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Hey, I love tools as much as the next guy. I don’t have any 3/4 Ratchets or sockets. Question is, what are these primarily used for? I assume big rigs and construction equipment…. I wouldn’t mind a set, but I just haven’t had the need.

Hi y'all. I've got a couple of old barns from the 1950s on the property and they're in need of some TLC. They've been pretty much neglected for the last 10-15 years. I've got to do some repairs, but then I also need to paint them. The barn still have a little The barns have the old time tin...

So my workshop on the farm is essentially a tin barn with lots of holes and cracks and stuff. I know I can't prevent bugs and small animals out completely, but lately I've become overrun with spiders. If I'm not in the shop for a few days or corners where I don't go into for a while...

Hey y'all! Lots of good advice here, so I'm hoping you can help me with my floor. Outside the bedroom door the planks didn't line up great and it didn't bother me until I was done. So this is a board in the middle of the floor locked in by two bedrooms and a stair landing. As you can see in...

Hey guys! It's been a while since I've posted anything - I hope everyone is well. I need some advice. I'm remodeling my bathroom and the original shut-off valves under the vanity sinks are brass/copper - not sure which. I don't think you can even buy brass/copper ones anymore - I don't see...

Hi all, I hope you’re all well. It’s been a long time since I have posted. I’d lost my password. Anyway, my trusty battery charger just stopped. Where should I start to Diagnoseand repair? Any help is appreciated.

Let me start by saying I don't know anything about pressure washers. Does anyone know anything about the Deko PW200 electric power washer? I got one for Christmas as a surprise, but before I open the box I'm trying to determine if it's any good. I'm looking for something to do sidewalks, a...

Hey y'all. I'm just getting into some electrical work such as adding extra lights and additional 12v sockets into my truck. I occasionally need to repair a cut cord on something. It's time for me to learn to solder. Question is what kit would you recommend for under $20? I see some on...

Is this an appropriate place to post about repairing my Stihl backpack blower. I've got an older blower and I'm trying to get it running again, my son's no longer around to rake. It will turn over and tries to run, but it doesn't quite get there. Today I removed the carb and soaked it for two...

Hey guys! Me again. I made some time tonight to work on one of my broken ratchets. It's a 1/2" Craftsman 44985. (I'll post pics later). I took it apart the other night and about half the teeth were broken off the gear. So I ordered this kit for $12 off eBay. That's probably more than...

Hi guys! I have one of my favorite ratchets that is broken. It is Craftsman Ratchet 43178 circa 1971 USA. The mechanism works fine, but it won't hold a socket. I guess I need a repair kit but I can't figure out what the right one is. Can someone help?

Hi everyone! I have a little 4 inch Wilton vise and I'm missing the nut and bolt assembly and the locking pad that locks the vise from swiveling. Anyone happen to have a broken vise that would be willing to help a fellor Garage Journaler or tell me where I could find these peices without...

I have this compessor: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-33-gallon-vertical-portable-air-compressor/p-00916472000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2#desc Today at HF I bout the 1/2" red 25' Goodyear hose 50' long. For about the same price the had the 3/8" black 100' Goodyear hose. I thought 50' is...

Help me identify these Craftsman ratchets please. I don't want to sell them or anything, but I'd like toknowwhatihave. If one breaks and I return it I would like to know if I sho us keep and rebuilt or what. I think the 1/2 are slipping. Thanks ahead of time.

Lowes has a middle cabinet chest for $40. I just went I,ut and picked one up. It's not snap on or s.omething, but to add a few more drawers to a growin g beginner set I think it will be good. Just sharing...

I've inherited some old craftsman screwdrivers that I would like to clean up, but don't know how. They're good screwdrivers and were my granddad's, so they're worth the effort to me. But, granddad's tools were just tools and and along as they handle and tip worked he wasn't worried with looks...

New Guy here from the Heart of Dixie. Starting to build my little workshop this weekend - finally! I stumbled across this site and love it. I never dreamed such a place existed to feed my dreams.

Hi! I stumbed across this forum looking for ideas on how to build my little shop and spent an hour reading "Restored 1930's Auto Shop". It was at this point I realized I was in the right place. I'm hoping you guys can help me. I've got a full basement/garage in my house and after years of...