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So i have a set of ingersoll rand impact sockets that have/had a printed markings on them. The sockets are good but the “screen priniting“ has worn off. I have made labels with a label maker but those soon get damaged and worn off. I have marked with a paint pen but first shot of brake clean...

Any recommendations for a utility sink for the garage? should i just go with the molded plastic slop sinks or is it worth spending money on the stainless sinks?

I have a 12ft wide 14ft high insulated roll up garage door. Its operated by a “commercial” liftmaster garage door opener all professionally installe. i went to close the door tonight and the threaded rod that tightens the chain on opener broke and the door quickly closed (slammed down) i dont...

I would like to buy or possible build / convert something so that I have a somewhat organized multimeter and test lead kit. What are you guys using? I see some for sale on eBay and Amazon that are zippered clamshell style cases. I am nervous about longevity of zippers. I have thought about...

I find myself needing some 2” plus sockets. I have piece meal so far but am looking for a set of sockets from 2-1/16 up to at least 2-1/2 or maybe 3” I see some taiwan / chinese “jumbo” sets but all are in 3/4 drive I see the grey pneumatic 9016 set but $1000-1200.00 Harbor freight has 1”...

My fuse panel doesn’t have a main shutoff only individual circuit breakers. I know I could replace the entire panel. Are their other options?

Any good ideas to store a standard ******* machinist file in road tool box?

What brand 1/4 drive spinner handle is best suited for large hands with nice grip? snap on seems like obvious choice but is the Williams just as good? anyone have a felo or wera 1/4 handle they look good as well? others to consider? The sk both old and new style are too small as is Porto...

2018 super duty with factory plastic running boards. Very slick in morning after a frost. I would like to add some additional traction to them. I was thinking of hex head screws to add some bite or some type of extruded aluminum c channel with notches cut in sides. I have thought about grip...

I want to match the Chicago pneumatic red paint anyone done this?

I would like the simplest / cheap way to dry air for my plasma cutter. I am mainly using electric tools and blow gun so only need dry air for my plasma cutter. I have seen the cooper snake on the wall setup and the hose in ice water As well as the modified radiator cooler. What about the...

I am looking for a recommendation on a gas powered air compressor for service truck. Need to blow off machinery and run 3/4 impact wrnech I see prices from 1500 to 6000k. I think 2 stage would be better? Any good brands?

Several times I have needed to keep a very large tractor from rolling while working on it. I am able to find wheel chocks for semi trucks but nothing larger. I would like to find or build a extra large wheel chock. I have used blocks in the past but they are very heavy and not easily...

Could a oxygen tank be converted to a water fire extinguisher? I have a bunch of 2.5 gallon water fire extinguisher that I use on various pieces of equipment they are mostly amerex and badger brands. You fill with water and pressurize with air to 100psi and you have a good fire extinguiser...

It seems like the more workbenches / tool boxes / roll carts / shelves I have the more stuff gets stacked on top of those pesky horizontal surfaces. has anyone build a garage or shop with the idea of eliminating horizontal surfaces for those of us that have “drop-see”. See a horizontal surface...

Anyone build a target stand for hanging steel targets? Trying to get some ideas. I would like a saw horse design (I think). I could build out of wood. Also considering electrical conduit EMT.

I have a frost free hydrant that is quite old and installed by previous owner. Unfortunately they poured concrete around it and it is leaking. Can anyone help me identify this and source parts? I am hoping not to have to remove the concrete and would like to repair in place if possible

I recently bought a 100 gallon auxiliary diesel https://www.murdochs.com/products/auto/parts/fuel-filters-parts/lund-100-gallon-black-transfer-tank/ this is the same one I paid much less somewhere else but that’s beside the point and I installed a 12 volt transfer pump...

Does anyone recognize this bottle jack? Worth fixing / resealing? how do i determine weight rating?

All things being equal (tool brand / force applied at drive point etc) which is stronger a 1/2 breaker bar or 1/2“ sliding T ? I was thinking about this while looking at a Proto 1/2 sliding T handle and though is that stronger or weaker than a 1/2 breaker bar. If I were to slip a piece of...