Recent content by nmr1981

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    2021 Garage Sale Thread

    I went to an estate sale of a former mechanic and machinist and everything was good but pricey but I did find a few things I could use. I got this for $15 2 usa files Mac 10mm socket Sk 1/4” socket Indestro flex head 3/8” ratchet felt really good Gasket scraper Knock off needle nose vise...
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    2021 Garage Sale Thread

    I went to an estate sale of a former mechanic and machinist and everything was good but pricey but I did find a few things I could use. I got this for $15 2 usa files Mac 10mm socket Sk 1/4” socket Indestro flex head 3/8” ratchet felt really good Gasket scraper Knock off needle nose vise...
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    Pencil Sharpener

    I'm a teacher and I love wooden pencils, but I was disappointed to learn that the last batch of Dixon Ticonderoga's were made in China. They once proudly proclaimed to be American made which ticks me off. I actually have been enjoying USA Gold pencils lately, they write very smooth and are of...
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    "Budget" Pressure washer for cleaning and wet blast?

    I just picked up a craftsman 2800 psi gas pressure washer at Lowe’s and so far it works great for everything I need it for. It was $75 sold as is but looked brand new, I tried pulling the starter slowly but it was locked up tight, my 4year old son convinced me to buy it. I get it home pull the...
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    Cheap home made dust collector.

    I believe it is this one
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    Astro Advent Calendar: 10 days of free Glowing 10mm Sockets

    Why doesn’t Astro make glow in the dark flashlights?
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    Astro Advent Calendar: 10 days of free Glowing 10mm Sockets

    Why doesn’t Astro make turf?
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    Astro Advent Calendar: 10 days of free Glowing 10mm Sockets

    Why doesn’t Astro make a oil drain pan that doesn’t leak?
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    Astro Advent Calendar: 10 days of free Glowing 10mm Sockets

    Why doesn’t Astro make screwdriver /socket organizers
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    Astro Advent Calendar: 10 days of free Glowing 10mm Sockets

    Why doesn’t Astro make oil filter cartridge cap sockets?
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    Craftsman quick wrenches (complete set)

    I used the 5/8" version yesterday on a toilet supply line. Once you get the hang of it they worked great for this purpose. I only have the SAE versions and would love to get a set of the Metrics mostly for the extra length advantage on the box end, I don't often use open ended wrenches so the...
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    Need Your Help: Ratchet Lubricants

    I used a few drops of 80-90w gear oil in my ratchets because its a little thicker than motor oil but thinner than grease. It smells like gear oil which is the only downside but it made my ratchets smooth and slick and doesn’t leak like a sieve.
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    Found a sad Wilton vise today.

    Try that one sorry
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    Found a sad Wilton vise today.

    I’m not sure everyone has seen this video but I found it pretty interesting. A ton of labor invested but where there is a will there is a way. http://https://youtu.be/9c4RjeAAT6s
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