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I live in a home built in 1958. I need to replace the shower head with one that has a hose. So far nothing I have done works to break the pipe free. I took a large Phillip screwdriver and stuck it in the chrome pipe using grip pliers after soaking it with Kroil Penetrating Oil and tried...

Design 2372 Model 397.19590 1/2 hp Craftsman Block Grinder 1964 Maybe someone can tell me if this can be repaired and be safe ? This grinder runs fine but when I decided to replace the cord and take a look inside this is what I found. Maybe liquid tape or something similar ? Thanks

I was told to post this here. I hope its ok because I did start another post before I saw this topic. Sorry about that but here goes. I traded for this old craftsman. I need a power cord about 6 foot long. Model - 397/19390 Design -C2372 It runs nice and smooth . I could also use a off/on...

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Update I said I was not messing with this Reed anymore but I told a fib:beer:. I took it off and I am back at it again and hope someone might share some info on which route I need to take. This old heavy thing is worth repairing plus I like doing things like this :thumbup: I included two...

I got this tool that I can't remember what it was used for. Maybe someone here knows what it is ?

How can I tell if the generator I bought at a sale runs off propane or natural gas ? I know it runs off one of these fuels but don't know how to tell. Anyone know how I can check this. Thanks

This is a messy subject :) I have had a lever type grease gun for several years and it always has worked great. I tried to force a spindle fitting to take grease and I guess I messed it up. Not sure if thats what did it or not but it won't work. I probably have not used this thing 10...

I am retired but can't sit still. I bought an old piece of junk golf cart one year ago. Today I completed the job. Did all the work myself including the painting. Thanks to all who helped me a while back get my 1950's compressor back going. Worked like a dream when painting...

I just had a Goodman 2.5 ton heat pump installed in my 1200 sf home , 14 seer instead of 10 like the old unit They told us to use the cheap filters and I do understand the theory on air flow. My problem is I got terrible allergies and we have a shedding dog in our home. Everytime now...

Vise indentfy There is a local auction that has this vise listed for bidding tomorrow night. All I can make out the the letters on. I would assume this is a Wilton. Maybe someone could shed some light on the value by looking at this picture. I need a vise in my shop but don't have a...

I install a roof on a small building that I keep my air compressor in two months ago. It is right up to my metal building with PBR panels. I use the same panels for the roof, well almost the same. I used metal cutters and cut the roof to fit as close I could get to the PBR panels ...

My home was built before the 3 wire was code. I am replacing an outlet on the outside under soffit so I can install my new outdoor security camera. The problem is both wires are white. I want to make sure I don't cross the two wire when connecting to outlet. Is there a fool proof way...

I have an outside light on my shop . It has a frosted glass cover. I have installed two 60 watt LED bulbs ( 9 actual watts ) in the fixture and both did the same thing after a few months. The come on but they start blinking off and on fast. The bulbs are the walmart brand ( Great Value )...

I got my old Weaver 432 compressor ( 1962 year ) going and plumbed it to a 60 gallon tank. It works great but over the years people have messed with the pressure regulator valve setting. . I have it set at 120 psi to cut out and it works. Not sure what pressure it should kick back...

I had a lady give me an older Coleman Powermate Air compressor model CL0552709 . She wanted it out of her way. I got the 75 foot of air hose and reel with a few other things for getting it out of her way so she could sell her house. I was told it worked but found out the timing looking belt...

I bought a Lincoln ac/dc welder for my shop. I have no single phase outlets, only 3- phase coming from floor in metal conduit. Years ago I added an outlet op top of my three phase using just two 110 wires. It worked but when I came back to work at this shop I removed it as I no...

My son has a home on the lake. His wife give him string lights that seem to be popular on lake homes. He had it plugged into an GFCI outlet. He tried turning them on this last weekend and nothing. He went to HD and got a new GFCI. He of course turned the breaker off and when he...

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Can I use a regular 60 watt LED bulb instead of the Rough Service Bulbs in my shop drop light ? or will I have to buy a rough service version of the LED ? They don't get hot and burn my skin and I like the light. I have been using one already but just wanted to ask do others use one ?