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So here the question for the forum: How do you deal with small rusty areas (e.g. underbody and "finish appearance" isn't super critical) that are surrounded by good paint and the rust is mostly superficial and can be wire-wheeled to about 90% off? In the past I would scrape and wire-wheel as...

Long story short, got the unit installed w/ separate combustion and horizontal concentric vent. Fired it up and its noisier than I expected, but what make it really annoying is a drone. The level of the drone is dependent on where you stand within garage. Spoke with Mestek, they thought it...

Any members with white or light gray Nohr-S non-flaked floors... post up some pics. Trying to gauge how light, the light gray is. :beer:

I've ran a number of calcs using Slant-Fin for heating and sized the mod-con and panel radiators in the house very accurately. So for the detached garage: Location, southern CT 30 x 30' 14' ceiling, gambrel roof (scissor type truss) Walls are 10', including 2' stem wall R20 in the walls, but...

Wondering about the placement of the automatic lock... IIRC, the instructions suggest placing it above the second panel with the lock pin 3" above the roller. Is there a reason the pin needs to be 3" away from the roller? I was thinking it could be closer, thus minimizing any potential upward...

Been looking at track saws recently... I have a few cabinet projects coming up and thought it be a good time to pick up a track saw. First project is a built-in linen closet for our bathroom. Planned on using pre-finished maple plywood for the interior. I've had my eye on Makita, either the...

What are the clearances needed if terminating horizontally out a sidewall, but over a roof line? I'm planning for an addition (leanto) off the back (gable end) of my garage. Ceiling height in garage is 14' and the addition will be 7' relative due to stepped foundation. Venting out the back...

Trying to finish before winter sets in (located in CT)... so far: Excavated, foundation poured, back-filled and compacted Rough framing complete Roof shingled Door/Window openings covered with plywood/tarp Plan Forward: 15 mil vapor barrier, seams taped #4 rebar on 18" oc (concrete guy...

Hanson metric drill bits (part of tap/die display set), only markings on bits are HSO, USA and the size. 9.0mm (1x) 11.0mm (2x) 11.5mm (2x) 13mm (3x) Willing to trade for sizes: 8.0, 8.5, 10.0, 10.5, and 12.5 Or sell as set for: $40 shipped CONUS, paypal Norton MultiSand Job Packs, grits...

Mixed tap/dies for sale (ACE/Hanson/Irwin Hanson/Lucky/Handy) all brand new and NOS, all USA-made, acquired from local hardware store. Pictures show tap/dies as sample of what is for sale. Willing to sell display case if interested Want to sell as sets, but willing to entertain other options...

Acquired this set of tap and dies that came from a hardware store. The sets contain metric, standard NC/NF/NS, NPT and BSPT. The collection is also mixed with branding, all marked USA: ACE (cursive engraved, black coating on flutes/square drive) Hanson (block letters inside a rectangular...

Got my first quote for a 30x30' foundation including site work. Foundation: 30' x 30' overal size 42" deep footers (12"x24") 10" stem wall, 2' above grade 5" slab Site Work: Scrap/pile topsoil from site, plus 1000 sqft of driveway leading to garage Break 10 CY ledge Grade/fill ~18" elevation...

First set has no owners marks, is used in great shape (otherwise noted) SO 184CCP (NEW)$ 25 SK 45170 3/8" (NEW) $ 25 SK 40970 1/4" (NEW) $15 Allen SAE Set 56128 (NEW) $ 25 Wright Grip 20mm (NEW) $7 Williams Combo Pliers $7 Williams Needle Nose Pliers $7 Williams Needle Nose Pliers $7 + plus...

In the planning stages of a garage build and town codes allow for ~900 sqft and maximum 20' height for detached permanent structures. I'm kicking the idea around whether it's worth building to the allowable height to maximize attic storage or loft space. At minimum space for full-sized 7-10k...

Various air tools for sale... Snap-On FAR25A 1/4" ratchet (USA) SOLD Sioux 5009 1/4" ratchet (Japan) $40 Blue-Point 1/4" ratchet (Japan) $40 Sioux 270A rivet/hammer .401 (USA) SOLD Blue-Point AT118 right angle die (Japan) $40 Sioux SAG03S20 right angle die (USA) $100 CP 2480-033 drill (USA)...

My dad built a shop last summer to store his RV and workspace for cars, equipment, etc... He's been asking me about what to put on the floor (concrete) as his prior experience has been with epoxy at his garage/business and at home (attached garage). I think it boils down to cost, he doesn't...

Can take more pictures as requested and will bundle multiple items. Various used Snap-On Grip drivers. Most if not all have markings which have been ground off. All items in good to average condition. The part # on the handle might not reflect the actual blade, so I listed the type and length...

Various used Snap-On pliers and diagonal cutters. Most if not all have markings which have been ground off. All items in good to average condition. Can take more pictures as requested. Will update with additional pliers as time allows. Prices are OBO and shipping is not included. Will...

Looking for feedback on any alternate/"upgrade" headlamps to a Coast HL27... father permanently "borrowed" mine ;) Honestly I really liked the light: no "mode" switch to cycle thru, narrow/wide beam adjustment, infinite intensity adjustment, long-life. My only critiques would be: plastic...

What does it mean? For example, Accuracy: Up to ±1/4-in @ 100-ft Range: Up to 65-ft How does it relate to a spirit level and +/- per length of level or plumb. Let's say I want to shoot a 30 ft line across the side of the house. How accurate would the level line be? For example, if I...