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    Looking for saw horse recommendations . . . I’m done!

    Toughbuilt C700s. I love everything about them, save their weight.
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    Are there any good spray bottles?

    Contact the folks at Obsessed Garage. This is a high end auto detailing enthusiast outfit. The owner has spent countless hours researching and testing spray bottles. I believe he has determined Presol bottles to be staate of the art. I'd certainly leverage the exhaustive research he's done on...
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    Garden hose reel recommendations?

    Eley, the best available
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    What gimmicky tools turned out to not be gimmicky?

    For me Oscillating Tools seem to fit the bill for the OP's question. When they first appeared, they were advertised on infomercials and weren't widely seen in mainstream. This gave me the impression that they were "gimmicky". My wife was fascinated by them and was enthusiastic about getting...
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    Jet drill press: Is this thing worth $300?

    Not worth $300 but I'll bet he gets at least $200 for it. Drill Press prices have gone insane much the same as real estate, vise and anvil prices.
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    Post garage/shop appraisal value

    Cool, this is the only time I can remember being in the 2% club. I've been casually searching for a "forever home" and all my real estate searches include key words "shop", "workshop", "out building" or "barn". On the retail listings, I find 'equestrian properties' seem to be priced higher...
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    best grinder for welding prep?

    Fully agree with all who have recommended 4-1/2 grinder as the 'standard' for weld prep. The flexibility and capability of a 4-1/2 angle grinder take care of 90+% of prep tasks. The configuration of the angle grinder is personal preference. I prefer retaining the wheel guard and handle for...
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    2020 Lowe's deals/sales/clearance thread

    this is EXACTLY what I see on the "bargain rack" at my local store. The only thing I ever see with a deep discount is the most obscure fitting/bracket/hardware piece imaginable. Almost every item is a minor part of a larger system...unusable.
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    Harbor Freight ratchet pricing.

    I think I am done with HF. The only reason I shopped with them was value. Now that that value is seemingly gone, there isn't anything guiding me to Harbor Freight. I just feel fortunate to have purchased my Daytona SD on a $199 coupon and Tool cart on a $179 coupon.
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    Harbor Freight ratchet pricing.

    Geesch! the HF prices are INSANE!
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    Harbor Freight Coupon Thread

    OMG! They really jacked up their US General prices. Wow
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    I need a better extension cord...

    I suffered economy extension cords and "over weight" heavy extensions for years. Now I have discovered Pro Lock extension cords...I love them! Light flexible, you can drag them without coming unplugged, everything I want in a cord. https://www.centurywire.com/shop-by-brand-pro-lock
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    Millermatic 211

    You're right, as with any of us, it will be the OP's sons prerogative to decide whether or not he chooses to switch out or trade up or down welding machines or processes. The OP is considering gifting his son a MM211 and asked for opinions on that machine.
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    Millermatic 211

    I love mine. I have one of the new inverter style 211s. The Auto Set is right on the money but you can go manual if you have some extenuating condition you need to compensate for. I don't like the ground clamp that Miller sends with it so my wife gave me a heavier one, labeled by Lincoln, for...
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    Father’s Day Dilemma: DWE4011 vs DWE402W

    Make sure whatever you choose, it's one with paddle switch.
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