Cruzan80
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Sureshot canister. Anything that helps me aresolize (?) penetrating fluids, cleaning fluids, etc. Hook it up to the compressor when it is running low, and refill
Items Under $50 that Improve your Garage Experience
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SALIV8
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5 Gal Red Steel Safety Can for Flammables | Funnel | Type I | UI50FS | Eagle
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Do you have a better picture and where did you buy them ?
Crabman
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Trickle charger
$20 at Northern
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Lawn tractor does not fail to start
$20 at Northern
BatteryMINDer Plus Battery Charger/Trickle Charger/Desulfator 12 Volt, 1 Amp, Model# 12117TC | Northern Tool
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Lawn tractor does not fail to start
Philpug
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For when you feel light headed
Bah dum DUMP. I'll be here all week for two shows a day. Try the veal and don't forget to tip your server.nadogail
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Low Cost Things In My Garage that are Valuable
1. A working toilet in a closet, very handy when the Lasix kicks in
2. A Magnet glued to a long dowel, that floor keeps getting further away.
1. A working toilet in a closet, very handy when the Lasix kicks in
2. A Magnet glued to a long dowel, that floor keeps getting further away.
fsae0607
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Aloe vera plant, less than $20 for a baby plant at a nursery. Plant it near your garage for burns.
vrinner
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I'll take a pic of them tonight. It was either the 99 cent store or Daiso (a Japanese store).
Coach James
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These things.
I can move them to whatever work bench I am using, and clip them so they are shining down on the work area. Helps my eyes a lot.
These.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881P3974/?tag=atomicindus08-20
A sharpie stays on well. I use these to label drawers that hold rarely used items as I forget which drawer they are in.
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I can move them to whatever work bench I am using, and clip them so they are shining down on the work area. Helps my eyes a lot.
These.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881P3974/?tag=atomicindus08-20
A sharpie stays on well. I use these to label drawers that hold rarely used items as I forget which drawer they are in.
bwringer
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Careful... that stuff pushes the spending limit.
Well, not really, but crikey they are awfully proud of it and not very interested in making it easy to find.
engineer2
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Multi-drawer small parts organizers.
Socket rails
Another charger for your cordless tools.
A good quality outlet strip that you can mount on wall at the back of your workbench.
Socket rails
Another charger for your cordless tools.
A good quality outlet strip that you can mount on wall at the back of your workbench.
Prospecter
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50:50 ATF/Acetone in an oil can. Cheap enough to use liberally as a penetrating oil. Works great.
BruceMc
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A motion activated flood light up high and in the corner. The sensor is aimed at the area around the man-door. When it's dark, any motion around the door (coming in or leaving) turns the light on. Probably has paid for itself by now just though the amount of electricity saved by not having to fire up 2000 watts of light each time I come in to grab something or drop something off. Also, no fumbling for a light switch when my hands are full.
jblnut
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Three cases of Busch Light ..............
jonesg
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even cheaper.
Nut and Bolt Gauge | Metric & Standard Sizer Tool (BCP673): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Nut and Bolt Gauge | Metric & Standard Sizer Tool (BCP673): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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Just to elaborate on this.
The bottles of aloe sold in stores typically have the entire leaf ground up into them. This includes the yellow irritant found in aloe plants. Along with that, the bottled aloe will use alcohol as a preservative.
Aloe straight from the plant is significantly better.
I was referring to one like this,
https://www.travers.com/wall-mounted-thread-checker8482/p/57-063-915/
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planestrainsandcars
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Lemme take a swing.
This $45 ozone generator from Amazon has helped quite a bit when unfathomable smells have taken over the garage and I need to start fresh with a clean slate of no-stink. Eg. say, 400,000 mile-old gear old (you know, that special kind of "fart" smell?
) spilled all over the floor....even after a good cleaning up of the source of the smell and disposal, the smell still hangs in the garage. And in 90 degree heat in an enclosed garage, that kind of hanging scent does not smell good. It just aggravates you more when you are trying to change out wheel bearings, lol.
Caution though, you can only use these in an UNENCLOSED space, no plants, no animals, no people. It will kill any smells, bugs, bacteria, mold, plants etc. ANYTHING living. But with the garage door sealed and closed, it is a non-issue to allow it to run overnight for a few hours. Appreciate that it has a timer so I don't need to buy a secondary one.
