Recent content by tomwmn

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    Red Kap Coveralls

    I have a pair. Denim. Replaced my Dickies. About the same, basic bib overalls. But I like the chest pocket better. One big pocket with snap.
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    Help: Finding brake springs for 57 Chevy Dump truck

    Try stovebolt.com the “Big Bolt” forum. Good luck!
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    Tool Belt for Lefties

    Guys Looking for a carpenters tool belt but for a lefty. Affordable, simple. I really need just the pouches. I know Occidental Leather and Diamondback make left hand version but they are too pricy. Any other source for left hand versions? Thanks Tom
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    Good Toolbox for H/S Kids - Robotics

    Guys I'm a mechanical mentor with the local high school robotics team. For tools and supplies, we currently use an old Craftsman chest and roller cabinet. It's falling apart and needs to be replaced. The replacement can be only 27 inches wide (to fit in our storage closet) so no Harbor...
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    Carlyle or Gearwrench Sockets

    Might look at Blackhawk (by Proto). Very nice and made in USA.
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    Help with Sockets

    Might consider Blackhawk, made by Proto in US
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    Tool Chest Recommendation

    Coultsy Since you're in Canada, you should check out international tool boxes. They have several lines from d-i-y to top end pro. http://www.spginternational.com/Home.aspx
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    Challenger by proto

    03protege See the link for USA vs Taiwan items http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/05/blackhawk-tools-a-well-kept-secret/
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    USA made wrench recomendations.

    Might want to consider Blackhawk. http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/05/blackhawk-tools-a-well-kept-secret/ from tools in action may 2014
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    Decent 1/2" drive set

    Might want to consider Blackhawk - Proto's little brother. Sockets are US made and very nice. Ratchets are foreign. Best prices I found were at Motion Industries but several good options on the net.
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    Craftsman toolbox quality death spiral

    Some Waterloo boxes are USA made. "Chest and cabinet units from the Professional, Waterloo and Shop Series that have a width dimension of 41” wide or larger are being built outside the United States. Units narrower than 41” are made in the U.S.A. from domestic and imported components...
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    Where to buy Bahco wrenches?

    Might try Motion Industries over on 35w and cty c in roseville. They carry or can order Bahco. Generally really good prices.
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    international tool box review

    Hello Everyone My first post. I've been looking for a new tool box for a while. G/J had the most and best information so I figured I should add my experience as a way to pay back for everything I learned here. As a DIY, not a professional wrench turner, I was looking mainly for storage and...
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