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I am looking for a mic set for home use, I am not a machinist but I do mess with my share of small block Chevy's, Kohler engnes and motorcycle engines and would like to build a flathead ford one day. I'd like to be able to check piston clearances and bearing/journal clearances at home. I...

I just installed a Square D QO, 100 amp sub panel in the garage. I connected to the main panel with mobile home feeder 2-2-4-6. There are only 5 circuits currently wired in the garage: (2) 20 amp outlet runs, (1) circuit for outside lights, (1) for inside lights and (1) 30 amp air...

I have 24x36 shop with 10' unfinished celings. I would like to add an exhaust fan to the gable on the wall opposite of the garge doors. The walls and ceiling are not yet insulated but on day will be, along with finishing the ceiling. What CFM range should I be looking at? I sometimes paint cars...

I just had an electrician install a 200a service upgrade to my house. I would like to run a 100 amp feed to the new shop. I have a 100a panel in the shop and will have to go about 100-120 feet distance underground. What cable do I need to ask for at the electrical supply house? I will have 3...

I have a 3 piece set of Snap-on Ratchets. These are 1/4 drive short handle, long handle and long flex. These are used but like new. They are the older unsealed style. Date codes are '99 on the flex and '00 on the other two. Post then PM. TM70C TM75A TM711A $110 shipped for the set (lower 48...

I am in the market for a larger compressor. Right now I have a 20 gal Charge Air Pro (oil less) that puts out 8.3cfm @ 40 and 5.8 @90. This compressor is barely adaquate but gets the job done. I would like to buy this as the last compressor I need to buy. I know 2 stage is where it's at, but I...

Looking for a working/restoreable Craftsman King-Seeley drill press. I would buy either a floor mount or a benchtop model, although the floor mount would probably have to be picked up. I live in North Central West Virginia and don't mind driving alittle or paying for shipping. Email or PM...

So I am changing out some switches and outlets in my 1930's home and came across a few things that I am curious about. First, what type of wire is this and is it safe? Is there any special attention that I need to give this type of wire? Second, there is no ground wire in this part of the...

How does Snap-on credit differ from a revolving credit card? Am I required to make payments to my truck guy every week or monthly? Do I get a bill I can send in or is it up to my truck guy to process the payment? He gave me a excellent price on a classic 78 box this week, but he through in the...

I have been shopping around for a 3/4" drive socket set. Can anyone recomend a good quality set that is reasonably priced. New or used. I have been looking at the USA Blackhawk set, Imported Williams set, and even craftsman. I usually go to Snap-On first, but in this case they will be too pricey...

I have a old Kelvinator refrigerator that has the power cord removed. The remaining wires are labeld "black" and "white". The previous owner had it run off of a cut up extension cord but I want to properly reattach a power cord. Can anyone point me in the right direction on this? I know these...

I want (12) T8 light fixtures. Each with (2) 32w bulbs. Which would be 768 total watts. Using a 110 volts, I would draw 6.9 amps. So I could wire all the lights on one 15A or 20A breaker, right?

I have 100amp serivce in my home. I will probably have to eventually upgrade to a 200 amp service, but for the time being I would like to start the electrical work in the garage sourced through the house panel. Here is my plan, please let me know if there is anything I could do better. I bought...

10pc set, 3/16-9/16- The sockets are 12 point, some are chrome, some are industrial and some have had the chrome stripped off of them. The sockets are in good usable condition, some are lightly engraved "MEG". Free shipping (continental US). PM offers or trades- Paypal only.

Snap on 1/4" drive SAE socket set, some of the sockets are chrome, some industrial and some have had the chrome stripped off. lightly engraved "MEG" (ratchet not included). There are 10 sockets but only 9 pictured, there is a 3/8" socket with the chrome removed as well. Trades and offers...

I have a used snap-on socket set available. This is a 10 pc set with stubby ratchet. GTM830 ratchet STSD6,9,10,11,14,16 & 18 (chrome and stripped sockets) GSTMD7 & 8 (industrial sockets) 3/16,7/32,1/4,5/16,11/32,3/8,7/16,1/2,9/16 There is a little story on the finishes of the tooling so I...

I see alot of guys using 12" blocks for the first couple course of block underground. Is this required or just recomended?

We are finally digging the footer for the new garage in the morning. Because of grade we need to pour a stepped footer. I know the local requirements for the footer dimensions, 24" deep, 24" wide and 8" thick. What I need to know is how much overlap is required between the upper and lower step...

Hello everyone, I am a first time home owner, (its been 2 years), and I am finally ready to start my garage. I will be building this myself with the help of some friends with construction expierence. The garage will be 24wide X 36deep with 2 9x7' doors. I have spoke some with the local office...

I found this welder on my local craigslist for $75. Thinking of picking if up for the nostalgia factor and occasional use. its a working lincoln and "needs the leads hooked back up". can anyone give me more info on this machine?