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I've never really been satisfied with any sort of portable tool storage,I usually just load up a one of the several plastic cleaning sort of totes I have then put everything back once I am done. But I was looking around and saw these sort of canvas roll up bags and the look like what I am after...

I was out today and among other things bought a warren bx 84 (might be off a letter or two) 10 pound sledgehammer. If anyone knows more about the company I would be interested. As one would expect of most used wood handle tools, it was wrapped in tape up near the head because of a crack...

HF has new coupons taking either 10% off the brands they exclude from the usage of the regular percentage off coupons (which seems to be half the store now :lol_hitti ), as well a coupon that takes 30% off any item under $10, up to FIVE items per transaction. While this has already been...

Been thinking about putting a shed up for a while, got a small niche behind the garage where I could remove a fencing panel and put a smallish shed (6ft max width, probably 8 foot long) which wouldn't take up much space but would let me funnel some of the unnecessary stuff in the garage into. Or...

I've been thinking about getting some better gloves and eye protection recently, I've never found any safety googles or gloves that I have been able to use for long periods of time comfortably or efficiently. Even "mechanics" gloves are often too thick and baggy for me, trying to run out small...

I tend to just leave old stuff alone if I can, never really been into taking old equipment and repainting it. Not too good with a spray can (seems like every can I get clogs, even when cleaned) and don't have the patience to do all the prep work necessary. Electrolysis helps but boy do I wish I...

I either lost or broke all the dewalt Philips #2 impacts I bought a while ago. Been using some of the Zephyr bits I found on amazon for $2.50/10 shipped, good quality bits but they break fairly often in an impact role, sheer off near the tip. Probably too hard for the job, plus they are...

I have some not so pretty steps out front that need some repair and are somewhat unsightly. They are not in bad shape, but the repair material turns out to be a light grey with a smooth finish, the original stuff is a more of a tan at this point due to age, has sort of a pebble finish, doesn't...

What is the worst holiday/gimmick tool/multitool you've ever seen? Always had some fun seeing these types of threads. I'll start with the leatherman tread with the watch adapter. Nothing says classy like attaching your watch to a $180 6 ounce bracelet of tools that are marginally useful at best.

I would like to find some good reading material about residential wiring. I've done all the usual basic electrical, replacing fixtures, outlets, running some wire for new outlets etc, but nothing much more serious that. I've done about most everything else on the interior of a house except for...

Everytime I need to put some new ends on extension cords or tools it's always a hassle. The first try damn near everytime I end up either cutting not quite enough of the casing off, or I accidentally nick the casing of the inner wires when I'm trying to cut the casing with a razor blade or the...

I have several of the 1/4 drive spinner handles that you can put a ratchet on the back and use it to break a fastener free and spin it off, they are probably my favorite ratchet accessory. I've looked around for a 3/8 female in the back, but the ones I've seen don't look very good quality. I've...

Lots of my trips to the junkyard end up with me empty handed. I was thinking next time I head out to the yard, I might keep my open for any cars with some factory tool kits since I find them interesting. I have a old toyota double open end japanese wrench and a BMW west german DBE which is...

In typical GJ fashion I now the proud owner (shipment pending) of among other things a 3/4 proto ratchet and extensions. Here's the kicker, I own a grand total of one 3/4 drive socket :lol_hitti, but it was the right price so it's not a waste of money, but an investment in the future :beer: I...

I have sockets on rails, or in the plastic trays up in the top box, I don't really care for either choice and I end up walking back and forth to find the right stuff and have to carry it all loose in the hand. The dewalt 1/4 socket set I bought a few years ago cheap at sears, I like it because I...

I got 3 45170's, one is a very nice example with great chrome and very little finish wear, a craft (probably powercraft) rebrand that has some sentimental value, and a plain SK one that is in good shape, not particularly as nice as the first one, but has none of the sentimentality of the...

I have some older snap on stuff, 18" breaker, 6" (maybe 8"?) extension, 4" extension. Breaker is a tad short, but has the 1/2 drive opening on the handle in order to be used as an extension, happens that it makes it pretty easy to throw an extension on it to increase the length of the when using...

So I want to continue my problem by getting some more ratchets I don't particularly need. Most likely one of the williams 936 based ratchets. Was thinking of getting a long handle since that isn't something I really have. What do people find more useful, a long 1/2 or a long 3/8 ratchet? The 1/2...

So I was looking at an impact since I am already getting tired of pulling off lugs with a breaker and spinner bar. Can't do a air gun because not enough room for a proper compressor, don't want to invest in a m18 line just for an impact, leaves me only with the option of a plug in gun. However...