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    Are tool truck sockets “worth it” for the professional?

    My 6 point early 80s Craftsman and modern day Ptoto sockets are the only sockets O own
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    Socket suggestions?

    proto, 1980'sold school craftsman, snap on are all in my kit
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    1/2" to 1/4" Square Adapter Socket

    I use Proto
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    Anyone know how to calculate air compressor CFM easily?

    Tank vol/gal x 0.134 x max psi op range / div by pump up time
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    For a home mechanic what brand of home auto mechanic’s tools would you recommend?

    Proto is my choice for sockets,
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    What's the best tool you've ever bought?

    My mini Smith act/ oxyg kit 33 yrs ago
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    Torque wrench storage

    I keep mine (5) in a single drawer in my Kennedy tool box. Blown molded casing take up to much space for me
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    What are your most and least used 1/4 drive sockets for car work

    10mm and 13mm
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    Has anyone ever paid retail for a Kennedy tool chest?

    No, my job paid for all of mine (3) 30/35 yrs ago and allowed me to keep them when they were sold
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    Thoughts on a new socket set

    Proto 6 point 3/8 drive
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    Let's Talk About Teflon Tape

    When ever possible I tried to use both a rector seal/ 3 wrap tape combo. If i could not use rector seal I used tape only applying 5 wraps which wasnt very often! I worked on both high and low pressure chillers (100/1500 ton units) and U only get one chance so over kill was always best so I used...
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    Sockets!: Need to start over - 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/2"

    I didnt need to up grade my home metric sockets as every socket I owned was early 80's old school craftsman 6 point but when I decided to update my entire metric socket kit I went full Proto/USA 6 point
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    Gas line questions

    Black iron pipe with Rector seal 5 on threads
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    Proper Torque Wrench Storage

    I have never stored any of mine with spring tension of any amount present. I back off all the way
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    What's your go to ratchet and why?

    Any Matco or Snap On I pick up
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