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    Above 1200 Sq/FT MrBill's 30x50 garage/home renovation insanity

    How close to the ceiling were you able to get the door track in the new garage? I’m looking to gain some headroom in our garage with a 9’ ceiling.
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    Knipex TwinGrip

    I’ve had a few sizes of the Engineer pliers for quite a few years. I’ve used them a fair bit, mostly removing stripped stainless fasteners. I’m a Knipex fan so I asked for and received a set of Twin Grips for Christmas. So far the only thing I clearly like better is the handle. The slip...
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    Snap on score

    Definitely some suckage going on there. I do work on planes and you have some handy tools in there.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    What a great gift and a sharp looking vice! Well done! Cheers, Mark
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    Portable Air Compressor Options

    Great feedback, thanks so much for checking in. Good to hear that it performs as advertised. I thought I was all set to go 220 but I still wanted a portable compressor and thought the Quincy might be a good compromise that would suit 99% of my needs.
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    Portable Air Compressor Options

    I know, I know. Another compressor post. I did the requisite search and didn't find a recent thread that addressed my decision directly. I'm looking for a portable oiled single stage compressor in the 20-30 gallon range. The reason for a portable is that I have both a garage with one of...
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    recommended ('best') cordless drill/driver for home use

    7 or 8 years ago I bought a 12v Hitachi Drill/Driver and Impact set for my wife as she wanted to start doing some light wood working. Soon after we got pregnant with our second kiddo and the hobby never developed but we've used the **** out of that set around the house. It's small, light, and...
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Are these showing up? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    It's out, post 8894. Can't tell from the post but it's a three drawer. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Thanks Mike. Actually took those photos in landscape. Did the same with the Waterloo box and no issues using Tapatalk.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    The Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    I'm only in town for another day but I may go pull it out too.
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Just edited my post...again. Tried 3 devices and editing on my computer, still show up upside down. iPhone pics.
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Couple of Kennedy 520's I pulled from a pile in my Grandfathers barn. There was a Waterloo Chest of nearly identical design also, but I left it. Full of tools too, a little snapon and some other random brands.
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