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    Craftsman vise jaws

    That looks to be identical to the one I have mounted on my bench (although mine has much less wear. I believe I purchased mine around 1991.
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    Mobile tool kit based on first order of retrievability, what would you add or leave?

    I would add vise-grips, because . . . vise grips! A less-obvious addition is a magnetic mat, strip, or tray that will grab and hold your tools and parts even on the muddy ground or a rolling deck. Lodesol makes a nice lineup with a dense pattern of strong magnets. Railer Mag Mat offers some...
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    Mobile tool kit based on first order of retrievability, what would you add or leave?

    +1 I had a flood a few years back and my garage was temporarily taken over by household goods. Eight years later, and the temporary situation persists. My tools have ended up scattered in boxes and bins and under and on top of things all over the house to the point where I spent 80% of the...
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    Mobile tool kit based on first order of retrievability, what would you add or leave?

    I was browsing the web for more info on the ClampTite tool and came across this thread. I see a lot of recommendations for a ball pein hammer, but in my "grab and go" kit I've added a Park Tools HMR-8 shop hammer. Park Tools HMR-8 Shop Hammer The hammer as purchased has a blue nylon soft face...
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