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    Hard to find screwdrivers.

    Is this what you’re looking for? https://www.muttonhollowchevys.com/chevy-clutch-head-screwdriver-kit.html
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    Amazon Warehouse Deals

    Thanks!!! I grabbed one as a gift for a friend!
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    The dilemma of locking up my tools

    A friend who’s a construction supervisor frequently works on sites that aren’t secured at night. Any tools that stay behind during off-hours are locked in the first of two Knack-style job site boxes. Everything goes into an older, plain-looking box that gets locked in the normal way. The second...
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    Zoro Deals Thread

    Wera 6-piece screwdriver set with laser tips for $30.96 before any discounts. Includes two of each: slotted, Phillips, and Robertson/square. Manufacturer item number 05347778001. Zoro item number G0691844. Buying directly from Amazon, you’d pay $43.63...
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    Pelican Cases - Trekpak

    I’m sad to report that Kodachrome production was discontinued in June 2009. https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/kodachrome-10-things-we-remember-a-decade-after-its-death
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    Pelican Cases - Trekpak

    Camera gear is every bit as addictive as tools. They even have a name for the addiction: gear acquisition syndrome (GAS).
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    Pelican Cases - Trekpak

    Nice setup! If people are looking for a reputable source for TrekPak gear, try B&H Photo Video in New York City. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Ntt=Trekpak
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    Local, independently owned old-timey tool stores

    Coastal Tool in Hartford, Connecticut is a gem. I’ve been shopping there for nearly 30 years (back to when they were operating from an old house on Sisson Avenue) and have never been disappointed. I haven’t lived in Connecticut since 2004, but I still shop there whenever I can. Their in-store...
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    Estwing, are they moving production?

    I’m not a moderator, so nope. I’m just expressing an opinion that clickbait titles and wild speculation are unbecoming of GJ members and add nothing to the typically constructive conversation here. You’re not trying to censor me now, are you?
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    Tools of Japan

    ^^^ The Vamplier Pro Linesman pliers (i.e., VT-001-8) are the same as Engineer PZ-59’s. The Engineer version is significantly less expensive. The only difference is the color of the handles. I just bought two* PZ-59’s at $25.80 each on Amazon as Christmas presents. They’re niiiice! I also...
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    Estwing, are they moving production?

    Let’s not start any unnecessary speculation or rumors here at GJ. I think it’s a huge leap to say that markdowns in a single HD, or even a particular HD service area, indicate that the manufacturer may be making a significant strategic change that would include abandoning U.S. production. It’s...
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    VAMPLIERS $20 bucks (11/28/22)

    Vampliers also come in a larger, 8” model (VT-001-8) for about $40 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMOAYR2/?tag=atomicindus08-20 The comparable Engineer pliers are the PZ-59’s, which are currently $25.80 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBSVYOY/?tag=atomicindus08-20 They are...
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    Zoro Deals Thread

    If it’s any comfort, most (if not all) Zoro promotions have brand exclusions and Milwaukee is on the exclusion list. https://www.zoro.com/rules-restrictions/
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    Stahlwille Wrench Set Decoder?

    The image files combined with the series number is really helpful! Thanks!!!
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    Stahlwille Wrench Set Decoder?

    Stahlwille wrench sets will have numbers like 10/15 or 10a/15. I’ve figured out that the second number is the count of wrenches in the set, and it seems that the first number refers to the design of the wrench (e.g. double box end, double open end, etc.). Is there a decoder for the first number...
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