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    Milwaukee M12/M18 Wish List?

    M18 Heat Gun I use my heat gun quite a bit at work and coworkers think im strange dragging out extension cords instead of using a torch :confused: but i never burn wires or over shrink and split connections. Even if the battery life wasn't amazing i would buy it. Its not like im doing...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I picked up a TLLF72 1/4 Ratchet and Swapped a FCF72 3/8 rebuild kit into it. :thumbup: I used my RAF80 low pro ratchet and sockets all the time to get into tight places and this long handle TLLF With the Head swap ends up being about the same size, if not a touch thinner depending on the...
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    Ford VCM 2 or IDS tool

    As far as Im aware all manufacturers have to offer to sell their software/diagnostic suite in order to produce and sell the vehicles, however their is no regulations on the price, it is up to the vendor to set the price of their intellectual property. Because someone could always reverse...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Picked up the New SnapOn T400 Butane Torch Yesterday. I think it was just released @ the SO Franchisee trade show a week or so ago but my driver had 6 or 8 of them when he showed up yesterday morning so i snagged one up.
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    Snap-On 1/2 drive semi deep SAE sockets.

    Not sure i would talk to your driver and find out according to the site 3/8" Shallow vs SEMI Show they are the same height https://store.snapon.com/Shallow-inches-chrome-Socket-Shallow-3-8-12-Point-P632113.aspx...
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Just got my KRSC46, Had the 7023 for a while now and was thinking about addons for it. But for the cost I think the cart was the best bang for the buck as far as storage space.
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    Welding helmet choice

    http://www.lowes.com/pd_396400-47120-SGY-A11_1z0wchw__?productId=3773821&pl=1 Best Budget helmet iv used, 4 light sensors, adjustable shade, sensitivity, and delay, as well as Grinding mode and its $99. Also has a 3 year warranty just go to your local Lowes and swap it out if you have problems...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Just picked up a few new things, Hoping the plier wrenches will replace the rolls of wrenches to take in my road call bag.
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    I Think the CAT light is a Branded NEBO. The model is the Larry and they make a couple different versions. I bout a couple larry 2's cheap a while back and keep them in my cars and around the house as well as one in the tool box as a spare or for in tight places...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    not sure? Out of all the lights iv tried i prefer Stramlights, you just cant kill them. Have a nice collection going. Stinger,Strion,DoubleClutch, and just got a Knucklehead with a magnetic back. Plus they are kind of local, and the utility company i now work for have their own rep and have been...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    So I blew my tool budget for Q1 2016 I already have a M12 1/4 Hex Driver, M12 Drill and a M12 3/8 Ratchet. All the Impacts and the Drill are Gen 2 Fuel. Overall it was a large expense, But i believe i got my moneys worth. I cant wait to get them in the tool box and see how much they change...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    Thats it, They picked up a few Ft/Lbs and shrunk a little i think.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Amprobe AMP-330 I work as a Fleet Mechanic at a large utility company, so i mostly deal with DC. But occasionally have to do some work on inverters & Generators. Had been looking around at a bunch of different AC/DC clamp meters and decided on this one. It has a 10mA resolution on the low...
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    3D Printer?

    Iv been on the fence about 3d printers as well, the ability to make and test fit a custom or discontinued part is amazing. Then you could either have it machined or Cast after fitment is verified Look into Lost PLA Casting. basically you print the part, then mold it with plaster or sand. Once...
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    Did I get a good deal ?

    SnapOn KRL7023 Bought a few weeks back sight unseen knowing it was going to be a demo box at a trade show, all said and done about $4,000. I did some searching before i purchased and this seems about the price the standard Box's are going for on the used market ? only damage was during...
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