I give it a few days, because it takes a while for ozone to break down (in the summer, it breaks down faster). After about 3 days or so, it's all gone, and I can walk into the garage and smell nothing but "fresh garage". The way it should smell.
Ozone has its caveats but it is the ONLY thing that actually destroys odors, it doesn't cover them up. And after multiple used gear oil spills, there's no covering that up anyway. Ozone, imo, used carefully and properly, is the only option!
Other than demolishing the garage and starting over
Works great on cigarette/cigar-smoked cars too (probably the ONLY thing that works on that) but you need a LOT of ozone to get anywhere with that kind of situation. Seal of the car and run it for a week to get results IME.
If you have a garage that stinks, this is your ticket. But make sure you clear it out of living things, and stay out of it for a few days. Recently I ran it 2 hours the night before we left for a weekend trip. The following monday, clean and fresh. No ozone smell either.
This $45 ozone generator from Amazon has helped quite a bit when unfathomable smells have taken over the garage and I need to start fresh with a clean slate of no-stink. Eg. say, 400,000 mile-old gear old (you know, that special kind of "fart" smell?
) spilled all over the floor....even after a good cleaning up of the source of the smell and disposal, the smell still hangs in the garage. And in 90 degree heat in an enclosed garage, that kind of hanging scent does not smell good. It just aggravates you more when you are trying to change out wheel bearings, lol. Caution though, you can only use these in an UNENCLOSED space, no plants, no animals, no people. It will kill any smells, bugs, bacteria, mold, plants etc. ANYTHING living. But with the garage door sealed and closed, it is a non-issue to allow it to run overnight for a few hours. Appreciate that it has a timer so I don't need to buy a secondary one.
I give it a few days, because it takes a while for ozone to break down (in the summer, it breaks down faster). After about 3 days or so, it's all gone, and I can walk into the garage and smell nothing but "fresh garage". The way it should smell.
Ozone has its caveats but it is the ONLY thing that actually destroys odors, it doesn't cover them up. And after multiple used gear oil spills, there's no covering that up anyway. Ozone, imo, used carefully and properly, is the only option!
Other than demolishing the garage and starting over
Works great on cigarette/cigar-smoked cars too (probably the ONLY thing that works on that) but you need a LOT of ozone to get anywhere with that kind of situation. Seal of the car and run it for a week to get results IME.
If you have a garage that stinks, this is your ticket. But make sure you clear it out of living things, and stay out of it for a few days. Recently I ran it 2 hours the night before we left for a weekend trip. The following monday, clean and fresh. No ozone smell either.
Keep
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Retractable extension cord. And an air hose if you can find one under $50.
(These may both push the $50 mark)
(These may both push the $50 mark)
driftpin
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I like the idea of an ozone generator. I also like the idea of beer, but "3 cases of Busch?" Nay, nah!
I'll take a case of Funky Buddha Hop Gun IPA. 14 proof. 'Positively hoppy,' just-like I like it.
I'll take a case of Funky Buddha Hop Gun IPA. 14 proof. 'Positively hoppy,' just-like I like it.
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mjeff87
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Wall mounted can crusher........$6 at Harbor Freight.
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Posi
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A dry erase board or chaulk board to keep track of things that need to be done/completed.
M3Pilot
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I got one of those HF rechargeable lights a few months ago and I like it a lot.
Jagmandave
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I buy the bags of red and white shop towels from HF, buy the light red colored ones, the dark colored ones seem to be wax impregnated or something - the lighter colored ones are better. The while ones don't leave fuzz on things you wipe off, so those are good for jobs where you don't want red fuzz and strands all over what you're working on.
Inexpensive and two bags of each are less than $50, even not on sale or with coupon.
Inexpensive and two bags of each are less than $50, even not on sale or with coupon.
Keep
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I built the doors of my garage cabinets out of white erase board. Sure comes in handy.
A dry erase board or chaulk board to keep track of things that need to be done/completed.
LS6 Tommy
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2.0 reading glasses. 3/$7.99.
Tommy
Tommy
Yankeefarmer
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Eyeglass cleaner. Even if you don’t need glasses or readers, good for safety glasses.
Rorin67
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A wall clock - a necessity for me to keep track of how much time I have left to complete the project du jour.
Bogie1632
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Valco Tube-Grip. Can be had online for under $20 if you look hard enough. Price has gone up since I got mine many moons ago.
