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I have acquired an aluminum extension ladder with no apparent markings. It is missing the feet and the rung locks. The rungs are round and that is about the only identifying feature I can come up with. I have reviewed Ladder Products Inc. website ( who sells replacement parts for extention...

I have a 23 yr old Maytag washing machine. It has served me well. It gets used about once a week. A few years ago it started to squeak a bit while in the agitation mode. It has gottne worse over time. Is there something I can lubricate or grease? I have not had any time to even look at it...

I want to put a water proof battery shut off on a C'man/MTD lawn tractor used for snow blowing. It has a parasitic drain and kills the battery in a short time. it just seems to make sense to put the shut off switch on the battery as they do not seem too expensive and it solves the problem for...

I have had this USA made Magna insert bit screw driver kit for 32 years, give or take a few years. I think I got it at Granger but i am not sure. It was my first tool that could handle Torx. I now keep it in my kitchen as a convenience for whenever I need some kind of fastener removed or...

Is there a 1/2" or 3/8" drive heavy duty impact adapter. Does such a thing exist? I know about the 1/4" hex. like the one in the link. They are every where. What about something more heavy duty? https://www.ebay.com/itm/225356306004

Lightly used tools for removing and installing struts and shocks. Excellent deal for the right person. Please reply through CL. https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/d/newburyport-strut-and-shock-absorber/7579071208.html

I am looking for the practical thought process as to which type of fastener to use for hanging shelving to a plaster and lath wall. Molly bolts or conventional toggle bolts. Maybe one stud can be used but not 4.

Some one asked me to come up with a practical and not too expensive way to keep water that runs through an outside deck and on to the stuff stored under neath. I have seen people use a corrigated plastic sheet. That is what I am thinking so far. Is there something better to use?? I have...

Has anyone every used this.? I am tuning up a Cub Cadet snow blower and this was speced in the owners manual to use on the hex shaft. I have never seen this before. Very curious about how it would work on moving parts. Anyone with direct experience care to comment...

I need an engine control cable for a walk behind John Deere JS63. Control cables are usually a pretty easy part to source at a reasonable price. I am having trouble with this one. The price is north of $45 (even on ebay). I know this machine was made by Husqvarna/AYP. Is there some...

Take a look at this picture and tell me if these are counterfeits or are they the real deal?

Why is Tekton still having issues with ratcheting box wrench manufacturing........... Does any one know when they will again have stock? Even other brands seem to have spotty availability in individual sizes. I have been looking to buy some small individual sizes in a 1/2 decent brand and not...

I am considering buying a larger belt sander to complement my 2.5" wide skill belt sander. I like the Skil as it is light and I can get it into tight spaces. But I have one job sanding a small deck coming up where a larger faster one may make sense to invest in. I may not have a lot of need...

Ace Hanson tap and die set. About how old is this and what is it worth?

I am looking to get a new 1/4 hex impact driver. It has been some time since I have looked at these and I see they are more refined since I bought one about 10 years ago. Having 3 or 4 modes looks interesting. I have never used a 1/4 impact that has modes. It is a big benefit? Is it worth...

I just broke a #2 Phillips bit on my lightly used Milwaukee Multi bit hand screw driver. The tool is maybe 7 months old. It does have a lifetime warranty It claims the bits on this tool are power tool ready and I broke this by hand on a stubborn deck screw. Kinda disappointing. I expected...

Title says it all for 1/2 drive impact. I have some cheaper ones I got at the autoparts store and it seems you loose a lot of the impact from deflection and slop in the joint. I know you will loose some with any. Every adaptor you use on the impact you loose some impact. But some must be...

For strength and durability I like JB Weld. For repairing broken pieces or to fill holes in metal due to corrosion. The only real down side is the cure time. But, I have noticed with 2 part epoxies, in general, as cure time shortens you loose on other properties. I certainly do not know...

I am helping a friend with his air cooled 17.5 hp lawn tractor. He had a number of issues. I resolved all of the small issues but noticed the oil was grey in color. I have never seen that. Someone said it was water. Another said it was from metal particles from a part wearing out. Either...

I have a 19mm USA Craftsman ratcheting locking flex head wrench that broke on me today. I was not abusing it. I was running a nylock nut down a long threaded rod and the center ring on the rarchet fell out and the internal piece went flying out. It should not have fallen apart......Definately...