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    Lesson learned, ryobi don't make the two mistakes I did

    So I've had a collection of battery tools for years, 3 platforms of them to be exact. I started years ago w/Ridgid and still have some that are 10 years old. Been good to me... I then replaced some tired ridgids with some m12. Never an issue... I have a Stihl platform for two yard tools...
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    Pliers, Doyle or Craftsman

    I want to buy a pair of Dikes and Needle Nose pliers for a friend, this person is not like us.. :rolleyes: Doyle from Harbor freight look decent at a few more dollars Craftsman he'll think they're pretty and look ok to me Not interested in any others for this gift, they don't needs Kliens or...
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    Milwaukee 40" steel 2 drawer cart

    Does anyone here have one of these carts that can convince me that @ it's $500 price point that it's worth the price? No other carts are close to this in design so I'm looking for others opinions on this one.
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    Question on a piece of hardware

    I have a cart with a wooden top on it and would like to mount a small vice to the wood w/o going into the top of the box. I recall seeing a piece of hardware that after drilling thru the wood, it had prongs that set into the wood and the piece was threaded so the bolt would pull it flush to the...
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    Milwaukee tool cart

    I've been patiently waiting for a price drop while I drool over the Milwaukee two drawer 40" steel cart, $500 is a bit much. I have the 52" tool cart and am very happy with it, the 40" is a perfect stablemate. This is the last phase of my downsizing and is exactly what would work for me, it...
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    Ryobi Stick Vacuum review

    A few months back I purchased the Ryobi handheld adjustable pressure washer to clean mostly my screened in porch and was very happy with its performance. I have 4 indoor cats and have an older Dyson (7 years) and a newer one (5 years) they have both been refurbished and I was waiting for the...
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    Daytona 3 ton low profile jack

    My ancient cheap china made floor jack of 30 year old vintage has led a tuff life and while I don't use it much it's nice to have a floor jack. The 3 ton Low Profile Daytona is on sale for a decent price, will this Jack lift my 2017 Grand Cherokee AWD high enough to pull a wheel? Jack has a...
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    Astro Nano Ratchet

    Looking for a smaller head 1/2" drive ratchet for a reasonable priced gift, I came across the Astro Nano Ratchet and am wondering does this ratchet work with all 1/2 drive sockets or just the Nano sockets only? I heard him mention a smaller head 1/2" would be helpful at work. Disclaimer: There...
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    A poor EDC choice and a disapointment

    For years as a Paid Firefighter I carried a multitool on my uniform belt, started with the Original Leatherman than got the Super Tool, overtime I found the regular Gerber Multi tool to be a more practical carry and when I retired and became a Railroader I carried the Gerber to every assignment...
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    Series 3 27" top box

    Does anyone own a Series 3, 27" top box that could tell me what would be the maximum height of something stored in the top that would still allow the lid to close? Yes I know that Craftsman has a 26" box with a deeper top compartment, but the amount of drawers on the Series 3 is advantageous...
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    Lowes and SK, no more...

    I read an article this morning that Lowes and SK have parted ways, I think that is one of their shortest runs ever. I searched the 3 local stores here on the coast and each one returned zero results for products. I like my older SK tools and will never part with them, but it's sad to see a...
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    hand held power washer...

    I'm reaching the point where a larger gas powerwasher is nice to have but difficult to use, a smaller battery powered hand held may be more practical and easier to use for those light duty clean ups like cars, the grill and the screen room. I'm seeing the Dewalt hand held coming around and...
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    So I got a quote...OMG

    When my house was built a roof was put over the 8x16 area off my kitchen and a screen room was installed with an aluminum door to access the concrete stairs put in place. It is a wonderful place to sit even in the heat of the summer with a ceiling fan overhead. The two drawbacks to the room...
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    Remodeling for a someday/future ROI

    When my house was built, an Electric Sauna was installed into the garage along with a shower. My laundry was designed originally to bump out about 8' into the garage. That room was extended and a shower/stall and the sauna were installed jutting about 8' further attached to the laundry room...
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    Safety in the garage..

    This came to mind with the PPE thread. How many of y'all have a quality fire extingusher in your garage or your house? By quality I refer to an actual metal head fire extinguisher, not the plastic head throw away type. I have three, one 2,5 pound ABC on the leg of my bench, one 10 pound ABC...
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    Halo Water Treatment system

    Does anyone have a Halo Water Treatment System or have any familiarity with them? Beneficial or Snake Oil from the (plumber) Medicine Man?
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    Lowes, Klein tools, a tropical storm and a WTF

    I needed two pieces of Hardware for a little project I want to do while it rains today and tomorrow,and the ACE near the house didn't have them. Off to Lowea three miles away. The First thing I noticed was the front of the store outside was devoid of all the grills and lawn tractors that are...
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    Power washing a driveway

    I have a Honda powered simpson power washer, 3400 PSI, 2.5 gpms. Similar to the John Deere washer I left to my brother up north 10 years ago when I relocated here to the south. I currently have a concrete driveway out front and a large concrete patio out back, never had concrete in this...
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    HF full bank cart

    I am considering a Harbor Freight full bank tool cart mostly for the smaller footprint it will occupy in my garage. I don't anticipate rolling it around very much if at all and I notice that all 4 castors are swivel with a brake on each. The 5 drawer isn't quite large enough for the planned...
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    Matco sliding top cart question

    I have never owned a "Tool Truck Box" and am not a 'Pro". My Big Box Store 52" cart is tired and was beat up a bit by the moving company when I relocated it here 10 years ago. As I became older I started downsizing my tool collection to reflect what I really needed. My question is that I found...
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