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[COLOR="royalblue"]Thread is not about i like this spark plug or these wires or this spoon is better than that spoon ect.
Post something if you happen to have found a product that is so well made and even if you paid out the butt, list it if it is exceeding all expectations and you only wish you could talk all your friends into buying one because you know it will make them happy.

so to that end, i try to convince you (the reader) to buy this stuff below.

If you happen to think of several things, just edit your original post that way we can consolidate the thread and it wont turn into a gazillion pages[/COLOR]

[COLOR="red"]The product you list must have given you a "gotta tell my friends about this" moment to make it to this thread,, not the "well, this thing seems to be pretty good product"

If you fell in love or had a holly shiznit moment, then all of us probably want it to.... santa comes once a  year and so do birthdays  : )  It could be big or small cheap or expensive but the end game is to tell us what it is and why its great so we can get one. [/COLOR]


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Zinus Matress  linky>  https://www.zinus.com/collections/mattresses/products/cloud-mattress?variant=1532376449032

we are into year 2 now and i have no words to provide that give the credit properly.
All i can say is if you are tired of the old matress types... this new tech matress is perfect.
we got the one in the link because we did not want a gel layer embeded in ours.

give it a try!!!!!!!!!  you will be happy

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Exhaust pipe expander
LISLE   34400
MUST HAVE,, and this tool does exactly what this below vid shows.  Great product if your doing your own custom faber-cobble work on exhaust tubing.
its call out is rated for stainless as well...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUWeohvz540

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for the gardeners...
this kills puppiesanese beetles nearly almost on contact,, plus its all natural!!!
"Natural Care+"
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Natural-Care-Flea-Tick-Home-Spray-32-Oz/50103679

This kills potato bugs on contact!!!!! dont laugh.
with a calibrated finger,, just one mico second of product burst onto the bug and they inside of 10 seconds roll up into the dead position.
i just went through 5 40' long potato plant rows and hit individual bugs fairly quickly.  Save your money on that useless bug sprays or dusts out there.
The best part is this contains no pesticides
https://www.walmart.com/ip/3M-08180-High-Power-Brake-Cleaner-14-oz/225092161?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=13308&adid=22222222227121450844&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=233762696567&wl4=pla-385192111650&wl5=9009235&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=120814000&wl11=online&wl12=225092161&wl13=&veh=sem




Rust-Oleum Rust Dislover
-Works for both submerged and simple dipping process to remove rust.  Work quick and exceeds my expectations.

Evapo Rust
-Works just like Rust-Oleum Rust disolver yet takes about 8 times longer to achieve the same results.  The limitation is this product works if you are able to submerge your product into a bath. 


Iron Rival water filter
If you have what is considered bad water and everyone else around you also does, there is no longer a reason for it.
Link  http://www.home-water-purifiers-and-filters.com/iron-filter.php

This product I installed at my mother in laws house.
The company makes water filters for places in the world where the water is not drinkable.  With that being said, It works perfectly.

Company is in Canada, great customer care and great support staff.
We purchased the IR12 with sediment filter and UV filter.

They also offer tankless water heaters by Stieble Eltron (Tempra24) made in Germany so we upgraded her to this as well.

All in we had 2100.00$ in the whole system , (water filter, sediment filter, UV filter, Tankless water heater, flex hoses, electrical pieces parts)

This is a very different kind of water filter so read up on it.

The whole system installed occupies 6sqft of floor space (basically the corner sqFt area where the old hot water tank was.
we built the system such that the two adjacent walls held the accessories and the upright filter sat in among all the other gear.


This is my opinion only but here is the down side, we have great spring water for our home and it has to some degree a "flavor" so to speak.    Her water filters so much that it tastes and feels like you just drank bottled water.  if you don't like that flavor but you want "PURE" water without harmful extras, this will get rid of it.


