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    Best impact torx bits for the money

    Will this set cover your needs? Scroll down to: BCS1000 Reg $69.57 ----- $25.00 On Sale! Disc Brake Caliper Set 10 Pc includes: Torx T40, T45, T50, T55, T60 & Hex bits 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 8mm, 10mm on rail http://www.vimtools.com/store/page7.html http://www.vimtools.com/Large/bcs1000_03.jpg...
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    adding a garage door on side of attic

    Great Idea. I would also suggest putting a 3-4' arm over the top to attach a winch or some other lifting device. This is visually common in older European apartments and old canal side warehouses in Amsterdam. I know in Switzerland, when moving from an older 5-story apartment, they have...
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    Who makes a better version of this?

    Two options from Cripe on Ebay. You can also order from them direct and save 10% and often get better 'actual' shipping cost. I have the Gearwrench set and like it. I believe the KD set is identical...
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    Drill Presss: What to consider when buying

    Because I try to be very conscience of using the correct spindle speed, ease of speed adjustment is a high priority. I have one drill press with a 16-speed belt swapping arrangement. I found I really did not often take the time to change the speeds when drilling one or two holes. My other...
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    Drop light needed

    Gentos makes some top quality rechargeable LED work lights and flashlights. Scroll through this page: http://www.gentos.jp/en/products/worklight/
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    Sanding paint off of wood

    Since you are disassembling, run it through a wood planer. An additional advantage is you can size it to a common thickness. This will make future projects easier. You may still have issues with the edges, but you can further size the material with a table saw or joiner, ripping the edges...
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    You know you're a tool junkie when...

    You know you are a tool junkie when........ ...you nearly trip over yourself getting out the door to pick up a old piece of 3-phase machinery just offered to you for free. Wrestle to get it loaded and unloaded by yourself, and then struggle to create a space for it in a crowded workshop...
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    4 inch pipe wrench.

    Is this small enough? http://www.ebay.com/itm/131738369834?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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    Help me spend my last $100 in Sears bucks....

    I would review the Tool Truck equivalents thread for ideas. Recently, I had the same problem. I purchased the Ullman Hook & Pick Set, CHP8L, and a Diamond Knife Sharpening Kit, LKDMD. Pleased with both items.
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    Need help finding a tool please

    My preference and recommendation would be PB Swiss: Torx http://www.shop.pbtools.us/PB-E6-400-1-4-Power-Bits-for-Torx-screws_c220.htm Torx - Long http://www.shop.pbtools.us/PB-E6L-400-Long-1-4-Power-Bits-for-Torx-screws_c215.htm TorxPlus...
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    Refurbished Power Tools

    Remanufactured, refurbished and reconditioned are often used interchangeably to mean the same thing. Legally, once a product is opened, the product can no longer be sold as 'NEW'. Again, once it is OPENED. It does not mean used or ever even powered on. A large percentage of 'Remanufactured...
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    Where can I find the cheapest decent triple square bits?

    The 9pc VIM Set XZNS1000, includes bits in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drives.
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    Where can I find the cheapest decent triple square bits?

    Having not included what sizes you are looking for, here is a small set of smaller sizes from Cripe Distributing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391117654777?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Otherwise, I would also recommend a set from VIM Tools...
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    Broke a Torx socket driver, looking for quality replacement

    My vote for VIM. Tough stuff. I like the 1/2 cut version. http://www.vimtools.com/store/page9.html#45
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    A lil excessive.....

    My observations on this auction: The seller's user name is telling 'holdemorfoldem' Very sparse item description. Multiple pictures, so seller is covered if buyer finds flaw that is shown in the pictures, even if barley noticeable. Nothing is explicitly stated about item condition. It is the...
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