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(On mobile. Sorry for the formatting, but I want things separated so they're easy to find). I'm building my parents a couple of 96sq ft storage sheds (the city wants permits for anything more than 100sq ft). One will store a garden tractor (riding mower with a better engine and thicker steel)...

I have a 22x14 shop that I want to heat. It has no insulation anywhere, but the roof is solid and leak free (to my knowledge). I usually leave the normal human door open, but the garage door is closed almost all the time (and the human door would only be open when I am working, so maybe 4hrs a...

I am slightly in the market to find an air compressor. I have a 6g one that technically works, but even has trouble with a framing nailer if I do too many nails in a row. I want to be able to run a die grinder, a sander, and a paint sprayer (not at once, obviously). What i need to know is...

I'm trying to find a lift to lift and hold about 200 lbs. I'm building a video recording set at work, and I need to have a tv raise and lower based on how tall the talent (person being recorded) is. Basically the way I'm making it is to build a 2x4 stud wall ans mount it to the existing wall...

Ok, so I think I messed up pretty bad, but I can't do it all over, so here's the issues and what I have heard. Please let me know if there is a better solution! I bought a house and it came woth a garage. Inspections around here don't include outbuildings (which is mindless imo, and the garage...

Ok, I'll just start off by noting what has already been established: socket set manufacturers are a bunch of thieves and/or lazy bums. I'm in the market for an impact socket set, but I can't find one that doesn't skip sizes. That seems to not be a thing Tekton does anymore and I was going to...

I'm looking for a drill bit case (screwdriving bits, and maybe drills if they fit). I really like the Dewalt ones with the dovetail system. Milwaukee is out, they're cases are junk (I like their packout stuff, but their bit cases are so bad). Things I NEED: 1. Bit holders that can hold...

I am looking into getting a house in Springfield, MO. At my price point, I'm expecting a lot of reno, and want to have this notion I have confirmed or denied. Is OSB, MDF, or particle board good for walls. Specifically interior, on a 20's or 30's house? Obviously drywall is the norm, buy it...

Ordered a Homeright Finishmax Super that's getting here tomorrow. Never used a sprayer before, so what do I need to know? I plan to watch some videos, but do I need to thin the paint or what? (I'm using Behr exterior, possibly Marquis or the equivalent before the Marquis came out). 4 or 6 year...

I have 4 battery platforms in my shop. Ridgid is my main one. I have a hammer drill, a normal drill, a grinder i just ordered, jobmax multi tool and right angle impact driver (best thing for tight space unless you get an adapter), impact driver, circ and recip saws. 6 batteries includingthe new...

Tldr: I'm looking for helpful mods to my new tool box. Specifically what would fit well in it (for those of you with experience with this box) and for things I can do that would make it more useful (like things to add to the sides, etc). I just got a STEAL if a deal on a 27" Husky tool box. It...

I knew my 3g bucket was going bad, but today it left a rainbow colored finish on some tools. Did I mess it up with something, or is that its MO when it is all out of rust killing? Incidentally, anyone know of a place they sell it cheap? I need about 3 or 5 gallons.

I got my first 3 gal bucket a couple years ago. Now I have run it dead, and need some more, but it is REALLY expensive it seems. I want another 3g bucket, but I only see it for like $100 on Amazon. I saw some on ebay, $83 for 4 1g jugs. I was wondering if there is another place to get it where...

I am sick and tired of wrecking HF bearing pullers on old bearings. I wrecked two 3 jaw pullers in a week (the screw stretched and all the chrome comes off, and it's just a royal mess)! I am going to buy a bearing separator from HF today, but I want to know recommendations for one that's made...

I have a tablesaw cabinet that has/had terrible rust all over. Especially the base. I used a grinder, die grinder, and finally Eastwood Fast Etch. I put it on, it did an OK job on parts of it, but its certainly no replacement for Evaporust if you have enough to dip in. Anyway, I did too much...

I need it for a wire wheel and my parents want to buy one for me as a kind of going away present as I'm going to finally get a job (been in college for the last 5 years). Only hitch is that they insist it is a NEW one, not a used one (like the $150 Daytona on Mercari...) Anyway, what is a good...

I'm looking for a couple long ones (basic #1-3 Phillips and maybe ⅛-5/16" common), a couple stubbies and a complete set of regular length ones. I don't mind if they all match, so if one brand doesn't have it all, I can get These will be used for restoration projects and general use. I like my...

I just got an old Milwaukee 6020 sander/grinder. They recommend type C grease in the manual, but then say that it was later updated to type G grease in their recent grease catalog. I'm just curious if there is a cheaper option that would work (type g is hard to find, and then it's $25-30 for...

I only have a 6g AC, so air tools are out of the question. That said, I have an angle grinder and can buy another one if needed, but I need to strip the paint and rust off an old table saw cabinet. Is a 4.5" grinder OK, or should I get one of those big sander things that autobody places use...

I'm looking for an insulated screwdriver set that is as near to identical to the torx Bondhus drivers as possible. I have the torx set and LOVE the feel and how well they work, but am trying to find a set of insulated ones that feel the same. I don't do this professionally, but I am planning on...