Hand and Power Tools

Traditional Cobbler's hammer...?

Howdy, I would like to know more about the use of the traditionally shaped Cobbler's hammer. They typically have a roun...

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posted by usenet

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WANTED: On/off switch for B&D mitre saw

Looking for on/off trigger switch for a small B&D mitre saw. B&D doesn't have the part. Anyone know who stock older part...

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posted by SAILLOCO

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porter/cable 6" random orbit sander (7336sp)

I would love to fix my old 7336sp. I have purchased a new one because I need it to do my surfboard repair. At first I t...

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posted by nils

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"X" markings on old C.S. Osborne tools...?

Howdy, I use certain C.S. Osborne tools for leatherwork. Some of the older tools are marked with one, two, or three "Xs...

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posted by usenet

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Which has the better cordless 18v. drill: Bosch or Hitachi

Presently have an Hitachi cordless 14.4v. impact driver. Use it for driving screws into wood. Very pleased with it so f...

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posted by kmoiarty35

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oil on new pliers

Every time I buy a new pair of higher end pliers there is some type of oil between the moving parts, does anybody know w...

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posted by mfaust

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Briggs & Stratton Question.

Where is the modle# located on a Briggs & Stratton engine? I have an 8hp & a 12hp,I need to rebuild. Thanks, Nick

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posted by nickincaroleen

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Emglo single Stage Wheeled Portable Electric Motor Air Compressor problem

My Emglo single Stage Wheeled Portable Electric Motor Air Compressor is giving me a problem. It runs and starts to buil...

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posted by rg634

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snowblower help

I have a Toro 521 snowthrower which I just had "tuned up". The obvious answer is to bring it back to fix it right. In t...

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posted by narla9

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Air compressor help!!

Hello, I have 2 Craftsman compressors giving me the same problem. They are as follows: Model: 919.167240 - 15 gallons -...

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posted by jay.cortes

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Slightly OT--Threaded Metal Fasteners

I have the trunk my great grandfather brought from Germany to Maryland about 1880. I believe this trunk was in the fami...

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posted by joanngeo

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Bits for Makita 1501K 15mm Hammer Drill

Advice for a newbie please. How do I fit a bit into a Makita 1501K hammer drill? Its a keyless chuck, but the chuck onl...

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posted by sebey

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Craftsman 315.17431 Router-need manual

Sears doesn't carry it anymore. Anyone know where to find a copy? ebay has plenty but you have to buy the router to get...

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posted by b1sdf

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Belt Sander tracking

I have an old B & D 24" Belt Sander that has become a problem. The belt keeps tracking off the sander. The sander had t...

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posted by 2rreznikoff

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Machinery's Handbook 26th Edition

I bought the 26th edition, hardcover Machinery's Handbook (Industrial Press), about one year ago, give or take a month...

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posted by tberlin

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