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Vintage Table Saw Repair and Restoration

This is a Repair and Restoration of a Vintage Craftsman Table Saw that I found broken and in pieces. I wanted to see if it can be brought back to life and made to work again. I will be rebuilding the case, the electrical and all the internal components to give this vintage saw a new life. Do you think I can bring back this old broken saw? Watch the video and see just how hard it really is to do.

#TableSawRestoration #TableSawRepair #TableSawRebuild #ModernDIYProjects
How to Install or Replace a Bathroom Faucet Step by Step

I will show you step by step how to install or replace your bathroom sink faucet from start to finish. I show you all the DIY plumbing tricks to replace your bathroom faucet and install a new bathroom faucet the easy way. You don’t need a plumber. This is so easy anyone can do it by yourself. Join me as I take you under the sink and show you how to replace every part of your faucet. You can use this information to replace any style of bathroom faucet by any manufacturer including Moen Faucets, Glacier Bay, Pfister, Delta and many other brands. The steps are all the same regardless of who makes your new faucet.

#faucet #bathroom #DIY #ModernDIYProjects
Fanttik Cordless Screwdriver much Better than Harbor Freight Bauer or Black & Decker!

The Fanttik Cordless Screwdriver is the most advanced cordless screwdriver available, far better than Harbor Freight Bauer or Black and Decker brands. The Fanttik Screwdriver gives the user more control over speed and torque than it’s competitors. Whether you look at the NEXL1 or the NEXL1 Pro, either one stands out above the competitors as far as user interface, user adjustability, Accessories and Features. For the price, you get a lot more from the Fanttik Cordless Screwdriver. In this video I will show you the two models available from Fanttik and compare their features against their competitors. I will also do some testing to see just how strong these cordless screwdrivers really are. Can they really do the work they claim to do or not? This video goes into more detail than anyone else has done so far. If you are considering buying the Fanttik cordless screwdriver, be sure to watch this video to get fully informed before you purchase.

#HarborFreight #Black&Decker #Bauer #BlackandDecker #Fanttik #FanttikNEXL1 #FanttikNEXL1Pro #CordlessScrewdriver #FanttikScrewdriver #ElectricScrewdriver #ModernDIYProjects
How to Fix a Broken Portable Air Conditioner or Window AC Unit not Blowing Cold Air the EASY WAY!

Portable Air Conditioner Not blowing cold air? I show you how to fix a broken Portable Air Conditioner or Window Air Conditioning unit the easy way. If your Air Conditioner wont blow cold air or the fan wont turn on, there are a few simple things you can do first to fix it. I will use this portable air conditioner for demonstration but this can apply to all air conditioners or AC Units. If your air conditioner is blowing hot air or not blowing cold air, then watch this video. This Air Conditioner is broken and will not turn on or blow cold air so lets take a look at the problem and diagnose how to fix it. It may be a simple solution we can fix without tools or it may be a big problem that we need to open up the air conditioner. Either way I will walk you through the solution of how to get a window mount or portable air conditioner working again.

#PortableAirConditionerRepair #BrokenAirConditioner #AirConditionerBlowingHotAir #ACNotWorking #HowTofixAirConditioner #RepairPortableAirConditioner #HowToFixAirConditioner #AirConditionerWontBlowAir #InRoomAirConditionerRepair #ModernDIYProjects
Kimo 20V Cordless Drill Driver Hammer Drill Better Than Harbor Freight Bauer, Ryobi or Hart Drills?

Is the Kimo 20v Drill Driver Hammer Drill a cheap drill from Amazon or a Great Value Package? Is the Kimo Drill Driver better than Bauer, Hart or Ryobi drills? Let’s compare the Kimo 20 volt Lithium ion Drill, Driver, Hammer Drill to Harbor Freight Bauer, Ryobi and Hart Drills. I believe the Kimo 20 Volt cordless drill is a very good value proposition when you are looking for an affordable tool that will do many things. In this video I will show you how good the Kimo Drill Driver Cordless 20V Lithium ion Drill Driver Hammer Drill is and examine in what ways it is better than the competition at Harbor Freight Bauer, Hart and Ryobi. In many ways it has the competition beat but not all. This drill does have some limitations and I will explain what they are. Watch the entire video for a complete explanation of the Pros and Cons of the Kimo 20 Volt Drill Driver Hammer Drill Combo.

