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Hey all, Been a long time since I posted here but I still read regularly. I need some opinions on some gutters I just had put up on my house. Really I'd like to know if you'd accept the job as depicted or not, so I can determine if I'm off base in my assessment. The issue lies in the joints...

I'm contemplating a project that will require some precision rollers. Length of 6 feet and diameter anywhere between 2"-3". The diameter needs to be uniform and precise, runout (TIR) of 0.001" or better is desired. I have found a product called TGP rod (Turned, Ground, and Polished) which I...

This came to my notice at the house today. It is a recent development. I would like to make this go away safely and inexpensively. Any product and/or methodology tips are appreciated.

Brand New Wiha insulated nut drivers. Set of five (6,7,8,9,10) metric drivers. Comes in flexible, clear plastic pouch. $33 shipped wherever a priority mail flat rate box can go. [Fingers not included]

What benefits/drawbacks are there to lower voltage (say, 12v) versus higher voltage (say, 18v-19v) cordless tools? I'd like to get several cordless tools (drill, impact driver, circular saw, recip saw, etc.) but I don;t know what to look for in regards to power, battery life, etc. Is one...

Hello all, Daily lurker, rare poster. I'd like some opinions, qualified or not, on my garage re-build. I have questions about an existing slab I want to 're-use'. Thanks for any input you may have. Hope this isn't too long and rambling... My codes inspector stopped by to let me know that...

I just got this off craigslist. I don't see any obvious labels with a model number, but will take another look. This was represented as a 7000 lb lift. The Challenger website seems to have only their new models listed. Paid $800 plus $100 to buddy to retrieve it. Does anyone know about this...

I can't find my old bottom of the line "cheap bastage" trimmer. I don't remember throwing it away, but its not to be found. :confused: So.... Who makes a 'good bang for the buck' weed whacker? I looked at line trimmers at Tractor Supply and the non-junk ones were $200 and more. Whiskey...

I need a little advice on yard fencing before I get started on rebuilding my detached garage that burned a couple years ago. My property has a 6-foot vinyl (plastic) privacy fence enclosing the backyard. Length is approx. 450 feet and encloses probably 1/2 acre. It was there when I bought...

I have a 24' x 24' area (privacy) fenced on 3 sides that I converted into a shed/workshed this summer; to temporarily replace my burned down garage. First, I closed the 4th side with privacy fence (& gate/door). Then I planted a couple posts in the middle and used 2x10's and 2x4's to create a...

I need a good 1/2 drive torque wrench for working on my trucks, Would also like a decent light duty (lower torque range) wrench, too. Are any of the wrenches on the new Craftsman Club flier worth the price?

Well, despite knowing enough to know that I don't know nearly enough to know what I'm doing... I went ahead and ordered about 1200# of steel thingies and other assorted bits from SocketSystems.com today. We'll see just what the mysterious "Field Manual" has to say when it arrives sometime this...

Hello all, been lurking for quite a while and need some help. The short version is: 1) My detached garage burned down. All the way down. 2) Building new garage in front of (adjacent to) old slab (future expansion) 3) I know my wants. Attached picture should show the pertinent details. 4)...

I need a new garage/workshop (detached). I want to use a clear-span type structure and I want to use vinyl siding to match the house. Steel siding is not an option for me. This leads to MiracleTruss. Except; MT wants several thousand more for a frame (no siding, no roofing, etc) than...