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    Millermatic 211 with Autoset (transformer powered model) OR new Esab Rebel 215ic EMP Welder

    Millermatic 211 I have one and its one of the bset things i have ever bought
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    Old Snap On Ratchet

    I have one similar to that and have seen them got for between 85 and 250 on ebay really depends on the condition.
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    What tools did Santa bring

    50$ SNAP ON gift card and a SO key chain knife
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    Good digital multimeter that won't break the bank?

    Fluke, last meter you will ever buy
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    Good pants for garage work?

    Carhartt all the way, they are all I have worn them for work and play for 20 years and they are the best.
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    Need help with organization

    Personally I use totes for welding stuff plumbing stuff ect. I use a small cabinet for chemicals and lubricants, peg board for things I use a lot and tool box organizers to keep it all in its place.
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    Which socket set ?

    Personally I always try to buy American if I have a choice.
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    Which socket set ?

    What drive size are you looking at 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2. For 3/8 or 1/4 I would look at these. Nice American made metric and standard sets with a lifetime warranty...
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    Craigslist score

    Nice score!
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    A good brand to transition to from USA Craftsman

    Personally I am a heavy DIY/semi pro as I do a lot of wrenching for others when I am home from sea. I came across the same issue about 2 years ago, My Cman USA stuff was starting to where out from heavy use and the closest Sears closed down. I went with lightly used SO and a little new SK. I...
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    Any one use pegboard instead of tool boxes?

    I use one, I like to have some stuff easy to grab. Everything else goes in my box.
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    I always remove my crappy eye protection. Want quality googles, glasses, etc.

    I usually were Uvex banditos, they have always worked well
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    Input on what your New England garage cost you

    Personally I have been pricing 30X40 barn/garages where I live in VT. They range between 8k and as much as 30k depending how fancy you want it and if you do the work yourself or contract it out. I am probably going with a pole barn kit I can do myself for about 8k and then cement the floor and...
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    Best Wrench Recommendations

    Snap on, wright, or SK but if you go SK get the long pattern. The standard are on the short side.
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    Ratchet preference

    Snap on Dual 80s and SK here, also the Proto we use at work deserves an honorable mention
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