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I have learned that the Craftsman C-3 impact wrench is made the same manufacture as Rigid and Ryobie. Is this true? What about the rest of the Craftsman C-3 tools? In specific the 19.2 volt skill saw.Ken

So here I sit wondering what welder do I require. I have a good working Longevity model 100 flux core welder.However I want to upgrade to a " DC Stick" welder For what I do is small lawn mower projects, a deck possibly a trailer related weld. How many amps are required to complete a weld on say...

Well my Longevity model 100 Flux Core is working very well. I am aware that this is a bottom of the barrel as far as welder go but I am doing much better. However, I am now on the prowl for a stick welder. I am aware that HF has a DC stick welder for $149. But I am leery of this brand. What I do...

OK here is what I have read.Rigid, Ryobe and Craftsman impact wrenches are all made by the same manufacturer. Rigid has the best warranted but Craftsman has the best price. Now I own a perfectly good Dewalt 1/2 drive model 059. This thing is a boat anchor.It works fine but does not have a...

Well after much reading I have narrowed it down to 2 drill presses A Grizzly G7942 99.95 or A WEN 4208 for 79.95. I sort of left the Harbor Freight at the pier on this one.Anyone have one of these and how well manufactured is it? I am not going to quibble about the...

Here is my question. What brand is the most effective at helping to lubricate say a nut that is really on tight. I really have a hard time believing that a really rusted or very tight nut will help the operator in loosing the fastener.How can a lubricant actually penetrate a fastener that is on...

Please forgive my lack of education however, I have a question. We have all been inundated with brush-less technology lately.Is this for DC battery operated components only? How about brush less for tools like an ac powered drill press, just to get the ball rolling?Is this even an issue? I do...

Before everyone goes bananas yes I have used the search function. I am wondering if anyone has purchased the WEN 4208 8-Inch 5 Speed Drill Press? It is either this one or one of the Harbor Freight models. My budget is limited. Amazon has this model listed for $79.95 free shipping. I will be...

I was wondering if anyone has and uses this torque wrench. I never have used one and this is within my budget. My local Lowe's has it for under $50. Or should I shop around and find something better. Just using for tires and some front end work.Thanks, Ken

Well I had been deliberating for some time about purchasing a new generator.My old one was a 1750 what with a 4 HP Tecumseh. Anyway it is old noisy and burns lots of gas. So after a trip to Harbor Freight I bought home the 4000/3500 generator.After opening the box and not finding any owners...

Well I have to admit that I have had great success with Harbor Freight. I purchased welding hood ratchets air grinder 3/8 and 1/4.Anyway on to bigger and more costly items.I am in need of a generator. The Predator 4000/3200 sounds like an ideal candidate.Has anyone bought or have used this...

Well here is the deal. My riding mower a Murray is in good shape mechanically. However, the engine is a wreck. It is an 12.5 single cylinder Brigs.Now HF sells the Predator at a very reasonable price. My question is are these engines worth the risk? I have not even bothered to dive into the...

I have been watching the youtube and came across a person using a 1/4 drive cordless impact wrench. Now I own two of the major brands in 3/8 and 1/2 drive.(Dewalt Milwaukee) Has anyone ever used one of these? I have a spot just itching to be filled with one of these in my toolbox. Any...

OK, so I purchased a welding helmet from the good people at Harbor Freight.Now upon completing an inventory I made a discovery of an extra green shaded lens.Having spent close to 60 minutes on hold, I made the command decision and hung up the phone. Can anyone tell me what the extra green tinted...

Ok Gentlemen, My new Longevity 100 should be here friday. The first thing I need to do is make a table top. In my drawing I came out with 48X36. What size material should I use? I was thinking about 1 1/4 inch square tubing X 1/8. All totaled I came out requiring 23 feet. Any suggestions? This...

Now as my last post concerning the Longevity Mig welder I have spent considerable time reading about Mig welders and associated topics. What I am attempting to say, is how valid are the reviews that people right for in say, Home Depot, or Lowe's.Are these reviews 100% valid?Would you take the...

Now before anyone wants to blister me with comments I did use the search function however what I wanted could not be located. I do a lot of small engine repair. I am looking for a small MIG welder. I am on a budget.I am leery of HF products.I have read many favorable comments regarding the...

Well today I started a new project. Replacing planks on a trailer. The planks are held in with T40 Torx screws. Now many of these my Dewalt was able to loosen but many it would not. I broke the stubborn ones loose with a plane 3/8 ratchet.The ones that I broke loose with the ratchet did not...

Cordless Tools Overrated? I was watching a video of a man doing work on a car on the rear suspension.His primary tools are air powered. Granted this was inside a service garage however, the hose did not impede his performance one bit. Granted the air tools have their limitations but the...

I was wondering if someone could enplane the difference of the two. I purchased the Dewalt 823 at Lows.No problem.However the model 823KA is now available and is stated to be "Heavy duty" When I bought the 823 I was under the impression this was the "Heavy Duty" model.Have I been taken to the...