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    Best cordless LED drop light?

    This same light is sold by Griots Garage for $59.99, just in red. This is a nice work light at Costco for $29.99, not if one would cosider it a "drop light" http://catlights.com/product/ct3530-stationary-worklight/
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    Thank you sears!

    There is an older man that sells Craftsman tools at the local flea market for maybe 10% less than store prices. Well I saw the old ******* at Sears one day with a bag of craftsman tools getting replace under warranty to sell, they did refuse a few items because there was absolutely nothing wrong...
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    FREE GIVEAWAY - Win 1 of 25 pairs of Knipex Cobras & a trip to SEMA 2015!

    I could use more Knipex pliers, enter me!
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    Rust removal considerations for tools with dipped handles

    X2 for Evaporust, stuff works great and is reusable and works better than vineger. $8.99 a qt at Harbor Freight.
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    Proto J150WP Giveaway - Presented By Tools In Action

    Count me in of course!
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    Harbor Freight 44" 13 drawer tool chest owners - chime in please

    After 8 years of almost daily use I haven't had any issues with mine. Cant speak for the locks since I dont lock mine. I lubed all the slides when I brought it home and its been loaded down ever since. I bought even another 44" bottom from a friend. The ONLY gripe is the textured finish on the...
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    Harbor Freight selling American made gas can?

    They also sell American made car ramps: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-solid-steel-auto-ramp-set-68365.html#.UyU8xYUXeXY Pretty sturdy ramps, I was surprised to find something American made in Harbor Freight.
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    DIY Automotive Painting...noob inside!

    If you want the videos but dont want to drop that kind of coin on them go here :https://smartflix.com/store/category/59/Painting. You can rent videos on damn near anything technical, kinda like netflix and they come with prepaid return mailers as well. Its been a while but I think you can keep...
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    HF 44 vs. Snapon Classic 60

    The HF boxes are excellent for the money and feel better than the others, Home depot, lowes, Craftsman. I have the 44 top & bottom and side which are now full and I am buying another 44 bottom. Buy the HF and use the money you save to buy more tools.
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    HF 44" tool box packing dimensions question

    Great choice, mine is 6 years old and I still love it. Im buying another soon, the first is full. It is definitely not light, not gonna be fun unloading out of a van.
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    First TIG welds...suggestions?

    Make sure your parts to be welded fit up tight.
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    Recommendation needed: Coffee Maker

    Cant beat this one. http://www.bunnathome.com/products/velocity-brew/velocity-brew-gr Brews a pot pretty quick as the water is already hot in the tank. Keurig with the K-cups is a cute idea but it gets EXPENSIVE, especially if you brew 2 or 3 pots a day. I bought my wife a Keurig and it died in...
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    What tools do you REALLY need duplicates of?

    Wrenches for when you have a jam nut, drill bits for when one breaks, vice grips, C-clamps, multiple die grinders setup with different attachments, angle grinders one with wire wheel, one with cutoff disk, one with flap wheel. There are numerous reasons to have duplicates of any tool, this...
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    Did I just buy Chinese Craftsman?

    Bought this set about 2 years ago. http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00945673000P?vName=Hand+Tools&cName=Pliers&sName=Plier+Sets&prdNo=8&blockNo=8&blockType=L8 Didnt see the made in China on them until I opened them. I was a bit disappointed when I saw that.
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