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    Pipe Jaws for my Columbian

    i made a couple for a buddys vise. they are not exact but fit and work well.. heat treated as well. i can make more if there is a call for it . message if interested. Joe
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    here is my Snap-On Kit from 1985 65 Anniversary ..
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    Electrical Switch question

    Hey Guys, so im updating the wiring and lighting in my shop.. i have purchased levitan lighted switches ( for the lights ) im reading on the package that they are not compatible with LED lighting... whats the story here ? thanks, Joe
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    Plumbing compressed air question

    Who ever did the gas line at my workshop did a terrible job, so far i have the old line ripped out.. and started replacing it. i will have to get some custom lengths cut and threaded.. then ill be moving on to the air line.. the original air line was black pipe.. and i added rigid copper to...
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    Plumbing compressed air question

    thanks guys, the sharkbites may be the way to go.. im planning to pre-assemble sections on the ground ( soldered ) then join the larger pcs with couplers where i cant squeeze myself into just another way to fit 20 lbs of **** into a 5 lb bucket... Joe
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    Plumbing compressed air question

    Hey Guys, so im running some 3/4 copper for airline ... in the past i have soldered all the connections. I plan to solder most of them this time as well. BUT, there are a couple tight spots that i will have to climb pretty high to do this. Have any of you used brass unions like this...
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    Time Saver vs Torin vs ?? Socket racks

    Hey guys, looking to procure socket racks... what are the best ones out there ? thanks, joe
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    Where to buy Snap-on for home use

    U don't need to b a wise ***.. I just wanted them to repaint it... as I said the box is in perfect condition. . No dents .. no rust ... just a paint adhesion issue .. which is a factory defect.. and with all the money I spent with them they could have made it right... they called it a...
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    Where to buy Snap-on for home use

    Sorry 65 anniversary
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    Where to buy Snap-on for home use

    Sorry for the rant... It's just such a joke....
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    Where to buy Snap-on for home use

    Funny snap on charges a mint for a franchise yet they undercut their dealers.. I dropped a ton on snap on years back and my dealer is useless... I have paint peeling on a 35th anniversary box ( that's otherwise mint ) and the dealer and his regional manager offered me a couple cans of paint to...
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    PVC airline explosion - pictures

    All heavy copper for me
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    Shop Hoist

    Thanks for the replies ! definitely can work with one of those ideas Joe
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    Shop Hoist

    just trying to use what I have...
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    Shop Hoist

    looks like 1 3/4 sq tubing go through the brackets .. but im looking to hang it off the trolley
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