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I'm going to be starting college soon, and I have been given the required tool list. The school is offering a Snapon kit with everything required included, along with a hat; but its 600$ :willy_nil . What I want to know is what "budget" brands are the best quality for each item. List of...

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-maximum-400-piece-socket-set-0589295p.html#.VK9FMivF9IE Starting january 9th, the 400pc mastercraft socket set is going on sale for $189.99 CAD, normally $699.99!! :thumbup: My Grandfather has this set, and I can say that for it's sale price, its a...

So I just noticed today that my 30pc Stanley 1/2in impact socket set says on the case that they are not to be used with power tools. Then it shows an impact wrench with a x over it. I have been using the sockets weekly for a few months now, and they don't show any wear. Why would the case say...

I know that this is not really electrical, but here is what I want to do. Our internet comes from a modem that converts the digital cable into cat-5 ethernet. The problem here is that the modem is in the basement, meaning that the WiFi Router's range is piss poor. How can I wire the Cat-5...

seem that I missed this thread on headlamps, plase post there instead: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99733 Im a big skier, and my job makes me work on the weekends, so I can only ski nights. I wanted a headlamp to make those "illegal" trails skiable so I just...

OK, i have a 2hp 8gallon oiled compressor. I don't use it every day, so I drain the air then leave the drain valve open. Is this the proper way to store it? Could leaving the drain valve open cause the humidity in the air to condence on the tank surface? Where I live, the temp goes below 0 at...

So I was going to top up my cars tires today, so I turned on the air compressor. It built up pressure to 125 psi quick as usual, but the relief valve keeps blowing off air after the compressor stopped. Googled around, and found that I most likely have a faulty / dirty check valve. What bugs me...

I was browsing Princess auto today at lunch, and saw this under their ratchet section :deathmeta: 1/4in http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Ratchets/1-4-in-dr-Quick-Release-Gold-Plated-Ratchet/8309718.p 3/8in...

I just traveled to a mining expo in northern Ontario, and atlas copco was there showcasing some of their stuff. They had this impact wrench on display, and I tried it out. All I can say is that its a beast! 7g ft/pounds is pretty crazy...

As the the title asks, are pneumatic screwdrivers useful? Or are they just a fun gadget to have? I was just looking at a few cheap ones, and was pondering the idea.

Seeing as a few people posted about pocket lights and flashlights recently. This is a cheap work light that I purchased on clearance for $10. Its not super bright, but does the job, the extra plug is also handy. Its around 500 lumens. This is my most powerful Flashlight. I purchased this one...

Please Note, I will be creating this guide over a few days, so what you see now is not the finished product. NOTE: I AM NOT A EXPERT ON BATTERIES! THIS GUIDE IS BASED ON MY KNOWLEDGE OF WORKING WITH LIPO / LION / LIFE BATTERIES. THEREFORE, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED MAY NOT BE 100% CORRECT. I AM...

I live in northern canada, and I have a unheated single car garage that gets quite cold during the winter months. I have been using a 120v portable fan heater by placing it close to me when working, but would like something a bit more powerful. I dont want to use a propane heater though, as I...

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