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Question: Is there a meaningful functional benefit to replacing loud but functional steel garage nylon rollers? Or is the main benefit just quieting the opening/closing? I can imagine that quiet operation means that there is less load on the opener (motor, chain, etc.), but not sure if it...

I am thinking of getting a thin wall socket set, non-impact (chrome) - 3/8 highest priority, but might be interested in 1/4 and 1/2 as well. I find that there are some situations (e.g., spark plugs on an MV Agusta F4) that require thin walled sockets. It seems that Snap On (bless their hearts ;)...

I have an air boss compressor. I think that they were sold by NAPA. The pump died, so I replaced it with a b2800 (identical) pump. It's a 115V 2 hp compressor with a large vertical tank. The question is: do I have to break it in? If so, what is the procedure? The manual (attached) states that...

I acquired a large C Clamp that I am considering repairing vs. scrapping. It appears to be an Armstrong No 408. The body looks to be in good shape with minimal surface rust. The spindle is very slightly bent, but moves freely. It is missing the cross bar through the spindle (?handle) and the...

My question relates to the best material to replace a rusted (?black) pipe that supplies gas to an island cooktop in the kitchen. I can’t confidently identify the original material because it is so rusted, but suspect that it is standard black pipe. This is a dedicated line to an island...

Having just completed a repair job on a Vespa scooter that had me rolling around on the floor, I took the plunge and ordered a lift table with a front wheel vise. Now I need a scissor jack. As I see it, there are basically two decisions to make: 1) Brand: the MiUSA versions are in the...

The wood in my driveway expansion joints rotted. I had no trouble removing the rotted wood (looks like 1 x 4). Cleaned the joint with a wire brush on a die grinder (low speed) and then vacuumed the joint. The joint is 1” wide and 3-4” deep. I am planning to use Sikaflex self leveling...

Anyone has one? Home Depot seems to have them for $219+tax shipped.

Looking to buy a toner/probe kit. Partial to Fluke (Pro 3000) based on past experience with their meter (179) and IR thermometer. However, open to suggestions re: other brands. Is the filtered probe worth the extra cost?

What has been your experience? I got one and it seems to be relatively weak. On the "deepest drive" setting pins are just a bit (<1 mm) proud going into a 2 x 4 (soft wood, pine presumably). Not sure that it matters, but tried several fully charged batteries; no difference. Tried several wood...

Question, is it safe to hang a proto wrench set on the wall using the provided grommets? It seems the intent, but I wonder if it withstands permanently hanging on the wall. Setup similar to this (below), wrenches are relatively heavy. Thanks!

The collective wisdom and experience on this forum is amazing! I wonder if you could comment on my AC issues. Apologies in advance for the long post... I live in Houston (hot!) in a home that according to official records is just under 3900 sq ft, two stories + finished attic/third floor built...

I've learned so much from Garage Journal that my wife actually suggested that I post the question here... I have two Trane XE80 forced air (conventional gas heat) units. Last year, I installed two Honeywell smart thermostats -- which have been working fine until now. We don't use the AC...

Does anyone know anything about this level? It seems to have all of the features of the $70 level such as the Stabila 25360 (except perhaps the body is not cast; appears to be stamped metal), but costs $21.50 shipped (see ebay link below)...

In the process of cleaning a Wilton C1 that I bought used, I found a drill (with wire brush) and angle grinder (with wire cup) invaluable. This got me thinking about a die grinder. The Metabo GE700 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013SSVJK/?tag=atomicindus08-20) looks like a good choice. The...