Recent content by Sbusmech

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    New Icon Wire Stripper/Cutter/Crimper

    I've always disliked the spring loaded ones, granted it takes awhile to "break in" the non spring type, then you can use them pretty quickly.
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    New Icon Wire Stripper/Cutter/Crimper

    I used Klein products for years when I worked for AT&T. Good stuff and good memories.
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    Icon green tools

    It does. Sometimes the unpopular colors go on sale and that's when you ****** them up!
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT A MidCentury Shop In Scotland

    That looks awesome! Love it.
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    How do you store your electric extension cords?

    Yes, keep it simple, off the ground and out of the way so they don't get damaged and are easy to find.
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    Advance Auto clearance

    My son let me know about the clearance. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the really great deals they had.
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    Tools of Japan

    Nice collection. Whenever I find a tool that's made in Japan, I do get a little giddy.
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    Imperial Journey - a Restoration Saga

    I like and respect your thoroughness and disciplined approach.
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    New Snap On vs HF "Quality test"?

    I've done it, it quite impressive because the SO Master Series boxes are 28" deep and drawers extend all the way out. I worked with a guy who had a really nice top of the line Matco triple bank box and he could open the bottom drawer and and stand in it. I'm not a tool snob by any means but the...
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    Knipex Electrician’s Shears

    Nice! I still use my then company issued Klein electrician's scissors (30 years old) still sharp and going strong.
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    Buying a new U.S. General Series 3 or Icon from Harbor Freight vs. a used Snap-On or Matco toolbox

    I've had the same Snap On Master Series box since 2008. Works great. Only have had to warranty out a few of the lock n roll latches and keys and cylinder lock, which Snap On did no questions asked. I was given a Husky box for Fathers day last year and it should last years in a non shop...
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    Books!

    Love it! Great collection.
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    HF oddest size skip set

    I agree the no skips brigade is getting stronger. Almost all my Snap On sockets and wrenches did have some skips. I would just purchase the ones I needed to fill in. I've worked on foreign and domestic cars and trucks, school buses, cement trucks, ag & construction equipment and I have sockets...
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    A Cynic’s Guide to Black Friday

    Black Friday, yes a day that will live in infamy. I myself will not camp out and then run over my fellow man for a $15 **** laptop. My wife and I have an Idea of big ticket items we need and look up the deals online. This year we needed a new TV for the living room. Our old one of fifteen years...
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