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Does anyone have any recomendations for a Flourescent Magnifier Lamp. The kind I am talking about usually clamps to the work bench with a "C" clamp arrangement and has maybe 30" to 45" inches of range. Magnifier lens is mabe 2 to 5X. I know there are some that range from $35.00 to several...

Which do you prefer a soldering gun or iron for making automotive type wiring connections. Any brand names you recomend? Will only be used for one big project and then only occasionally.

I recieved the e-mail below from a friend of mine which he had also recieved via e-mail. Anyone know if this works? Seems to simple to be true! Machinist's Workshop magazine tested penetrants for break out torque on rusted nuts. They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants...

Building a car and would like to be able to install some Rivet Nuts for a couple sheet metal panels that will have to be removed from time to time. Really don't want to use sheet metal screws. Looking for a good quality tool for limited use that won't break the bank. Any suggestions?

I am posting this not to lecture others, draw comments about my stupidity but hoping that those who read this will think about how they use ladders and to do so safely! A little less then two weeks ago I was working in my shop stapling a NASCAR banner near the ceiling which is about 10 1/2...

I went to the swap meet on Saturday morning looking for car parts but in addition they have a lot of vendors selling everything from car parts to car wax. There was a company there demonstrating their product called Cobra which is an oxygen/acetylene system that was doing amazing things. Some of...

Has anyone ever used the Grizzly Vice Brake or the same type tool under a different manufactuer? I have some .09 and .12 thick x 2" wide steel bar stock that I would like to have a nice sharp bend in. Are they good? Do what they are supposed to?

On 6/26/08 I purchased 4 each American Racing Torque Thrust "D" 15" diameter x 7" wide wheels from a company on e-bay which does business under names of gonefishing69, rodpartsdealer, Gearhead Enterprises and possibly others I am not aware of. I understand they also have booths at some car...

I'm building a car right now and am getting close to doing some brake lines and fuel lines. I plan to use stainless steel brake lines and fuel lines with AN fittings for both brake and fuel lines. Can anyone recomend a good tube bender capable of bending at least 3/16" thru 3/8" tubing and also...

Does anyone know if Craftsman makes a plastic lined 12mm lug nut socket? I thought purchasing one of these sockets to protect chrome plated lug nuts would be somewhat easy. However I'm having a difficult time finding one and have been greeted with blank stares and people telling me they have...

I have the need for a small bench top sandblasting cabinet for cleaning up small parts for restoring and building a car.I need something to remove rust and paint to provide a good surface for priming and repainting. I have used one of the portable units with the plastic hopper attached and aside...

I'm looking for a 2' x 6' rubber anti-fatgue mat to place in front of my work bench. Standing on concrete even in shoes or boots with good support tends to make my feet, legs and lower back sore after a couple hours. I know part of the problem is getting older but thats not anything I can...

Can anyone recomend some good quality ratcheting crimping pliers. I have a job coming up where I will be wiring a car and will be using a lot of crimp type connectors. I would like all the crimps to be uniform but most important make good electrical contact. These don't have to be top of the...

The other day I was watching Two Guys Garage and in their break room segment they had a product named the Magnetic Finger by a company named TurnPro. It is like the index finger off a mechanics glove with a small magnet in the tip of the finger. You slip it over your finger and the magnet is...

Has anyone purchased a portable tool cart? The kind I am looking for is similar to airline carry on luggage with a telescopeing handle and wheels. Most seem quite expensive and large and are probably designed for the technician who travels with a lot with tools. I don't need anything that is...

I did a search about utility or service carts and read all that was there. I'm also looking for just a plain open cart that I can use for laying tools on or moving parts around. Has anyone bought the new Craftsman Heavy Duty Plastic (009 59733 or 00959732) Utility Cart? Are they sturdy? If not...

I did a search on the site and read everything here about tool battery rebuilds. I did not find any comments about those who have had batteries rebuilt and how they functioned or which companies they used. I have a couple Dewalt 12 volt drills that have given me good service. I actually bought...

Do they work? Are they worth the money? Which model have you used?

I am interested in insulating a 16' by 8' garage door. There have been some discusions here but not a lot of detail. I would like to use something that has a plastic or vinyl backing facing into the interior of the garage which would reflect light and also be easy to keep clean. An internet...

Has anyone tried to order the Fluorescent Work Light #73917 (page 5) as shown in the Craftsman Club Flyer for November 5-11? Can't order it on line because it won't come up under that number. Doesn't seem to have a match in the tool catalog. Whats up?