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    Old Husky Ratchet

    Think I will.
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    Tools found in road

    Tools I have accidentally found on the road in last few years (riding the dirt roads on a mountain bike helps): 1/2" drive Blackhawk ratchet three craftsman wrenches some sockets including Snap-On Snap-On Screwdriver Genuine Vise-Grips Proto 6" adjustable wrench Gerber Knife in sheath various...
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    Old Husky Ratchet

    It kind of looks like an older Blackhawk. I found one of those (1/2" drive) in the road. Not damaged and works perfect. I have found a lot of good tools in the road especially when riding mountain bikes. Maybe I should start a thread......road finds?
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    Old Husky Ratchet

    Maybe I should quit using it and just hang it up? It is my favorite ratchet, over Craftsman, Stanley, and Snap-On.
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    Old Husky Ratchet

    Guess I would have to warranty it at HD for one of their best junkers, in the absence of a kit. Husky Lifetime Warranty, right?
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    Contractor - when to pay

    Most of the contractors and subs I have dealt with are completely unreliable. (and I have dealt with many) It seems to go with the occupation, at least around here (boom area). I would set it up like draws on a new house. Personally, I would pay for all the materials, verifying receipt as...
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    Old Husky Ratchet

    Does that mean it's really good stuff?
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    Old Husky Ratchet

    I have an OLD Husky brand ratchet from probably the 1960's when OTASCO handled Husky. It is a round head type, 3/8 drive, not quick release. I have had it many years (bought it used), and it is my favorite ratchet. After many, many, uses it doesn't show much wear. I think it's about as good...
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    anyone ever cheat on adding garage area?

    They might do that now. This was several years ago, before satellite photos came into use.
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    anyone ever cheat on adding garage area?

    Just do it. A buddy of mine built a garage on his house, got it finished months before inspectors noticed. When they asked when the garage was built, he said when the house was built. He got by with it.
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