Lazer-Bond
there are a few knock offs which I have tried two but the made in usa stuff acts very different and is my favorite
This glue really works as advertised and to be honest, its making krazy and super glue obsolete at my house.
I have used it a lot.  most recently to glue down a tstat to a housing then I put on my gasket.  You all know a tstat on a ford 302 can be a pain unless you silicone it down and let it set up ?  this stuff is instant.
its fixing all kinds of  things broken and doing really great.  if you forget to put the cap on,, the stuff doesn't dry up on you either.  GREAT product must have
http://www.amazon.com/Lazer-Bond-Liquid-Resin-Seconds/dp/B017J1J4DQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1448223174&sr=8-3&keywords=as+seen+on+tv+glue



Video of me (Scott)  using my wood splitter made by Super Split  ~ Made in Mass USA
http://s47.beta.photobucket.com/user/jcassity_bucket/library/super%20split%20wood%20splitter

I highly recommend you dig into your pocket just as deep as those slow hydrolic systems and figure out a way to beat me.  this thing is always 100% of the time **Waiting on you cause its already done.  It has a iddy biddy gas motor with a 1/2'' cluch pully that drives two 15'' 100lb flywheels, operates on a centry old concept of rack & pinion.


here is the link to the web site, my unit is the small motor, work table, no tow package, non-street wheels.
http://www.supersplit.com/

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Stiebel Eltron Tempra 24 Tankless Water Heater ~ made in Germany, distributor of mine is in Mass.
http://www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com/

My tankless water heater, made in Germany.  Dont fall for the ones that are sold at lowes and there is a long story behind why,, trust me on this one please.  This dropped my electrical consumption by 20% and i have proof.

you spend 200$ min in materials for installation
My Tempra24 18kva required dual 60A 2pole ckts and i purchased Goodyear washing machine hoses to tie into the existing hot / cold water lines.

A perfect *Return On Investment* project and you may even get a tax credit

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Snow blade attachment for my Hustler zero turn mower  ~ made in UsA  (Michigan i believe)
Now this thing is engineered!!!!!!! and to tell you the truth, i can honestly say i have used this exactly for the purpuse they showed on thier vidio, ive pushed dirt piles, spread gravel, moved snow and even pushed brush out of the way.  They call it poly but its more than that, you just gotta dig in and look at it close.  this was 480$ i believe.
It has a metal leading edge, metal elevation gliders, metal framing, manual up and down by simple stuff that works, heavy industrial strength spring loaded "break away" system that flips the blade and returns it incase you hit a rock.  This thing is a must.

http://www.kayecorp.com/images/hustler%20snow%20attachments%20poster.pdf

****THERE IS A RECALL issued nov2012 on all Hustler and bigdog mowers due to a vent valve defect for the gas tank, recall #13-704
Recall listed on the hustler web site for a free repair.

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Good by wire nuts (in a lot of cases)
Hello darling!!!!!!! where have you been all my life~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.lowes.com/pd_21985-12704-30-286L_4294722554__?productId=3365796&Ns=p_product_avg_rating|1&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_avg_rating|1&facetInfo=

a perfect example of how to keep things simple and this does it.  they come in 2, 3 and 4 position to allow you to toss away those wire nuts in trade for these.
I know everything has its application but just imagine striping a wire and sliding it in, try to pull it out and its stuck there forever. bits in the more you pull.  gotta have a few of these for sure.  This is the cheap and neat item for any handy man.  If i got an assorment of these as a gift, id be happy for sure!!

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Liquid Nails Clear seal~
this stuff works well beyond what the lable says.  When you want clear silicone without the expense and smell of the typical clear stuff we by for cars, this is it.
Another bonus is that it does not tend to dry out a few days after you  open it up, all of us have had that happen no matter how well we seal the end of the tube.
http://www.liquidnails.com/products/waterproof-sealant-CS144

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Flex Seal
and now it comes in Clear
honestly this stuff works great on anything you want to fill in, has become a product i replenish when im out of it.
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Never Wet
Repels anything your outer wear is exposed to from water to oils and various dirt.  Nothing sticks to the item you apply this 2 part spray on product to.
Product works as advertised but and I repeat ******BUT****** if you don't want your item to look like a Smerf, do not over coat with Step 1.  I did and there is a very light whiteish blue color.
Even more importantly, ***when the surface is black, the above problem will be worse.
I don't see anywhere I screwed up on the application, the instructions were pretty clear.  I just put way too much on.

Here is the downside that I believe even the manufacturer does not even know yet so I will call them and let them know.
Water mixed with dishwashing detergent ****DOES NOT ROLL OFF*** like all other liquids or solids.  It sticks right to the surface and then when wiped away, the dawn dishwashing liquid mix takes your coating off.

