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My wife’s uncle passed away about a year ago. He lived by himself with adult children who live far away. We went months ago to clean his house and get affairs in order. He was a very talented woodworker and had tons of tools. The estate decided to have someone give a price to take the whole lot...

I installed a new lift in the spring and have been doing more and more with it. I absolutely love having it and it makes so many jobs so much easier. The one thing that I want to do better is oil changes. Right now I take my catch pan and set it up on top of our large garbage can. It gets close...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L2JXUM/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Who is the manufacturer of these wire strippers/electrician tool? I’ve had this tool for tons of years. They were my favorite tool for stranded wire. Being an electrician for 23 years, I’ve tried every variation. Those made by Klein...

I have a new 2 post lift (not yet installed) of the asymmetrical design. I haven’t started the install yet because I have limited space and want to make sure my vehicles will fit on the lift inside the garage. Looking at the asymmetrical design, 70% hangs on the long arms and 30% on the short...

I have a 66 F100 that I plan to work on soon. I had already planned to have it in my garage, but life has gotten in the way. So since I have time to dream and plan I came across a question. I see Clecos used as well as sheet metal screws for holding panels into place while fitting. Both...

I bought a set of sockets and ratchets in 96 or 97 when HD was pushing the US made husky tools. It has always been my travel set and it has really been used hard with all of the boats and properties I’ve owned over the years. Several of them are worn but still usable. I’m thinking of replacing...

So forgive me as I’m sure there are a **** ton of these threads. I want to “paint” (I use that as a generic term) my garage floors. I do not want to put down any tile or race deck type of materials. What are my options? I will research each of these, but besides epoxy, I don’t know what else is...

I'm building a new house right now (in the rough in phase now) and I need to make a decision soon. My "shop" is in the basement (20x43 or so) and I'll have one bay of a 3 bay garage to install a lift for more automotive work. I have an 80 gallon 2 stage compressor that I had planned to install...

I'm putting a 2 post 9k pound in my new house. The GC and I have been talking about the floor. The salesman just say a 4" 3k psi is the minimum. I'm thinking of digging a spot around the area of anchoring to 6" or so. What is the thoughts here. If 4" is acceptable, why pay more for a deeper slab...

Hey all, after reading all of the other screwdriver threads I thought I'd start another. First, I don't care which is the best, I'm only going to talk about three specific sets. Second, please give advice based on experience and not what my brother's uncle's mom's friend who know the president...

I've had my scan tool (Autel 619) for a few years now (maybe closer to 5, but who's counting). Reading codes and using the possible problems part is all that I've really done with it. I know its capable of much more. Where is a study/tutorial for using the freeze frame info and other info...

Pretty much what the title says. It's for sale locally and I'm thinking of buying it for my machine tools. The box I'm using now is getting too small for all of the tools in their cases. I don't feel comfortable taking them all out and taking the chance on getting any damaged. I called and...

Before someone says "dammit, here we go again!!!". I did do a google search of our site and looked at all of the great wrench organization pics and the different types of rails, racks, and what nots. Since Epstein day is coming and I've picked out a new wrench set, I've been researching ways to...

Hi all, I've got a KR660 that was built in 88. I need to clean up the slides as some are really stiff and sticky. I did spray some penetrating lube on some to see if they would free up and it helped a little. How do these come out? I see a screw that holds to the drawer, but haven't looked...

Hi all, my son (8 years old) wants to learn how to weld. I am looking for ideas for some basic projects that will help keep his attention as well as help his skills. We will be mig welding and I have several fab tools to use if we need to cut, drill, heat, bend, you get the idea. Thanks guys and...

Hey all, my wife and I are in the design phase of building a new house. I want to do some automation to the house and I'm starting to research my options and how to implement them. I'm a master electrician, but have been in industrial maintenance for the last 14 years. Technology has passed me...

My wife and I are building a new house and it looks like I won't be getting a detached shop during the build. We looked at homes to buy and one had a 19x50 shop in the basement. The house will have a three car attached garage. This is the temporary (hopefully not too long) route we will be...

Ok, here's my delima. I am getting ready to do a repair and I know I will need to have a universal socket to get to a couple of bolts. I am worried that just using a socket on a universal won't fit, so I'm looking at getting a universal socket. All of the chrome ones seem to be a universal joint...

I debated about putting this post in the tool section, but thought most guys that work with these tools would be here. So.......Here goes. I'm looking to step into the digital world with my gauge manifold set. I know these have been out for a good while, but I saw no need to spend the kind of...

Just as the title implies. I'm looking for designs and how well they work. Post up a pic to if you don't mind. Thanks!