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    Where to find Type (23)T screws?

    I need 18: #8-32 x 3/8" Type (23)T Phillips pan head black oxide screws. I found them with zinc coating at Fastenal, but deliver was $10 for $1.35 in screws. Every other place wants me to buy 1,00 or more. Also, can you use type F where the original screw specified was type t if the pilot...
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    After a decade of waiting, finally got garage cabinets.

    Found 4 of these for $68 each after tax http://www.sears.com/craftsman-28inch-wide-wall-cabinet-red-black/p-00910131000P And one of these for $128 after tax. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-32inch-wide-floor-cabinet-red-black/p-00910134000P I have a 3 car tandem garage. Not sure If I want to...
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    Tool quality.

    I see so many posts about tool quality. X brand has higher quality than Y brand and X country makes higher quality tools than Y county. All the thousands of posts, yet not a single person has defined what they view as quality. The Definition of quality is: 2 a :degree of excellence :grade...
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    VIM Tools - "fits into the fastener and makes the feeling better with less wiggle or

    VIM Tools - "fits into the fastener and makes the feeling better with less wiggle or I saw this brand VIM tools on an OfferUP post and looked into it. http://www.vimtools.com/home.asp Went to Amazon and the description is a little funny...
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    Extension cord storage/organization

    Now that Irma is gone, I can put the generator and extension cords away. Th small 25ft or less cords are easy and I found some holders at Walmart for .93, these will also work for Christmas light extension cords. I also have two 100 foot heavy duty (10 or 12 gauge) cords which are two heavy...
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    Craftsman and Irma

    My trusty Craftsman Nextec flashlights, C3 Led light and C3 portable radio got me through the night of Irma passing through with light, cell phone charging and information from the radio when the power cut off.
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    Grounding portable generator

    The instructions and internet say a portable generator should be grounded. How deep does the grounding rod have to be for a portable generator and where can I get one that isn't 8 feet long? The generator is a 5250 Porter Cable.
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    Rochester Imports

    Does anyone remember a store in South Carolina near Shaw AFB called Rochester Imports? They used to have a huge section of tools, mostly Buffalo brand and were dirt cheap.
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    Craftsman bashing

    :soapbox: :rant: At risk of :deadhorse:but not wanting to :flamethro: I do not understand the Craftsman bashing around here. Nobody ever posts actual facts about warranty rates, defect rates, alloy composition or actual lab tests concerning tool durability and strength. All I ever see is COO...
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    Cool garage fridge

    http://www.sears.com/koolatron-ktcf50-tool-chest-fridge-appliances-appliance/p-SPM10254741818# Expensive but pretty cool.
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    $79 Kobalt 300-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanic's Tool Set

    http://brickseek.com/lowes-inventory-checker/?sku=4640237 Didn't want to hijack the other thread. Was surprised to find some stores with it in my area for $79.
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    Aquasana water filter

    Has anyone used an Aquasana http://www.aquasana.com/water filter? Any ideas on an alternative? I do not want salt based water softeners and do not want reverse osmosis.
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    Creeper/Roller seats

    I am looking at buying a creeper seat. Something to sit on other than the floor because I am not as flexible as I used to be. I am looking at the round roller seats HF https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-adjustable-roller-seat-46319.html, all the other ones I see seem nearly identical and...
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    Anyome have these Jack Stands

    http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-4-ton-jack-stands-one/p-00950163000P? $19.99 and Made in the USA. Oops made in China
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    Please explain how home breaker panels work.

    I have a 200 amp service to the house. I had an electrician replace a 25 amp breaker with a 30 amp for my water heater. As I was looking at the panel, there appears to be like 400 amps of breakers in there. If I connected something to each outlet and ran all appliances would the panel melt...
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    Old Sears Catalogs

    I found these PDF scans of old Sears catalogs from the 1930's to the 1970's http://www.blackburntools.com/articles/rose-tools-catalog-archives/sears/index.html Some really cool stuff in here and most likely an invaluable resource for those restoring some of the older Craftsman tools. I was...
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    Proper use of a Impact Wrench

    How long are you supposed to let an impact wrench work on a lug nut before you risk breaking a stud. I have a 2002 DGC that I cannot remove the lug nuts from. I have a Craftsman 1/2 impact (max 580 ftlbs), 33Gal 2HP compressor and 3/8 line with 3/8 fittings. Max tool pressure is 90ftlbs and I...
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