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  • Convert Power Tool Batteries From NiCad To Lithium Ion

    December 14, 2022

    I have a DeWalt Drill and a DeWalt Impact Driver. Both are 12 volt and use NiCad Batteries. I rebuilt the battery packs a bunch of years ago and it…

  • Air compressor fittings

    June 18, 2022

    Just got a brand new air compressor.  I haven't used them very often so this may be a simple question.I assumed that the compressor would come with a quick-connect valve…

  • Old 12 DeWalt radial arm saw

    January 17, 2022

    My switch 203194-02 on my old DeWalt radial arm saw 12 inch needs to be repaired or replaced if possible. Any interchangeable part that anyone knows of? I'd appreciate anyone…

  • Old Skilsaw switch replacement alternative?

    January 4, 2022

    HowdyI have a Skilsaw 5510 (5-1/2" circular saw) that I bought about 35 years ago. I still love it and it still works great.However... the switch is beginning to go…

  • NR83A2 with NO depth adjustment what?

    December 24, 2021

    I just purchased this NR83A2 from a 3rd party online (pictures attached). The nameplate shows 'depth adjustment', but where exactly is that on this nailer? Also, I thought the A2…

  • Porter Cable Stair Ease #5060

    December 4, 2021

    I am looking to see if anyone has a manual for this stair building jig?

  • Best 10″ Tablesaw–job site/portable

    November 18, 2021

    My 12 year old Bosch finally burnt up...Looking for suggestions on the best contractor-grade job site table saw.  The Bosch was great, but the newer rack and pinion fences are…

  • Don’t buy a tool for the warranty

    November 3, 2021

    I bought a pair of Rockwell drills because of the lifetime warranty on the batteries. When I went to make a claim as one of the four batteries no longer…

  • A track saw as a jointer for thicker lumber

    November 1, 2021

    Hi everybody, It seems to me like a lot of the track saws are pretty comparable out there. I know that I'll want to be able to use mine for truing…

  • Rafter Hook For Sidewinder Circular Saw

    August 24, 2021

    I recently bought a SKILSAW SPT67M8-01 sidewinder circular. I would like to add a rafter hook. It seems that rafter hooks are designed for Worm Drive circular saws. I contacted…

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