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    New cordless platform, Makita goes 40v..

    I wonder how that affects charge and use time? Well it doesn't really matter to me, I'm waiting for 120v or 240v cordless everythings.:bounce:
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    "Square C" Stamped Vise Identification

    While a "C" is for China, is this "C" really for China? I'm not saying you're wrong as I have no idea but it does look to be somewhat properly made by someone that kinda knew what they were doing several years ago.
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    Pre-1896 Starrett Vise and Bevel Protractor

    I see two impressive antique tools in great condition that are still usable. I didn't even know bevel protractors were anywhere near that "advanced" in the 1800s
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    Double ended tri- square + single hex wrench

    I remember seeing a couple of those when I was young. I also remember square headed bolts and square nuts being called farmer bolts. I doubt those two memories are even connected in reality.
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    Poles out of plumb 1/2" in 16 ft .

    1/2" over 16 feet is about 0°0'10.19" which is roughly 1/6th of 1 degree.
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    How in the world should I go about rebuilding this garage

    When I saw the picture and the first post I was thinking this may be some kind of joke. I think I may have been wrong. I wouldn't even think about tearing it down unless it's got structural issues. I also don't think it could be widened. If it's still in decent shape I'd add some swinging...
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    garage into small hill ideas?

    Building into the hill and using cement blocks would be my suggestion. As for the extra 4 foot width. Two guys should have no problems installing 20 ft trusses. My dad, my 16 yr old son, and myself did 28 ft trusses and they had 2 x 6 bottom chords so I have a real attic. Also, based on so...
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    Paint or Patina? CL Craftsman Tool Box

    I'd say park it beside your box as is. Back in the 1970s my Dad had a 1938 Hudson Terraplane that looked pretty good like your box. One time we went to a Hudson meet and saw another 1938 Terraplane that was the same color but it's condition was more like the box you bought. At ten years old I...
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