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    SK Tools Father's Day Promotion & Giveaway

    Free USA Made tools, WHY NOT!!! I'm In!!!
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    stihl fs 56 trimmer

    You need to preload the recoil spring under the rope rotor. First pull some of the rope out until you feel some tension and look for a notch in the rope rotor. Then holding the rotor with your thumb pull the rope back though the housing and into the notch. Next carefully wind the rotor a few...
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    IR Hammerhead Boot???

    I Did, and it was MY TRUCK also.:lol_hitti ahh memories. Lol
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    U.S. Jack Manufacturing Video

    http://www.diynetwork.com/video/bottle-jacks-0152231 http://www.usjack.com/ After watching how U.S. Jack manufactures their bottle jacks, I think I might be buying one soon to use at the shop. And their jack stands look not too shabby either. And yes I know that a "Hazard Fraught Tools"...
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    IR Hammerhead Boot???

    Well after trying my coworker's IR hammerhead (2015max) for the first time this week I knew I had to have one. Now, after I had ordered one I got to thinking, should I order a boot for it or not? Because, the boot for it looks like some kind of course rubber and i'm afraid it will attract oil...
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    What tools to carry EDC.

    I carry a Knipex mini cobra with me everywhere i go... even to church.:bounce: And I must say that i'm really impressed with these pliers. I used to carry a mini Channel Lock pliers with me but, there not even in the same league with Knipex.
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    Tools you couldn't live without having

    Snap On heel bar. 'aka lady's foot' So many uses.... And you can use it to scratch your back also.:lol_hitti
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    All U.S.A. MADE Website!!!

    If you want to find Quality U.S.A. made products, check this website out. http://usamadeproducts.biz/ I helped me find this http://www.brooks-usa.com/ Now that is a Brass hammer! And I don't know about you but, when I see that little Made in U.S.A. Flag on a product. I feel like i'm not only...
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    12v Test Light Replacement Bulb?

    Does anyone know where to find a replacement indicator bulb for a 12v Matco test light #MD115B? I Know that I can probably get one off the Matco truck for a ARM+LEG. But, does anyone else know where to find a replacement Bulb?
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    Who makes the Blue Point AT118 die grinder?

    I know that Blue Point doesn't make it. They just stick there name on it and double the price. And my coworker has one and he swears by it. So does anyone have any idea who makes it for Blue Point?
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    Orange Snap On roll/service cart???

    While I was looking for a service cart today on Snap On's web site, I found this. http://store.snapon.com/SearchResults.aspx?q=krbc2tc&departmentId=0&departmentName=All&Min=0&Max=0&FieldId=0&FieldValue= If that is right, i'm going to order one next week when I see my Snappy guy. I mean for a...
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    What do you use to line your toolbox?

    Heavy duty truck mud flaps flipped upside down. They are thick and easy to clean.
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    Weedeater Bulb question

    It will be fine. And don't worry, all the primer bulb all it does is pull fresh fuel though the carb and push the old gas old. And to change the primer on a zama or walbro carb, all you do is remove the four screws that hold the metal flange down, pull the primer and metal flange off and swap...
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    Weedwackers!

    Stihl all the way! And not just because I'm a Stihl tech, because at home I run Husqarna, old Homelite saws, and Stihl equipment. And since you have alot to trim I would recommend the Stihl 100RX trimmer. It's a light weight model that will save your back if you use a trimmer for hours at a...
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    IR 244a vs Thunder gun

    I'm a better mechanic than a speller any day of the week.:rolleyes:
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