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Hello, I am trying to depict the issue I have through this picture. The red line represents an obstruction. The black box represents where the wrench will hit the obstruction. At times you can only put the wrench on where it will not allow rotation when tightening. In other words you run out of...

I am looking for input as to a good Wifi controlled thermostat to install. It must have a deadband adjustment though. Many Home Depot stocked ones do not offer deadband and the furnace/ac cycle in an effort to try to maintain .5 degrees. That's Crazy. I have gas forced air heat and AC...

i have a compressor that does 200 PSI max. It has a 2 gallon tank. I rarely use it with the technological improvements to battery power. I use it primarily to air up tires and blow out my sprinklers. I need a 50 foot hose 3/8 dia. that will last more than 3 years. I had one burst on me and...

So, I was using my blower last week which is electric. When I went to unplug it from the blower I noticed the end was really hot. Ok no problem because it is 100 degrees here. But then I noticed that the extension cord end was spongy. OK no problem I thought. I went to HD and picked up a...

I have been doing some online research. I want to get a rolling tool bag or box. However, every review I read complains of the wheels breaking or the pull up handle breaking. Even companies like Ridgid that offer "Lifetime Warranty" say that these two items are not covered. I would use the...

Here is my cheap pair of 40 year old dykes. They broke today as you can see. I want to replace them but have no idea what to get. The broken ones did not need sharpening during the 40 years I used them. They cut a lot of wire and zip ties. As they are small they were great for close quarter...

I need a 3 foot piece of hose that remains flexible in cold temps. It has to have the female garden connector on one end. I figure I can just take a garden hose and cut it off. However, those self coiling hoses are too cheap I guess. Many friends bought them and they break. Anyone recommend...

Tormek SVD-185 Jig Used to sharpen 4 gouges. 99% new condition. Does a great job sharpening all kinds of turning tools. Split shipping to lower 48 Please message me if interested.

Seems like this may come in useful from time to time. Anyone have any opinions on these? Useful or just my tool compulsion kicking in? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLQXBMH/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I am constantly finding myself reaching for thin head wrenches when working on my ATV. Seems it has perpetual clearance issues when it comes to fasteners. I have a collection over the years from motorcycle, car and other various factory tool kits. I am running out of luck as they are not...

I have a Suzuki King Quad 750 in the garage. A notorious problem on it is the rectifier ground. Some genius figured out that if you splice into the 4 wire rectifier harness ground wire and run it to the frame it makes the charging system work as it should. At minimum better. More juice going...

I have 2 questions on a ceiling fan install. I got this for free off craigslist. The fan was dismounted and a bag had all the parts. 1) Does anyone know what the parts pictured are? I am guessing it is something to do with the fan blades as there are 5 of them. But...I am just guessing...

Currently, what is the entry point for a drill press? I was looking at the Home Depot Ryobi $150 one today. But thought it might just fall apart. i would like to keep it under $200. I am not opposed to watching Craigslist but only the Central Machinery Harbor Freight ones seem to come up.

I searched here and the threads are quite old. I am looking to get a general purpose nail gun. No heavy framing. Just a good general usage one. I do not know anything about them and would appreciate some help. No jams Last more than a few nails :-) I figure someone here would know ...

I have a Ridgid Shop vac with a 7 foot stiff hose.... Insert jokes here.... I want a limp hose for it. LOL The one that came with it, many years ago is so stiff in the cold I am tripping over it quite a bit. I have been googling looking for something like my central vac system has in the...

I am thinking of buying these clamp ends/sets. See link below. They come in 3/4 or 1/2 inch variety. Instead of heavy black pipe, I am wondering if I could use Outdoor ridgid pvc. They gray stiff stuff. Schedule 80? It seems robust enough. I do not use bar clamps often. Maybe 10 times a...

I am looking for a piece of deer leg bone. Not dried oot. Must have the natural oils or be right out of the deer. 6 inch piece or so. I use it for leather work and mine has dried out. I do not know any local hunters.

I have some rainwater coming off the roof into a 55 gallon drum. I want to pump it out about 30 feet to a larger reservoir. Whats is a cheap pump I can experiment with? I would say a submersible 4 foot lift would do. Does not have to be fast.

So I suspect inmates here have obsessions as do I. Tools, workbenches, cars, bikes etc. One of my garage time obsessions is maintaining my shoes and boots. I now do it on the garage workbench and just hold the shoe. Not optimal. I have been racking my brain in an attempt to figure out how I...

I saw some videos on Youtube about Knipex knock offs being sold at Home Depot. What is a good source to purchase from to ensure I get the "real" Knipex pliers? Note: I should have said knock offs as opoosed to counterfeit in the title of the thread and have asked the Admins here to change it.