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    patch plug techniques

    look up rubber manufacturing association and find tire repair tab for guidelines
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    what does this socket do?

    also works for aligning the oil pump shaft on small block chevys
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    S-O 3/8 extension set 6 vs 8 pc

    I bought the 6pc set and then bought the longer two in the locking version. I like that style so I don't leave sockets in hard to reach areas if they happen to Fall off.
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    torque extensions?

    i use them everyday and both the extensions and the socket kind. i really like them because if i need to i can use a chrome socket if an impact wont fit or might damage customer wheels, mine aren't snap on but the hf ones. i checked them with a torque wrench and they were very close.
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    Slammer Hammer Vise Grip

    i used one today at work to pull a busted cv joint. all that was left was the cup section of the joint on the trans and the vise grips made quick work of it.
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    Items you upgraded after realizing how much you used them

    Bearing packer, before I would repack bearings by hand and what a mess. I purchased a mac bearing packer and it saves so much time and almost eliminates the mess of grease everywhere. Next is the shop scan tool. Our first scanner was an otc pegisys, had it about 2 years and it wouldn't work...
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    What's your most used tools?

    Thanks for all the input. Interesting to see all the different tools and ideas listed. The cart I'm getting is a one drawer because I don't want a big cart and also I don't want to spend a lot on one. I'm probably going to get the HF single drawer cart, its red and cost about $70 vs similar...
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    What's your most used tools?

    Sorry for not saying earlier but I'm an auto tech. Thanks for the input
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    What's your most used tools?

    Didn't think about the dead blow. What do you use it for? Thanks,robert
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    What's your most used tools?

    I'm getting a single drawer roll cart and was wondering what tools most people use daily. I have a pretty good idea of what I will put in it just wanted some input. I tried a search and found nothing about most used tools. If there is a post already please put a link. Thanks, robert
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