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    Tools from the old world

    That Gedore box looks quite nice, I like the push down handles VS the two independent handles. I'm a big fan of the Cantilever box. I currently have the larger Facom and a USAG. The USAG doesn't have quite the same quality feel as the Facom. It's amazing how much stuff you can fit in these...
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    Can anyone recommend a decent PVC cutter?

    I'll Throw in another recommendation for the Husky. It's relatively cheap, but has held up well for me and it always gets the job done. I use mine for mostly Ag/sprinkler pipe. If your mostly cutting PEX, I would also reccomend this Uponor tool. It gives a bit cleaner cut. It also works...
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    Teng Tools Giveaway

    i've seen mention of Teng tools before, would like to try them out firsthand.
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    All quiet here for 2hrs! okay, why did Robertson screws gain so little gr in the USA?

    I used to do quite a bit of decking work on boats. Robertson drive screws were great on teak decks where you needed to countersink and cover them with a bung. Usually you want to bed the screw in with a little bit of varnish before putting the bung in. If you needed to remove the screw...
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    Attention Tile guys! Need your assistance

    There's a number of differing opinions on this. Personally I don't like to use thin-set or sub-floor adhesive under backer board unless there is an issue with sub-floor stability (IE going over shiplap). Bonding backer board to the subfloor pretty much means that you have to cut the floor out...
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    the Nepros brand hand tool thread

    I was curious about the 1/4 flex head mentioned above, so i picked one up from KTC. Man, what a nice wrench. I'll almost feel bad putting it to use.
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