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    Good wheeled battery charger?

    Ive had a Schumacher benchtop charger for almost 20 years - works great, automatic.....never let me down. .....but I occasionally need more UUUMPH. It didnt have enough POWA so start my skid loader this winter. Anyone have a suggestion for a wheeled unit....maybe with a 200a engine start or...
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    Heated jacket?? for a Ryobi user

    I have all Ryobi tools, so Id prefer NOT to start buying into Milwaukee or another brand battery system. Yeah, Ryobi doesnt make heated gear....bummer. There are, however, lots of other options out there that arent centered around a specific tool related battery setup. Anyone using anything...
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    lots of LITTLE garages :)

    Building a self storage facility as an income property....this will be my first run at this type of business. Working on a 2.5 acre property inside town....first step, we needed clay so we dug a giant hole to procure it to build the pad. Filled it up, built the pad next to it. Fence going in...
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    Lock N Lube....why am I just now finding these?

    After hassling and fighting lubing all the pins on a backhoe I found these nifty couplers on the 'net. Ordered one up. Definitely worth the hype. Easy on....easy off. Dont "lock" on and get stuck when a zerk wont take grease. Dont really see a downfall....short of price. If you use a...
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    why you should strap your tool box down - or guess it was time to buy a new box

    I was minding my own business wrenching on my tractor while my son was working on his car. He had to many drawers opened...next think I know a fully loaded 36" top and bottom box are laying across the tractor I was working on. Thankfully I was on the OTHER side of the tractor. It was a...
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    shipping container as a storage building? Pro/Con

    Ive got a 32x32 garage at my house I work out of and a 32x20 metal building we park in. Also have 2 storage sheds (14x30 for mowers and such and a little 10x10 for kids bikes so they have their own space). And Ive still run out of space. What I need.....off season storage. During the winter...
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    time to upgrade my battery charger...

    I have a basic automatic battery charger, just something I picked up under $100 about 10 years ago. Its working great, but Id like a bit more power occasionally. I like automatic....but Im thinking about a more powerful wheeled unit. What I use it for. General charing/starting cars and...
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    leaving the garage door open - solution for forgetful kids

    I have a modest 30x32 garage but much like everyones here, the real value is its contents. I likely have $30K or more in tools.....then 5 motorcycles, my ATV, riding lawn mower, chainsaw, weedeater, generater etc. We ride bikes and weve sworn off Walmart bikes so everyone is riding Trek...
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    TPMS sensor reader/tool?

    I have a sensor error on my 2013 Explorer Im assuming is due to a sensor with a low battery. Instead of paying someone $100 to diagnose this Id rather by a tool and do this myself. Im reading alot....but still a bit confused. Does anyone have a tool they are using and are particularly fond...
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    gift idea help for GFs dad?

    Got tasked with buying my GFs dad a gift. In the past they always get him some shirt or clothing item they admit they know he wont likely wear. Hes a farmer.....Ive used his tools before. All quality stuff but basics. I thought Id buy him something he could use. Thinking around $50 or...
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    twist style lug nut removal sockets

    I rounded off a lug nut on my Explorer like a noob - friend of mine used one of these and it just eased off with zero effort. Now Im thinking I HAVE to get some of these.....but I dont want to spend a fortune. His was a flip socket with two different sizes....just eased off with no effort -...
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    grease gun holder - anyone have one of these?

    It looks like it would be super handy.....gets good review. Yeah I could make one out of PVC.....just thinking this would look better on my tool cart. http://www.genuinehotrod.com/itemgroup/no-drip-grease-gun-holder End the mess! Conveniently stores your grease gun so it's not dripping...
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    Black and Decker valve surfacing machine

    Plugged it in and it works great, comes with everything as pictured. Not sure much else about the machine but I will do my best to answer any questions.
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    Kennedy toolboxes - smoking deal or ho hum?

    Set of four Kennedy machinist toolboxs. All drawers in working order. $400
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    $50 credit on Rakuten.com

    They are running a promo where if you sign up for their Mastercard and get approved you get $50 in points to spend on the site. They have ALOT of tools. I didnt get instant approval but 2 days later I got an email saying I was approved and boom, my points are there. Im trying to decided...
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    CL cheap welder find....why you dont have to suffer with HF junk if your patient

    Like alot of you Im sure, I eyeball CL even if I dont need anything. Sometimes I find something I didnt know I needed.....sometimes I find something to pass along to friends. I happen across an ad for a welder that I couldnt pass up. Now I dont NEED a welder, I have a nearly brand spanking...
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    paint/chemical storage with a heated section

    I had paint/chemicals/cleaners in three different places in my garage. Ive gotten my place fairly organized but Ive been tweaking a few organization issues lately. I scored this from a CL add for $40. Fairly well made. Swallowed all my stuff with room left and I found I REALLY like those...
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    3/8 indexable ratchets - good off brand

    Im thinking one of these MAY be handy to have around. I dont want to spend SnapOn prices.....but I also dont want Harbor Freight either. I have quite a few Armstrong, Wright and other brand ratchets.....but Im having trouble finding someone that makes a reasonably priced 3/8 indexable ratchet...
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    Ryobi One - opinion of current owners?

    Im looking to buy my first cordless set of tools - drill to start with, impact driver later. My uses - home user.....Id guess pretty light. I havent had cordless drill in over 10 years and Ive stuck to corded models because when I want to use it....you dont have to worry about the battery...
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    Wright 7 piece wrench set

    Wright 7 piece combination wrench set in denim pouch. Sizes 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, and 5/8. Typical used tool condition with scuffs, scratches, etc. The 1/2 wrench has a burn/grind mark as seen in the photo. No previous owner markings. $25 shipped CONUS
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