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6’2”, 250lbs. 65+ yrs. home owner. . Not an employed wrench turner. I’m looking for a creeper seat to detail my cars/truck. Work on my trailer bearings, etc. I’d like it “storable” - space is at a premium. suggestions? thanjs.

I'm going to pull the trigger and buy an Ultrasonic Cleaner to clean my tools. My wife has a small one she uses for her jewelry so I'm familiar with how these work BUT I'm looking for tips on how to use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean my sockets, hand tools, etc. Do you run them "hot"? Do...

I have a wood burning fireplace. it uses a gas “starter” log. My starter log is clogged up/worn out. I‘d like to replace it. It is a normal/standard starter log. I installed it 29+ years ago. Probably standard thread size. Any suggestions? Thanks

My first cordless tool was this Makita drill. As cordless tools go - this one is high quality. It has been sitting up for 20+ years because my batteries would no longer take a charge. It uses Makita Battery 9000. These are 9.6 v batteries. I dug it out and bought a "replacement" battery...

Any recommendations? 5 ftlbs is what I need to measure. Lower unit oil Drain screw on an outboard Motor. Flat head screw. Will use the tool about once a year. Suggestions?

I have an old (15+ years) Craftsman pneumatic grease gun. I only use it to grease the wheel bearings on my boat trailer. My trailer has the E-Z lube Spindles. Not the Buddy Bearings. My gun works fine in spite of not getting used much or getting much attention from me. . Any suggestions on...

I have a small (6’x6’) closet off of my carport. Our exterior refrigerator lives out there. I recently replaced the old wooden doors with steel doors. (I’m happy with these). There is no air circulation in the room unless the door is cracked. I’m thinking of a ceiling mounted exhaust fan...

I’m looking for a solar powered dawn to dusk light. Ideally a one piece unit with a battery, photo cell and some decent LED lights Going to be used in a rough marine Environment at a fishing camp. Any suggestions?

I have a Pramac S5000 generator which has a Subaru engine. It is about 10 years old. Previous owner put it up and never used it. Gas was evaporated, carburetor was gummed up. Got all that cleaned up and engine runs fine. But - it won't generate electricity. I've checked the circuit breakers...

I've got a 10+year old Craftsman pneumatic grease gun. It appears to have given up! Does Craftsman warranty tools like this? Does Craftsman still make these tools? Suggestions on trying to get a replacement. Thanks.

Need a floor jack I can use in my shop that comes with a case. I'd like to be able to carry it in my truck (in its case) when I'm towing my trailer. Suggestions? The ones I've been finding look like junk.

I've got a small storage room (6' x 8') and I'd like to put one (or some) overhead LED lights in the room. I'd like the lights to be controlled by motion (open the door - lights go on). Suggestions? Thanks.

I have a small storage room (6'x8') where I keep my automotive cleaning supplies and a normal size refrigerator. The room is accessed through a steel exterior door that is mounted in a factory steel frame. The door is darn near airtight/watertight. Since I've installed the door to replace...

Second daughter is marrying - really like the guy. They live across the US from me so whatever I get is going to be shipped to him. Last Christmas I sent him an air compressor which he loves. He owns a house and likes tools. He is mechanical. I'm thinking a stand up rolling tool box...

I've been battling carpenter bees in the back part of my shop. I've used various sprays and foam to kill the bees and I think I'm making progress. When I spray the foam into the tunnels it is amazing how long and deep the tunnels run. I think I'm going to get the bees killed over time. Need...

Anyone have one of these? I was given one today and it needs some work. The pressure shut off switch does not seem to work. Is this a repairable item or a replacement item? Is there a way to adjust it? Compressor runs until pressure relief valve pops and then I turn compressor off. Need some...

I found an older American screwdriver today in my house. No clue where it came from. It is a smaller pocket type screwdriver. Has the numbers 49608 stamped in handle. Also marked USA". Anybody got any ideas on this one?

A friens's son is going to graduate from trade school. I'm looking for a gift Young man will be a service tech but his folks are giving him a MIG welder/cart and Miller Helmet for graduation. He'll use it at his house,not at work. What accessories would you recommend that I could give him...

Anybody know of a specfic wrench for the castle nut which holds the bearings in? I usually use a flat head screwdriver but got to wondering if someone makes a castle nut wrench? I'm also open to any tips on doing this since it has been years since I've done this job myself. Thanks.

I have had occasional problems with my A/C overflowing and filling up the overflow pan. There is a shut off "float" switch which shuts the unit off when the pan fills with water. I used to own a 110v semi-submersible pump that I would stick in the pan and pump the water out. Little thing...