Recent content by montee

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    help a noob pick out his tools

    It sounds like you're on the right track. A fellow Tool-a-Holic told me once to "buy the best you can afford.." That has always been helpful in determining the kind of tools I buy. I have a mixed bag of tools Craftsman, Wiha (love the screwdrivers). I am in the middle of upgrading some of my...
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    Cordless drill

    I've got the Bosch 14.4v model 32614-2G. http://www.boschtools.com/tools/tools-detail.htm?H=175970&G=54647&I=67512 So far it has been used to build a raised-bed garden (lots of screws and big holes for that project) it's been dropped in dirt, mud, on the concrete.. and still keeps on ticking...
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    Craftsman Screwdrivers mfg'd by Pratt-Reed?

    Hey Folks, I was at my local Sears today and noticed that these screwdrivers have a "PR" on the cushioned handle. Are these really manufactured for Sears by Pratt-Reed? Anyone have the skinny on these?
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    The Top 5 tools you want to buy next

    Try These: http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/212_-_12_inch_Oil_Filter_Plier_P20C5.cfm I ordered them a couple weeks ago, but, did not get the chance to use them because the UPS man dropped them off too late in the day and I had to change the oil in my wife's car that morning. They've...
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    The Top 5 tools you want to buy next

    It is interesting that this question came up, because I actually wrote down a list yesterday. Here it is: - SK Double Box Wrench Set (SK86198) 6 pt. Metric. Would like to get SAE, but hard to find. From The Tool Warehouse - Knipex 10" Cobra Plier Comfort Grip (KN8702-10E). From Crawford Tool...
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    Kobalt Warranty

    Been lurking here for a while... I managed to obtain a pre-2003 (J.H. Williams produced) Kobalt ratchet. It works well, but very coarse... I bought it merely out of curiosity... If I ever have a problem with it.. apparently it looks like I'm hosed...
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