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I have a US-made Craftsman digi-torque (I think that's the model name-Has torque settings numerated and they +/- as you turn the handle). I was using it on Sat and now the settings/numbers don't more when you are using the adjustment knob. Still seems like it is loading up inside, but the...

I have a large, pro-quality parts (sits on a +/- 25 gallon drum) washer and I had to dump the fluid during my move in June. I'd like to refill it so I can use it again. What are you guys using in your parts washers? I've gotten suggestions of Purple Power degreaser (Walmart stuff), Simple...

Howdy: Can someone recommend a good site to purchase tool boxes? I found a few and EliteToolboxes seems to be decent w/ free shipping. Looking for recommendations for other sites. Thanks, Tim

I've been working on organizing my tool box. I have an older SO 40" roll away with a 26" Craftsman top. I've been thinking of getting a 40" one drawer middle cabinet to put my sockets, ratchets, extensions, etc. all in one place. I like the one drawer idea since it won't make the top box...

OK, to add another chapter to my cordless tool saga story, I thought I'd do the right thing and look to purchase some US-made (or assembled-whatever) tools. So far, DeWalt only has two tools (20V 1/2" drill & 1/4" impact driver) that will be made in the US. The drill is part # DCD7802C...

OK, I've started a few threads about cordless tools, asked some questions and read all I can. I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by all of the choices and options. I'm a home owner, but do all of my own work on my house. I've been using my 14.4V DeWalt for approx. 12+ years now. Great tool...

I'm looking for a 18 gauge nailer. I love my 15 gauge Bostitch and was looking around at different ones. Does anyone know if the DeWalt and Bostitch guns are the same units?

Like many, I'm in the market for some new cordless tools. I've always used DeWalt so I was checking out their site. They had an interesting deal: 20V ion hammer & 3/8th impact driver, both with batteries for $209.00 with case and not cheesy bag. I was going to go with the Milwaulkee...

I need to set up some temporary and cheap heating in my garage. Next year, I plan to insulate, upgrade electric and add it's own heating unit to the space. For now I need a cheap and portable heating unit that I would like to run off a 20 lb. propane cylinder and it's clean enough to be used...

Another cordless question: I have a friend who is a SO dealer so I can get a good deal on their 1/2" 18V impact gun. I like the fact that it's made in USA (according to their site). Has anyone used this tool? I'm leaning toward this and the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2" impact (which is made...

On my house, one of the outside outlets is dead. Not sure if it ever worked. In my basement, I can see some Romex that has been cut and I believe it may be going to the box in question. Is there a way that I can hook up low voltage or some type of current that will allow me to read or...

OK, I'm in the market for a new cordless drill and impact driver set. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with the Fuel stuff. Is the only difference between M18 and M18 Fuel is that the Fuel line are brushless motors? Can you use the M18 Fuel batteries in the non-Fuel M18 stuff? What's...

I purchased a Bostich nailer for a door install project I did in my house. Now I'm planning of replacing the hallway trim. I noticed the Home Depot has a ultra cheap nailer 18 ga. (NuMax is the brand) for $39.00. Not opposed to spending more, but I don't think I'll use it much after this...

I'm looking for a dedicated socket for the removal and installation of Stromberg carburator jets. I know both SO and other companies made this back in the day. The "head" of the jet is a small rectangle with semi-circle rounded ends. If you're not sure, send me a pict and I can tell you...

I was at Sears yesterday and noticed they had a 26 piece wrench set for $49.00. Only the metric was US-made, so I picked it up. Partly because I have two boys (10 & 6) and I want them to have US-made tools when the time comes (6 y.o. already has a 150 piece tool kit, saws, his own mini-bench...

As I mentioned previous posts, I'm in the market for a new cordless drill set/combo. Curious in what's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 and M18 Fuel tools? Thanks.

OK, I'm not a noob and know my way around tools. I have a full box of pneumatic tools and other goodies. I'm in the market for a new cordless driver and impact set and notice a lot of them come with an impact driver. I've never used a impact driver and curious on it's use vs. an impact...

OK, my trusty DeWalt 14.4 V cordless is starting to **** out on me. I've decided to upgrade to the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel stuff. Question: I've been looking for a factory kit/set to purchase. I'd like to get a 1/2" drill and 1/2" or 3/8" impact set. The impact guns I've seen have this...

Replacing the doors in my house. While cutting out the old one, I cut clean through the wire feeding the lights in the room. (Someone routed the feed through the headers on top notching the top corner of the rough opening. Lousy work for sure). Anyway, curious why the breaker didn't trip...

We recently bought a '60's era home that has cheap hollow core doors throughout. I've purchase solid core pre-hung doors that came pre-painted. About 20 years ago, I worked in construction and hung doors. That was the last time I did this job. I did purchase a pneunatic nailer to help...