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So I had a thought. It didn’t hurt, much, but I do have a question or 2. We race, when $$ permits, an off road car (Class 11). For longer races we may want / need some tools for road side repairs. And, quicker would be better than slower (assuming it will not effect the quality of the repair)...

I have this older Sears wet/dry shop vac and carpet cleaner – Kenmore Powerspray, # 175.899000 . When I last used it worked really well. The filter is now dried up and detached from the plastic ring that holds it in place (see pics). If it try to use it the filter will probably get torn apart...

I have the round whirly-style attic vents on my garage and house. The question is – should I place covers over them during the winter? The garage ceiling is mostly insulated (R-19 batts), there are a couple areas between a few of the rafters without insulation. The heat source is a small wood...

I have this saw that I have not used for years. Can anyone give me some input (model, specs, possible value, etc) on it beyond what I know so far? I expect I will probably sell it, but I have not decided yet. Sears Craftsman, 10” blade, has a number of blade/angle adjustments, can be wired for...

Has anyone here used the Home Depot Bucket Head wet/dry vacuum (or similar) as dust control on a media blast cabinet? www.homedepot.com/buy/appliances/vacuums-floor-care/bucket-head/wet-dry-vac-25935.html Thank you, L

Anyone know of a good deal on a metric safety wire jig (to drill bolt heads)? Or if anyone has one they aren’t using I may be interested. Thank you, L

I found an old ceiling fan that the previous owner of my house left in the attic. I didn’t find any wiring info and I’m hoping y’all can help. There are 4 wires: 1 White, 1 Black, 1 Blue and a Green which is attached to the metal ball socket the fan hangs from. The ball socket is also what the...

The area all around the outlet (wall and floor) is dry, and nothing was operating except the ON indicator for a phone which is plugged into the same outlet. No storms in the area and all the other garage outlets are working. The outlet was installed within the last few months in an area of the...

I'm replacing an old switch, and I believe dead now, that operates some outlets in my garage. The old switch has one black wire and one white wire going to the terminals and no ground wire. The new single pole switch has a ground (green) terminal. I just want to verify if all I have to do is...

I currently have a 2 gang box, with 2 light switches, which I want to upgrade to a 3 gang, adding a receptacle. The current switches operate; the ceiling receptacles for the shop florescent lights, and an outside motion sensing security light system. The wiring to the box is a pair of 3-wire...

As you may be able to tell from the pic the threshold into my garage is pretty much MiA, the wood under the AL plate rotted away (in about 15 years) and the lower door frame is in rough shape too. I have not really been thrilled with the set up that is there and I am looking for ideas on...

I have several Elora combo wrenches (1" - 1 5/16) that I rarely use. I got them in the 80s so they are at least that era. I need to reduce my tool inventory and generate some funds for my projects. So I may consider selling them. Can someone give me an idea of what they may be worth? Thank you, L

Heard this from person working the cash register while waiting in line to check out at Harbor Freight. They were commenting to the customer just ahead of me whom they seemed to know. All of the employees there were being changed to part-time and they will no longer be receiving any benefits...

From another forum I am on. www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPAGE?PMPAGE=/Email/emaila.html&cm_mmc=Email-_-021412-_-NA-_-cust L

At some point I would like to finish the exterior of my garage (concrete block). Does anyone know of an exterior paint or coating that has thermal properties of any sort? Keeping out the cold is my main concern, I can control the hotter temps with my portable swamp cooler. If no such thing...

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I am considering putting in a pad outside my garage door to extend the smooth automotive working space I have available. It would be 9 ft wide (width of the garage door opening) by 12 ft long (if county does not nix that for set back from the road). My questions are, what do I need to make it a...

Does anyone know of a good deal on Thermasheath R3 rigid foam insulation? I need 2” R12.9 4x8. At the local HD the price is $32/sheet. Thank you, L

Do any of you use the Ryobi 18v Xenon light? Does it work well, hold up to borderline abuse, etc? Thank you, L

How many florescent lights (2 bulb, 32w) can safely be wired into a 20 amp circuit breaker? Thank you, L