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My 25 year old or so Craftsman Microtork inlb torque wrench isn't really cutting it for motorcycle work. Too chunky, too long, and not suitable for the low torque (3 Nm) aluminum case bolts on my S1000RR. In true GJ fashion, this predicament clearly justifies purchasing a new tool. After...

I bought a small 49 piece 3/8dr Craftsman Overdrive socket set from Ace a few weeks ago. On sale at the time, and with a rewards coupon, it came out to $70. The set includes common standard and deep metric and SAE sizes, along with a 180 tooth ratchet. Here's a link to the set if you want to see...

The rear axle on my motorcycle (S1000RR) is retained with a 34mm nut, which is a size understandably not included in the 200-some piece Craftsman socket set I bought way back in 1999 and still makes up most of my current socket assortment. As a guy with a pretty active Zoro account for work, I...

I had a new garage slab poured a month ago and after weighing my options, I decided to go with Concrete Sealers USA TS210 Heavy Duty Oil & Stain Protector. My garage is 21' x 21', with some floor space lost to the back of a fireplace in the adjacent living room, bringing my total floor area to...

We recently bought an old sprawling brick rancher built in 1969 that has a two-car garage. The new house is old and pretty ugly, and doesn't hold a candle to our last place- a beautiful solid log home with an oversized three-bay garage surrounded by private open space. The good thing about the...

Edit: The latest pic of my garage space: How it got there (original post): Our house has a three car garage with individual bays, and two of them are completely full with our two vehicles, the kids' bicycles, and camping gear. Which leaves me with one bay to renovate for my needs. My goal is...

Well, the office is closed and I've got some extra time on my hands, so I decided to get around to organizing my tool cart. I have a 26" and 40" Craftsman GripLatch I got used back in 2002 while working as the ASM of Home Improvement (Tools, Paint, Sporting Goods, Lawn and Garden) down at the...