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OH YES...well, PET SMELL more than stain. I had a serious problem in a house someone kept a cat in. All my efforts, to no avail. Including all the formulations you see that are specifically for pee, and the products sold at pet stores precisely for that problem. Finally went on a research...

Brake cleaner vs. carb cleaner: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13741

I confess I was just teasing, Pecvd2. I didn't really swipe your tool roll in Utah. But you seem like a really nice person to swipe something from, if the opportunity ever presented itself. If you ever plan to leave tools lying about in So Calif please give me a head's up.

...continued from first post... Non-abrasive Cleaner aka “all purpose cleaners” such as “409.” Helps with mild hard water deposits and mild soap scum. Oven Cleaner A de-greaser. Many (Mr. Muscle) made of ammonia-like monoethanolamine (MEA). Attacks carbon and grease. Removes anodization...

Bolster's "Toolbox of Cleaning Chemicals." EDIT: Please note this list has been significantly updated and extended, Jan 29 '13. The list got too long for one post, so it spills over onto post 11. Toolboxes for every conceivable purpose! That's my goal. Recently I created a "cleaning...

That's funny, 'coz I found my canvas wrench roll in Utah, several years back.

Storage scorage!

Thread resurrectus. Hey Vinko. Found these: http://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/27/nyregion/how-to-use-and-apply-the-many-varieties-of-solvents.html http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Solvents http://www.leeswoodprojects.com/woodworking/finishes/thinners.html

Welcome to GJ, Shofestool. What software are you using to alert you to posts on your brand? Are you using Radian6 or other software to scan the internet? At any rate, stick around, we're always glad to have dealers and reps. Get that post count up to two, at least.

I like those ^^^ OD bags. I carry one in my truck, very handy and low profile.

I have task-specific boxes and buckets also. I have a separate plumbing box, electrical box, locksmithing box, drywall box, paint box, mechanical box, tile bucket, demolition bucket, etc. etc., but what I'm talking about here is a minimalist "general" set of tools that will get you going most of...

Recently I've been doing a lot of maintenance work on houses. So I've got my minimalist "house" kit down to 50 lbs: 1) Small toolbox "Little Boy" (15 lb) 2) Larger toolbox "Fat Man" 3) Hitachi Drill Driver "12" volt (10.5v) 4) Hardware Assortment. This kit is carryable in a single trip...

Outstanding post! You've given me a long list of double-duty tools to hunt down...! :thumbup:

Most of us try to MAXimize our tool collection, get as many tools as possible. No criticism of that; all well and good, I believe the more tools the better...at your base camp, at least. But when you have to schlep your tools around, and those tools DO get heavy, and they DO take up space, and...

I got lucky to score three "Yang" Spyderco kitchen knives, in VG-10 steel, back when they were still in production. My Henckels 4-stars (supposedly an upscale knife) need about 5x the resharpening as the Yang. Amazing what a good steel will do for you. Many kitchen knives are made of...

Has anyone out there in Garage Journalland ever tried to resharpen the teeth on a favorite pair of pliers? If so, how'd it go?

Interesting discussion. Subscribed, thanks to OP and contributors.

PS: I just discovered there IS a Knipex Cobra that will go over 2.5". Still, seems to me Knipex is missing an important market by not having the super-sized pliers. Glad Channellock does.

Thanks for the offer Adam, and to all who weighed in. I did the "expedient" thing, I hopped down to HD and picked up a pair of Channellock 460s for what seems an amazingly low price of $25 for a BIG made in USA tool. THey're very nice, and made short work of tightening the 2.5" nut. Seems to...

Have not used this, but am interested in trying it. A sort of rubber modeling clay or "rubber epoxy" for repairs. Found a deal price on it (I think) @$11. http://fab.com/sale/15255/product/181433/ Anybody tried this?