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    Broken PVC toilet flange- Repair ring or replace flange?

    In the middle of redoing my bathroom. Went to put the new toilet in and the PVC flange broke. Two snags: The old flange is PVC cemented onto the waste pipe and it sits below the brand new tile floor I put in. I have a steel repair ring, but I'd rather not drill into the new tile if I...
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    Really need help installing & getting double closet doors to align correctly

    Hi All: I really need help aligning a closet door project. I kept the old jamb and jsut cut in the hinges with a tool. The old doors aligned correctly, these do not. I think it is something with the hinges on the jamb side. Top lines up, but the bottom is out approx. 1" as seen in the...
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    BX or plastic conduit? Need quick, safe, and neat looking rewire

    OK, the house we recently moved into needs to help with wiring in the garage. It's got decent power, but just oddly placed. I want to relocated some of the outlets. I'm kind of **** about wiring that is exposed/surfaced mounted, but the idea of moving stuff is not appealing. I guess I...
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    Best system/way for anchoring screws into drywall and blown out holes

    I've tried a few different products/ways of anchoring screws into hollow drywall without much success. Recently, I hung curtain rods and both have a side that is pulling out. We do use the rods so they aren't just decoration. Looking for suggestions on products that work for this...
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    Good parts washer fluid: Must be safe with aluminum. Any thoughts?

    I need to re-fill my Saf-T-Kleen parts washer. I'm hoping to not have to spend a small fortune, but I do need the fluid to be safe for aluminum. I noticed HD sells concentrated big bottles of Simple Green HD Pro and ZEP heavy duty degreaser and cleaner. The Zep looks like it won't work...
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    Any Pres. Day deals on Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3/8" impacts?

    Not sure if this post should be here and please move if not. Looking for a deal on a Milwaukee 3/8" Fuel impact set/kit (batts., charger, case). I found one on Ohio Power Tool & HD for $259 and free shipping. CPO has the M18, but not the Fuel version and that is the one I want. Thanks...
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    Any Pres. Day sales on Milwaukee Fuel stuff?

    Not sure if this post should be here and please move if not. Looking for a deal on a Milwaukee 3/8" Fuel impact set/kit (batts., charger, case). I found one on Ohio Power Tool & HD for $259 and free shipping. CPO has the M18, but not the Fuel version and that is the one I want. Thanks...
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    Temporary attic insulation help.

    OK, the house we just bought is having terrible ice damming on the roof. The insulation that's in there now is just between on the floor and not on the rafters. We do have pull down stairs for our attic. First off, the insulation is old and poorly done. I want to bring someone in to put...
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    Blown in insulation ideas

    I need to blow in some insulation in my attic, into a wall and in my garage. Curious on what you guys would recommend? I know Owens Corning sells a fiberglass product, but I also notice a product called GreenFiber. Seems to be a recycled paper product. One downside I've read out it is...
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    Charge that comes with C3 1/2" impact-Will it charge Li-ion batteries too?

    I picked up a Craftsman C3 1/2" impact gun on sale ($89.99). Everything I read recommends picking up their high output Li-Ion battery as well. Curious if the charger that comes with the 1/2" imapct kit will charge a Li-Ion battery or is it designed only for the Ni-Cad pack that comes with...
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    Snappy 3/8" Li-ion cordless impact- Worth it?

    Starting this past January, one of best friends became a Snap-On dealer. Since he is just starting out, I'd like to help him out and pick up some stuff. One of the tools that's got me giddy is their 3/8" Li-ion cordless impact. Specs at 320 ft lbs of break away torque. It's nice and compact...
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    PSA: Great deal @ Sears: 52" black premium top for $195.00 @ Livingston, NJ Sears

    PSA: Great deal @ Sears: 52" black premium top for $195.00 @ Livingston, NJ Sears Wanted to let someone know about this. I was in the Sears in the Livingston, NJ mall and noticed they had the following 52" tool chest top on a clearance. Model # listed below. Craftsman 52-Inch 8-Drawer...
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    Real world tool usage: Craftsman C3 1/2 impact gun for $89.99

    OK, I've been toying with the idea of buying an 1/2" impact. I know they run the range, but I'm very tempted to get the Craftsman C3 impact. They are running a sale for $89.99 with battery and charger. Curious to hear from those who own this tool on how well (or not) it works.
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    Help converting inch pounds to foot punds

    0 - 400 / 0 - 900 / 0 - 1,650 in-lbs. Here are the specs. Would like help converting them to ft. lbs. Thanks.
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    FS/FT: USA Craftsman ractheting combo 5/8" & locking flex stubby 7/16"

    For sale or trade for sockets: Brand new, never used, fully polished, USA made Craftsman ratcheting wrenches. Have pictures and will upload later today or tomorrow. 1) 5/8 combo: 9" long. Part # 42565 GK 2) 7/16 stubby locking flex head wrench. 4" long. Part # 42486 GK. I believe...
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    Delta-Homecraft wood band saw- Mid-50's vintage

    Selling my Delta-Homecraft line wood band saw. Sits on a homemade (well-built) wooden stand. 1/2 h.p. motor. New-ish blade and just installed urathane tires. Used the saw with the the new tires for less than 10 minutes in order to cut my son's pinewood derby car. No shipping. Pick up...
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    My local Sears Hardware was blowing out tool chest @ 75% off sale pricing

    My local Sears Hardware was blowing out tool chests @ 75% off sale pricing- $106 deal I'll post a picture tomorrow, but my local Sears Hardware was blowing out some random tool chests @ 75% off their already low sale prices. They had a 40" stainless steel top for $150 that was friggin'...
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    Need help with a Rinnai R75LS hot water heater

    We bought a house that has a Rinnai R75LS hot water system in it. First off, it ***** compared to the Triangle Tube indirect hot water system we had in our previous house. The system is forced hot air so I guess the other option is a traditional gas-fired hot water tank. Here is the issue...
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    Anyone have the Kolbalt (Lowes) 1/2" cordless impact gun?

    I've been looking for a cordless impact gun. I know there are a ton of choices, but I noticed Lowes is selling a Kobalt 20V cordless. Comes with two batteries, charger and a hard case for $274. Torque rating seems pretty good too. I think 380 ft. lbs. if my memory serves corrrectly...
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    How much run out is acceptable with a new drill?

    Bought a new Bosch cordless drill. Still going through the honeymoon stage of ownership, but I feel pretty good about my choice all things considered. One negative is that it seems like there is a lot of run out with the chuck. No one would accuse this drill of spinning a bit true. Curious...
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