Cool idea!

Ninja blender; literally destroys ice in seconds! No more fighting with the old traditional blender just to make a simple smoothie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzcYJOSG-7o&sns=em

My stanley rotator ratchet. Costs about $23 at walmart, but this ratchet will make any other ratchet suck. Almost like having power tools.

My portable, collapsible Tri-Kart 800. I use haul my photo gear. 100% USA made, crazy warranty, and holds like 800 pounds. Folds up very small.... made by Remen. I own 2 because i never want to be without one.
http://www.kart-a-bag.com/html/products.html


Tri-Kart 800
Patented, push-button locking system (ABS material).
Automotive grade ABS plastic tubular handle.
6" ball bearing recycled rubber wheels.
Chrome plated solid steel wheel guards to protect loads.
Chrome plated solid steel sliding base lock.
Chrome plated steel wire, curb/stair slides.
Adjustable lock permanently attached on elastic cords to prevent load shifting.
Patented rear platform with 3" swivel casters folds down into locked position to function as a 4 wheel dolly.
Weight capacity: 300 lbs.
Overall dimensions:
Height: 48"; Base: 15.75" x 12.5"
Storage dimensions:
Height: 20.25"; Width: 16"; Depth: 7"
Weight: 16 lbs.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

Rubber gripped bar handle.
Carrying case.
The Optional Equipment listed above can now be purchased at our Online Store
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $240
Click Here to find a retail store near you.

Arthrotec arthritis pills. Before these little Godsends I could hardly walk and was dropping two percoset a day to try to deal with the pain. Two Arthrotec a day and I feel no pain even after working all day. And they cost $11/month...

My Power Probe III
i use this on almost a daily basis. finding shorts, opens and loose grounds very quickly. or say you wire up your trailer and want to test it out first, go ahead, has a 8amp circuit breaker that resetable in the tool. you can give the tip either power or ground by a switch or read what your voltage is or if it has a ground. great product. i used my first oen so much that the wires broke inside the outter casing from being mover around so much. i repaired it and bought a new one and used the old one at home.

http://www.powerprobe.com/pp3.php

i also have a circuit finder and accessory kit too

http://www.powerprobe.com/ect2k.php
http://www.powerprobe.com/images/manuals/PPCatalog09_1.pdf

One product that I swear by and have been really impressed with is aerokroil.  http://www.kanolabs.com/

I have used it on rusty bolts and whatever I have soaked in the stuff came right out like it was a new bolt. The trim screws on my dad's '74 Vette were rusted in place and the philips heads were starting to strip. I soaked the bolts and they went from looking rusty to a greyish as the rust seemed to have dissolved. He thought they were going to have to be drilled out, the half stripped philips head screws came right out! It's not cheap but it works miracles on rusty bolts and nuts and is a big money saver on Advil!

Hair conditioner. I mean, you put it on and it works like RIGHT NOW to repair hair. Amazing shiznit.

If they don't squeeze that stuff out of angels or unicorns, then I'll be ed.

Wow! Never seen that one before now. I'm pretty much sold after seeing that demo. I have Stanleys 99pc "Black Chrome" socket set, and their 3/8in ratchet is high quality, just doesn't hold up well in high torque situations, as I have broken a few already. Looks like I'm gonna be hitting up Failmart tomorrow.

I honestly never had a problem with mine. I have had 4 or them now, 3 walked away or were borrowed to never be returned. With this ratchet, you can remove the started bolts from the wheel well on a 87v-6 cougar easily, without removing the wheel with a bunch of extensions. I used this as my only ratchet in my just yard kit and never broke one. A lot of people say they break easily, but I have put well over 100ft lbs through it quite a few time.

The handle does deteriorate though, the rubber and plastic wear away. But it will still be comfortable to hold. I want to order a 1/2" and 1/4" when I have some time and money. Also, this ratchet works very well when your doing a water pump on a 5.0 in conjuction with wobbly extensions.

Captain Morgan Tattoo.

But seriously, this stuff LA's Awesome cleaner. Buy it at dollar tree or dollar general it seriously takes a stain out of anything. Very good stuff for carpets and all purpose cleaner.

