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I have narrowed my battery tester choices down to 2 Midtronics PBT-300 And the ESI 725 Nearly identical in cost and features look very similar. I really like the idea of the testing the charging and starting system. I know Tooltopia is a few bucks cheaper. Just went through several...

Looking to upgrade my home tool set with some good auto charging system and diagnostic tools and general electrical troubleshooting. I have a very nice Fluke meter (27 II) My existing battery charger is very old and works okay but it's not fast and has no float charge. I have a few wally world...

I have some very heavy duty soldering tips I inherited from my dad. No iron, just about 8 different tips. These are large tips that have a male thread OD of 13/32 or .406". The thread pitch is about 1/16" or 16+/- TPI. Are there soldering irons still made to accept these tips? This is mostly...

Unheated but covered space in chilly northeast. Most common tool using air is my IR 1/2 impact wrench with air chuck comin in a close second place. In warmer weather a framing nailer gets used sometimes. Just trying to give you an idea of the volume. Last time I drained my 33 gallon tank it...

Hi all, I am thinking about using a heated floor mat in my unheated tent garage and like to tap any direct experience here or just general common sense. I am located in chilly central Mass. My tent is over patio blocks. The mat would be stored rolled up and layed down after the car is jacked up...

I have inherited the care of a Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner truck. It needs front wheel bearings but I cannot find the tool to remove the lugnuts from the stuff left behind. I really don't want to get into specifics of why I have the truck, it's personal and no I cannot talk to the owner (it's not a...

I need a spanner wrench for a Jacobs 633C 1/2" drill chuck. Collar measures 1.543" outside dia and a .212" dia drill bit goes into the three holes equally spaced radially. This is the best I could find so far from Epstein. Is this what I need...

Picked one up at a yard sale. Any 411 on it? Good, bad, decent? Any service info available? Seems to work but haven't put a load on it yet. Claims 5 tons. Looks to be 30-50 years old. No pump rod but that's easy to fix. Was a throw in for other stuff purchased.

Moving sale today. Scored a drill press. Total $115 for the lot!! <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Johny_Mac/media/20130728_141204.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/Johny_Mac/20130728_141204.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 20130728_141204.jpg"/></a>...

Outdoor receptacles under a deck roof. 1/2" plywood under 1/2" PVC beadboard to be installed later after electrical work. How far out from the plywood, or flush, should my box be mounted? Should the box front be flush with beadboard? Slightly recessed? or fluch with the plywood? I have removed...

Hope I am not violating any rules but here goes. My CP9185 scanning diagnostic tool has a broken display, I know it's the display. My fault left it in extreme cold. Tried asking for a cost to repair and they WILL NOT give the part cost. All they will give you is the labor rate plus shipping...

In some of the recent snow blower discussions someone mentioned using summer fuel? Would that be worth the effort of buying a few gas cans to keep the summer blend around for the blower? Gas varies quite a bit by area or state. My state has ONLY 10% ethynal. I love the ferral gooberment making...

Based on the discussion from my previous thread. I found what appears to be a reliable supplier. I have down selected an Ariens and a Simplicity model. The Simplicity offers a larger engine, wider chute and few other features but does have a B&S Snow Series engine. I would like to get a Honda...

My POS Home Despot blower let me down again finding Nemo. I just had it serviced and wouldn't even sputter when I needed it most. Looking for the best brand for reliability starting. Ariens seems to be pretty well reviewed. Nothing better than going to the tool geeks though... I mean that in...

Have one of those tent 2 car garages with framed ends and sliding doors that open wide enough to get a car in. The is half in and half out. I would be working of course on the inside. The walls block wind but but a very LOW R value.. How many BTU;s of forced air propane heating do I need to...

Considering a new cordless driver with more umph then my current 14.4V. Perusing Amazon I find two likely candidates. I know the decision is mine but which would YOU choose and why? Or would recommend another brand? And what is the "practical" difference tween the 2...

Is there interest in some pretty old wood planes and other assorted pretty old wooden tools? I didn't get to take pictures but pretty sure we want to sell them epspecially to a collector would lovingly restore and preserve them. I have no interest in keeping them for sentimental reasons. They...

Homeowner use for general projects maybe something to take frustrations out on..lol Seriously what size, weight or features would be appropriate for general homeowner use. Now for the thread post multiplying question. What brand? This caught my eye...

Homeowner, decent sized compressor 30-40 gallon? I found a 33 gal on Sears website that looks very close to what I own.. Most uses will be tire filling, 1/2" impact wrench, air wrench and blowing debris away. Occasional uses to be framing and finish nailer. Sometimes an inflatable bed or pool...

Had a driveway installed by a contractor that I later learned has some, shall we say, customer service problems. Well the installer recommended sealing this fall about 5-6 months after installation. I called another contractor and he advised to wait for next spring or about a full year for the...