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Looked for a thread dealing with general tool deals, not a specific box store, brand, etc., didn't see one. So, decided to start one. If I missed it, please merge. Was on the hunt for Project Farms winner for a retractable utility knife. The Dewalt DWHT10295 Found it with Ace Hardware for...

Put a HF pneumatic jack on my shop press. I want to run it with a foot pedal to free up both hands. Ordered a foot pedal off Amazon but it is not tapped for 1/4x20 threads so I can put a barb on it and run hose off it. Which also brought up the thought even if it did, is it able to handle the...

My tanks are 250/420 I think. They belonged to my grandfather on his farm. I inherited them. The gauges that came with them were old and I don't trust them so I tossed them. I don't know enough about guages to know what I need. I have large tips that will cut through at least 3" steel. I...

I recently "upgraded" my series 2 72" to a series 3. Wanted to add a top box to my series 2, but wanted it to match and really wanted the two longer drawers on the series 3 cabinet. Here's my takeaway. In the end, not worth it. The two top long drawers are nice, which was one of my main...

24x32 shop. 8' walls. Very well insulated. Propane line already set up in a corner. I'd like to set it up with a thermostat for when I'm in there. Currently no vents are run, 120V present. Replacing an old unit.

I need to purchase a 34" slab. This is for a back door on my house. The jamb is fine, but the slab needs replacing. None of the local box stores even stock 34" prehung. I see "National Door Company" on Amazon but I've never heard of them?? I'd like to keep the cost under $400 all in. I...

I have a room approximately 5x10. Exterior wall, kind of a closet accessed only through my attached garage. Its where I keep my gun safe. Long story short, I've outgrown it. Instead of investing another couple thousand in a decent safe, I'm considering putting in a quality steel entry door...

Buddy if mine is ASE certified Master and travels North America training technicians how to properly diag problems. He comes over and keep me company while I set my cars on fire trying to fix them. Really good and bringing tools over to use forcing me to buy more tools I didn't know I needed...

Need some advice from those who've gone before me. Looking for a 3/8 impact swivel set. 15+ pieces full set but don't want to drop $400 on an S&K set. Carlyle doesn't appear to make what I want. Looking to spend $150ish or less for a decent set. I'm not a pro but my tools see a bit of...

For some reason I cannot reply to wcp0611 thread where he is selling off a lot of Carlyle tools. Just wanted to pass along what happened. I bought the 1/2" drive metric impact master set as well as the hex socket set. He gave me a great price on everything, combined shipping, FAST shipping...

Found this by accident just going in to get a drill bit/arbor extension. You can buy the 12v drill/impact driver combo for $129. Each by themselves is also - $129...

I have a 12v Bosch drill I love, looking at 1/4" cordless ratchets and noticed the Milwaukee M12 batteries look strikingly familiar to the Bosch. Can anyone confirm or deny if it is the same battery? TIA

I'll start by saying, I got lucky, but maybe this will help someone in the future. Keep in mind I was using relatively cheap tools The transfer case shifter lever broke off in my hand when I tried to return to 2WD in my '89 F-250. The problem was the 2 bolts that held the shift lever to the...

I just inherited one of my grandfathers 3 lubesters. The crank turns smooth and feels like it may still work. Soaked the dog leg drain with penetrant until it broke free and swivels smoothly. Inside of the tank looks brand spanking new. When I say no rust, I mean no even a flake of surface...

A short background. January 11 will mark 2 years since our home burned down. For intents and purposes, it was a total loss. What was not burned was smoke and water damage. For the sake of brevity here, we elected to walk away from our old home and use insurance money to buy the place we are...

Things are moving along with the shop makeover. I'll be ready for new lighting soon. Shop build thread coming soon. First reaction was to hanget several 4 or 8 foot T8 bulb fixtures and flip the switch. Then I went to can lighting. Contractor today suggested LED. 8.5 foot ceilings...

I am in the middle of some serious garage upgrades. Long story short, a dream come true. Previous house burned down nearly 2 years ago, insurance owes me a nice chunk of change from my structure coverage. We bought where we are now, which has a detached shop (100 feet from my house) of around...