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I've cleaning and organizing the garage and realized that I really needed to get some stuff off the floor and instead hanging from the wall or ceiling. So I bought a bunch of hooks, a variety of shapes & sizes, and got to work. The problem is that as I was doing this I would realize that the...

My favorite tool bag/pouch has one extra "slot" after doing some rearranging/optimization. I really want a useful light. My requirements are below: 1) diameter no larger than typical 18650 batter lights. Doesn't have to be that large though. 2) must have a pocket clip, ideally a pocket/hat...

I've about had it with Klein's workmanship. In front of me I have 3 brand new Klein pliers, spring loaded combo, heavy duty strippers, and some other linesman/combo that I forget the name. All three are sticky and gritty as hell and feel like total sh1t. The spring on the one with a spring...

Stop! Do not start banging out that snide reply about Darwin awards or whatever before you actually read this. I'm NOT saying I believe this hypothesis to be true, but I do think it might be and want to hash it out with others and see what others think. First off, I think the details of this...

I currently have a full set of standard/deep metric & SAE impact sockets (gray pneumatic duo). I don't have much of need for sizes/torques that warrant getting into 1/2" drive stuff but I do find occasions where I come across situations where I need a socket smaller than my 3/8" set has. I have...

As the title says, I already have a rotary tool (cordless Dremel and M12 Milwaukee) as well as a 5" angle grinder (M18 Milwaukee). I'm interested in getting a die grinder on the Milwaukee platform and am confronted with the choice of a straight or 90 degree choice. I have no past jobs or...

Which tool is right for the job? On the one hand these hex head screws/bolts need "driving" but they also need driving via a socket (considerable length difference between a 3/8" stubby Impact + socket vs a compact impact driver with hex-to-3/8" bit + socket on the end). Additionally, fastening...

I need an all purpose angle grinder. 4.5 and/or 5" wheel compatible. Paddle switch. I'm locked in by the balls with M18, so spare me the temptation to let flow any latent Metabo/Fein snobbery. I definitely want a FUEL rated grinder. I was shocked after coming up with all these requirements that...

I need to move a bench top milling machine about 50 miles. I need to provide a way to haul it out of a garage, lift it into the bed of my pickup, and do the reverse at my place. I don't have an exact weight but I know it's around 350#. Never had to get something in or out of my truck that...

In the planning phase of my garage demo + rebuild. Anyone know how thick of a pad I'd need to support a compact vertical mill? The size of mill I'm looking at would be similar to a Haas VF1, Haas MiniMill, Brother Speedio. I'm thinking I should probably do 8", is that overkill? Will 6" be...

Tool belts with changeable/moveable/removable pouches/bags vs ones with permanently fixed ones. Curious what some of you prefer, especially you DIY/jack-of-all-trades as opposed to specialized professionals. I've never given it much thought but I want to get a new one now. Currently have a...

After this past weekend I'm done with the hassle of dealing with swapping hoses on hose-bibs, changing the device at the end of a hose, or coupling two hoses together. I want a quick connect system, made of metal preferably, that is high quality. We have one random how with a built-in...

Anyone know a family of bears that cooks up such an item for a difficult little Goldilocks like myself? Too many times even my 15" Milwaukee tote is just too unnecessarily big and heavy for random small tasks. I think I could probably fit what I need for many to-do list tasks around the house...

I'm in need of a chainsaw of the sort that battery powered is both capable of handling and actually desirable. I have some M18 tools and generally love Milwaukee stuff. I know many here are familiar with and love their M18 stuff also and probably wondering why the hell anyone would consider a...