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    Cardinal Speed Vise

    Just brought home this 6” Cardinal Speed Vise that I found on Craigslist. It was buried in the ad behind 20 pictures of machinist tooling, and the seller let it go for a reasonable price. Never owned a speed vise before, so I’ve got a couple questions about this particular one. 1. In all the...
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    Used Drill Press Recommendation

    Used Craftsman Drill Press Advice Don’t yet have a drill press and came across this one listed for $250. Does this seem like a fair deal? And how should I evaluate its condition aside from general cleanliness?
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    Which Vessel Striking Cap Screwdriver?

    For those that have experience with both of the screwdrivers shown below, which do you prefer for removing stubborn screws? Vessel 980 Impacta with cam-rotation mechanism. Vessel 930 Demolition with hex bolster and teeth on the blades.
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    Help Choosing Compact Miter Saw

    Hi All. Just moved into a house recently and have plenty of new projects to keep me busy for a while...planter boxes, pentagonal tree bench, new workbench for the garage with drawers and cabinets, etc. I’ve got a tiny garage shop space, so I’m trying to look for smaller portable tools where...
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    AC Cable Connectors

    I've got some existing steel AC cable (14-2 with bonding strip) that I need to modify for a new receptacle location in an outbuilding. I'll be connecting it to a new 4 square box, and I'll also be running some new MC cable from the box to another new receptacle along the wall. I purchased...
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    Help Choosing A Vise

    Hey all, I'm in the market for my first vise and would like to get some input. I'll be using it for general DIY and auto work...don't plan to beat on it too hard. I've got a small work bench, so I'm thinking something in the range of 5" with a 5" opening and pipe jaws. These are the two...
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    Drilling Out Expansion Anchor

    I've got some railing on my front porch that was removed with the anchors cut down and ground flush to the porch. Now I've got to put the railing back on, preferably in the same spot. What are my options for removing the embedded anchor? Can I drill it out with a cobalt bit?
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    Power Tool Advice for First-Time Homeowner

    Power Tool Advice for First-Time Homeowner Hi all, first post here. I don’t have much DIY experience, but I just moved into my first house and need tools for some fun projects I have lined up. This forum has been a great resource, and I’m hoping to get some more personalized recommendations...
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    Tool Advice for First-Time Homeowner

    Power Tool Advice for First-Time Homeowner Hi all, first post here. I don’t have much DIY experience, but I just moved into my first house and need tools for some fun projects I have lined up. This forum has been a great resource, and I’m hoping to get some more personalized recommendations...
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    Power Tool Advice for First-Time Homeowner

    Hi all, first post here. I don’t have much DIY experience, but I just moved into my first house and need tools for some fun projects I have lined up. This forum has been a great resource, and I’m hoping to get some more personalized recommendations on which tools will take me the furthest...
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