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Does anyone have any experience with this Marshalltown drywall sander? I’ve seen this video on it: I wonder if it’s as good as he says.

I have a sheet of material that consists of aluminum skins separated by a plastic core layer (unknown compound) between them. The aluminum skins are 0.028” thick and overall sheet is 0.23” thick. Having obtained this material from a salvage yard, I know nothing more about it. Before investing...

I’m considering purchasing my first battery powered impact driver. Brief shopping led me to this one: Advertising boasts 2000 in-lb (167 ft-lb) of torque! The quick release collet style tool holder requires a 1/4” hex shank tool. For nuts and bolts, I’m considering using these socket...

I’m considering purchasing my first palm nailer. I have a 6” gap between two studs in which to place a Simpson AR-35 tie bracket. The nails are 1-1/2” long which leaves 4-1/2” for the nailer (tip to palm grip). I’ve seen offerings on the internet with length x width x height dimensions in...

I’ve been unsuccessful in locating a supplier for the harder grades of carbide blade tips for circular saws used on mild steel. I’ve only been able to locate sources for softer grades used on wood. Can anyone direct to a source for the harder variety?

I’m interested in purchasing a PVC pipe heater/oven box. At present, my considerations include the Greenlee 849 and the Current Tool 450. Both are for 1/2”-2” pipe. The Greenlee 849 advertises 120 VAC X 20 amps while the Current Tool 450 advertises 120 VAC X 15 amps. As best I can tell, and...

I have two old bottle jacks I would like to identify and purchase rebuild kits for them from Blackhawk Parts. Both slowly sink under load. The one without paint is approximately 50-70 years old and I’m not sure of the brand. It has: “EJ100.016” stamped into the bottom of its base. I’ve...