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    HF sockets- what's the deal with no 15mm in a metric set?

    It starts again at 16... Description on box would be like: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19mm :headscrat
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    HF sockets- what's the deal with no 15mm in a metric set?

    Browsing at HF recently- noticed a lot of the metric impact socket sets do not include 15mm. What's the deal? Chinese numeric system? I use 15mm all the time on my old boxy Swedish cars.
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    Harbor Freight strut spring compressor

    I see another Mythbusters episode in the making...
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    Does anyone know who makes this spring compressor

    Looks similar to the Lisle design.
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    Favorite tools under $20...

    I have one. It has worked fine so far. Nothing fancy, but completely usable. $15 on sale. My $24 HF VSR hammer drill has worked well so far- drilled many holes for tapcons with it.
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    My toolboard/pegboard, with rollng section.

    Looks good. I used a lot of pegboard for a while, then I got concerned about all my tools being out it the open and visible to anyone who might be interested in obtaining them when I'm not there. Now I keep most of the expensive and specialty tools in my rolling cabinet under lock and key so...
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    Respirator recommendation

    Although any mask with organic-vapor cartridges will provide some protection, the best respirators for spraying urethane paints and clears are going to be supplied-air, due to the poor warning properties of the isocyanates. The best mask is the one that fits you the best. Its basically...
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