Marvel Mystery Oil. Keeps your air tools lubed up

and a pen 15e to go with the Captain.

Not sure what brand, I will have to check.  But my $6 Harbor Freight special 1/2" drive breaker bar, I have had an 8ft cheater pipe on this thing and it bends like hell, but does not break. I thought for sure the allen bolt that holds the head on would break, but hasn't. have owned it for 6 years now, and it always breaks things loose where other (a lot of time much more expensive) breaker bars fail

I have another vote for the Stanley Rotator.  I have had mine for over 5 years and have had no problems.  Saves lots of time on some projects.

Probably had more to do with me. I'm pretty strong, and tend to be rough on Hand tools. I had my Stanley 3/8 Ratchets at only around 75-90ft lbs, torquing down the head bolts on a 2.3T. Stripped out the ratchet mechanism on 2 different ones, with no cheater bar even being used. They are cheap though, and I like the brand, so I don't mind buying more when they do break.

My only problem with STanley ratchets (Wal mart, nuff said) is that the allen bolts fall out of the head. I suppose loc tite would help, but , a new ratchet is already coming apart after only about 10 uses...surreal.

Nice!!

I second that nomination for an outstanding product! Rusty and corroded bolts do not stand a chance against this stuff.

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Those are nice looking sets, but I can't see myself ever owning black sockets. That 99-piece set would quickly become a 98 piece set, then a 97 piece, and so on. Too easy to leave under a hood. What they should sell is a neon orange socket set. All of my Snap-On screwdrivers, picks and pry bars have bright orange handles...

Hell, when I was clearing the land and driving stakes in for my garage I kept losing my hammer until I finally got tired of it and grabbed a can of blaze orange spray paint and painted the hell out of it. It's ugly but it stands out in a brush pile...

you got me thinking now,, good idea

I've got a hammer that was gave to me, has a rubbery orange handle/grip. Ain't no losing that summabitch.

Yea, I was not considering visibility when I bought these, which was a mistake for my work environment. Gotta love when the one socket that you need to complete the job jumps off of your ratchet and lands in the grass. Mine is surprisingly still a 98pc set now, the 1/4in 10mm socket decided to run away, and was never found again. Either that or my Lincoln ate it, since that car is a known tool eater. Probably would have been a 50pc set by now, if I didn't have a metal detector to search for them, when they jump off into the grass under the car.

ok here i go first of all is my canada goose winter jacket .  Now i really was a person that hates winter and cold until i bought this jacket it was pricey and it took me some time to pull the trigger but it was well worth it  now i always find an excuse to go outside. yesterday in the evening it was close to -40 degrees celsius and i went to take a walk  after 20 min my  legs were freezing to the point it hurt but the coat was barely letting cold get to my torso and its rated for temperature from -10 to -20! that thing is awesome! here is the link  http://www.canada-goose.com/products-page/arctic/chilliwack-bomber-2

second thing i love alot  is my 98 toyota corolla. ok my t bird has been parked for 2 years , needs serious chassis and body work etc  so i got this corolla as a daily d and it is awesome!  in 2 or 3 years it has only asked me to change it 2 swaybar link kit  its good on gas and feels safe  its very reliable its kinda lousy on performance but consider that it has the same amount of hp than my t bird 3.8  yep 120hp and it considerably lighter and with a great set of tire its pretty fun to drive it    also that 1zfe 1.8l engine is good to go up to 400 000 kms  so im very happy with it.

oh man, they got this stuff here called Snafi.  Makes puppies look like aspirin....It'll give a dead man a stiffi for days.  Momma is H-A-P-P-Y!

I will second this. I bought one years ago as a beater (because it was super cheap) and it's still with me. Never have felt the need to go out and spend big dollars on a "brand" name one as of yet. I'm not a fan if Harbor Freight junk but this piece does stand out.

Dry Top 20x30 Super HD 10Mil UV Treated Tarp

http://www.amazon.com/Dry-Top-320305-Heavy-Duty-10-Millimeter/dp/B000FH7NHQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_4

I use this tarp to cover up my boat when it's not in use. Has lasted through 2 fierce southern summers so far sitting in direct sunlight. Just checked it again last night, still no holes anywhere, very impressed. $65 keeps my boat nice all year long, so I'd say it's a good buy for anyone who needs to cover up a large boat, RV or travel trailer.

nice plug  big b, i need that to keep my lumber out of the weather

After buying my first quality LED flashlight I tossed all of my old incandescent bulb lights!

