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I'll admit i was careless, didnt oil the tap often enough, tried to tap too quickly. A 1/4 20 tap snapped on me. Are there tricks to remove. I imagine its hard to drill a tap.

I have a Campbell Hausfeld hot dog compressor I bought in 1996. Its had home owner use for 20 years. But I'm wondering about the tank after 20 years. Is there a general rule for how long you can trust tanks without proofing them? Its been well kept, I drain the water after use. But with the...

I have a Foredom 1/3 hp tool, that will grind away anything with a carbide cutter. But the M12 tool is tempting. Any reviews you can offer? The Foredom is one of the best in its class, but when I have to take it off its stand and use its awkward.

Has anyone tried the M12 knock off batteries on ebay?

I have two M12 flashlights, and love them. Anyone convert theirs to LED? I'm sure you get more run time, but how does the lighting compare?

Has anyone tried the underhood light from HF? https://www.harborfreight.com/120-led-rechargeable-under-hood-work-light-60793.html

The tool is down to $99. I have a Milwaukee Fuel 18V, but for 99 I was thinking of buying one just to keep in the car for flat tire changes. Anyone have one? I wonder if HF is pushing these to make room for the new line of 18 and 20V...

I have a HF 60722 floor jack. It was one the larger ones at the time i bought it, about 6 years ago. I needed the high lift for my Subarus with 17 inch tires. It works fine. But should I be doing any preventative maintenance, like bleeding?

I have my Father's old socket set, and SK. All pieces are still in the set. Sockets from 7/16 to 1 inch. T bar, speed wrench, breaker bar, extenstions and a S-K model 42470 1/2 inch ratchet that I still use. Looking for opinions on the box. Should I just leave as is, or sand blast and...

I have a set of wrenches from my Father, I'm guessing they date to the late 30's or 40's. Anyone know the history of Lectrolite tools? The only tool I routinely use is the 3/4 for installing/removing Gravely attachments. update, after posting I found this site, interesting history of the...

I bought a Rigid corded impact wrench about 10 years ago. Now that I have an 18V Milwaukee, I find I never use it. Is there any point in keeping it? With the clone in Harbor Freight for $40, its hardly worth selling it.

I have one M12 battery flashing red and green when docked in the charger. Is this the end of the battery's life? Has anyone tried one of the aftermarket M12s on amazon or ebay?

All my cordless tools are Milwaukee and love them. I'm thinking about an 18V circular saw, and the Ryobi at half the price is attractive. Does anyone have one? I know Ryobi is Milwaukee's lower end line. Its a trade of money, quality, and I'd have a new set of batteries I couldnt use with...

I had time over the long weekend to give my bench a facelift. My old Shure steel top work bench got a coat of Rustoleum Safety Red and a new masonite/temper board top. I also have a wood bench from the PO of the house, pressure treated 2x12 lumber. I added a masonite top. Ripped strips of...

I repainted a file cabinet I've been using a tool box. The color was Rustoleum Safety Red. Two coats rolled on with a 4 inch micro fiber roller. Its a nice match for the Gladiator boxes I have

I have a nice old steel file cabinet, small height drawers, I've been using for tools, and would like to paint to match my other boxes. I was going to go black for the box, and red for drawers. What paint have people used? Roll it on or spray? thanks.