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How would you go about it, or, is it even worth it? Every year I drive 30+ posts into the field (corn or beans depending) around my home that surrounds my driveway for snow fence. (1/4 mile driveway I own, farmers field on both sides and surrounding my house...basically a 3-acre island in a...

Hey all, Hopefully posting in this section is ok. I've got some questions about the mechanics as well as the tooling used. I live in a new apartment style lving residence hall on a college campus. The building was completed this summer (summer 2012) but, the structure was up/enclosed by...

Well, as is all too common in my computer usage, I've lost track of an interesting (but in all honesty, unimportant) article I read a while back and want to get the jist. I was looking up the NEC and other regulatory organizations and found an article that discussed an organization of...

Hello all, Long time no see! I found this gadget in a box of old A/V cable and such and am wondering what it is. I think it might go on an OTA TV antenna mast or similar structure but, that may easily be WAY off, again, just guessing. It has a ratcheting mechanism in/on and where better to ask...

Hello again all! I got some advice about a mower deck awhile back and it was great! Got the blades off and spindles rebuilt and THAT mower is working well. But, I've got another mower now needing service (And I thought it was BOATS that were holes you throw money into...). The idler pulley and...

Hey all, I've searched around on the web but have only gotten a few tid-bits that I've already tried or don't have the capacity to do. I have a mid-'90s Snapper riding mower with a 38" deck. It sat outside for over 5 years but, after some engine work (obviously!), It's up and running. I removed...

I asked about a NAPA rebuild kit for a newly acquired ratchet and one thing led to another and I mentioned the innards looked remarkably similar to the Craftsman Universal ratchet and lo-and-behold, someone wanted pics (*cough* thanks...plinker...*cough* /sarcasm) The pics show a 3/8" drive...

Hey all, I've got a NAPA 3/8" ratchet and am wondering what rebuild kits work in it. It's currently a 60 tooth ratchet but rumor has it, there are a slew of rebuild kits that work in these and I'm wondering what the cheapest, highest tooth count kit is. The Matco kit is a bit spendy and I don't...

Hey all, I'm sure someone can nail this one pretty quick but I am FAR from a machinist so I'm at a loss. The best I have is these are 1/4" shanks/shafts but I can't find them on McMaster-Carr with any terms such as those so hopefully someone here can help me out. The 2 circles are...

I'm working on a few screwdrivers for my box but am trying to make them a bit more versitile. The major concern is that I want drivers with demovable shafts/interchangable shafts. Pretty common BUT, I also want a "T-" handle and the only driver I've found to allow that is a POS Craftsman evolv...

Well all, I need a bit of venting an discussion. I wen tto Sears today to warranty a new condition RP ratchet. It came in a mechanics tool set I got 2 years ago but really never used the set so it wasn't a priority. Finally got around to organizing all my tools, cases, etc... and remembered the...

Well, It's come time that I've finally realized I should look for a toolbox. I've been stuffing all my stuff in "portable" toolboxes and, well, I have far too many now and I've got A LOT of tools on my "to-buy" list so space is a need. I don't need anything fancy or "Pro" quality but, I also...

Hey all, I've been on many-a vBulletin forums and an invaluable feature of some of them I have been on is the ability to embed Google Docs in a post. It allows easy integration of spreadsheets, documents, drawings, etc... I know the code is fairly simple to place in the vBulleting script/source...

My father got a full set of screwdrivers many years back (but within my lifetime and memory, so within the past 20 years) and I found one lonely driver in the 'junk drawer' and want some help identifying the manufacturer. The rest of the set is wherever he is now in his "new" life(not at my...

I'm looking for a set of Craftsman 1/4" drive 6 point metric sockets. Preferably G series but I'm open to any newer sockets. I'm looking for deep sockets primarily but, if you've got a set of deep and standard, I may be able to handle it. I am also looking for a 4.5mm craftsman standard height...

I'm looking to replace my HF screwdrivers in my go-to box. Currently I have the 6-piece "free" (w/ coupon) drivers and they are worn thin or almost worn out. Now, I'm a bit picky so, that's why I'm here to hear from all of you. I prefer square-handle drivers that are fairly small. The handles on...

Here's another one for all of us. I was faced with the daunting task of trying to find some screwdrivers the other day and again, encountered foreign terms and alien objects (I'm looking at you Wera screwdriver handles!) so I compiled a list. As always, if you have questions, comments, concerns...

Every box/tub of GB wire nuts I have say "Made in USA". They seem to feel nicer, work better, and don't crack like a LOT of others do. (I'm looking at you HF wirenuts!) The hex-head ones say made in USA, Both Red and Yellow and the orange 22-14 AWG nuts also are made in USA.

All the colors made in USA Red Violet Blue Green Brown Black White Gray Yellow 3M Tape website This is pretty much the only e-tape I use. Doesn't leave residue, cuts and tears easily, and wraps REALLY nicely. Also doesn't freeze at moderetly cold temps. (It'll lose it's stick at around 0F...

I may be asking the impossible here but, if anyone would have a vague idea of this, it's you all here. These have to have some considerable age on them but, they are pretty comfortable and feel really, quite solid. They have "Drop FORGED" on them around the center bolt but, the G is pretty much...