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I was reading the manual for my compressor today and it says that I should empty the tank daily. How many of you out there are draining the tank each time? Is it really that necessary?

I was wondering how everyone is storing their helmets. I have motocross and full-face street helmets that I would like out of the way but haven't seen anything I like yet. In total, we have 2 street helmets and 5 MX ones. Pics would be extremely helpful.

I am in the market for a 1/2" torque wrench and I am finding most of the max torque settings on them are around 150 ft lbs or 250 ft lbs. I will be using it for mostly automotive work so I am wondering what cases will be needed for 150+ of force. My truck needs 140 ft lbs for the wheels but I...

I've been doing a lot of searching for an air hose reel along with a 50', 3/8", 250psi hose but can't seem to find a good combination of the two. The hoses that are usually included are cheap, PVC style that I would probably end up replacing anyway. I will most likely be mounting the reel on...

I'm going to start up my impact socket collection and was wondering what people use the most or what they suggest; deep or standard depth sockets. They will all be 1/2" drive and used with an IR231C impact wrench. What are the type of applications where you would definitely need one or the...

Hello all, I have been reading this forum for a long time and have finally decided to purchase a compressor for the garage. I am looking for a portable yet powerful model and think that I have found one that I like: http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail.asp?productID=15538 200 PSI max...

I am curious to how you guys are getting enough outlets to the workbench area of your garage. I'm getting ready to place a pegboard above my workbench but I wanted to leave enough room for a powerstrip of some sort that I could place along the wall. I don't need too many outlets (6-8) but all...

I recently moved into a home with a 23'W x 20'L garage that is in desperate need for new lighting. I've attached a very basic (but drawn to scale) floorplan and was wondering if my location for lights is accurate (the green rectangles). I am looking to put in 5, 4', two-bulb, T8, fluorescent...