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Would like to get one of decent quality that is cone shaped and used in a drill, but "not break the bank".

Over the years I have bought some from Amazon with mixed results and I am sure some are counterfeit and some are not, but never can be sure which is which. Even if they were good last time, next time might be different. I use quite a few 2450, and 2032 Coin cells and also A23 12V batteries. I...

I need to create a plate to go onto the bottom of a mower discharge chute. The OEM version uses carriage bolts and I would like to use for my version. 3/8" bolts and will use 3/16" or 1/4" steel. I know I can drill 3/8" hole and use file to make square, but was hoping someone would suggest...

I have had one for several years and a few times over the years, I have had trouble getting it to prime. After messing with it I always get it primed, but lately it has failed to prime more often and has required more messing around to get it to prime. I TT a buddy that also has one and he...

I shop at a lot of surplus/discount places. They often get good stuff in at good prices, but usually not a good selection. I have several sets of SR Pliers with interchangeable tips. They usually work OK, but I like a set of fixed tip SR Pliers a lot better, I just don't like the typical cost...

Most people here, probably do, but I bet there are some that don't. I would guess that the great majority of the general public does not. If you remove a screw from something and then go to put it back in, do you just start turning the screwdriver clockwise? That works fine in some materials...

I have a couple larger trailers, a 7x8 and a 8.5x12, but would like to have a small compact trailer for small hauling projects. I am also thinking that a 4x8 trailer would make a nice work platform for working on garden tractors, 4 wheelers etc. I have a bunch of garden tractors and MUCH...

I have been looking, but can't find any that are current. If you see any, please post here, even if it is a few/many month from now. I will probably wait for a coupon before buying. Thanks, Joel

I am wondering if one of these might work well as a lopper for tree branches. It should be light enough to put on a pole and reach up high. Does it have adequate power to cut 2" tree branches? Does the blade on this Power In AND Power Out? What happens if you try to cut something and it...

I have a nice(but old) all aluminum/glass 10 x 10 garage door. It was on the garage when I bought it. The garage was built in the early 80s and the PO worked as a Fireman at an Airport. I am fairly certain that it was a used door that he got at from the Airport. Probably a high quality...

I have some from Harbor Freight and they work great, as long as you only use them on very mild steel. They are easily dulled when they hit any metal that is even slightly hard. Who makes a good quality step bit(preferably with a hex shank) that does not cost a ton of money. Links appreciated...

I am trying to cut a groove in a hard piece of metal that is 1.25" in diameter. I need the groove to be about .5" deep and would like it to be about .020" wide, although .030" would be OK. I tried cutting with a basic hacksaw blade and it did not even scratch the metal. What could I use to...

As I get older, I find that I need a LOT more light to see well than I used to. My vision is fairly good with VERY good lighting, but it is not nearly as good when the lighting is only fair, or poor. When I was young I could see well in even dim light, but I am not young anymore. My shop is...

I have some of the genuine DeWalt adapters and they work fine, but I want to convert some 14.4V stuff to use the 20V batteries and I want to use a less expensive option. To use the 20V batteries, I modify the base of the 14.4V tool. This lets me insert an 18V battery(or an 18-20V adapter) into...

I have a Bendpak 9000 Lb 2 post lift that I have had for about 10 years(bought used) and it has worked very well for me, but... I have 11' 4" ceiling and the tops of posts stick up through the rafters. It is a non issue with most cars and some smaller SUVs, but I have to use caution when...

I am hoping to find a 240V Propane Inverter Generator that I can use as backup power, and also use for portable jobsite power. It is hard to find 240V Propane Inverters Generators(any suggestions?) and finding one with pleanty of power to start a 1 HP well pump will be EXPENSIVE and bigger than...

I think they are available from Wilton, but I am hoping to find a less expensive option. I don't need them to be the ultimate quality, just reasonable quality at a reasonable price.

I sometimes use wax when trying to get a fastener loose. Apply heat, apply wax and let it soak in. I have tried different types of wax for this and currently use wax from a toilet bowl wax ring for most things. Any reason this would not work well as a anti seize when assembling something that...

I need to re-roof 3 of my mini barns. I re-roofed a couple of my other mini barns a few years ago and I used a nail gun on those. The nail gun worked fine, but the inside of the roof sheathing now looks like **** with all of the nails protruding through and splintered wood. The sheathing is...

12 dashes on the head, what grade of bolt is this? I recently encountered a bolt with 12 dashes on the head. I did a search, but did not find any bolts with markings like this. I think it is a 5/16" bolt, but it could be metric of similar size.