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    Just paid $6.99 a gallon for kerosene.

    Anyone using diesel in a 40yr. old reddy heater built for kero only? What are your results ? Diesel is cheaper and much more available.
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    Johnson paste wax

    now that the formula has changed and the price has sky rocketed. What are you using instead? I needing something to coat bare metal. Only thing I've found is bowling alley wax.I wanted to ask here at GJ since it's expensive ,but if it works as well as Johnson's wax I'll pay the price. Thanks
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    battery powered lawnmowers

    My 26yr old Toro recycler is starting need more and more every season. I getting to old and not enjoying the repairs anymore. Besides at 26yrs it doesn't owe me anything. Think i want go battery powered with prices rising daily. Can anyone tell about their experiences and brands. Trying to keep...
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    Help with motion sensor wiring

    Trying to wire motion sensor switch. I never seen a switch wired like this. One single black wire and black looped around screw and tied into white common. New switch have two black leads a ground and white common. How do I wire this ?
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    motion sensor light switch

    Can anyone recommend motion sensor light switch that works with fluorescent lights.
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    ads on new site

    I'm enjoying new site. Not sure why I'm seeing ads. Old you didn't see ads if you where logged in. Anyone else seeing ads? And can lose them somehow. Thanks
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    what's your chose of heat gun for general use.

    Want to step up from HF but stay under $50
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    cordless tool batteries

    Anyone use the no name inexpensive tool batteries off ebay. Looking for 18v Dewalt DC9098 batts For 8year old drill. I have upgraded to Milwaukee but for $30 it would be worth it for back up tool.
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    Wtf

    Just picked up some 1/4-20 cap nuts[acorn nuts] from the big orange box store. The threads are 1/4-20 the outside is 10mm, what the f**k. Anyone come across this? I know I'm getting grouchy in my old age but isn't this sh*t making simply things more complicated? Thanks for letting me vent.
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    Identifying taper

    Can some one help identify the tapers on this spindle adapter[?]. I am most interested in the short taper on the right. This is for chuck on a Chinese drill press. The small end measures .760 and the larger .810 this is with a harbor freight caliper. I want to replace chuck with one that has a...
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    Help with mig gun

    I have Lincoln 180c mig welder. When I removed the nozzle the diffuser came out with it. Now I can't get the two apart without damaging the diffuser. Anyone have an idea to separate the two.
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    cpo tools

    Anyone have thoughts cpo reconditioned tools. I' m thinking of purchasing the Milwaukee porta band 6232-21 reconditioned for $219.00. 1 year guarantee 100% satisfaction. Reviews on cpo are mixed. So anyone experience with them?
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    Super vise

    Anyone know what it was used for?
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    Predator powered snowblower

    Just re-powered my 30yr. old snowblower with HF 6.5 predator motor. Thing works great. Dropped right in with no problems. Started on first pull. Amazing Best $100 spent at Hf. Anyone else have a predator story to share.
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    monkey spit

    Anyone ever use this thread locker. Great price compared to loktite,but does it work. I would be using it anything critical. www.gorillatools.com
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    Blain's Farm & Fleet

    Anyone dealt with Blain's Farm & Fleet. They have the Hobart 210 mvp mig for $794.99 http://www.farmandfleet.com/products/678611-hobart-handler-210mvp-mig-welder.html#.UnJkT1PgeV5. Would like some info from someone who's dealt with before. Thanks.
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    Toro gearbox

    What kind of grease do I pack the gearbox on a Toro self propelled walk behind mower? It's a mod. 20464 ser. 5910671. Machine was caught in a flood and gearbox needs to flushed out and repacked. Not sure what kind of grease would work best. Anyone know a good website for lawnmower repairs. Thanks.
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    sharkbites

    Anyone use sharkbite fittings with copper tubing for airlines. Expensive, but quick. There good to 200psi much more pressure than I'm running. Need to know if anyone has had problems with leaks or anything else. Never used them before but they seem cool and easy. Options wanted.
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    Thermals

    What brand thermal underwear do you recommend? Warm and not expensive. May have posted in wrong place please forgive and move if needed. Thanks
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    Hein Werner WS 1 1/2 ton jack

    My floor jack was flooded during hurricane Irene. Works fine but I want change hyd. fluid to be safe. Whats the best way to do this/ want to get all the fluid out. Do I need to pump it up after plug is removed? Also does it need to have air bleed from it after its refilled. Thanks
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