Recent content by JoeMcGov

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    Special tools or anything especially helpful for a starting out Toyota Tech.

    Short answer: YES. I'm not a tech just a shade tree mechanic. Being able to securely thread the funnel onto the fill port means I get both hands to pour the oil jug. Which for the 5 quart jugs I use helps greatly for the first 2/3rds of he pour.
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    Where can i buy these JIS Bits?

    They're for Angus' birthday present?????
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    Stanley is stopping making tape measures in the USA.

    This 30 footer has been a faithful servant for 30 years. Do I need another one for the next 30? Or will this one go another 30 for a total of 60?
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    Motor Oil Deals & Rebates

    Yes Sir correct. 2-packs can be had in your local warehouse. 4-packs can be ordered online and gently placed on the "WELCOME" mat at your front door. I shagged two 2-packs yesterday.
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    Motor Oil Deals & Rebates

    Costco's Kirkland brand 2 each 5 quart jugs is $8.00 off making it $29.99 a box.
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    Slab framing/siding question

    I can't tell if OP is in California but if he is here is what carpenters frame with there. Solves any and all fitment issues on the spot.
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    Craftsman Extension

    I too have the 1/4" set and like them. How did we lose sight of this simple, effective feature?
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    Tool Box Tours

    Got a personal friend who races professionally and had the full Snap On race sponsorship for three years. His shop tool collection is very similar. It's crazy insane/fun to just wander through all the slides in all of the boxes.
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    What are these hammer axe’s called and used for?

    Decades ago when I lived in the Seattle area I understood that these were also known as California framing axes used primarily for track housing framing. Where carpenters, in pursuit of framing speed, couldn't be bothered to drag a saw along with them and would make any required "adjustments"...
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    New member checking in from north Alabama!

    Welcome from CA (Central Alabama).
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    Anyone else having problems with words being asterisked out on this Forum?

    Now I want to pet your pet beaver!!! And test my avatar which isn't girls jumping on trampolines but............
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    Milwaukee Impact Driver & Socket Adapters

    Fret not dear friend. Don't F around. Get the 1/4" drive. Get a 3/8" drive. Get a 1/2" drive. The beautiful trifecta. You'll be ALWAYS PREPARED. You're in the mood now OVER act on that impulse. Full disclosure: I have all three sizes (in the yellow color).
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    short comparison of 4 cheap metric/SAE tape measures

    Where are "the erection test" results?
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    Tire Plug kits

    Sliding in here right at the end. I have plugged, I think, four tires in the last seven years with highly economical Slime brand plug kits from Autozone. All have worked perfectly. Before you flip out............I had one hold perfect for 40,000 miles until I bought new tires. I have had the...
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    What are you storing your circular saws In?

    Bottom shelf of my workbench next to the side angle grinder.
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