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    Is this Craftsman plastic toolbox actually a tacklebox?

    I have the Blue Point version in green but a few other colors were available at the time. It has been years but they were made by Flambeau or Plano both make fishing tackle boxes and various other storage items. Did a lot of Ls engine swaps using that box for tools needed. The Utility tote...
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    Looking for tool organizational system suggestions (AKA Mil. packout-type kits) for a beginning Handyman who will eventually branch out on his own.

    I would go with a pack out system of your choice and also a bag and backpack that is soft bottomed for setting on customers counter tops, floors and other surfaces that might scratch or get damaged. A bucket with a strong lid also so you carry things into a job and use it as a seat when needed
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    Tools that actually look nice and have some form of aesthetic

    Did a lot of teak cockpit coaming and cover boards with those two. Then Dewalt came out with a half the weight version. Just looking at those I have arm fatigue
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    Craftsman Robo Grip Pliers - The Ideal Junk Drawer Tool

    I use mine occassionally as my instant lazy go to tool to loosen the garden hoses from the faucet
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    Do Tool Companies Intentionally Hire People that Know Nothing About Tools?

    I spent years and years running things in the Marine Industry where if you had to ask how much it is you couldnt afford it, then switched to corporate stuff. I would guess that it is the big disconnect from designers to marketing office people to even those marketing people using A.I. Everyone...
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    Can anyone find one of these 12v impacts

    Doesnt look much different than the 12v Bosch 3/8 impact
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    Soft-grip Screwdriver Handles and Bleach Disinfectant

    Tub O Towels has worked for me for 15 years. SnapOn soft handle or hard handle
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    Do you provide food/drinks to a work crew?

    I used to give my garbagemen water and also tipped, along with a christmas card with cash at christmas time. Any time that truck was full or close to full they always took all of our stuff and left the neighbors stuff :ROFLMAO: I put hot dogs and hamburgers on the BBQ with a cooler full of...
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    Craftsman V20 Stand-outs?

    Just a heads up today in my Lowes I saw they reset an end cap 4 days early. Monday the 27th they are starting buy a starter battery and charger get a tool free. I do not know all of the tools in this deal but I saw the the short ratchet, headge trimmer, grinder and a circular saw as part of the...
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    Servicing mass airflow sensor

    Maf cleaner for the Maf and Throttle body cleaner for the thottle body if you are going to clean the IAC spray the throttle body cleaner in the IAC ports. If you remove the IAC just dont push in on the Pintle at the end of the IAC that is what controls air going through the ports. It should...
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    What knife are you carrying today?

    Another Leek carrier here, I have 5 One has been on cardboard duty for 5 years.
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    It has 14 stripes

    The perfect toolbox to go with some guys Gruntstyle tee shirts
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    Paint Can Shakers

    Hmm In for the info
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    Cordless 1/4" hex power drivers - your screwdriver and impact driver lineup

    I have two of the same 12 volt hex impacts and a 2 speed 20 clutch setting hex driver. The impacts I stop counting after a 100 three inch screws on a small battery The 20 clutch setting hex driver is either for finesse or using a counter sink. Those have been able to do anyyhing I have needed done.
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