#KimoDrill #KimoDrillDriver #KimoDrillDriverHammerDrill #Kimo20VDrill #KimoCordlessDrillCombo #HarborFreight #HarborFreightDrill #HarborFreightBauerDrill #BauerDrill #BauerCordlessDrill #RyobiDrill #RyobiCordlessDrill #HartDrill #HartCordlessDrill #Hart20VDrill #Ryobi20VDrill #HarborFreighTools #ModernDIYProjects
Milwaukee M18 Circular Saw Cordless, Brushless, LightWeight, Full Size Power

Today we look at the Milwaukee M18 Circular saw, Brushless 7 1/4 inch full size Cordless Saw. This Milwaukee saw is a powerful, lightweight alternative to a full size plug in saw. The M18 Milwaukee tools have plenty of power to get the job done without hesitation but there are some potential problems you have to watch out for. In this video I will review the Milwaukee M18 Circular saw and show you how it performs. I will also do extreme torture testing where I will show how it is possible to overheat the saw and make the saw stop working. If you are looking to buy the Milwaukee M18 7 1/4 inch full size circular saw you need to watch this review and testing video first. This Milwaukee circular saw does have some limitations you need to be aware of.

#MilwaukeeM18CircularSaw #MilwaukeeCircularSaw #MilwaukeeM18Tools #MilwaukeeToolReview #MilwaukeeM18FuelCircularSaw #MilwaukeeM18CordlessSaw #MilwaukeeBrushlessCircularSaw #MilwaukeeCordlessTools #MilwaukeeM12Tools #HarborFreightTools #RyobiCircularSaw #HartCircularSaw #BauerCircularSaw #HerculesCircularSaw #ModernDIYProjects
Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver VS Harbor Freight Bauer, Hart and Ryobi Impact Driver

Today we compare the Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver to the Harbor Freight Bauer Impact Driver plus Hart and Ryobi Impact Drivers. We’ll Torture test this Milwaukee M18 1/4 inch Impact Driver and see if it fails. Which is better the Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver or the Ryobi Impact Driver, Hart Impact Driver, or Harbor Freight Bauer Impact Driver. This Milwaukee cordless Impact Driver is one of Milwaukee’s best seller but does it have enough power to take on your toughest tasks? I will put this impact driver through some really harsh testing and we shall see if it will fail or survive. Milwaukee 1/4 inch impact driver is excellent for carpentry work, automotive work, and any job around the house, but is it worth the high selling price? I will give you my thoughts after we put the tool through it’s testing.

#Milwaukee #ImpactDriver #MilwaukeeImpactDriver #Milwaukee1/4ImpactDriver #MilwaukeeTools #MilwaukeeM18 #MilwaukeeM18Tools #MilwaukeeFuel #MilwaukeeCordlessTools #MilwaukeeM12Tools #HarborFreightTools #RyobiImpactDriver #HartImpactDriver #BauerImpactDriver #ModernDIYProjects
How to Recharge your Car Air Conditioning with Harbor Freight Manifold Gauge Set

Is your car air conditioner not blowing cold air? I will show you how to recharge your car air conditioner with Freon R134 using the Harbor Freight Manifold Gauge Set. I will also do a review of the Harbor Freight air conditioning manifold gauge set and explain how to use it to recharge your car’s A/C. A car air conditioner is a complicated devide and a lot of people don’t know how to properly recharge the system. This lack of knowledge and using the wrong equipment can lead to costly mistakes when the system gets really messed up by amateurs. I will show you the proper way to recharge your car’s air conditioner and do so in a very inexpensive way. Of course there are many more expensive ways to do it but with the Harbor Freight A/C Manifold Gauge set you can do it yourself and save a lot of money. I’ll show you how with the Harbor Freight Manifold Gauge Set, and a Can of Freon R134a, you can successfully recharge your air conditioner and make it blow cold air without having to pay a technician to do it for you.

#airconditionerrecharge #rechargingcarairconditioning #harborfreightmanifoldgaugeset #ModernDIYProjects
Milwaukee M18 Brushless Combo Kit Review – Must watch before you Buy!

Watch Before you Buy!!! In this video I will unbox and review the Milwaukee M18 Combo Kit I just purchased. Is this really a good kit for your money? I’ll give you my thoughts on this expensive kit and we’ll decide if it’s worth the money. I will also create a playlist to do more individual videos on each tool in this combo kit. That way we can dig deeper into each tool and see if it is really worth the extra money Milwaukee charges. Watch the other videos in the Playlist (in the description below) so you can see exactly where each of these tools shines and where it falls on it’s face. I will torture test each tool and allow you to decide if they are good tools or not.

