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Hey guys, I am working on designing my air compressor system and need some advice. I do various things in my shop, including paint and auto repair. I have paint at one end of the shop and auto repair at the other. I am looking at replacing my IR T30 80gal 7.5HP with a similar Emax unit in the...

I am looking for a Cornwell 3230 socket, which is a non-impact 1/2" drive 6 point in 15/16. Please post up a pic of what you have along with a price for shipping to 97223. Thanks! John

Hey guys, I was in the shop yesterday with a buddy and he decided to let the magic smoke out of my trusty ol' battery charger. So, now I get to buy a new one... yay. I need recommendations for a good old school battery charger. I absolutely despise the new age smart chargers. I don't want...

I have a gate opener wiring question. I have been running my gate openers on a solar pane/battery set up, but the batteries can't seem to keep up, despite the panel, the controller, and multiple sets of batteries all testing as they should. So, screw it, now I am looking to pull power from a...

I need to buy some replacement parts for my Bendpak lift. Is anybody on here a Bendpak dealer? I'd rather support a GJ member than some schmoe.

Hey guys, I find myself needing some advice on compressor plumbing. What follows is a long lead-up to a "simple" question. I have a large home shop (60x140) with 16' eves that is broken into 3 sections - 60x48, 60x72, and 60x20. The 60x48 will be used for automotive service with 2 lifts, one...

Hey guys, I’m looking for a new grease gun and need some help. I’m only looking for manual units (no battery or air units). I don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars, but I’m tired of POS units. Let’s hear your recommendations for best bang for the buck while also being solid units. Ideally it...

Does anybody make a set of 12 point impact sockets in 1/4” drive? If so, who? Ideally not a truck brand. TIA

Hey guys, I am considering buying a good quality stud welder (pin welder) for autobody work. I only do the work as a hobbyist, but I appreciate good quality tools. As such, I am not interested in the harbor freight unit. I have used it, and it does a decent job, but I have used nicer ones I...

Hey guys, I need your help. I don’t know if you’ve heard but the entire state of Oregon is on fire. My uncle’s home burned to the ground two nights ago and my shop is threatened by wildfires as we speak. My question relates to trying to salvage tools that burned in the fire. The fire burned...

Hey guys, i picked up an Ellis 1800 for a song. It is missing some pieces and needs some love. Where is the best place to buy new parts? Is there anywhere you know of that sells used parts? Many parts are available for ridiculous money and some parts simply don't appear to be available. I want...

Hey guys, I have an issue with a brand new M12 ratchet. I was tightening some bolts on the HF 5 drawer cart this past weekend (13mm head), and it would work and then stop and all four lights would flash at the same time. Swapped out the battery and got the same thing. Is this some kind of notice...

Hey guys, I have a few tools that I need help identifying. I bought a lot of tools off a guy who was able to tell me they were old body tools. Two of the items (not pictured here) have been identified as drip molding pliers. I have no idea what the rest of these are for, but understand that they...

Hey guys, I just got a new to me craftsman 16 speed floor drill press. I am certain it is a Chicom version. I was trying to drill some 3/4” holes in 1/4” plate tonight and the bit was chattering and vibrating the piece all over the table as soon as the bit touched the piece. Tried another bit...

Hey guys, I have a new fab table I want to mount tools to using quick change hitches like on the back of a truck. Can any of you post some of your hitch mount tools like this and any tips or tricks like the best way to mount the hitch, materials to use, things you wished you’d have thought of to...

Hey guys, do any of you know if acme tools offers any kind of discount for GJ members? Need to buy new tool bags and trying to save a couple bucks if I can. $400 for bags is a bit pricey.

Hey guys, I just bought this fab table. It is 4'x6' and the top is damn near 1" thick. I got it for a song, so I didn't ask many questions and got it out of there before the guy changed his mind. I need clamps that fit in the round holes. Any idea what kind of clamps this would take? Also, it...

Hey guys, I want to buy some tool bags and I found them on a website called Axion Tools. The website is axiontool.com. The benefit is that I can use some money I have on Venmo. Have any of you ever bought from them? How was the experience? If not, do you know of any online retailers that take...

I like HF as much as the next guy, but they need to stop having people who know nothing about tools handle their advertisements...

Hey guys, I am looking for the best air pressure regulator and drier setup I can come up with for reasonable money. I would like to stay south of $200. I want something that regulates and dries/ filters the air. It needs to be for 3/4” npt hard line coming off an IR T30. I will be using the air...