There may be other brands as good or better but I really like this one. Batteries last forever, it's compact and very bright. The way technology changes, it may be outdated already but it's been good to me. I have several Dorcy lights and all have been fine.  I prefer the ones with the switch on the end since it makes it easy to find without looking.

Dorcry K2 (http://"http://www.dorcy.com/p-104-41-4297-150-lumens-3aaa-k2-led-flashlight.aspx")

My son got this one and it's much brighter and cheaper!

Dorcy 41-4416 (http://"http://www.dorcy.com/p-378-41-4416-200-lumen-focusing-flashlight.aspx")

To me, LED is the only way to go!

nice light, and your not stuck buying those 7million dollar batteries like with the milspec Pelican

 
got one in my tool box also great for tight places, i dont use it for general work but in places you cant get your hand it's a lifesaver

If you think your going to do this job more than once this tool makes it a snap

http://www.cjponyparts.com/8-8-axle-bushing-tool/p/ABT/

These two items are my "wonder tools."  The Garrity Disposable Flashlight has a high intensity beam that made working on the cars, a wonder.  It is really bright and of course helps my weaker eyes.  The other tool, a Harbor Freight purchase, is a hose removal tool.  Too bad I never knew of its existence all these years.  I'm sure its no recent invention.

updated my list on post 1

ttt

Ive needed one for a long time but I got a cordless impact for Christmas


And man it makes life easy lol

I've been needing to get one of those

It's just a harbor freight but it works good I can do everything I can with my air impact

makita 1/2" li-ion hammer drill.

I have had this drill for quite some time. I have not used the lithium ion dewalt drills yet, but this drill eats a nicad drill for breakfast. I drilled 3/4" holes with a 18" long bit, dropped it 40 feet off of telephone poles onto concrete, and left it in puddles of water over night. it will go through concrete using the hammer, but I wouldn't try much more then a 1/2" masonry bit.

I though the drill was dead when the charger quit working. I dug it out a few weeks ago and charged the batteries up with a lipo battery charger for my model airplanes, and it works good as new. these batteries are from 2006, when these drills were brand new.

it has a brushless motor, so it will (practically) never wear out. I plan to buy some lipo batteries of 5 cells (about 20v's charged) and build an adapter out of the original battery packs because I'm cheap and don't want to drop $100 for two batteries. it still has tons of power, but capacity is about done. I used to be able to drill 15-20 poles between charges, its now down to 3-5. I may pull the battery packs apart and test cells to see if any are bad. I might be able to come up with one good pack and have one I can use to adapt with the other.

if your interested in this drill, get the 3ah battery, and 3 speed gear box. the two speed model is a brushed motor and not quite as beefy.

Wow for how long those batteries lasted you, I would say you definitely got your money's worth

The key to making lithium batteries last long is actually using them and not storing them fully charged

Use this all the time also, good stuff

updated post 1 with never wet test & trials

One tool I fell in love with is the Hitachi 10.8v Li-Ion Impact Driver (WH10DL). This is not for changing tires, this is a small one for screws and small bolts. When I was doing electronics repair/recycling, our team had 5 of these. I loved it so much, I bought one for myself at home. It is very fast, very strong for its size, and very durable. We'd drop them on the concrete floor all the time, and they just keep on running.

This little guy might not find much use in a mechanics environment, but it is a great driver if you do electronics work, or anything else that requires repetitive use. It is very light and well balanced, and doesn't bother my carpal tunnel at all. The charge lasts a long time, and recharging is pretty quick (35-45 minutes). Ever take the back off a big old plasma TV? There can be 50+ screws! This driver makes short work of it with no operator fatigue. The impact function is great too; blasts right through loc-tite and rust. Be careful though, it will rip the heads right off too, lol. That's when you reach for its companion, the Hitachi DS10DFL 10.8v drill, and drill out the remains, heh. But that's another wonderful tool worthy of it's own rave. You can get the Hitachi WH10DL and DS10DFL in a kit together, that's what I did.