#MilwaukeeTool #M18ComboKit #Brushless #ModernDIYProjects
Ford Mustang How To Oil Change 2005 to 2010 – Easy DIY Oil Change

Easy DIY How to change the oil & filter on the 2005, 06, 07, 08, 09, & 2010 Ford Mustang 4.0 V6. This is a simple process in these vehicles and I will demonstrate how easy it is to do at home for yourself and save some money. It is recommended to change the oil at the proper schedule to keep your Ford Mustang 4.0 Running perfectly for many years. If you don’t chnage the oil regularly the Mustang 4.0 can have serious timing chain issues that can ruin the motor. It is very improtant in this generation Ford V6 4.0 to keep the timing chains properly lubricated or it will lead to engine failure. Replacing the timing chains on the V6 4.0 is almost as expensive as buying a new motor so you definitely DO NOT want to have them go bad on your Mustang.
How to Make a FREE DIY Retractable Cord Reel or Drop Light

In this video I show you how to make a DIY Retractable Cord Reel or Drop Light for Free. Instead of going to Harbor Freight or Home Depot and Spending $50 or more for a retractable Cord Reel or Drop Light, I show you how to make one yourself for free. Taking some old scrap parts that would go into the garbage and putting a little time and effort into the project will save you money in the long run.
Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Man in your Life – Harbor Freight Gift Ideas & More

I will share with you the Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Man in your life for Father’s Day, Birthday, Graduation, Christmas, Anniversary, or any other special Day. Whether it’s your Father, Husband, Boyfriend, Uncle, Grandfather, etc. If your man is a Car Guy, Tool Guy, DIY Guy, Camping Guy or just an all around Active Guy, then you will love the top Ten gift ideas that I have compiled. Some of these are Harbor Freight Gift Ideas, but you can also get other brands if your chose. If your Man is a dedicated Harbor Freight Shopper, then you can find these gifts at Harbor Freight and make him happy. Remember to use the Harbor Freight Coupons for best savings!
Harbor Freight Top 10 Hand Tools – Best Hand Tools

In this video we look at Harbor Freight Top Ten Hand Tools. My list of the Best Hand Tools from Harbor Freight is based on how Usable, Durable, and Affordable these tools are. These are the best hand tools and the most commonly bought hand tools from Harbor Freight. If you don’t have these tools already I think you will want to buy them after watching this video. If you have any other tools you think should be added to the list be sure to comment below and let me know.
How to Fix a Broken Paper Shredder Fast and Easy Teardown and Repair

Is your paper shredder broken or is giving you trouble? In this video I will show you how easy it is to fix a broken paper shredder. Does your paper shredder refuse to Shred Paper or refuse to Stop after shredding paper? In this video I will do a teardown of a broken paper shredder and I will show you all the critical components that make a paper shredder work. I will help you identify the possible issues with your broken shredder and I will show you how to fix each potential issue. I will also show you how to lubricate and maintain your paper shredder so that is will last longer and will not break. Paper shredders are simple to maintain and fix if you just have a little knowledge.
Harbor Freight 2 in 1 Ratcheting Support Cargo Bar

Today we review and demonstrate the Harbor Freight Haul Master 2 in 1 Support Cargo Bar. This is an extendable cargo bar that has many uses besides being a truck bed cargo divider. This will also work as a cargo support bar to stop your cargo from moving around in the bed of your truck, but what about other uses? I will show you how versatile this product is and give you my impressions of the Harbor Freight 2 in 1 ratcheting cargo bar. There are many Cargo Bars available on the market so I will explain why this is a good value and a very useful addition to your tool arsenal. This cargo bar can be a useful tool in carpentry, drywall work and painting. It’s very useful around the house not just in your truck bed as a cargo support bar or cargo bed divider.
Vintage Automotive Battery Charger Restoration & Repair Rizk Sterling

Today we take this automotive battery charger restore the outside and repair any problems that it may have. This Automotive Battery Charger is a commercial unit by Rizk Sterling that is in really bad condition. It needs some repairs and attention to get it looking and working properly. It has been weathered for many years and you can see the abuse it has undergone. Considering that it still works, I think it deserves to be restored. I believe this battery charger is from the 1970’s by the way it looks and is put together. I could be wrong but I couldn’t find any real information about this unit online. If any viewers have any information about this unit please share below in the comments and tell us anything you know about this charger. Have you ever owned or used one of these before? After many hours of work I was able to clean it up and give it a full restoration to make it look like new again.
10 Tips for Long Term Vehicle Storage the Right Way How To

Since so many people are staying at home currently and not driving their cars, I thought I would share 10 top ways to store your car properly. If you want your car to be ready to go and perform properly when you get ready to get back on the road, then you must store it properly. Allow me to share a few tips that will save you a lot of grief that you could experience if you store your vehicle improperly. Whether you are storing your vehicle for the winter or the zombie apocalypse, these are a few simple steps that anyone can take to keep their car in proper condition during that harsh storage period. Some of these tips are for short term storage and others will apply for long term storage. Either way these are simple steps that anyone can follow and the best part is that they wont cost you anything but could save you a huge headache later.

