Recent content by JDC

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    HOA crushed my dream building

    Tell them what you want and ask them for ideas. If they won't let you build anything, move. I never liked the idea of owning property and having a board tell me what to do with it. And to all the people that keep talking about keeping the value up, its a myth. We have seen that over the past...
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    Buying tools by the pound...The good, the bad, & the ugly

    If not quality, you have some nice boxes.
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    Cornwell Tools Picture Thread!!

    How much are those ratchet driver sets, look nice.
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    Gave My Son His First Snap-On Tool Today.

    If anyone has free pink snap-on tools and are too ashamed to use them, send them to me, I will dispose of them properly.
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    Craftsman Sockets - Chrome Inconsistent

    My Cmans I got as a wedding gift from my Father 12 years ago look the same. They still work fine, at least the ones I haven't lost. The only socket I ever broke was an Armstrong, should have used a 3/8 where I was using a 1/4 drive. Operator error can cause tool breakage.
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    Has anyone worked at a shop that required tool markings?

    It's simple. You know the policy, if you do not like it, do not work there. If you are OK with the policy, work there. I work for a Catholic institution, and I am not Catholic. They have policies such as upholding Christioan value, not offering Birth Control, etc. I am fine with the...
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    Upgrading from Craftsman Tools.

    I worked as an electrician in the Navy for 4 years and as a maintenance worker for 4 years as I went through college. I have broken many screwdrivers of assorted brands and quality. I probably did something stupid with them. I have only broken 2 sockets, one Cman and on Armstrong. In both...
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    Need 5 3/8 sockets

    I need, 1/2 and 9/16, 6 point, standard. 17 mm 12 pt, standard. 1/4 and 13/16 6 point deep. I prefer Proto, SK or Cman, new or almost. I can pay with MO. Thanks
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    Organize my Sockets

    I still have the majority of them in the black plastic box they came in. THe others are on rails with a few floating around.
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    Organize my Sockets

    I have maybe 3 sets of 1/4 3 sets of 3/8 and a set of 1/2. These sets are metric and standard, deep and shallow, impact, etc. Maybe 400-500 in all. I am a home mechanic and need a box just for these. Im thinking 3-4 drawer to sit on my workbench. Anyone know a good, cheap box for these...
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    Building a Toolbox for young daughters.

    I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old that want tool boxes like their Dad. Granted, they are little, I figure now is as good a time as any to get them started. Since I have Cman, Proto, SK, Armstrong and Klein, so will they. What should I start them with? Any suggestions from you guys that...
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    Looking for shelving/jack/toolboxes

    I live in Northwest Indiana and finally cleaning out my garage after 5 years of ****. I am looking for some shelving, tool storage and an older American made jack. I can rebuild it if needed. I am on a budget here so no SO stuff. Lets see what you have.
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    Screwdriver Bit Set

    Thanks, I just want to see what else is out there, I haven't found anything like it yet.
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    Screwdriver Bit Set

    I was looking at this, http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/327706/variantid/318465/Default.aspx and was wondering who else makes this type of set. I hate to drop the money on this if I can get a comparable American made set that may be better, cheaper, etc.
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