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    12 volt lift crane in garage ?

    Free and you have an out of the way useful space? Hell yeah. Install it.
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    Bendpak cradle pads

    I bought 2 of those for my 2 post. They are not jack stands but help stabilize the vehicle or hold up a part. Putting on on the front and rear of the vehicle keeps it very stable. The most important thing to do with your 2 post is lift it slightly lift it and walk around and make sure the...
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    Bendpak cradle pads

    I have them on my bendpak asymmetric lp. You will want to use them on anything with a frame. I use the round ones on unibody cars usually at the pinch weld
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    Tool suggestions for a future A&P mechanic?

    Re: Tool suggestions for a future A&P mechanic? I bought a small mac box ($300)and a few matco tools using the vocational discount while in a&p school. I then lucked out and bought used snapon from a retired car mechanic. The school will have a minimum tool list. Use the vocation tool...
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    4 stoke honda pressure washer hard to pull

    Water needs to be off with no pressure in the pump. You need to depress wand trigger briefly to release residual pressure before starting. Turn water on immediately after starting so u don't burn up pump. Or be lazy and turn the water faucet on, hold down trigger and pull starter rope. It will...
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    Tool box transport

    I would not take a nice / expensive box to school. It's just going to get scratched, dented, or vandalized.
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    used snap on sockets would you buy or not?

    I have snap on with previous owners initials
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    Actual height required for lift install

    The,145 is to allow the post to be erected.
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    [plumbers] bath tub drain issue

    Re: [plumers] bath tub drain issue There is a special tool for removing it when broken. Home Depot or a plumbing supply will have it
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    BendPak 4 Post / 2 Post Lift Group Buy

    Re: BendPak 4 Post / 2 Post Lift Looking for a XPR-10A-LP asymmetric two-post delivered to 28054
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    Vintage tools from an airplane repair business

    Im interested in ; Roper Whitney Punch No. 5 JR Marson HP-2 Klick-Fast Riveter BF Goodrich C-845 Rivnut Header Wrench 1/8" Figures Alpha and Number (YA-817) Stamps Thanks. Andrew
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    I Need a double flaring tool that is worth a ****!!!!!!

    I bought the eastwood brake line flaring tool. Works great.
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    The one tool never to cheap out on?

    Brake line flaring tool.
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    Good hose reel?

    I have a red one from tractor supply. Probably 8 years old. About 5 years ago the end of the hose was swelling up at the end so I cut it off and used a friend's crimp tool to reattach the end. Have not had any problems since. Paid $69.
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    Reposition garage door opener?

    When you manually raise a garage door the handle is not in the middle of the door, it's on one side. If the door and springs are balanced it won't matter where you attach the opener.
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    Interesting lingo at your place of employment

    We refer to flight attendants as isle donkeys because the pull carts up and down the Isle.
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    Single flare tool for -AN lines

    Where are you located
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    Heating, cooling, insulating garage in NC

    I also live in Charlotte. My attached shop has radiant barrier on the ceiling an r13 in the walls. I have a large window unit mounted in the wall 10ft up. It has a heat pump that will keep it warm unless it is below freezing outside. Then I get the torpedo heater out. I think your 14000 ptu...
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    Spartanburg, SC - Craftsman 80G Compressor $190

    Within minutes of the posting I tried to buy it also. No luck. Would have been worth the 2 hour drive.
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    Your tools in action

    Last week I replaced the drive shaft universal joints on my kubota mower. Had to take the body panels off and loosen the radiator to get it out. The cool thing was that every bolt was 12mm. I then rebuilt 2 mower deck spindles with new seals and bearings. I had already rebuilt the middle...
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