#carstorage #Carwinterstorage #longtermvehiclestorage #ModernDIYProjects
Dewalt Recipricating Saw Long Term Review & Comparison

Today we do a Long Term Review of my Dewalt Reciprocating saw. I’ll use my Dewalt Reciprocating saw to do a comparison between Corded and Cordless Reciprocating saws. A while back a subscriber asked me to compare Corded vs Cordless Reciprocating saws. So I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to do both a Long Term Review of my Corded Dewalt Reciprocating saw and Other Cordless Brand Reciprocating saws that I have reviewed in the past. I will go into detail on the things I believe matter when using these saws and give you my impression of the Corded vs Cordless Saws.

#Dewalt #ReciprocatingSaw #DewaltSawReview #ModernDIYProjects
Harbor Freight Top 10 Tools for Under $10

I buy a lot of stuff at Harbor Freight so I put together my top ten list of Harbor Freight Tools or items for under $10. This list is not in any particular order but I cover a lot of very nice tools under $10. This list covers my Top 10 Tools at Harbor Freight under $10. If I missed any items that you like, let me know down below in the comments. Just because these tools are under $10 at Harbor Freight doesn’t mean they are cheap tools. They make some good quality tools for an inexpensive price and you can get some really great deals when you buy on sale or with coupons. Be sure to always check out the sale prices before you buy at Harbor Freight.

#HarborFreight #Top10List #BestHarborFreightTools #ModernDIYProjects
Vintage Craftsman Shop Vac Restoration & Repair

Today let’s Restore this unique looking Vintage Craftsman Shop Vac Blower and Fix the problems that it has. This Vintage Craftsman Wet Dry Shop vac is not any ordinary shop vac so it needs to be fixed and restored to give it a new life. Special one of a kind items like this don’t come around every day, so I decided it was too cool for the trash. This old shop vac has very cool styling which makes it special. I just couldn’t allow this great machine to go into the trash, so I decided to make a video of its restoration and share it with you guys. If you know what time period this shop vac is from add your comments below it would really help. Do any of you own a shop vac like this? If you do tell me in the comments below when you bought this machine so we know what time period it comes from. Also tell us how much did it cost when it was new.

#Craftsman #ShopVac #Restoration #ModernDIYProjects
Bernzomatic Cordless Soldering Iron Review

Bernzomatic Cordless Soldering Iron Review. Today we have a long term review of the Bernzomatic st500 Cordless Soldering Iron. This is not a mere soldering iron. This device has three functions to it including Soldering iron, Heat Gun and Open Flame. This is a Butane operated soldering iron that I have owned for a few years now and I can give you an honest opinion of how this product works and if it is worth buying. I’ll show you the functions that this Bernzomatic can perform and discuss how well it does it’s job.
Harbor Freight Digital Caliper Review – Pittsburgh 6 inch Caliper

Harbor Freight Digital Caliper Review – Pittsburgh 6 inch Caliper. The Harbor Freight 6 inch Digital Caliper by Pittsburgh is a cheap way to get accurate measurements. Is it the best way to measure stuff? Maybe not, but it is a cheap alternative to some really expensive measuring devices. Unless you are building the Space Shuttle, you will be satisfied with getting fairly accurate measurements that this Harbor Freight tool will give you. If you have the budget and need for greater accuracy meybe you should get a really high priced item, but for the home gamer, DIY person the Harbor Freight Calipers will give you accurate measurements that you can live with.
Lawn Mower Wont Start, Wont Run – How to Fix a Broken Lawn Mower

Lawn Mower Wont Start, Wont Run – How to Fix a Broken Lawn Mower. Today we look at how to fix a Broken Lawn Mower that Wont Start, Wont Run. This mower was thrown out because it wont run, but can we fix it? Is it too far gone to repair? I’ll go into detail rebuilding the carburetor, fixing the recoil, start stop switch, and many more problems that it has. I hope we can bring this lawn mower back to life by fixing the many issues that it has. Come along with me as we try to make this into a usable machine once again.
Harbor Freight Rotary Tool Accessory Kit – DO NOT BUY!

Harbor Freight Rotary Tool Accessory Kit – DO NOT BUY! Today we look at the Harbor Freight Rotary Tool accessory kit and the terrible experience I have had with this thing. Harbor Freight has many bad products but this has got to be the worst. I am definitely giving this a negative review and advising that you DO NOT BUY and save yourself money and aggravation! A Dewalt, Dremel, Black and Decker or Hyper Tough Accessory Kit would be MUCH better than this waste of money kit by Harbor Freight.