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    Looking for entire set of mechanics tools

    He would rather not buy harbor freight. I told him to go buy one of everything in the icon line. Basic home mechanic work on daily driven vehicle and racecar. Trailer. Wife's car. Don't need anything big.
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    Looking for entire set of mechanics tools

    Trying to help a friend out. He's looking for a huge socket set. Full set of pliers/cutters Screwdrivers Ratchet wrenches Budget is 1k. The craftsman 299pc socket set is nice but I'm not sure where to point him on the best current deals for the others or if there is a better socket set than...
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    How do you store your Extensions?

    i think ive got too many. lol. ive got separate drawers for extensions and adapters
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    Hanging Hammer or Plier Storage

    Do you have any pics of the end plates? I'd like to use it for ideas on mine. I've got 40 or 50 hammer's. I'm limited to a 5ft span. Currently have 2 drawers overloaded and need to clean at least one out. I've thought about using EMT tubing(cheap) but not sure how much if any it would sag in...
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    ISO detents for beech/Mac tools/husky racing drawer slides

    Long story short I picked up a box from a man cave. 1999 Tony Stewart real autographed box. 20 years old. Never had a tool in it. Still has the blue tape on the chrome trim. I'd like to list it for sale but all the detents have whitered away. This is a beech made box I'm almost positive. They...
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    Harbor freight 56 trim?

    I'm going to buy the 56 this weekend. My new goal is just to remove the trim off of it completely. Hopefully the trim is just held on with tape and when I'm done it will look more like the hf44
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    Harbor freight 56 trim?

    What's under it? Anybody ever take it off? Purists will scream but I'm about to put a 56 top on a snap on epiq bottom and the center trim bar is not going to line up and I know it will drive me crazy. I may even order epiq edge trim and put on the hf56 top so it matches. Wasn't sure if it...
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    J.C. Penny tools

    nice find!!!
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    ive got 14 in various hp and wheel size. have two oringal stands. do i need help or does someone have more? lol
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    9X48 Porcelain Tile

    9x48 planks need a minimum of a 1/2 inch square notch. i know some installers use a 3/4 round notch. did they use a clip system when laying the tile? its almost impossible to prevent lippage without them on planks that large. even a self leveled floor and the best installer, its hard to get...
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    9X48 Porcelain Tile

    too much water. you should be able to take a pick or a razor blade or small screwdriver and get to the real color its only on the surface
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    Best sockets for the money

    cool. decent sockets for even cheaper.
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    Best sockets for the money

    dont think ive seen this mentioned, its been a while since i posted in here. duralast from autozone are some decent tools. the sockets are on par or better than gearwrench and sort of look like blackhawk usa, imo. the wrenches and ratchets are decent too. all lifetime as well. if i didnt...
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    Best sockets for the money

    your jc penney is likely made by sk if its fully polished wrenches. they are excellent tools.
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    Montgomery Ward Powr Kraft tools

    is that a 1/4 inch set or a 3/8 set?
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