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Thanks all! I saw that it recommended a 30A, 120A breaker. The Quincy unit looked like it could be wired for 240V, so if the NAPA unit is the same it should be possible to wire it for 240v too? Running it on 240V would help reduce the amps used. I have a 100A subpanel in my garage, so power...

How has this NAPA compressor performed? I found the Quincy but came across the NAPA one for $580, which has the same CFM output, and is $170 cheaper than the Quincy ($750). There's hardly any information on NAPA's site on this compressor. The Quincy's description shows it has a cast iron...

Favorite German tool I own is my set of Knipex Cobra pliers; used them to get myself out of a few bad binds with broken fasteners lately!

Where do I buy tool? Used: eBay, garage sales, used tool stores New: depends what I need. Need that day, usually HF, Advance, or NAPA. A tool for a planned repair? Usually ToolTopia, eBay, JBTool, HJE, cripedistributing, Amazon Love my 1/2" Nano! Got it for a Subaru HG repair, and it worked...

I bought SK's 3/8" drive impact socket set. Had one socket that the end wasn't machined correctly. Called HJE and they took care of it; SK sent a new 14mm deep socket directly to my door. I then bought a 3/8" socket set about a year ago to replace some imported Craftsman I bought when I needed...

Planning on wrapping these up, but wound up using them on an emergency bushing/ball joint repair. What a pleasure to use! Got things done without causing as much arm pain as a normal hammer too. Great control, size, grip and balance! Will definitely keep an eye out for future sales to add to the...

In for one of each. Thanks!

Been eyeing dead blow hammers to try for a year or so now, and decided it was time to order a mechanics set and see how they perform. Probably will have to wrap this up and open it up in a few weeks to justify the purchase though. Wasn't expecting such a good sale. Thanks!

Found some at my CNY location in a display near, but not next to, the Pro desk. Most were gone but they had some left this evening. Grabbed 5 each of the two types they had to try out. I've only ever used Lenox blades.

I'd be in for SK Day during Thanksgiving weekend. I missed July's event. There's a lot of other things going on that weekend, but if I knew ahead of time, I'd plan and save up for it. There's a few things I'm interested in, specifically a nice complete 1/2" drive socket set. And those new...

I wound up buying a craftsman (import) set to do a brake job in my driveway after having to run to the store a couple times a couple years ago. This had a good variety of stuff, but wasn't the quality I thought I'd get. It got the job done at the time when I needed it that day, but I decided to...

I'm building up sets, etc. for use around the house. I'd love to get complete sets of stuff, but a) it gets expensive and adds up fast, and b) I agree, half the fun is in the hunt for finding pieces that complete sets or would be better quality than what I'd find new. Also, some equipment only...

Cool, thanks! I don't get up there often, but if I'm in the area, I'll try to stop in and take a quick look around.

I ask b/c I see you're in Rural NY. I went to a 2nd hand tool store in ME this past week and had a fun time. I've been looking for something in the Upstate/Central NY region, but haven't found anything yet; I've found the used tool market is rather slim pickin's on CL too. Perhaps those who buy...

In for one as well. Extra leverage when needed is always a good thing. Need to stop checking this site...