Recent content by SuburbanRuss

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    Father Son Projects

    I remeber the first thing my dad did with me at around 3 or 4 was builing a wood toolbox. Then he bought me a pinewood derby car kit. that was fun. He would also set up mini projects for me to learn how to use the tools correctly. I would have to drive nails, screw in different types of screws...
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    Kind of bummed using the craftsman thread restorers

    You wheel studs may be hardened steel beyond that of the restorer. it *****, however it may just not have been the right tool. whenever i screw up the threads on wheel studs i have been taught to hand file it. Glad the cutting die worked.
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    3 Car Residential Garage Expansion

    Looks really good
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Zeph's Quasi WWII Era Shop

    I have been reading your thread for a few months now. I am constanty reminded of the great times I have hanging out with a group of WWII Vets. Once a week I have the honor of playing golf woth a group of WWII vets (The youngest being 89 yo) My father met this group of guys through some friends...
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    How to add wrench flats to cylinder with hand tools?

    i love this forum... its like finding out there are a mllion ways t skin a cat
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    Tool Control Foam...

    Kaizen!!! by FastCap.... And they are located in Bellingham
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    How do I do this without a mill?

    Um I think taking it to someone who could do it for you would be the best. That is a spendy chunk of aluminum to be going at with hand tools. However if you had to i am thinking a small air tool with a carbide bur to make a rough first cut. Then use abrasive rolls (like the ones use to smooth...
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    Parts organization for projects

    I go to the deli counter and ask for a stack of the clear plastic tubs that they put potato salad etc.. in. I always get lids with them too. I can label them with a sharpie and when done can just recycle them...
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    GJ helps out in real life..

    Good Job helping her out... Not enough people care to stop and help others anymore
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    Anyone recognize these impact sockets (blue box)?

    After searching a bunch online it could be any one of a thousand chinese brands... we would need to see a better picture of the socket itself. But lets be honest here... if the seller isnt contacting you i wouldnt deal with him. I would order a set of Gray Pneumatics off of amazon or NOS...
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    Mounting an extension cord

    OK So not to hijack the OP's thread, but i think i have a legitimate question.... I I have an extension cord reel plugged in at the outlet in the ceiling sharing it with my door opener, is it ok to leave that plugged in all the time as long as nothing is plugged into the reel? Fires are my...
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    Mystery Toolbox $5 off Promo Code

    If you get a refund please do the right thing and send the **** back. Just because someone screwed you over and you got justice, doesnt mean you can screw them over right back.
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