Recent content by Justin1776

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    No BS screwdriver guide

    All my dads Snap on hard handles are "pre-anti cam out" but it's what I compared my Williams to in this thread. Can't say its exactly apples to apples. I was contemplating buying a set of brand new, current production blue hardhadles but they are about $140, that would be the best comparison...
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    Florida GJ Cookout at the Monster Garage! - April 27, 2013

    This was a great time! Thank you Mark, Wingnut, and everyone else that made it happen!
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    whats in your "junk drawer"?

    I have a few junk draws between 3 boxes. One is nothing but random nuts, bolts, washers, fittings etc., my main junk drawer has about 2 dozen different lengths and sizes of fuel and coolant hose (always shorter than what I need!), extra tool pouches/socket rails and clips, novelties, beer...
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    Who still seels Ideal electrical tools?

    My local Graybar and Rexel have Ideal tools (and electrical components of course)
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    oil compressor leaking oil at intake

    I just got a call from a carpenter friend of mine. He just noticed that his air compressor is leaking oil at the intake filter. I have not been out to look at it, and I can't make it until the morning and he is/was planing on spraying a lot tomorrow. What could be causing this? perhaps the...
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    New garage in Tampa

    Welcome from Sarasota! :rocker: Nice Porsche!
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    Bit by the old iron bug

    Welcome to Garage Journal :beer: This place is a good time, you will learn a lot and most likely be broke if you spend enough time in the tool and hot deals section :D
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    Found on FaceBook...

    So which one of ya'll is Eric Bivins? :lol_hitti
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    torque extensions?

    I think he means modulation of the speed of the gun and how much you hammer on the lugs.
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    Snap-On Blue Hard Handles

    Nice score singlcut, I like the powder blue! Blue is coming back, my dealer has a few sets of blue hard handles. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Snap-On-7-Piece-Rare-Blue-Hard-Handle-Combination-Screwdriver-Set-SDDX70AB-/221208571313?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item33810eedb1&vxp=mtr This set...
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    Air nailers

    I run across 34 degree clip head guns every once in a while. They do not meet code here in FL though.
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    Tools stolen in NE Florida: Reward offered

    I'll keep a look out for Knipex and Hazet down here at the pawn shops, I have never seen either brand in any pawn shop around here, anything in number will be suspicious.
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    Aviation Mechanics..Let's See Your Toolboxes!

    I am not an aviation mechanic but I did have a discussion related to this thread with my Snap-On dealer the other day. We were on the topic of .gov contracts and he told me a story about NASA's toolboxes that Snap-on designed for them. In order to A. prevent theft and B. keep track of tools...
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    How much have you paid for tools so far this year?

    Off the top of my head: Snap on universals 1/4 3/8 and 1/2: $100 (used like new) Snap on 7,8,9 21,22,24 FD+ wrenches: $190 Snap on 3/8 drive SAE Deep impact 1/4-1" and 3/8-3/4 impact swivels: $200 used Estate sale scores: 250 Knipex 12" Cobras and 10" dykes: $80 Oh and I bought a new truck...
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    it's 2013 garage sale season!...

    I need to go to more of these (only ever been to one, and I actually did pretty good) Im in Sarasota, Pinellas park isn't too far, I'll check it out one day. I actually did get lucky today. My GF's parents went to a home auction and scored this Columbian for me for $10! I am not sure of the...
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