Worth every penny if you use squeeze tube sealants, gasket maker, or RTV. You can get super small beads and no hand shaking to do so which = no messy goobers and less used. I went years and years without one. When I finally got mine I kept it in my box at work (government frowns on personal tools used). Now, on the few occasions I need it, it is indispensable.
V/R
Bogie
Worth every penny if you use squeeze tube sealants, gasket maker, or RTV. You can get super small beads and no hand shaking to do so which = no messy goobers and less used. I went years and years without one. When I finally got mine I kept it in my box at work (government frowns on personal tools used). Now, on the few occasions I need it, it is indispensable.
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V/R
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ckanderson
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Mixing buckets from Home depot. Quart, gallon ect. They are great to have around and cheap enough.
Wheelingit
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An inexpensive HF moving blanket. I use it when laying on a cold floor or if I don't want to get dirty.
BarrelRoll
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Long handle Mayhew chisels https://mayhew.com/product/model-61512-5-pc-long-cold-chisel-set/
I have a 12" 5/8 in my tool bag and it's awesome for not killing your hands.
I have a 12" 5/8 in my tool bag and it's awesome for not killing your hands.
67CarGuy
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A good tape measure - 25' or 30'
Pencil and notepad for writing down that list of projects to get to (which conveniently keeps you from getting back to any existing projects)
Single-edged razor blades - a pack of 100 is less than $10
B&D Workmate - can be found second hand for less than $50, works as a bench, clamp, material support, beer holder, etc. Hell, it's got its own thread here on GJ!
Good lighting - those 4' LED work lights are usually $20 each at HF, and put out a decent amount of light.
Pencil and notepad for writing down that list of projects to get to (which conveniently keeps you from getting back to any existing projects)
Single-edged razor blades - a pack of 100 is less than $10
B&D Workmate - can be found second hand for less than $50, works as a bench, clamp, material support, beer holder, etc. Hell, it's got its own thread here on GJ!
Good lighting - those 4' LED work lights are usually $20 each at HF, and put out a decent amount of light.
Strangely enough, they are called headlights. Although it may be useful to clarify exactly WHICH headlight one is talking about when in a garage.
I'm just sayin'....
captain14
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Lighted LED magnetic pick up tool along with the mechanical finger grabber. The fastener is always in the dark under the workbench or in the crevice in the engine compartment.
Here’s a link I found for an example. I don’t know how to attach a link from HD, Lowe’s, etc from the app on my phone.
Here’s a link I found for an example. I don’t know how to attach a link from HD, Lowe’s, etc from the app on my phone.
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I find this magnetic tool box shelf from HF to be darned handy. Keeps several essentials at arms length.
Here's what I keep in mine:
- Utility Knife
- Razor Blades
- Small WD-40
- Electrical Tape
- Self Fusing Silicone Tape
- Flashlight/Worklight
- Small Screwdrivers
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Here's what I keep in mine:
- Utility Knife
- Razor Blades
- Small WD-40
- Electrical Tape
- Self Fusing Silicone Tape
- Flashlight/Worklight
- Small Screwdrivers
Magnetic Tray with Screwdriver Holder, Black
Amazing deals on this Magnetic Tray W/,Screwdriver Holder, Black at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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Slednut
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Foot pedals, from the drill press to band saws they are really handy once you get use to not reaching for the machines switch.
Peter Burritt
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Paint markers!!!! Get yourself a pack of 7 or 8 colors so you can mark what plug, wire, nut, hydraulic line, etc goes where after it is removed for maintenance. This way you can avoid the usual "is this the right _____ that goes here?" when you go to put something back together. You can get these anywhere with a marker crafts section like Michaels or Walmart.
My best story of how these would have come in handy is when we had to split a tractor at the bell housing to replace a bearing that was shot. When we put the tractor back together, the hydraulic lines that controlled the steering were put on backwards, causing the tractor to turn the opposite way you spun the driving wheel! That was an oh s*** moment as I drove out of the garage. Get yourself some paint markers and avoid the headaches.
My best story of how these would have come in handy is when we had to split a tractor at the bell housing to replace a bearing that was shot. When we put the tractor back together, the hydraulic lines that controlled the steering were put on backwards, causing the tractor to turn the opposite way you spun the driving wheel! That was an oh s*** moment as I drove out of the garage. Get yourself some paint markers and avoid the headaches.