I can't think of a single bad thing to say about these Hitachi tools.

This:  https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/combo-kits/2797-22

(http://www.milwaukeetool.com/~/media/Images/Power%20Tools/Combo%20Kits/2797-22CT/64873_2791-22CT-lg.jpg)

725 in-lbs from the drill, 1600 from the hex driver.

My Ridget drill impact from Home depot. Lifetime battery warranty and both the drills and charges as well.

Porter-cable drill and driver kit from lowes. The drill isnt AS handy as the driver but i use them for work. For the price you cant beat em at lowes. The only py part is the price of batteries. You could buy a new set almost cheap as you can the batteries. But i have 3 1.5AH batteries and 1 4.0AH. Theyre pretty stout.

I will second this one. Have had mine for 2 years, use it everyday in the body shop. I rarely use my 1/4" air ratchet anymore. The driver is compact enough with a good swivel it gets in almost everywhere.

Welp, time to bump this thread for another tool that I am potentially happy with.

I had to do the brakes on my Astro last weekend. I bet those wheels hadn't been off in years. I had to put a socket on my 3ft breaker with a 3ft pipe on the end of that to get the lug nuts off! Seems like every time I buy a car I have this situation. Then my back hurts for days, heh. Something has to change, I'm to old for this . I have a junky air impact gun, but I wouldn't trust it to turn a radio . I debated buying another air impact gun, but I also had been hearing people raving about the electric impact gun at Harbor Freight. Well, I got a flyer the other day that had a coupon to buy it for $39. That's a small enough risk, so I decided to pull the trigger. I drove over there and bought it, along with the flip-over lugnut socket set. I unboxed it this morning and tried it on the back wheels that also haven't been off forever. Zip! That gun had NO trouble getting the lug nut off! I am impressed.

Pretty soon I have to do the wheel bearings on my camper, and I know those wheels haven't been off for decades. Hopefully this impact will save my back again!

Oh Yea they definitely have some good stuff
I have one of their electric impact gun which I bought second hand from my cousin for $10 and it is dang solid, it's way more convenient than pulling out the air compressor

I also do like some of their new ratchets and stuff but I noticed some have plastic parts, one thing I won't buy is a ratchet with plastic parts
I did pick up some of there ratcheting wrenches and I love them so far

Well the Harbor Freight Impact Gun helped me out today. I was removing a set of damaged running boards (heh, no comment). They had nut/bolt sets through a rusty steel hangers. I could tell that a ratchet and wrench wasn't happening (especially since the whole setup was was kind of wobbly). I decided to see how the ol' impact would handle a small project like a 1/2" nut. I stuck it on there and it ripped the head right off. LOL! That's one way to get it! I did the next one with the same result. One hammer tap and the whole bracket fell clean apart. Good stuff.

Granted, if I was expecting to gracefully remove the nut, I would have been sad. I just wanted it off, and it got it off alright. I knew if I screwed around with my ratchet I probably would have rounded the nut off, cussed a lot, then had to get out my grinder, etc, all while laying on my back, getting rust in my eyes, etc.

So long story short, I still am a fan of the Harbor Freight Impact Gun.

I needed a tactical light for work.  After much research and deliberation, I pulled the pin on the Klarus XT12.

http://goinggear.com/klarus-xt12-1-x-18650-2-x-cr123a-cree-xm-l2-u2-930-lumen-led-flashlight.html

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?389470-NEW-Klarus-XT12-930-lumens-rechargeable

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0476/2601/products/lampe-klarus-XT12-00.jpg?v=1409381019)

I purchased a separate charger and 2 extra 18650 batteries with 3400mA capacity as well.  More than worth it.

Picked mine up from Amazon.

I'm gunna have to get me that harbor freight impact!!!

One thing I really fell in love with is this stuff called liquid tape.. check it out cool stuff..

