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Can anyone recommend a set of larger than usual external snap ring pliers? I have the Channellock 927 set, and they open about 1.25" at the tips, but I need something a little wider. I'm trying to rebuild a GM transfer case, and to split the halves you need to remove a large external snap...

In a few weeks we're planning a little family road trip, which will basically loop around Lake Erie. The plan is to come across from Canada at Niagara Falls, go west along the US side of Lake Erie (making some stops along the way), and then loop back up to the Detroit / Windsor border crossing...

I have a DeWalt 12" sliding compound mitre saw, and I had bought the DWX723 stand for it. The stand is very nice and sturdy, and with the legs folded down the lifting by the handle, it is easy to move around. I hand carry the saw separately from the stand, and when I get to my work site set up...

I have all of my sockets on rails, either the aluminum ones with the plastic sliders on them, or the all-plastic 'peg' type with the size markings on each peg. Right now they are in my stationary tool box so they don't necessarily need to be attached to anything to stay in place. I just picked...

I'm looking to pick up a set of underhoist stands, the kind you would use at the front and / or back of a longer vehicle on a 2 post lift to help stabilize it if you're wrenching hard. I'm seeing two styles - one that's more like a tripod, and one that is a single post. I prefer the single...

What are people wearing for coveralls in the garage? I'm tired of covering all my clothes in grease! Did leaf springs on my truck last weekend and washed the clothes I was wearing twice and they are still pretty black. I see I can get Dickies coveralls on Amazon for a decent price so that's...

I'm looking for some clarification on the differences in some of the Aircat / Nitrocat impact gun lineup. I currently have an Astro Nano, and an older Ingersoll Rand 1/2" that is 'pretty good' - but I'm looking to add a really hard hitting impact to my box for the most stubborn and rusted...

Anyone out there have much experience with the Ryobi outdoor power equipment? I'm wondering on the differences / benefits of the 18V equipment versus the 40V. Currently I have an 18V trimmer/edger and an 18V blower. I'm very happy with how these work, and using a single 4ah battery I can...

So I'm in the market for a decent air hammer (one I have is a cheap-o Mastercraft that isn't much more than a ********), and I think I've narrowed my choices down to the Ingersoll Rand IR118MAX, and the Snap On PH3050. Only caveat is I would be buying the IR118MAX new, versus buying a used...

Wondering if anyone that has any experience with the DeWalt SDS / SDS+ rotary hammers could give me some advice? Basically I'm looking at picking up one of the 20V versions, but trying to figure out what the differences are between the units, and how that will affect me. My immediate uses for...

Anyone familiar with if there are receiving kits that can be purchased for Mastercraft Maximum ratchets? I have one of the older design, I believe 72T, and the 1/2" ratchet keeps skipping out of direction on the selector on its own.

I currently have a 45000 BTU Hot Dawg heater in my 20x20 garage, and it does a good job. However, I'm moving to a new house soon with a larger garage of about 22x27 feet. I'm trying to determine if I can just bring my 45k Hot Dawg with me. New house is in Windsor, Canada (just across river from...

Anyone have any ideas for lighting under a 2 post car lift? I know I read one person on here talking about lights he had flush mounted in the concrete pad before it was poured. But I can't find that now. Aside from that, has anyone rigged anything else up that is effective? I was looking at...

I'm looking to get a new tile saw and looking for opinions. I'm a DIYer so I'm not looking to spend big on something professional. That being said though, I've got a couple basements I'll be finishing in the next year or so, including bathroom floors, backsplashes, and likely showers, so I need...

We're having a new home built and it has come time for me to select my garage doors. The vendor has a few options on insulation R-values and windows, and I'm looking for help / opinions on what to go with. Their "basic" door has an R-9 insulation value and comes with single-pane glass. There...

I'm in the process of organizing all of my tools and looking for suggestions on tool bags or other organizers people find useful. All of my auto tools are neatly organized in my box in my garage. Also when it comes to larger power tools I'm fine with figuring out how to organize those. The...

Looking at picking up a set of XL ratcheting box end wrenches, and my choices seem to have been narrowed down to Tekton flex heads or GearWrench-made non-flex. I'll start by clarifying that the ones I'm looking at are actually the Canadian Mastercraft Maximum ones, which are made by...

I'm wondering what everyone uses and recommends to use for paint on the interior of their garage? From the research I've done, it sounds like exterior paint is recommended in a non-heated garage. My garage is heated, but with its own thermostat that I leave around 60-65 F in the winter (warm...

I know, I know, another pneumatic vs cordless impact debate. I have searched and read, but I'm not seeing anything specific to what I'm looking for. I have a 60 gallon air compressor and a powerful 1/2" pneumatic impact that I'm very happy with, and has never failed to remove a bolt for me...

I'm sure this is like many things that come down to preference, but what are the pros and cons of quick release on ratchets versus not having it? Obviously the basic premise is it makes removing sockets easier, but what other nuances are there? Everything I have right now is QR, so I'm not...