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    Exterior lighting for deck and driveway - Need advice

    I am having my windows and gutters replaced and while the contractor is here I want to put up / replace exterior lighting. 1. I need one that will go above the garage door - it can be mounted as high as the second story that will cover a large area of the driveway in front of the door - its a...
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    ISO High Quality Small Pocket Knife <2 1/2" blade

    I have had it with Made in China, won't stay sharp, pocket knives. I carry one everyday but it has to have a blade less than about 2 1/2" to be legal in the Federal Building I work in. There is a little bit of wiggle room with the 2 1/2" as well. Security has told me I am good as long as it...
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    Best way to cut 4/0 battery cable (on boat with limited room)

    What is the best way to cut a 4/0 battery cable? I will need to cut it to length after I have ran it through the boat's wire chase. Hacksaw? Bolt cutters? Thanks in advance.
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    Decent 1/2 Breaker Bar - At least 24"

    Need a decent breaker bar to carry on a boat to use to roll a tensioner pulley on a 8.3 Cummins in the event of a broken belt. Needs to be at least 24" Really don't want to pay Snap-On price for something that will hopefully see little to no use and I am unfamiliar with the brands offered on...
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    What is the BEST 1/4" allen wrench money can buy?

    What is the BEST 1/4" allen key money can buy? I use these to install zincs (sacrificial anodes) on the running gear of the charter boat and I am sick and tired of them rounding off when bearing down on them. I would like to buy one 3/8 drive 1/4" bit and one 1/4" "L" shaped allen wrench. I...
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    Snap-On Extractor set EXDL10 feedback?

    Anybody got any feedback on this set? About $80 from Snap-On. The Irwin set had mixed reviews on Amazon. Thanks
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    Snap-On Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter for marine use?

    I am looking to buy a pair of Snap-On Wire Stripper/Crimper/Cutter for use on the boat. I there are two models that I have seen recommended on here but I don't know the difference or which would be best for marine use. The two models I am looking at are: PWCSS7CF at $44.75 and PWCS7CF at...
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    Buffer recommendation - Light Duty

    Looking for a recommendation for a light / medium duty 90 degree angle buffer. Something like what is pictured below. This is for very infrequent use on a boat. Definitely not for daily or professional use. Thanks in advance.
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    WTB - Vintage KR537D and KR557D

    Cash buyer. Looking for matching KR537D and KR557D in very good condition or better condition - no junk. I am in Southern MD but will drive a ways for the right boxes. I had this set when I was young and in the bodywork business - trying to recapture my youth.
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    Cordless impact recommendation needed

    I will be doing a lot of deck work - driving a ton of screws. It's enough work that I have decided to buy a cordless impact instead of using my DeWalt cordless drill for the job. I borrowed a friends impact awhile back and loved how much easier it was to shoot screws with instead of using a...
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    Looking for a rigid shaft pick up tool

    I am looking for a rigid shaft, claw, pick up tool. All I can find are the flexible shaft ones. If no one knows of a rigid one, can someone please recommend one that at least has a stiff shaft. ....yeah, I know how this sounds :lol_hitti
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    SO High Perf/Spline wrenches and Cummins QSC8.3 diesels

    Putting a set of tools together before we take delivery of the new boat. I know Cummins QSC8.3 engines have a lot of metric 12 bolts on them. What I don't know is what is the difference between a regular 12 point Snap-On wrench and the High Performance/Spline wrenches they have listed on the...
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    Hose clamp nut driver size?

    What are the most common size nut driver for hose clamps? I don't need a full set, just a couple for hose clamps on the boat - I am on the couch and the boat is 12 miles away so I can't just run down and check. I've always used screwdrivers in the past. I know some are 5/16" but I don't know...
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    New set of CM wrenches "Forged in USA"

    Forgive me if this is old news but it came a surprise to me. I ordered a 14 piece combo wrench set (1/4" - 1") from the Craftsman website for the charter boat. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a set of wrenches that will live in a salt-air environment and I fully expected them to be...
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    Test Light / Circuit Tester Recommendation needed.

    I am looking for a good Test Light / Circuit Tester for use on a boat. I am spending the winter rehabbing our tool kit and the ancient test light is pretty beat up and corroded. What would ideal is one that comes in a case to keep it from getting beat up in the tool bag. Any of you...
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    Any feedback on Sunex Stubby Combo Wrenches?

    I am putting together a tool kit for the charter boat. Tools which would be kept on the boat and used for maintenance and emergencies. I am considering these SUNEX stubby wrenches but before I hit the Add-To-Cart button, I wanted to see if any of you had any experience with them. Thanks in...
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    Need a good crapper

    I am looking to replace a low, builders grade toilet with something better. I am looking for a chair height toilet capable of flushing children and small farm animals without clogging. Seriously, years ago on HGTV I remember an advertisement that claimed a certain make and model could flush a...
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    Snap-On Jump Pack made in China?

    I'm not posting this to rile anyone up. I'm posting it because I'm kinda stunned! I am looking for a jump pack for my boat. A guy on a boating website (THT) recommended a Snap-On model. Started doing some research and saw the COO...CHN. I don't mind paying Snap-On prices for Snap-On quality...
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    Depth of left side, bottom two drawers on 56" HF Box?

    I need to ask a favor of those with a 56" HF cabinet. On the left hand side, how deep are the bottom two drawers? It's hard to tell from the pictures on their website and I don't have a nearby store. I need them both to be at least 4 3/4". Thanks, Tawn
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    Harbor Freight Shipping on a 56" cabinet

    I have never ordered from Harbor Freight and I am seriously considering buying a 56" or 72" cabinet. My concern is the shipping. I did a search and found a couple of threads about the crate and packaging but I thought I'd ask again anyway. From the groups experience, what is their success...
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