Precision Instruments 3/8" drive torque wrench. These guys used to make the wrenches for Snap-On before they went digital. Made in the USA, split beam wrench with a dial adjustment for torque. They work great and Cost less than $200 from Amazon. Much better than the cheap  torque wrenches you get from harbor Freight, Craftsman, Lowes, harbor Freight, etc. 

 http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=C2FR100F

The list mentions Liquid Nails products....  Just recently bought the Liquid Nails Adhesive for a flooring project.  I have used this stuff since the early 1980s and found it to live up to its name.  It had a grey color/somewhat thick like Cold Ice Cream; Sets up quickly, and is very difficult to remove from your fingers if you elect to use a finger to paste it or handle it (Me).  Having some Acetone around helps remove it.  In the '80s, used it to fasten paneling to drywall.  Well, just bought a bunch of tubes and find they have altered the stuff---it is now a whitish color and looks and acts like window caulk.  I hope it has the same results.  It also does not smell as bad--in fact I could not smell anything (But I am old now).  Years ago, the smell of it would knock you over.  I think the stuff now has become water soluble which is the apparent track for all volatile components these days...  The plug stick in the picture shows the old sand color and new White Caulk look. 

Redd

I have a few pieces of audio and music equipment that are money so well spent they leave me tickled pink but this is probably the wrong forum for that lol.

I did, however, recently purchase some lights from VLED's.com for the F150 and holy  those are the brightest  cargo lights I've ever seen on a truck. My cargo lights are brighter than my reverse lights. Needless to say they are next on the list. I loooooooove LED lights. I recently put a couple of LED bulbs in a walk in closet and in my office in the apt and the instant on feature beats the hell out of having to wait for CFLs to warm up, and they are even more energy efficient than CFLs.

I agree on Hitachi tools as well. I was a professional tradesman for seven years and I am still a dedicated Hitachi customer. Their products are not always as rugged and bombproof as Milwaukee who is also a great brand, but they tend to be cheaper, lighter and more comfortable to use overall for the difference. I love their screwguns especially, and even though De-Wallet has stepped up their game in the last few years and come close as well, I still say you can't beat Hitachi for what you pay.

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These.
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Walther PPQ 9mm (both). The closest one is a Navy, it's called that informally due to special "ported" striker spring cup, and a machined hole in the slide to allow drainage in wet environments. What's that funny thing on the end? Thread protector...yes, I can mount a can on here. That's silencer for you non-gun folks. I'm setting up the trust to start the process...it's not cheap or fast, then there's the can itself. Anywhere from 500 to 1500 bucks.

I also have one in .40...it looks like the one in the back...those are the called the "Classic" or M1, the newer style with the button mag release are called M2.

The best shaging poly-framed pistol on the market today. And now they're out in .45 in the M2 version, as well. That's the next one.

And did I say Walther? ;-)

This sucker helped me few times.

Like a sore peter...you can hardly beat it..

added to post 1, its been a year now and this product must be shared,,,  IRON RIVAL water filter & other pieces parts

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Lowe's currently has a 3/8" drive, 19 piece ratchet and socket set on sale for $19.98

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-19-Piece-Standard-SAE-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set/3364144

The very same ratchet by itself is normally 5 bux more...

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-3-8-in-Drive-Quick-Release-Ratchet/3381168

It's a 72 tooth.  Buy the kit, tear the ratchet down, and lube the gears with automotive grease instead of the BS penetrating oil that's in there.  It's now smoother than silk.  I picked up a 1/2" and 1/4" as well.  My old Craftsman ratchets had seen better days and they were 36 tooth.  A pain in tight quarters...

I stumbled across this thread and thought I'd add to your list.

Check the link below.
http://www.archoil.com/

I've been using their AR9100 Friction Modifier and AR6200 Fuel Modifier for a number of years in all my vehicles and the AR6400 in the TC and Prerunner.
If you own a Ford with a 6.0 like me you have to try it. It's a necessity. With all of the money you have invested in the motors, trans, rear ends in your cars you'll want to check it out.
Just read the reviews.
Over the last few decades I've probably tried most of the oil and fuel additives on the market, most with dismal results and wasted money.
The results with Archoil are immediate especially in the 6.0. I'm not a salesman just want to share information about a product that works.
I use both products in my 87 TC, 2005 F350, and 2004 Tacoma Prerunner. I run Mobil 1 in the TC and Prerunner and T5 in the 350.

updated post 1 with ways to kill puppiesanese beetles and potato bugs

updated post 1 for a new kind of matress all of you should know about!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and its not expensive ,,,, and they ship them in a small box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!