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Hi, I'm getting ready to put new brake pads & rotors on my car and was wondering what would be better to use between the rotor and wheel hub. Anti seize of Fluid film? Any suggestions?

Hi, I'm looking to buy a good quality A/C manifold gauge for automotive use, so R-134A only. I've pretty much narrowed down my choices to gauges from Yellow Jacket, MasterCool, and Robinair. All appear to be USA made, and quality gauges. I'd rather spend a little more up front, and get a quality...

Hi, I’m thinking about replacing my OEM scissor jack with a bottle jack. I’d also like something a little more portable and lighter than my floor jack, for use away from the house. Can someone recommend a good bottle jack? Are the Harbor Freight jacks any good? I have their 3 ton Daytona floor...

Hi, I’m looking to pick up a random orbital sander. The sander I’m looking at has the option of variable speed or single speed, but not sure which one to get. How useful is variable speed on a sander? Or are most people just using them on full speed. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi, I’m planning on installing a frost proof outdoor silcock. I need to go through a 14”-16” thick rock wall. So I have to rent a rotary hammer, but was wondering, in general, what size drill bit would normally be used for this kind of project. I’d really appreciate any advice you guys could...

Hi, I need to cut a good volume of pvc pipe for an upcoming plumbing project and thought using the miter saw would be my best option. But I’m not sure what blade would produce the cleanest cuts. Brand is not all that important. Can some recommend the best blade for this? I’d really appreciate...

Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for a good quality set of files. I’ve been using a super cheap set for awhile now, but I tend to find myself using them more and more, so I thought I’d upgrade to a quality set. Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Hi, I've been wanting to learn how to weld for a while now. A couple days ago I was emailed a Harbor Frieght coupon for their Titanium 125 flux core welder, so I decided to pull the trigger, figuring I'd get this now to learn on, and could alway upgrade later, if need be, once my skills...

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a good crimper for open barrel connectors. I would prefer something that does both crimps at the same time, and is ratcheting if possible. I'd appreciate any suggestions you guys could give me.

Hi, I have to replace an oxygen sensor on a friends 2004 Dodge Stratus. While I was testing the sensor, I noticed two of the four wires on the connector the sensor plugs into where broken off. Instead of just cutting off the old connector and crimping a new one on, I think I'd rather just crimp...

Hi, I’m trying to put together a tool roll for the car for emergency repairs, and was wondering if you guys could give me some advice on what to include in it? I appreciate any advice you guys could give me!

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a good handheld gas leaf blower. I was originally going to go with a blower from Hitachi, that had good specs and came with a 7 year warranty, but I can’t seem to find it in stock anywhere. So I’ve started to look at blowers from Echo and Husqvarna. Any opinions on...

Hi, I’ve been thinking about converting all the fittings on my air compressor and hoses over to the Milton V style fittings and had a couple of questions. What tools will benefit most from a hi flow fitting? Are there any tools that it would be pointless to add these fitting to? I never really...

Hi, I’m building a work table to use outside. I’m planning on using 3/4” exterior grade plywood for the top and was wondering what I should use to weatherproof it. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Hi, I'm looking to pick up a cordless 1/2 impact wrench, and have pretty much narrowed my choices down to the IR 7152 and the Milwaukee M18 fuel 2767, as both of these look pretty comparable. I was wondering which one you guys would recommend? I'm not invested in either platform right now, so I...

Hi guys, I friend of mine gave me a manual tire changer as a gift. So now I need to pick up a bubble balancer and was wondering if someone could recommend a good one. After checking online, it looks like all of them are identical, the only noticeable difference being the manufacturers name and...

Hi, I was thinking about lubricating the wheel casters on my HF motorcycle lift table and dollie, and also a Lisle macanics creeper that I recently picked up. I can see that the casters came from the factory with a LIGHT coating of some type of grease on the bearings already. But I was thinking...

Unfortunately, right now I don't have a garage to work on my car, and I'm getting tired of laying on a piece of cardboard. Can anyone recommend a good mechanics creeper that can be used outside on rough surfaces? I've been looking at the Bone Rough Rider, the Traxion 1-100 ProGear and the...

Hi, I was wondering if you guys can give me some suggestions for removing old pipe dope from brass air fittings. Because the threads are brass, I'm concerned about damaging them. I'd appreciate any advice you could give me.

Hi, I recently purchased a Mitutoyo digital caliper and was wondering if you guys could offer some suggestions about how to care for it after use. I'd appreciate any advice you guys could give!