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OneTIMES Tool Equal Space Divider

I got to play with one of these things the other day and meant to feature it then, but forgot… In any case, it’s essentially a really expensive and incredibly well made tool that does something you can do with a $5 ruler without too much trouble. BUT, I still want one. Details. See Comments on the forum.

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Reviews & Features

Hollow Punch Set

Hollow punch sets are one of those deals that you don’t need all that often, but when you do – they are invaluable. A couple of years back, I had a leather project I was working on and I bought a cheap set from Harbor Freight. It was worthless. The steel was so damned cheap that you couldn’t get the punches to hold an edge at all. This week I’ve been working on the old Silver Streak trailer and needed to make a bunch of rubber gaskets for all of the tail and running lights. Rather than deal with the …

One Big Ass Vise

So a user on the forums decided to build himself a vice, but not just any vice… He decided to build what might be the biggest vice I have ever seen. It’s amazing. Seriously. Check it out.

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The Diamond Back HD Bed Cover

So I few months back I bought my first late model vehicle in over a decade – a new (to me) 2017 GMC Sierra. Afterwards, I found myself needing a tonneau cover and I did what most people in the market do – I bought a Bakflip MX4. Once installed, I liked the look and functionality of the cover, but I was disappointed with the build quality of it. After using the tonneau for a few months, I decided to try something different – a Diamondback HD cover. The Diamondback HD is a $1700 tonneau cover that’s built like a …

Before & After

I somehow just stumbled onto this thread… Where the hell have I been? In any case, if you haven’t seen this before & after thread focusing on old tools and what not, stop what you are doing and get at it. Seriously. Go here.

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