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I have a crack in my garage near a control joint that I would like to repair. This lines up with where I typically place jack stands when lifting my cars. I also use a Quick Jack on this part of the floor. The crack is maybe 3-4 feet long. The floor has some unknown paint/epoxy applied long...

Anybody have any recommendations for plastic storage bins that will not get sticky in a hot attic? I had some of the blue Rubbermaid bins that have all turned into a sticky mess. I would like something plastic and reasonably well sealed for clothes and other household item storage.

Does anyone know what type of thread is on the drain port of the Harbor Freight 15 gallon garden sprayer? I need to hook a garden hose to this port and I can’t figure out what type of fittings it is. It appears to have a 1” major diameter and be 9 threads per inch. It is not a 3/4” NPT or a...

Can anyone identify this connector? This is for the headlights on a John Deere X748 garden tractor. The pins are fine, however they were pulled out of the connector body and don’t stay retained in the connector body anymore.

I need some help troubleshooting the ABS system in my 1991 BMW 325i (e30). The symptom is a constant ABS light on. I have a late model car, so it does not have the fusible link in the relay under the dash which seems to be a common problem with these cars. I pulled both relays in the ABS pump...

I am going to replace the pressure treated board on my elevated deck. The existing boards are standard 2x6 pressure treated wood. I plan to edge screw the boards to the joists to minimize popping nails/screws. I really like the rounded edges on the 5/4 decking, however the existing decking...

I have a chunk of steel I want to use for a project. I will be machining and welding this piece. Although it is mildly rusted, the clean surfaces have a very shinny surface. I am thinking it is some type of tool steel. How can I determine if it is machinable and weldable before I put ton of...

Can anyone recommend some good cabinetry or woodworking forums? I am looking to do a few projects over the next few years and am looking for construction techniques, tips, etc. I am going to start with some cabinets for the laundry room, then shelves for the pantry and for a master closet and...

This unloader valve is from a Simpson pressure washer with a Comet triplex pump. The unit was in a flood and was under water for up to 24 hrs. I have the motor working and have drained the pump oil, rinsed with diesel, and refilled with new pump oil. The pump works but I am not getting high...

This engine spent up to 24 hours under Schuylkill river flood waters in September of last year. It is locked up. I pulled the head off evening. There was water in the carb, but not much in the cylinder. Does this cylinder wall look serviceable? Is it worth getting a rebuild kit? This...

I picked up several Cat 50 tool holders at an auction. I don’t have anything that runs Cat 50 holders but want the tooling for my Bridgeport. How do I unmount the boring head and chuck from the holder? Are they simply screwed on? What is the best way to hold the Cat 50 holder?

I have a 1600cc VW engine with all the accessories that I want to disassemble and store until I have time to get to it. I will be storing it in my basement, so I plan on disassembling, cleaning everything to minimize odors/fluids and packing into Akro bins before bringing it into the house. It...

What construction methods and features define a high end kitchen cabinet? What sets a custom cabinet you find in a $100K+ kitchen apart from the off-the shelf cabinets you find the big box stores or even a kitchen supply shop? I am asking because I am thinking of building cabinets for our...

I bought a new to me car last year and would like to try to keep the paint in nice condition. This is my daily driver and I will NOT be washing it every week, once a month if I am lucky. I used a pressure washer with a foam cannon and I need a new wash mitt. I saw this YouTube video and liked...

The code is BFCM https://www.mechanix.com/us-en?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8Y7fw-iQ5gIVCYeGCh0n_g5zEAAYASAAEgI17fD_BwE

I purchased some from Amazon several months ago that appeared to be real, but can’t find any there now. Where are people buying authentic Samsung cells?

Anyone have any experience with vintage stools? I have a very nice Adjustrite stool that I would like to put casters on. I would like to remove the original feet without destroying them. How do they come off? The actual foot and the rubber piece appear to be a single piece with a stud...

I need a little help from people who have installed their HD-9. I’m trying to figure out how to get the cables around the pulley in the crossbeam. One end of the cable has the long threaded section and the other is a crimped fitting. I can’t get either end between the pulley and the back of the...

I’m looking for an owner of a Bendpak HD-9ST (the narrow width version) to confirm the overall length and width dimensions. I know what the spec sheet says, but I would like to have a real word confirmation before ordering. I have a very small space to put this in and every inch counts. Could...

I would like to mock up the columns of a Bendpak HD-9ST lift in my garage to make sure it will fit before ordering. I have most of the dimensions from the website but need a few not detailed in the instructions. Could someone who has an HD-9 measure the following: - Overall column length and...