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Well, its time to upgrade my torque wrenches. It looks like i'll need to get least two as I need to cover the torque range of ~ 10 lbs to 120Lbs for newer cars. Any comments or lessons learned would be appreciated! AL

we have a yard drain system to pump out the back yard. We need to increase the size of the pump and change it to an ejection pump. The issue we have is there is no direct way to get to the house ATF transfer panel, due to gutter drains, gas line, water line, ATT and Spectrum lines. plus the...

Well, the recent storms here in Ky were more than our sub pumps could handle The basement was flooded and my dad’s American flag got wet. The case is trash. I’m thinking of using the dryer to dry it out. The flag is damp, not soaking wet. I hope when it comes out of the dryer, it will not...

I have an inoperative 443 Bocat behind the House. I need to move it ~ 20 feet so a tow truck can get a hold of it. Can I use a block chain on the horizontal to move the Bobcat? The deadweight of the BC is around 2,300 lbs. Next option would be to try and use 2 block and tackles at the same...

I'm going to get started with installing a security system using POE cameras. I purchased one camera and some Cat6 cabling and was hoping to view the possible camera locations prior to purchasing the reaming cameras and Cat6 cables.... I understand I can connect a POE camera directly to a...

40 million Kidde fire extinguishers recalled: The problem is that the units can become clogged or “require excessive force to discharge” and leave you helpless during a fire emergency, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday. (November 2, 2017) There have been 391...

Sears announced this afternoon, that they will be closing down their Down Town Flag Ship store this April! Discounts will start Monday! AL

For all the wood workers in the group, I need some assistance! I'm looking at purchasing 4 ready made cabinet drawers. Looks like they would be 30" Wide, 4" High, 21" deep, with either 1/4 or 1/2" bottom. I've made drawers in the past, but I just don't have the time to purchase all the...

During the holidays, I'm looking at purchasing an induction tool. The question is which one? There seems to be two games in town! So which is the best one to purchase?? There is the Bolt Buster II, which has 9 coils and sold at $369 Then we have the Mini Ductor with 3 coils, for $489 on Amazon...

I have a situation where a neighbor 2 blocks away from our church is complaining about the sound level of the chimes! So I need to purchase a sound meter and measure the sound levels when the chimes ring, and then compare it to other churches in the area! As there are a lot of DB meters on the...

Some how, my little box of misc. plugs, adapters, and various size vacuum hoses has disappeared! I've been looking for vacuum accessories/plugs to use with my vacuum gauge without much success. Does anyone know where I could purchase a misc grouping of these type fittings??? Tried the local...

Daughter is moving into a new home, and is looking at installing slide out shelves, and other accessories in her kitchen cabinets! Can anyone recommend some slide out shelves, or am I stuck with the stuff that the big box stores carries? Any recommendations / comments would be greatly...

Daughter is moving into a new home, and is looking at installing slide out shelves, and other accessories in her kitchen cabinets! Can anyone recommend some slide out shelves, or am I stuck with the stuff that the big box stores carries? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! AL

Looking at purchasing a OTC clam-shell spring compressor! OTC has 2 models, 7560, and 6494. Both have the same spec. diameter of 4-9" and the wire diameter of 7/16 - 11/16" Does anyone know what the differences is between the two models as both are currently available!! AL

HF is closing out their Black Metal Ash Container Set - 6 Gallons / 22.7L. Originally $29.99 Sale $9.97. SKU: 68749. A great container for the original purpose, but could be used in the garage for dirty rags! And for all the HF bashers, COO is China! AL

Closeout 13 piece 3/8" http://www.sears.com/triangle-closeout-13-pc-uni-grip-metric-socket-set/p-00912767000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1# :):):)

I was in Crystal Lake IL yesterday, so I stopped by there recently opened store! Wow, bright, clean, well labeled, and you can find almost anything without asking!! I was just purchasing some misc stuff, nothing major. As I was paying for the items, they informed me there is a "Restocking Fee"...

I'm reconfiguring the air lines in the garage. As the compressor cuts off at 155 PSI and doesn't have any type of relief valve. (Yes - the lines are black pipe, so let's not go there!!) Anyone have a recomendation of who's relief valve I should install? - Thanks!! AL

I'm looking for a used SPX OTC 6494 CLAMSHELL STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR. Does anyone have one they would like to part with?? :drool:

I'm looking for a small parts washer. From what I see, most of the small ones are plastic tanks, and have issues with the plastic pump etc. and all of them had really BAD ratings! What I would like to find is a small metal parts washer, in the 5 or 10 gallon size. I would prefer to have one a...