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    Joining Oak floor tranision

    I just laid vinyl flooring in on room, the adjoining room is tile. I need to span 10 feet for an oak transition. any suggestions on joining material like this? https://www.lowes.com/pd/FLEXCO-2-in-x-78-in-Unfinished-Solid-Wood-Reducer-Floor-Moulding/1000016917
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    M12 Air Inflator

    Home Depot had a one day sale, dropping the price from $138 to $99 last week. I tried it this morning, works great. One car had its TPMS light on , probably from first day in the 20's here. The hose screws to the shraeder valve. Reads current pressure, you set the inflation pressure, and...
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    Milwaukee 49-24-0145 bulb upgrade

    Can anyone recommend an economical LED bulb for the old Milwaukee light? For the price of the Milwaukee LED replacement bulb I could buy another Braun stock light from HF. When these came out they were great. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal
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    WEN electric file sander

    Does anyone have this sander, do they like it? WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072Q2FTLY/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal
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    M12 Die Grinder

    Brought home the M12 Die Grinder. So far I love it. I think its overpriced, but still like it
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    Makita LS1040 and 2708 Blade recommendations

    Hi I have an LS1040 and 2708, purchased new in 1996. Can one of the experts recommend blade replacements? I use both saws primarily for millwork, and some framing lumber. Both are still going strong, my wife and I GC's two houses, and they served us for all the in between sub' work and...
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    Craftsman circular saw stops running

    I have saw a purchased about 30 years ago, it has a little higher than average home use, my wife and I GC’d two houses. When start it, it cuts off with no load. I opened it up, the brushes did look that bad though could be replaced. The price of brushes was high enough, around 35 on Amazon, I...
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    Proto tool distributors

    I'm ordering two complete sets of rollaways for work. The two roll up to about a $10K order from our companies SnapOn corporate sales rep. I wanted to get another price to compare from Proto. But I'm finding there is no Proto equivalent to the SnapOn Rep. I called Proto and was told go to...
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    TEKTON 243401/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (25-250 ft.-lb.)

    Anyone have one of these? Any reviews? I don't have the same expectations as a Snap-On. My current 1/2 is a Craftsman and only goes to 150ft lbs. I also have a digital 3/8 Kobalt and use it for nearly all torquing. I use my 1/2 for lug nuts and suspension. Axle nuts are out of the...
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    ATD Tools Wheel Hub Removal Tool

    Hopefully not too off topic, has anyone used this tool to remove wheel hubs? I have to replace the rear hub bearings on an 09 Forester, thats spent its life in NJ and MD. Rusted hubs are not fun. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741GH2T1/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    HF 845 Lumen Underhood Rechargeable Work Light

    Anyone have one of the HF hood lights? would you recommend? https://www.harborfreight.com/845-lumen-underhood-rechargeable-work-light-63990.html
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    Removing carpet staples

    The answer is probably no easy way, but are there any tricks or special tools to remove pneumatic staples from wood? We're pulling the carpet runner off the stairs, and would like to do minimal marring of the oak. I've been using thin profile screw driver, and vice grips, the staples that...
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    Gasket removing and cleaning

    I'm going to be replacing the timing belt on water pump on one of the cars. I don't have a high volume compressor to run a die grinder. I do have a Foredom Tool and a Milwaukee M12 rotary tool. Would these scotch brite wheels work to remove gasket residue, or does anyone have a better way...
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    M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench, anyone have one?

    Hi, does anyone have the 2861 Mid torque ? I have the 2654 3/8 M18 and wanted to step up. The M18 Hi Torque 2767 looks physically too big for working on a car engine, it seems designed for heavy equipment, trucks and iron work. Im a home shade tree mechanic and do all my own work. The...
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    Snap On M1

    I found this on the side of the road, I thought it was a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter, but the minor end is 7mm. Anyone know what it’s used for? Metric pipe plug? Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    1250 Lumen Work Light Battery Bank Harbor Freight

    Anyone try one of the new lights from HF...
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    Bauer Car Polisher

    Has any bought the Bauer Car Polisher? Its one HF tool that is not inexpensive. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-57-Amp-Heavy-Duty-Dual-Action-Variable-Speed-Polisher-64528.html
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    Peg Board

    I love Peg Board and the free magnetic strips from HF
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    Craftsman low profile ratchet

    After fighting tight spaces, I bought a Craftsman low profile ratchet at Lowes. I like it so far. When I replace the spark plugs on my Subaru, and extra quarter inch of clearance is nice.
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    Torque wrench calibration

    Does anyone have their wrenches calibrated on a routine ? Annually? Every two years?
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