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Been using a Makita 9005b for 15 yrs plus. Not professionally, but it has been a great tool. Would definitely get another Makita. At work we have Milwaukee's.

When you say "mop off" is it easiest or recommended to use a mop? Can you just hose the excess out the roll up door or squegee it? A little more information would be appreciated. Looking at the same product for my pad in a month.

I rebuilt the 700R4 (4L60) in my 90 Camaro. Was my first time working on a transmission. The overhaul manual is recommended. I can't recall what tools I used, but nothing too specialized. Sounds like you got it covered anyways. Have lots of rags, white preferablely, to place parts on. And...

Like stated you want to adjust your float, if possible, to turn on near the top of the pit and shut off near the bottom. 16" drop would be good. Secondly your pump is too large. Make sure to look at the pump curves to pick a suitable pump. Some pumps are designed for low flow and higher lift...

It has been touched on by a few members, if I am only removing a couple fasteners, I use the largest drive I have and that will fit. No need to go get a larger drive if it is stuck. But some days at work we are removing and installing 100's of fasteners all 5/16" 12 point flanged head bolts...

All depends on how much torque you are going to apply to the bolt or nut. 1/2" drive ratchet and sockets are both designed to take more torque. I have broken 1/4" drive ratchets and sockets by hand with no cheater bar on a 5/16" headed bolt. Clearly needed a 3/8" drive. How about look at...

I installed the check valve around 2 feet above the floor level then have a drain line just above that that drains all the water between the check valve and outlet to outside. Just like you are thinking and it works great. I tried not drilling a hole just after the pump outlet but as soon as I...

Bronson's comments are priceless. I work on gas turbines but they are used for power and everything is pretty lax. Missing tools and torque by feel many times and not many issues. Those gas turbines are very robust. On topic. At home where I dont do much wrenching and have many tools, I am...

Cordless drill and driver for convenience. If you only need to do one or two things, it is so easy and quick. Or if you are constantly moving locations, or away from an outlet then cordless wins. It you are doing a bunch of work in one area, why wouldn't you use air or corded? Hauling a cord...

I have a few sets of Gray wrenches. Old but still work, look not too nice. They are suppose to be well built industrial wrenches.

I am currently looking at getting a pad done. I am in Canada but I think the logic is the same. One paper written for CMHC (they have a bunch of stuff on house and garage construction) said they place vapour barrier down to control the drying/curing of the pad so it doesn't cure too fast and...

I also have the Bissel and it is handy because it is always there when you need it. No trying to find it first. But not as much power as my wheeled Shop Vac. I mainly use it to clean my cars interior and garage floor and it does a good job. Bought it for around $100 I think.

Can't believe it has been two and a half years of being a member and reading these forums. Figured it was about time to contribute and interact. I have been planing and have a permit to build a 30 x 40 garage and hope to break ground as soon as the ground thaws. All I can say is this is the...