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So I’m thinking, what’s the point in having a set of chrome sockets and a set of impact sockets? Wouldn’t it make more sense just to have a full set of impact sockets? It’s not lIke they wouldn’t work with your ratchets. Am I missing something or is having full sets of impact sockets AND chrome...

Wondering if anyone knows of a smart garage heater. I’d like something that I could program to turn on at 35 and off at 40, just to keep my garage above freezing. Then I’d like to be able to make it heat up the garage, preferably using an app, or better yet Alexa. Needs to be electric and 110...

I need to get more power to my attached garage as it’s woefully underpowered right now (8 total outlets and 2 light sockets on a single 15a circuit). I only have 2 spots left in my breaker box which I’m trying to save for power when I finish the basement. I do, however, have 40 and 30 amp double...

So I’m embarrassed to admit that I’m 42 years old and never owned a good hammer. I realized this while walking by the hammer section at Lowe’s tonight then got overwhelmed at the selection. If I’m just a regular homeowner and I was to buy just one hammer, what type and weight should I buy? What...

Several years ago I came upon a “too good to pass up” deal on a 52” Sawstop T-Square rip fence. I retrofitted it onto my Craftsman contractor saw. I’m realizing now that it’s probably overkill and it takes up ALOT of room that I really don’t have. I’m thinking about cutting the rail down and...

Recently bought a new construction house with a garage big enough to actually work in. Problem I’m having is that there are only 8 outlets in the entire garage, 4 in the back wall and 4 in the ceiling, 2 of which are occupied by the garage door openers, all on one 15 amp circuit. Nothing on...

Just picked up a Milwaukee m18 oscillating tool. Looking for recommendations on blades. Lots of them on amazon etc but I’m worried they will be cheap ****. What’s everyone using on their oscillating tools? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ended up going with the red (Milwaukee) over the yellow (obviously Dewalt). Got the m18 fuel impact and hammer drill kit with the 2 free tools. Picked the circular saw and oscillating tool for my 2 “free” tools. Probably could have done better, but I didn’t think $400 was too bad for 4 tools, 2...

This DeWalt set is on sale at $209 with 2 free bare tools. I figure I can get a circular saw and either a recip saw or a jigsaw. Any reason not to buy this set and demote my Makita drill and impact with only one good battery to campground use...

Trying to replace the chuck on my Makita 18v hammer drill. I've tried chucking an Allen key in it and hitting it with a hammer. Nothing. Tried holding the old chuck with large pliers and using the drills power to break it loose. All I do is stop the drill. Any other ideas or techniques? Yes...

Several years ago I bought a Makita LXT kit that came with an impact driver, hammer drill, 2 batteries, and a charger. I loved it and had every intention of investing in more of the system, but hadn’t gotten around to it yet. Over the last year though I have had one battery go bad and had the...

I have an older (probably 15 years old) craftsman pressure washer with a Briggs 6.75 horse engine. The original pump went bad when I left water in it and it froze so I bought a replacement pump on EBay. The pressure washer works correctly for about 10 minutes. After that time the washer will...

I'm looking to get a cordless circular saw, and since I've already committed to the Makita LXT system I'm obviously looking at the Makita saws. Wondering if anyone has used the 36v 7.25 saw and if I should go with that over the 28v brushless 6.5 saw? Pros and cons of both saws? Sent from my...

What do you guys have for tunes in your shop/garage? Looking for a simpler alternative to the 25 year old semi-functional home theater receiver I'm using now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

About 15 years ago I bought a Craftsman *** piece tool set that included 8 point sockets. They have never been out of the drawer. What would you use an 8 point socket for? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just picked up my 52 inch Husky tool chest last night and got it assembled and started loading it down today. Thought I'd share some impressions of it. First, it was very well packaged with styrofoam protecting all 6 sides and stout cardboard corner protectors. There was no damage. Lots of the...

Budget is pretty small. About $600. I'm pretty much looking at the 52 inch Husky combo at HD for $500 plus tax or 2 of the Harbor freight 44 inch lowers for around $580 after 20% coupons plus tax. I would then build workbench tops for the lowers. Which way would you go...

I have a very small garage with an 8 foot ceiling. There is very little headroom and having the garage door overhead is a real pain. There is an attic space above. I was wondering how difficult it would be to have the garage door go up into the attic instead of curving overhead in the garage? I...

Hello. First post here. I have a craftsman pressure washer that is at least 10-12 years old but with little use on it. It has a Briggs intek 6.75 hp engine. I had to replace the pump due to leaving water in it and allowing it to freeze and went with an "inexpensive" ebay pump. The washer works...