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    What hand tools for small engine repair?

    You will also need a 13/16" spark plug socket. Clean small fuel tank with shut off valve and Tygon fuel line (cause it don't require clamps). Fairly strong drill with a socket adapter to use as a starter motor. Velcro cable ties work well to hold the deadman bail, are quick to release and are...
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    Lobster Claws Don't Come From China

    To me the worst lobster claws come from Germany, and are overpriced.
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    How can they be like new when way less than half the teeth were replaced?
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    This seems pretty much like being called a lair to me.
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    You are right it is silly. I don't like being called a lair though. Maybe I have just had bad luck of the draw on ratchets, but worn round heads have been common in my experience, can I make them work good enough to pawn off on someone else? Sure I can. Do I? Hell No. The OP asked which is...
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    Its 30 and 2 at Cornwell http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/categories.php?category=Drive-Tools/3%7B47%7D8%22-Ratchets&page=1&sort=featured
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    It is actually more than 10 to 1 on all the sites I mentioned except Mac.
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    If someone will help me post some pictures I have found an example of this seeming rare phemonon.
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    What's better round head or tear drop ratchets??

    When I think pro wrench I am thinking of automotive and heavy truck tech's. There are brands (Snap On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell) that direct market to them, come right in the shop where they work. They also have online catalogs, if you go to any on their sites you will find the pear heads vastly...
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    The vintage Blackhawk Thread

    I recently got one of these torque indicators, it is dead on accurate, and holds it reading if tightening, the dial don't move if loosening. Is mine messed up? or is there a process to reverse it? Knowing the torque of old things taken apart could be very useful to me.
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    How to kid proof machines?

    Just remember iif he is a true escape artist he will notice the bearker box cover is held on with screws, and around the lock he goes. Then he might notice some more screws inside there, which can really be dangerous. Behind a picture, behind a false wall in a locked closet...
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    Why 32nd sizes by Wright?

    My 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4 liter had a bolt somewhere in the belt system that only a /32 fit right. I dont remember which size, but I was sure glad I had it.
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    Browne and Sharpe 8 pc Drive Punch Set - $11.59 at Amazon

    I am returning mine. I can get USA made for the same price at Walmart.
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    SK Tools will not warranty a lot of tools

    This is obviously not true. You have posted twice so far, so quick you must just sit around and hit refresh all day. When do you ever get a chance to break all those tools? But even you have admitted that a bunch of claims were mentioned in this informative thread. I can now see the whole story...
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