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    DeWalt Framers Circular Saw Worm Drive

    This is a DeWalt DW378G high torque framers worm drive circular saw. It's a composite housing so it is very light compared to other worm drives yet durable. This unit is practically Brand New. I won it as a prize in a construction competition last year and only made one cut with it through a 2x4...
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    Questions for Professional Mechanics who earn their living turning wrenches.

    3/8" air impact, 3/8" ratchet, wobbly sockets. Except on torx and allen heads. Those get a little love tap on the socket then a flex 3/8" ratchet.
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    Diesel Technician

    I'm a diesel tech "apprentice" (even though they let me do non-apprentice work :bounce:). Just know that there are basically only 3 reasons trucks come into the shop. 1 - Check engine light, plug it in, diagnose, usually after-treatment related 2 - Basic oil change and chassis lube 3 - Major...
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    Best 1/2" Air Impact

    Solid Advice
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    If you could get SO tools for 40-50% off...

    I got a hold of the SO guy I have to buy from. I'm placing my order tomorrow. Oh and this discount I am eligible for has nothing to do with the SEP and is not limited to the items offered in the SEP. :D Here's what I'm probably going to order tomorrow: 1/2" long flex comfort handle ratchet...
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    Best 1/2" Air Impact

    Have an IR 2135QTiMAX. Love it. Light, powerful, amazing trigger control, QUIET! When I got it my coworkers were all baffled by it, how quiet it was. Several quickly blurted out "oh its so quiet and wimpy". They were soon standing corrected as I busted out rusted 3/4" truck frame bolts with...
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    If you could get SO tools for 40-50% off...

    The program is an apprenticeship type. I completed an 8 week term of school and I'm working in the truck shop at a CAT dealership now. I will be working on trucks and heavy CAT equipment. They provided me with a pretty decent set of tools and a toolbox. The box is a "Caterpillar brand" which...
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    If you could get SO tools for 40-50% off...

    I'm in a technical program at a community college and I can get most anything Snap-On for close to 50% off. But I have to get them all from one dealer who is not in my immediate area and is difficult to get a hold of, but that's another story. I'm not 100% sure but I think I can take advantage...
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    Greetings from new member

    Hello everybody. My name is Ben. I'm from Washington state. I'm a professional tech at a CAT dealership in the truck shop. I have already read a lot of great info in here as a guest and finally decided to register. I own a lot of craftsman tools and since I became a tech I am slowly acquiring...
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