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    Drill press table drill marks

    Moglice https://moglice.com/index.html This is what is used in the machine shop and maintenance repair world. Easy application that can be flat filed easily. Very nice folks too. Also, Devcon makes similar products.
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    How does your Socket top drawer look ?

    It's made in our shop using 1/4" aluminum with 8-32 holes spaced 1" apart. Sockets are mounted on Olsa socket rails screwed to the plate.
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    How does your Socket top drawer look ?

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    Learn me about dial indicators.

    Mag base and indicator
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    Snap On ratchet handle preference?

    I'm a fan of the traditional hard handle but I can confirm the new style handle on the 100 tooth is pretty awesome. Not gooey and hard to clean like the soft handles.
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    Anything better than a milk crate for standing on to reach deep under the hood?

    Race Ramp Step Nothing better. Just wish I could afford more of them.
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    Mounting a Wilton 800s to side of press?

    Perhaps a swing out mount on the crossrail that you can lock in place?
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    identification help

    Looks like a tool post grinder for a lathe.
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    Drill Bits, Sharpen Or Replace?

    In our machine shop where hole diameter tolerances need to be held close, this is he fastest, easiest and most accurate grinder for drills 1/2" and below. We use for 135 degree points as well. For sharpening on a bench grinder, we typically use this gauge.
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    Snap-On tools and metal used

    I'm just a former mechanic who is a machinist now, not a hand tool engineer nor a metallurgist. I have though machined Snap On and other domestic brand impact sockets without difficulty for aerospace customers to make special AN spanner sockets. Snap On chrome sockets are more difficult to...
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    Snap-On tools and metal used

    I would think Snap On chrome sockets are a nickel alloy but impact sockets are 4140 for higher ductility. Basically the material is not as hard for impact sockets so they don't crack. So both are right
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    School me on grinding wheel dressers

    https://www.nortonabrasives.com/en-us/product/norbide-norbide-boron-carbide-type-54-dressing-stick My preference. Easy to use and lasts a lifetime.
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    Air Hoses - Can you find one that will last?

    Continental Gorilla hose formerly known as Goodyear Gorilla is the best bar none. Used in our machine shop for years. Lasts longer than any hose we have ever used. Resistant to oil, metal chips and being run over by forklifts. 500 psi rated.
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    Ratchet Straps?

    Ancra is the aircraft and trucking industry standard for 2" and 3". Erickson 01330 1-1/2" straps are nice for lighter loads
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    Who said that he strongly prefers comprehensive socket sets?

    At least they are double ended so you only have to buy half as many.
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