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    Metal-cutting chop saw - question

    Hey @pago cruiser Bought one of THESE under the Northern Tools Klutch name (for less then half the Vevor price) a while back. Its fine, cuts about everything ive thrown at it. For similar money standard issue 6x4" floor models are available. Good luck
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    Tape measures and ergonomics

    I've been eyeballing those Lufkin Nite Eye G2 tapes
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    Tape measures and ergonomics

    I really should buy a Fat Max to compare my Komelons to. To be fair my Komelons have been excellent, tuff besides wear and tear, comfortable, and easy to read. I'm a everyday user, metal shop and on-site = heavy hard usage that will test any product. .... ok I've just convinced myself I'm...
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    Eklind Is Closing Its IL Plant

    Wow... astonished One click and 5 mins and you would have a actual informed opinion on the channel/reviewers based on the video recommended Watching a tool video recommended by other tool folks is asking to much I guess? Back to the original subject, Eklind still ***** and I'm not surprised...
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    Amazon Deals on New Retail Items - Post them!

    Absolutely hate this style of button/latch When they get stuck, and they will, you have no way put force on them. --- That Worx table is similar to my Bora Centipede, good design. Best saw horse is the adj leg Ridgid at HD
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    Building a buggy: nobggrnchvy

    That rack turned out sick!
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    Tape measures and ergonomics

    Fastcap is great for specialized work, metric, center finder, etc... not tough but little competition I've had Komelon magtip 25' for over a decade, found a eBay seller (old contractor) auctioning a 24pack of them. Ended paying something like $6 ea! Really like the Komelon, but they do wear...
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    Eklind Is Closing Its IL Plant

    You never said what the specific poll subject should be??
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    Eklind Is Closing Its IL Plant

    Not dudes in a studio, in a shop, with testing equipment, with deep knowledge and research into most the tools they review. You're doing yourself a injustice by not watching, these guys are, from what ive heard pro tool industry guys helping do R&D and design? Just need to click that link...
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    Eklind Is Closing Its IL Plant

    Well.... Torque Test Channel (TTC) does infact cover fit, and wear, and torque. Maybe just give it a watch, they put out excellent reviews without a lot of fluff.
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    This lathe in NJ will be gone fast

    Funny These days FBMP has tons of stuff but very flaky Craigslist is a shadow of its former self but full of old guys who are typically pretty reliable If I hunt down a deal on CL it almost always ends in a sale and 15 minutes of jawing with the old timer
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    This lathe in NJ will be gone fast

    At that point you should e said "$5000" and I'll be there in 2hrs.... See if he kept playing the game 😁
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    Home Depot Laser Level Shopping Spree

    Huepar sells several, I've had good luck with them
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    favorite drywall anchors

    @rgood44 agreed. These are surprisingly good (y) These are terrible, talk about inconsistent. Comes with a even worse drill bit, DO NOT RECOMMEND (n) For heavy duty stuff you want the SnapToggle or my new favorite (y)
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