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    Bearing Splitters

    Well, I bought an OTC bearing splitter (1130) about two years ago. It says "Made in the USA with globally sourced components" Whatever that means. I also have a bearing/pulley puller (4534), this one is made in Taiwan, bought it around the same time. So far they've done their job.
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    Millermatic 211 and harbor freight cart

    My transformer style 211 is sitting on one of those carts right now. It fits, however, I had to put a piece of plywood under the welder to raise it up a little bit so I can open the door. It's not the best but it's done the job so far, I don't move it around much. I did make a bracket for the...
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    Argon/CO2

    I was under the impression that a cylinder that has a company name stamped on it belonged to the company not the individual. I thought bought bottles should not have any company's name on them. I bought a bottle from a welding supply a few months ago and it does not have any company's name on...
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    Do you loan out tools?

    Usually happens at junkyards where someone wants to borrow a socket or screwdriver. I once let somebody use a deep 12mm socket, after a while I had to look for him all over the place just to get my socket back. After that, it is a "no" or "I don't have one" I don't need to be chasing anyone...
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    Which brand to start a cordless tool set?

    I bought a DeWalt 18v xrp set about 7 years ago, I'd say I've abused the drill a little too much and hasn't let down yet. That being said, I tend to consider where the products I buy are made. (Some) DeWalts are at least assembled here in the States while the others are not, at least not that I...
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