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Black Friday is right around the corner, you never know! I took advantage of this sale back in September and definitely dont regret it! Awesome compressor. Fired right up, no leaks.

Not a bad deal - thanks!

I use the Nitrocat 1200-K, the bigger 1/2 impact. I love it. Quiet and powerful, especially for the money. It has not done me wrong. My neighbor uses his almost daily and he shares a similar sentiment.

The Milton ball valves I buy from Northern Tool have never failed me!

All great tips! Lilredex, as far as ball valves go, I got copper joints with plain sleeves on one side and male threads on the other side, so I can just solder the piece onto the end of a pipe and it will have threads to go into the ball valves. I figured that is the best way to do it? I...

So that is the correct kind of solder and flux to use?

Three hours!

I am attempting to sweat pipe for the first time this weekend and I think I have everything I need to get started, but I want to make sure. I am using 1/2 copper pipe with brass ball valves. This is the only kind of solder that they had at Lowes: Benzomatic Silver...

Well I paid a locksmith to spend 2 hours repairing it. Trust me, I am keeping it for the long haul! It does have a certain old charm that you can't find at HD.

That makes sense, Bob. Thanks for the advice! I also figured I can always add a small cylinder lock above the current mortise if I ever want to change out the security.

I have not seen it at Costco.com, just in the store. They have had that same package with the small keypad (not the big one) for around $160-180 the last 4 or 5 months at the local Costcos near me in Atlanta.

I called a locksmith and he confirmed what I feared—there is no cheap way to replace the lock and reuse the same door. There are not any direct replacements for the old Yale lock and so any new mortise lock would likely require replacing the door as well. My wife really loves the door, so I...

I just saw a coupon in the mail. Northern Tool is now selling this for $79.99

I bought my Sommer direct drive off of Amazon. Note that Costco sells it even cheaper, maybe $50 less. I'm a big fan. I don't know anything about the Liftmaster, but I would definitely replace my Sommer with another one if it ever fails. Only annoying thing is that it you have to have the...

I love the sink in my garage. I found a used restaurant utility sink and hanging nozzle at a local restaurant supply place. I was dubious whether I would use it enough to justify the time and expense of putting it in, but I use it for sooo many things now. Painting, general cleaning, rinsing of...

I LOVE the Aircat tools. Very quiet, highly reviewed on Amazon, and less expensive than IR. I have never had a problem with any of them. I use this 3/8" ratchet http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OAHYKA/?tag=atomicindus08-20 And this 1/2 impact...

This makes a lot more sense. The idea that a few ounces of metal could set off the country's most powerful missile accidentally is a little far fetched.

Doesn't Snap On release Pink tools from time to time? Sounds like you need to upgrade her!

Thanks, jlckmj. I was already planning on going the locksmith route first before I R&R. Those new mortise locks are pricey!!!

Just FYI, I replaced with the upgrade kit. Everything seems to fix better, although it doesn't seem like the filter perfectly sits flush against the interior of the house and air probably gets in around the sides of it a bit. I imagine this happens with most cartridge filters as well Sent from...