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I was thinking of getting the H/F mini toolboxes for the grandkids. I see they are $19 now. Do they ever go on sale, or do they offer a coupon that can be applied to the purchase of these? If someone sees these on sale, can they post it here? Thanks.

I have a small bottle of Blue Permatex Thread locker that I have had for a few years. I shake the bottle before each use and it has the consistency of milk. Does that sound right? Should it be thicker? Does this go bad after a few years? I have been using it on rifle stock bolts and it does not...

I have 2 pieces of 3/8" MDF that I would like to glue together to make a 3/4" board. They are a 4X8 feet sheet and I need every square inch for an up-and-coming project so I cannot do any experimenting. I was thinking about Carpenters Glue but that is water-based. Is this still OK to use or...

I am logged in and have been getting pop up ads on the right side of my screen. This started in the last 2 days and seems to be only when I am logged into the Garage Journal. Is anyone having the same issue?

I am thinking about selling my toolbox collection soon and I need some accurate information on all Craftsman logos. What Iam looking for is printable information on what the logos look like and the years that go along with the logos. I know there is a lot of Craftsman experts here. Thanks in...

I need help with critters tunneling in my grass. I think they are moles or voles. I have tried all sorts of chemicals, and nothing seems to help. The last on I tried was Shake-A-Way rodent repellent. As you can see, that did not work. I sent the company pictures and I said that their product did...

I am storing a 2016 Mustang with a manual trans and have always stored it with the trans in gear and the parking brake off and blocking the wheels. I was talking to a friend and he said to always put the trans in neutral and leave the parking brake off and block the wheels. How do you store your...

I am a HAM radio operator and was given a old HAM aluminum antenna that is very corroded. What is the best way to clean the aluminum? What chemicals are best? A lot of small pieces, brackets and 3/16 inch aluminum rod. Thanks

Do you guys have any tricks for cleaning road salt from concrete garage floors? Here in Wisconsin they use A LOT of salt on the roads. When ever the floor is dry enough it is swept out. Is there any good concrete cleaners that work good on the salt? When I wash the floor and it dries, It gets...

Gunk Swab Concrete Floor Cleaner I have been using this for spot cleaning on my driveway when I wash my cars and the brakes leave spots on the driveway. Works GREAT! I would buy in powered form in a 11/2 pound container. I can not find it anymore. Emailed costumer service 2X to find out who...

I have a round roof vent as you look at it from the garage and it is square when you look at it from the outside. The other day there was some snow on the garage floor and about a inch and a half of snow on the rafters right under the vent. Never had this happen before. I can't beleve the vent...

Would like to add a step drill bit up to 5/8"+ to my drill collection. I don't want to break the bank on this one as I may never use it. Looking for a middle of the road in price. Any recommendations?

Making a simple shelf out of MDF that is 11"X24". Would like to give it a quick coat of latex paint that I have in my stock without giving it a coat of primer. The primer I have I think is also latex. Will the moisture from the latex paint affect the MDF? Thanks

I log in every day and my " go to first new post" does not work. When i click on it, it takes me like 10 days ago, but I log in every day. I used to take me to the posts the last time i logged in that I have not looked at. Also it used to keep track in bold letters of threads not looked at. All...

Bought these two tune up cabinets at a rummage sale over the weekend, the guy was remodeling his garage. Unbelievable condition. Very heavy, both cabinets have the original paint. Does anyone know about what year they were made? The white Borg Warner is 30 inches wide, 30 inches high and 13...

Picked up a Vermont American Power Shelf #17150 made in 1998 at a garage sale today. Great shape. It looks just like a tool box riser and has a grate bottom to hold tools if you hang it and a 6 plug power strip built into the front. Measures 24"L, 10"D and 12"H. It was made to be a charging...

Saw this at a rummage sale and just had to have it for 50 cents! I really like the way things are held in place with set screws. Brown wrinkle finish case. Measures 5.5 inches long, 2 inches high. What do you guys know about the markings? See pictures. Who made this? How old is it? Any info...

The lady down the street was moving away and asked me if i wanted to buy her 18 HP Craftsman with a Kohler engine lawn tractor with auto trans and electric start. She said it runs great. Got it home and did the maintenance on it like clean the air filter and oiled the foam liner, changed spark...

I am going to have my garage floor replaced. An old timer told me that the contractor should drill holes in the old concrete floor before the floor is jack hammered to give the old concrete some place to go. So they don't push out the block out when they first start doing the jack hammering. Any...

i have a stainless steel cart (old restaurant) that a magnet will stick to. Then a got a stainless steel tray from work that a magnet will not stick to. I know there are there different grades of stainless, or does it pertain to thickness that make a magnet stick to it or not? Jim