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Flip one over. You enter the hallway, flip switch up. Lights come on. You get to the other end of the hallway, you flip the switch up, the lights go off. Switches wind up in the same position. You enter the hallway from the other side, you flip the switch down, the lights go on. When you leave...

Flip one over.

I wouldn't know, so far I've been lucky and haven't had to meter our VFDs. I've had to replace a PowerFlex70 because jackasses like to turn motors off by the switch and not by the VFD, but hey...the old maintenance motto "If it weren't for stupid people, I wouldn't have a job" fits into my daily...

How about the Klein CL800...would it fit your needs? Only reason I ask is because I own one and it's phenomenal. It makes our Fluke clamp meter at work look like a kids toy. Price is under your $300 limit too. Klein CL800 002 by Edward Durbin, on Flickr

You're using a self-centering bearing in an application that isn't designed for that type of bearing. The best solution is the tap and set screw suggestion. It shouldn't be hard at all to drill and tap the casing. Edit: The best solution is to use the right type of bearing. If you don't have...

We (O'Reilly) sell Titan hex sets that go from 13mm to 22mm and SAE sizes 9/16 to 7/8. I use some of the metric ones on our P.I.E. and so far I like them a lot. Built pretty good, nice fit and finish.

I have the Titan ratchet and bit driver too, and I use them both a lot more than I would when I bought them. They were just too damned tiny and cute to pass up, and now I find myself grabbing them all the time... Tiny Ratchets by Edward Durbin, on Flickr

I will also add this...the brands we sell at work are probably exactly the same as what you'd find from Pittsburgh and the like. We sell PowerTorque, GM Performance, etc., and they're all made by Wilmar. The ones in your vid look identical to ours.

Off the top of my head, I think I've done it once each to 6 different flex-head ratchets and breaker bars. One I had to do twice, but I found that it was spreading out again because of a small crack on the inside of one side. I tossed that one. Otherwise, so far I haven't had any that I've...

Take the head off and squeeze the "fork" in a vise. I've taken care of a few flex ratchets using this method and so far they've held up with no issues.

Ah, you got in before my info. Yup, Spectracide is one of the best out there.

Bees and ants are hard to get rid of unless you get rid of the queen. As long as the queen remains, other drones will seek her out and you'll be fighting a losing battle. Best stuff to use is what will last the longest, and what will cause residue to be taken into the nest. Most pest companies...

I have adapters like this in my Gearwrench sets, they do come in handy. You won't find other sizes because they're made to fit according to the socket size. 1/4" will fit a 10mm wrench because that's the size of the adapter. Same with 3/8" for 13mm and 1/2" for 19mm. My Gearwrench adapters only...

Yup. It's a trick I came up with when my NiCads died. I was able to revitalize some of the NiCads, but after time they just finally puke and you wind up throwing them away. Got the idea to take the cells out and use the shells to hang tools. It's exceptionally convenient, and I can hang tools...

Previous rack and charger spots... Battery Rack by Edward Durbin, on Flickr Garage 052 by Edward Durbin, on Flickr

I put my chargers on the wall. When charging the batteries stay "locked-in", they don't really lock to the chargers but they're secure enough that they won't fall out. I've always made battery racks for my batteries, and put the rack wherever it fits or wherever it's useful. In my previous...

Easier, cheaper. This is what I did in my garage, replaced the single incandescent with receptacles and added plug-in fluorescent shop lights. As long as you wire the receptacles correctly...which is basically the same as wiring the incandescent fixture, then you're all good. This method also...

I will also say, Ryobi had a drill recall, and I had two of the drills on the recall. I sent them back, and the two drills I got in return seem to be better than the newer green ones. The grip feels great, they seem to have a slight bit more power, and they have the one-handed chuck. They seem...

The Airstrike is great, I want to get a few of the other ones like the 15ga and the stapler. Never have a problem with the 18ga nailer, love using it. The planer is great too, as long as I keep the bed waxed it works great.

This photo doesn't include what I've bought since taking it. Drill press, angle grinder, other stuff. I love Ryobi, it's cheap and it works perfectly. I've used it in the workplace and use it at home, and never had any issues. My oldest are 13/14 years old and still run like new... Ryobi Family...