters in the middle, and strictlytoolboxes doesn’t carry them. Curious as to...
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    Milwaukee socket set

    Yessir. The drawer tray is actually really nice. And the ratchet I use now exclusively because it’s not as long as my snap on, and has the just right amount of teeth. It’s a really well thought-out design, and you’d think snap on would have better trays to hold the wrenches and sockets they...
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    Extreme Tools 72” DX Series

    I am just wondering because I figure these should have been out long enough to have some abuse enough to know if they will actually hold up over time.
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    Milwaukee socket set

    I must say, I am windy impressed with these. I bought a set part# 48-22-9008 And I really think these are a mast-have today. They don’t hold up as well as snap ons to an impact but I have yet to break one. The lil red tray fits nicely in the drawer but until I get a set for home mine stay in...
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    Extreme Tools 72” DX Series

    So I recently bought an EX Series and love it, although haven’t used it much as of now. I have a friend in the market for the DX Series, which is the 21” deep version. My question is, looking at strictlytoolboxes, they don’t carry the DX Series. I bought mine from rockintoolboxes, mine is...
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    So I have a terrible concrete garage floor now what?

    I’m in the same boat. I really don’t want to spend a fortune or even need to have a “nice” floor, I’d really like to just acid etch it clean it and dump some thick epoxy on it, just to fill in the pits cracks and irregularities to make it easier to sweep.
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    Armorpoxy...mistake

    I stay away from things “military grade.” Civilians seem to think it means “the best” but what it really means is “the absolute cheapest money can buy in bulk.” xD
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    Like green toolboxes?

    I love the responses guys �� and yeah I’m staying away from another snap on box and selling a lot of my old snap on tools. Just gonna replace with cheaper Napa brands as my main dislike for snap on is how difficult it is to track down the dealer in my area. Napa is SO much better...
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    Like green toolboxes?

    What are your thoughts? I’m selling my snap-on and my Masterforce to trade off for an extreme tool 72” box to free up shop space, reducing my bench size to replace it with toolbox. I really like lime green, but is this a turn off on the resale market? Black is so bleh and shows every finger...
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    Diagnose a Briggs

    I second this. The ethanol in the fuel (even if you use premium at a blend pump) dry rots your fuel lines. Cheap reassurance. The inside of the hose will collapse under suction, starving the fuel. Screw checking the valves, compression, etc. at this point. Fuel lines, carb, fuel pump if it...
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    Garage insulating basics

    I agree. I would love to keep the space and the openness of having a little extra ceiling. But would it be wise to do two coats of foam for a total of 6” to fill the roof joists?
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