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    Wiring for 2nd detached building

    I have a detached garage that has a 50 amp service from the house panel. I am getting a shed that I want to use the power from the detached garage. What is the correct way to do this? Can I put a 50 amp breaker in garage panel then put another 50 amp breaker in the shed panel? Or? I was...
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    Chicago Electric Chainsaw Sharpener for pole saw blades?

    Anyone know if the Harbor Freight Chicago Electric Chainsaw Sharpener will work with the pole saw blades? I have a Troy Built weed eater with the TrimmerPlus pole saw attachment. I think it is a 8" blade maybe I would like to find something that will help someone like me that has no clue how to...
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    Craftsman ratchets keep and rebuild or just exchange?

    I have some craftsman ratchets 1/4" 3/8" & 1/2" Most if not all need to be rebuilt due to slippage. Need to make sure if there is one good one left or not before I exchange a working one. But... Any of these worth keeping and rebuilding or just get an exchange? Can you get free rebuild...
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    Pneumatic drill chuck screw size's? Where to get?

    I have 2 air drills that are missing the screw that hold on the chuck. One is a CP788 The other one is a Sioux 1452HP The Chicago Pneumatic I can't find the manual online at their website but found similar ones but they don't show the screw at all in the exploded view. I found the Sioux...
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    Add a thermostat to propane forced air heater

    I have a Dyna-Glo RMC-FA60DGD propane forced air heater. Can a thermostat be added to it safely? Has anyone done this? It has a continuous ignition but not sure how to add one if possible. Can one of those inline thermostats for kerosene heaters work? The ones that just plug inline with your...
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    Getting propane tanks filled to the legal limit

    Anyone have any experience getting propane tanks refilled at Tractor Supply? I had (actually my wife went) to fill 2 brand new 20 pound tanks and they only filled it to approximately to 75% around 15 pounds each. She did not know how much it supposed to hold but she said the ticket they gave...
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    80's condenser fan motor hard to find but have specs

    I am looking for a condenser fan motor with the least amount of modifications needed to get it mounted in the unit and mounting the fan blades on. The unit is from the 80's The specs of the original motor is: 1/4hp 230v 1655 RPM single phase, single speed, completely closed case, 1/2 shaft...
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    Pancake air compressors

    My dad is looking for a cheap air compressor that will work for a finishing nailer. He isn't going to need it for any other air tool but wanted to know if you guys think it would be OK for a finishing nailer in cheap wood (not hard wood) He don't care if you can get only a small hand full of...
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    SO ratchet changing gear to higher tooth count

    I have this old Snap-On ratchet F710D that has 20 teeth OUCH! Is there any other gear that will fit this ratchet with a higher tooth count? I was told that the repair kit for this ratchet was RKRA380 BUT found out the right kit is RKRA380ALS Thanks
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    Stanley Ratchet missing ball & spring

    I have this Stanley Ratchet 89-818 that my kid took apart about a year ago and the ball and spring went flying. It has been DOA ever since. The ratchet is brand new or close to it. It might of been used once or so. Does anyone know a cheap way to get a ball and spring for it without spending...
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    Snap-On will this be warrantied?

    I have this Ratchet that the gear slips and you bust your knuckles once in a while. I don't know if it was my brothers or fathers. I have never delt with snap-on tools and wanted to know what I can do. As you can see the top has some bangs in it. I am not sure how it happened but will that be...
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    name my tool :)

    I have this wrench from my dad and none of the numbers don't add up. It says 3/8 7/16 & 28 but none are the right sizes. Any ideas on what this would of been for? The 3/8 side is closer to 5/8 or so and the 7/16 side is closer to 3/4
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    double open ended wrenchs worth keeping?

    I have some double open ended wrenchs that seem to be never used. We seem to always grab a combo. I was thinking of selling them but wanted to see what you guys think. I just use the tools for Automotive-general use. What do you use them for? Thanks
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    New Guy's posts not showing up

    My introduction post & a follow up post went through but I also tried to do another post (1 post before these and one post after) and so far it has not shown up. I know i'm new and it takes some time to get it approved. I just wanted to make sure im not doing something wrong. I dug up this old...
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    New Guy from the land down under

    Well down under from where I born & raised. Moved South :) Joined the site to see and get some great ideas for garage organizations.
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