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    Anyone have a tri fuel Honda inverter generator?

    I was in heavy construction for over 25 years, and all I've seen on the jobsites is the Hondas, eu2000 & 2200s. Worked for a scaffolding outfit for a year, company was in a pinch & bought a similar inverter generac, it was good for (1) 3/4" impact wrench NOT (2) @ same time. With Honda you can...
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    Help identifying a specialty nut (clamp on to sheet material)

    Sounds like a Huck Bolt to me. They're used in truck manufacturing like Mack, Pete, and KW... Its also used in real heavy duty apps like Railroad locomotives. When used in truck apps, its usually used to clamp (2) "C" channels together like the frame rails, one inside the other. Go to...
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    Comfortable work shoes for mechanics

    I have heel spurs in both feet & the Redbacks are what I wear to & from jobsite. Spurs don't hurt me anymore even though I don't wear Redbacks at work. The work boots are Redwings: winter time-9 inch, insulated-the other 9 months, 6 inch, non insulated. Both have a short heel. I prefer a narrow...
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    Tools for long commute disaster bag

    I had a small pair of vise-grips help me out when a castle nut came off the stud on a tie-rod end. It got me to girlfriends, then to work next day; very careful driving out of Manhattan, NY.
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    Tools needed by a entry level automotive technician

    New guy here, Just passing on info I was told to get: Knipix pliers Plyworx plier rack Snapon Battery service kit Snapon 1/4" general service...
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    Rookie DIYer

    Thanks for the welcome GJ. I work in the NYC area in Heavy construction for a specialized hauler in Queens. I do a lot of work on my own cars, mostly maintenance & small mods. Just bought a 2011 chevy malibu & ordered the shop manual from HELM INC. Your website is great. Everyone's a...
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