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Hey guys I've got a quick question. I want to replace the motor brushes in my Cman drill. Brushes are $30 for a pair which is more than I'm hoping to spend. So my question can I take the brushes out of a vacuum and file them down to size to fit in my drill. I have a broken vacuum that I can...

I scored a free drill from a garage sale that was being thrown out for not working. I brought it home and started playing with it and couldn't get it to work then I shook it and it worked for a couple of seconds and quit again. I'm guessing loose wiring. So how can I diagnose this and also how...

I recently found a tool that has Unarco in a diamond surrounded by Union asbestos rubber company. Anyone have any info on this label?

I thought this price was a little high for a used torque wrench. Is it? Wouldn't I have to pay for calibration and all that good stuff?

Harbor freight's heavy duty ratchet line looks a lot like snap on's ratchets. Technically couldn't you buy a harbor freight ratchet and put a snap on rebuild kit in it? If so you'd have a really nice 1/2" ratchet for $30

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/tool-cabinets-and-carts/11-drawer-roller-cabinet-67421.html $40 used with a husky socket set. Would you?

How would mail a single wrench? 5/8

Need help with the age of this socket. Cannot find it on the snap on date code. Thanks -Tom

Does mac's warranty cover broken box end. It isn't stripped just cracked. I tried to weld it but then the weld broke so now i'm lookin to warranty it.

I recently learned that Plvmb was sued over their name resulting in the creation of Proto. So my question is that on my socket it says both Plvmb and Proto. was this a transition time? It seems like the Gov. would make them instantly ditch the Plvmb name and move onto proto so i'm interested in...

Anyone got a link to a Pre '27 snap on site. All I can find are sights that start at '27 any help would be appreciated. Alloy artifacts does have some info, just not what i'm looking for. Thanks

I got 5 wrenches for $5. The brands include 1 mac 2 craftsman and 2 fleet. I'm still new to garage and estate sales so let me know if the price was fair. The biggest was a 7/8 Mac covered in paint so I have another question. What is the safest way to remove paint from a wrench? Vinegar? let me...

Anyone know the warranty on a crewline ratchet? Broke mine so just checkin to see if I can have it replaced before I junk it. Thanks guys

Got a Hazet v-10 wrench today and some one told me it is from a Porsche. Can anyone tell me more about this wrench. It has 8 and 13mm ends. I did another search and found they are in a lot of German cars?

Lookin for a set of craftsman or similar hard handled screw drivers. Let me know.

I have used electrolysis on many old rusty tools and had great results. I prefer it because it removes as little rust as possible. Now for my question will electrolysis damage chrome plating such as on sockets? If anyone doesn't know what electrolysis is or wants to see my system feel free to...

What do you use to keep it lubed up? hah

looking for a high quality used 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet. Prefer USA. Cosmetics don't matter to me just let me know what ya got. Might be willing to pay more for the right ratchet.

Hey garage journal, I've been creeping all of your posts for a while now and have finally gotten around to joining and making one of my own. I'm a poor college student so all my tools are second hand or harbor freight. I do small engine repair and spend a lot of time keeping my truck running so...