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    Pneumatic Clip Gun (PEX to Wood Stapler)

    purchased the gun to do my house and my parents and have no more need for it. looking to get 225 shipped. Has some normal scuffs in the paint from use but in 100% working condition. link below for more information https://www.pexuniverse.com/peter-mangone-rb-6-pneumatic-pex-clip-gun Levi
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    painting/ sealing basement floor before finishing

    I am starting to plan for finishing my basement and getting the floor sealed is my first step. i dont have any major moisture issues but my dehumidifier runs almost constantly so I'm sure I am getting some moisture from the concrete. I want to seal up the concrete to prevent moisture, radon and...
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    conduit size for pex

    Has anyone run pex in conduit to a detached garage. Looking to run 1/2 pex line, It will have long sweeps no elbows. What size conduit have you guys used? Thanks. Levi
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    Where to buy replacement Rubber Tracks for Mini Excavator

    looking for a good place to get some replacement tracks for my mini excavator. its a bobcat 328G the track size is 320x52.5x74. Thanks. Levi
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    basement wiring - I joists with 2x4 strapping

    Can you guys give me some code approved advise for how to run wiring through my I joists with 2x4 strapping in my basement. I have pex heating and my I joists are insulated with rockwool batts so I don't want to run the wiring up in the web of the I joists like it would normally be done. My...
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    Low pressure cut off for booster pump

    At work we recently installed a booster pump with a tank and pressure switch to use for washing trucks. the well gives the building about 50psi and we need more than that to get the trucks clean. we have the booster pump set up on a 70-90 pressure switch. my maintenance guy tells me the crew is...
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    10 inch blade for cutting vinyl siding

    I want to get a blade for my 10 inch chop saw for cutting vinyl siding. What would you guys suggest. Thanks. Levi
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    Suggestions on fixing small hole in plastic

    I have a reverse osmosis system in my house and have no need for the carbon filter in the fridge. I drilled out the carbon (not a quick process) and ended up putting a small hole in the filter housing. I was thinking about pouring some pvc glue inside the plastic to seal the hole. Anyone have...
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    Help me find this duct fitting... Please

    I can't seem to find this fitting from anywhere that has it in stock. I did find one place only to get an email today that says the only one they have in stock is damaged. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085V04R0/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_h9foDb15XD5VH Thanks guys. Levi
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    Recommendation on reverse osmosis system

    Anyone have a recommendation on something they have and like. Thanks. Levi
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    Where to buy outlets and switches

    any suggestion of where to get good prices on outlets and switches. I have been getting the standard stuff at home depot and lowes but I have to imagine there is a cheaper place to get GFCI, dimmers, 240v plugs, and other specialty stuff. I really like the outlets with the built in night light...
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    Wall scanner for studs elec etc.

    I am in the market for a wall scanner. Want to be able to find studs, elec wires, pipes etc. Looking for a middle of the road grade. No really to familiar with these types of units so any advice in helping me make a wise purchase would be helpful. Also if the unit was able to be used on concrete...
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    Kobalt 3000 tool boxes

    anyone know is Lowes will be restocking the 3000 series tool boxes? I was looking at the white one around Christmas time and figured since I didn't need it right away I would wait but I haven't seen them anywhere. Levi
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    stolen tools - insurance claim advise

    long story short I had a lot of tools stolen recently. we have a claim filed with the insurance company and I have to fill out a very lengthy form inventorying everything, how long I have had it, price paid, replacement cost, etc. I know that I don't have receipts for 90% of the tools and...
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    in floor car lift in daily use garage

    we are in the process of building a house and it will have a 2 bay attached garage. I have look at lift options and with the garage being daily i think i would like to go with an in floor lift. the garage will house my daily driver so the in floor option keeps it out of the way. i have thought...
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    -an fitting question

    can someone measure the inside bore of a 8an male fitting. I know the nominal size is 1/2 inch but based on other fittings I have I don't think that the bore equates to the nominal size. Thanks. Levi
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    winterizing mid construction

    we are in the middle of building a house and doing all the work ourselves. this summer we were able to prep the site, install the foundation, backfill, and install the floor joists and subflooring. once we had the floor completed I picked up a bunker tarp (for those of you not from farm county...
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    6x6 post base with riser, do they exist?

    in the middle of building our house and i have an issue with mounting a 6x6 post on my prefabricated foundation walls. Background: i have superior walls for my basement and for my covered concrete porch as well. we are going to start building the structure before pouring the concrete for the...
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    Ryobi replacement parts - where to buy

    I had an issue with my reciprocating saw. after taking it apart I found the broken part and it will be an easy fix. I googled replacement parts and found a couple but i have an issue with paying 5-8 dollars shipping for a 3 dollar parts. any sites out there with more reasonable shipping rates...
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    when a redneck becomes an engineer

    in the process of building our first house from scratch just my father, wife and i. the other day we were setting LVL girders to support the floor joist and ran across a problem. one of the 3x 19ft long beams had a bow in it once we had it installed and all nailed together. not a big deal but...
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