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    Look out Knipex, here comes ICON!

    Harbor Freight used to be mainly cheap poor quality stuff. Craftsman was great, but went downhill and skips sizes in their sets so you can't ever build a complete set. Recently, I needed to buy a 2nd set of tools. After weighing my options, I ended up at Harbor freight with 2 carts full of...
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    Introducing our "Thor" line of air tools: Astro's new Impact Wrench & Air Hammer

    Well I ordered one. Otherwise maybe I can find a used one or something really cheap until it gets here.. I had an old 2131 IR , but gave it to our kid when I bought a new Matco. It was disappointing and not much more powerful than the 2131. Thanks for the update.
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    Introducing our "Thor" line of air tools: Astro's new Impact Wrench & Air Hammer

    Any word on if they'll actually be available on 4/20? I started a 2nd job and need a whole 2nd set of tools. I really want a Thor and the air hammer, but can't really wait until May or June or........
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    Menards Garage designer.

    My brother got one 10? years ago. The quality was OK. I remember him buying some additional lumber, but I don't remember why. I think we added some extra framing. It was a decent garage. Everything was the bare minimum though. I would definitely check prices at a lumber yard.
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    technical question about tire lube

    I think it will be fine. I've never used it though. I like the Murphy's tire mount compound. You dilute it with water for tire mounting. Use it undiluted to pack the bead if you have trouble getting the tire to take air.
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