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Forum: General Tool Discussion 10-07-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,365
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Need good floor jack

I'd never buy a Jack (or jacks) that needed rebuilding 100s of times.
If they are that bad, you should have said that instead.
Forum: General Tool Discussion 10-01-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: pawn shop finds

translate.google.com doesnt work.
can anyone translate?
Forum: Free Parking 08-20-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: funny response on craigslist

So, it didn't work out?
You had all kinds of issues?
Scary...

:Twitch:
Forum: General Garage Discussion 08-19-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: roof insulation

This is the stuff I used on my home;
http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/
Arma-Foil


I purchased 4,000 square feet of it, and stapled it to the underside of my roof rafters.
You'll want...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 08-18-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,611
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Nice Looking Workbench Top

I used this to replace my laminate kitchen island top.
I cut it in half or so, and sanded and stuff. Then oil finished it.
I used the rest to make kitchen cutting boards for the family.

I hope...
Forum: Heating and A/C 08-04-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,224
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: How can I help my AC unit?

I used some of that 4'x8'x1/2" blue construction foam with mylar backing tacked to the underside of my rafters in places, and it made a substantial difference in radiant temperatures. I also cut it...
Forum: Flooring 07-14-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,390
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: McMaster Carr Coating WRITE UP

You wont get any comments unless your post trashes online vendors products.

I posted results of my SherwinWilliams TileClad II flooring and got very few comments as well. (...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 07-14-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By ni[x]it
Garage door styling.

Interesting...
http://www.style-your-garage.com/

http://www.style-your-garage.com/image/app/home_change/leer.gif

not for me... but interesting concept.
Forum: General Tool Discussion 07-09-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,257
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Brake Bleeders?

I'll never use speed bleeders again. I've had a few too many leak over the years.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 06-30-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,603
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Quick workbench construction question

4x4 all the way. Wouldn't have done it any other way.

http://nixit.net/uploader/uploader/z32!%20misc/Garage/DSC02369%20(Large).JPG
Forum: General Garage Discussion 06-30-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,638
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Lee Valley Tools

I wish their catalogs were viewable online. :(
interesting stuff for sure!
Forum: General Garage Discussion 06-30-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,908
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Lawn and Garden Storage Monsters

I bought a bunch of standard bike hooks (on sale 30cents each) and basically flat mounted all my lawn tools overhead on the ceiling... It provides tons of room that way. The tools are mounted almost...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 06-01-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,319
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Any tool tossers where you work?

... When I was Eight years old, Yes.
Forum: General Garage Discussion 05-11-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,387
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: EPOXY for CounterTops

My big question is, will it *look* like a painted countertop.
(ie, Marble/Granite/etc for the Kitchen ... not the garage...)
Forum: General Tool Discussion 05-08-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 18,556
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Dumbest thing you've ever done in your garage...

Was working on a DIY Hydrogen generator for automotive MPG purposes.

Couldnt really tell if the 4" PVC container I had was generating any gas or not. It's odorless and colorless, so there's no...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 05-08-2009, 09:58 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 12,930
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: work in garage vs wife

I showed this thread to my wife.
It may not have been my smartest move to date.

Her reaction? She didn't have much to say. :bitchslap:
Forum: General Garage Discussion 03-19-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Texas Electric Companies

Since the original poster found his answer, I thought i'd share this with everyone else...

Like one guy mentioned, go to www.PowertoChoose.org
Rates change every 15 days... first of the month,...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 03-18-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,371
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Need advice/info from those who make a living in garage

What a great thread. The advice and knowledge is fantastic, but the original poster (katit) doesn't seem to be taking it to heart.

Katit, I have *many* friends that work out of their garages on a...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 03-10-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,309
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: i suck i think - WD40

If WD-40 isnt working for you guys as a penetrant or general lubricant,
then I guess it's user error.

I'll second the "I hate the new can" sentiment.

My problem with several of the new cans,...
Forum: Free Parking 12-11-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,302
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Plane on a Treadmill !!

Tether the tail of a plane to a pole.
Will the plane "fly" (generate lift), even though it's not moving?
Of course.

Therefore, my vote is an easy "yes".

We did this as an unofficial...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 11-06-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,336
Posted By ni[x]it
Exclamation Re: TopTul > ??? Why No Proof?

Not picking on anyone. I've seen a lot of internet scams come and go.

My first thought was, who is this guy? If he's legit, he'd have an address, phone and email to contact him by incase I had a...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 11-06-2008, 06:50 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 8,336
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: TopTul > ??? Why No Proof?

from another thread



Craftsman/Sears has a no fuss warranty and stores significantly convenient to the majority.
While you don't even have an address. (Which I did find by digging)

So,...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 11-06-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,349
Posted By ni[x]it
Exclamation Re: All Craftsman Sockets-Right time to buy?

Craftsman/Sears has a no fuss warranty and stores significantly
convenient to the majority. While you don't even have an address.

So I did some digging;

What happened with KMS Financial...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 11-05-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,349
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: All Craftsman Sockets-Right time to buy?

You wont find it for much better price. We had to wait 6 or 8 months for
them to get back in stock as it was... if you can get em for under $400, go
for it. Make sure you plan on how to store...
Forum: General Tool Discussion 10-28-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,644
Posted By ni[x]it
Re: Automotive timing lights

I picked up a metal/chrome adjustable crafstman light for $15.oo on ebay.
Works like a champ.
Speaking of, is there a contraption I could use to verify the adjustable settings? So I know 0...
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