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    Mobile Distributor Supply Holiday Flyer

    Most of the automotive specialty loaner tools at autozone are oem ... Closest store to me ... 5 minutes all other stores napa, advanced, etc are 15 to 25 minutes away. Therefore, I have Rented a few of their tools over the years... As far as purchased oem tools ... A screw extractor set and...
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    How much do you have into your tools?

    I have wondered but have never inventoried it all I added 1,000 sf addition to home and included $5,000 in remodel fund for construction tools. That was 10 years ago. I have about another 10,000 to 15,000 in mostly automotive tools. So, 20k replacement cost but with depreciation maybe 1/3...
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    What vintage tool is this

    Thank you
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    What vintage tool is this

    Found this cleaning out a 94 year olds garage, no idea what kind of tool that it is. Any input appreciated.
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    Starting out Mechanic

    NP ... it was me who assumed you were the heavy equipment instructor ... intent is the starter tools ... 3/8 and 1/2" drive range ... there is so much more in way of affordable air tools now compared to 30 years ago. I wrench on the weekends today, spend the work days crunching numbers and...
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    Starting out Mechanic

    First of all, you are getting some great advice. I spent some time in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic School. My instructor at South Seattle Community College had a lot of influence on what I purchased for tool. Fred had 30 years’ experience as a HD Mechanic, so he gave the students of list of tools...
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    New kid on the block - Federal Way WA

    Always enjoyed some of the posts on this site over time, decided to join
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