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    Air Hoses - Can you find one that will last?

    i have a compressor that does 200 PSI max. It has a 2 gallon tank. I rarely use it with the technological improvements to battery power. I use it primarily to air up tires and blow out my sprinklers. I need a 50 foot hose 3/8 dia. that will last more than 3 years. I had one burst on me and...
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    The mysterious extension cord

    So, I was using my blower last week which is electric. When I went to unplug it from the blower I noticed the end was really hot. Ok no problem because it is 100 degrees here. But then I noticed that the extension cord end was spongy. OK no problem I thought. I went to HD and picked up a...
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    Rolling tool bag

    I have been doing some online research. I want to get a rolling tool bag or box. However, every review I read complains of the wheels breaking or the pull up handle breaking. Even companies like Ridgid that offer "Lifetime Warranty" say that these two items are not covered. I would use the...
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    40 year old Dykes

    Here is my cheap pair of 40 year old dykes. They broke today as you can see. I want to replace them but have no idea what to get. The broken ones did not need sharpening during the 40 years I used them. They cut a lot of wire and zip ties. As they are small they were great for close quarter...
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    Flexible garden hose

    I need a 3 foot piece of hose that remains flexible in cold temps. It has to have the female garden connector on one end. I figure I can just take a garden hose and cut it off. However, those self coiling hoses are too cheap I guess. Many friends bought them and they break. Anyone recommend...
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    Tormek Turning tool sharpening Jig.

    Tormek SVD-185 Jig Used to sharpen 4 gouges. 99% new condition. Does a great job sharpening all kinds of turning tools. Split shipping to lower 48 Please message me if interested.
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    Helpful pliers

    Seems like this may come in useful from time to time. Anyone have any opinions on these? Useful or just my tool compulsion kicking in? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLQXBMH/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Thin Head wrenches

    I am constantly finding myself reaching for thin head wrenches when working on my ATV. Seems it has perpetual clearance issues when it comes to fasteners. I have a collection over the years from motorcycle, car and other various factory tool kits. I am running out of luck as they are not...
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    3rd wire add to cut the original or not

    I have a Suzuki King Quad 750 in the garage. A notorious problem on it is the rectifier ground. Some genius figured out that if you splice into the 4 wire rectifier harness ground wire and run it to the frame it makes the charging system work as it should. At minimum better. More juice going...
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    Ceiling fan install

    I have 2 questions on a ceiling fan install. I got this for free off craigslist. The fan was dismounted and a bag had all the parts. 1) Does anyone know what the parts pictured are? I am guessing it is something to do with the fan blades as there are 5 of them. But...I am just guessing...
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    Entry point for a drill press

    Currently, what is the entry point for a drill press? I was looking at the Home Depot Ryobi $150 one today. But thought it might just fall apart. i would like to keep it under $200. I am not opposed to watching Craigslist but only the Central Machinery Harbor Freight ones seem to come up.
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    Nail gun

    I searched here and the threads are quite old. I am looking to get a general purpose nail gun. No heavy framing. Just a good general usage one. I do not know anything about them and would appreciate some help. No jams Last more than a few nails :-) I figure someone here would know ...
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    Ridgid shop vac and potential broken femur

    I have a Ridgid Shop vac with a 7 foot stiff hose.... Insert jokes here.... I want a limp hose for it. LOL The one that came with it, many years ago is so stiff in the cold I am tripping over it quite a bit. I have been googling looking for something like my central vac system has in the...
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    Bar clamps...the "bar" being PVC

    I am thinking of buying these clamp ends/sets. See link below. They come in 3/4 or 1/2 inch variety. Instead of heavy black pipe, I am wondering if I could use Outdoor ridgid pvc. They gray stiff stuff. Schedule 80? It seems robust enough. I do not use bar clamps often. Maybe 10 times a...
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    Deer bone for leather

    I am looking for a piece of deer leg bone. Not dried oot. Must have the natural oils or be right out of the deer. 6 inch piece or so. I use it for leather work and mine has dried out. I do not know any local hunters.
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    Sistern Pump

    I have some rainwater coming off the roof into a 55 gallon drum. I want to pump it out about 30 feet to a larger reservoir. Whats is a cheap pump I can experiment with? I would say a submersible 4 foot lift would do. Does not have to be fast.
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    DIY Holder

    So I suspect inmates here have obsessions as do I. Tools, workbenches, cars, bikes etc. One of my garage time obsessions is maintaining my shoes and boots. I now do it on the garage workbench and just hold the shoe. Not optimal. I have been racking my brain in an attempt to figure out how I...
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    Knock-off Knipex and how to avoid them

    I saw some videos on Youtube about Knipex knock offs being sold at Home Depot. What is a good source to purchase from to ensure I get the "real" Knipex pliers? Note: I should have said knock offs as opoosed to counterfeit in the title of the thread and have asked the Admins here to change it.
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    What to use for burn barrel top screen

    What can I use for a 55 gallon burn barrel top to arrest sparks? Where can I get it?
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    Tweaking or bending a brass ******

    No, this is not a cyborg *** or piercing thread. :D I am hooking up an airbrush. My compressor outlet comes off at an angle. I need to get my moisture trap parallel to the floor. Bending a 4 or 6 inch brass ****** 30 degrees would fix the issue. I am open to other ways of doing it but so...
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