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    What is a good brand of liquid electrical tape?

    Star-brite is what I use. I work on military marine electronics, we coat it with tape and apply the liquid tape over that so the edges don't peel up. It also seals it from water and is UV resistant. Note, it's a lot runnier than the GB brand. The GB brand is more like a paste, while...
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    Looking for a good heat gun

    Master Appliance makes excellent models with a base plate so you can let it remain stationary and have two hands to maneuver your work. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRM2O/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Who uses liquid electrical tape?

    I use it all the time as part of my job in Marine Electronics. We use two layers of vulcanizing (self adhering) tape, two layers of super 33 or 88 electrical, then a good coat of Starbrite. Starbrite seems to the be the best because the glossy coat going dull tells you that it should be...
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    Sears.com hot deals and clearance thread

    3 Piece pry bar set for $19.99 USA Made by Wilde I believe. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-pry-bar-set-in-tray/p-00943278000P
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    mac tool thread

    I picked up this vise a few months back and figured some of you MAC guys may like it.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I went ahead and picked up the MAC vise. It's a little dirty but I didn't see any major damage to it besides the bend you can see in the picture. I put $75 toward it.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Hey guys, I may be purchasing a Mac Tools vise that is apparently USA made. Does anyone have any information on them? It's a 5" model, and I think i've read they were rebranded Wiltons. I unfortunately don't have any pictures to provide until I pick it up though.
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