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This looks like it might be a good source of deals over the coming days. Last Brand Standing - Rules & Deals Info Bracket submissions have already ended (March 8), but now you can just scoop up the deals each day when a new bracket is released. Today is the first day of LIVE DEALS. Some of...

Hi all, I recently decided to up my shelf pin game and use a router instead of a drill. I purchased a high-quality 5mm upcut bit and cut my holes. To my surprise, the shelf pins fit somewhat loosely in the holes. I measured the diameter of three different styles of shelf pins I have on hand...

I've been on the hunt for a good quality laser level fine tuning mount for a while. My criteria are a unit that mounts to a pole and has fine tuning adjustments built into the mount for all directions. I haven't been able to find such a mount from the big names (DeWalt, Bosch, Milwaukee, etc.)...

I came across this article this morning and thought you all might be interested! Chinese seller on Amazon sold ‘defective’ tools linked to deaths, life-changing injuries: lawsuits Vevor's slogan is, "Tough Tools, Half Price". When it comes to purchasing safety-oriented tools, my slogan is: "Is...

Does anyone here have a Testo 550i or 552i? I purchased a kit a while back and the firmware for my 550i is showing as 1.0.0 and will not update to anything newer. The 552i firmware shows as 0.104.1 and will not update to anything newer. Can anyone check the firmware listed in the Testo smart...

Is it worth having a dedicated Costco thread? I think it is, but I guess we'll find out if this thread gets used. Regular price at Costco is usually a deal compared to other retailers, so I encourage posts simply about new items in the warehouse. To start off: There is a 24-piece "wrap it"...

Hi all, Does anyone have experience with AirTec (RectorSeal) register / duct boots? They are available as a bare "TuffBox" or with an integrated grille which attaches to the ceiling like an old-work electrical box...

Hey guys, If you need a powerful, portable, and reasonably quiet drum fan, this is it: DeWalt DXF1616 This DeWalt fan normally sells for around $120 - $140 and I was surprised to find it available at Costco earlier in the summer for $70. They went out of stock almost the same day. But I...

Hi all, I just installed my first mini split. I tried to do it by the book with all the right tools and procedures, including a nitrogen pressure test and triple (quadruple, actually) evacuation. The tests went great (300PSI pressure, 125 micron vacuum) and I released the refrigerant. The...

Hello all, I'd like to discuss installing a type 1 SPD directly to main lugs or main breaker rather than to a dedicated double-pole circuit breaker. A recent post touched on this point, but the discussion went off the rails. I've been meaning to post about this issue for a while and the...

Maybe a dumb or simple question :D I'm installing a mini-split for my small workshop. What size and type of concrete anchor do you all use for a mini-split condenser? The manufacturer's instructions don't say what to use. I've googled and youtubed and have mostly come up empty, with this...

Hi all, I am installing a mini-split for my small workshop and I want to protect it from power surges. I installed a subpanel in the workshop. The AC disconnect box is on the opposite side of the wall from the subpanel. Should I install the surge protector as the first device in the subpanel...

Hi all, I've been reading about sealer options for exterior concrete at my home and workshop. I've decided on a silane/siloxane penetrating sealer but need to decide on a specific brand/product number. There are many branded options and even product numbers within brands but, to my knowledge...

Hello all, I'm about to begin a multistage DIY concrete project. This will be my first time working with concrete, so feel free to follow along for a good laugh. I hired a contractor to do a fairly large concrete job at my home ~8 years ago and observed closely. The quality of work was very...

I am finally getting around to installing proper lighting in my small 12 x 14 workshop that I built several years ago. For temporary lighting, I installed a single 4-ft T8 LED on the bottom of the central triple-2x12 roof beam (first image attachment). This works fine but I noticed it casts a...

I need a short length (only 6 inches) of aluminum T-bar and cannot find a source. Any help finding an economical source is much appreciated. The profile needs to be 1/16 thick. The top of the T needs to be about 12mm (0.5") and the leg of the T needs to be about 20mm (3/4"). I looked at...

Perhaps this is slightly off-topic, but I think the electrical troubleshooting principles are relevant to the forum's interests? I just purchased and installed about 240 commercial C9 LED bulbs at my house - Christmas lights! I used about 240 feet of 18-gauge stringer. The bulbs are advertised...

Is there any reason that a professional would NOT install a condensate trap on an air handler (not furnace)? I had a professional installation of a heat pump, and the tech did not install a condensate trap on the drain line, like so: My blower is on the supply side of the coils, so the...

I don't own any 18V DeWalt, but I came across this video today from the excellent "Tools Tested" channel where he shows just how indistinguishable some new fake batteries are from the real thing: Check out this guy's other videos - he has some great content but relatively few subscribers.

I'm trying to compare two battery options for a Bosch laser distance measurer. I understand that calculating watts is as easy at Volts x Amps, and I think that comparing battery packs is as easy as calculating Watt-hours for each pack (i.e., Volts * Amp-hours). If that's correct, then a pair...