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    Wright 377 Metric 3/8 set vs building your own?

    I like Wright tools, but I think there are several disadvantages to that set. Only one size extension, no universal, and the "breaker" bar is too short to be very useful. The deciding item for me would be, "how do you like the ratchet that comes with the set"? I checked the numbers on Amazon for...
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    "Balanced" wire wheel? Is there such a monster?

    She had a condition that caused mild tremors https://movies.stackexchange.com/questions/3247/is-katherine-hepburns-shaking-real-or-acted-in-on-golden-pond
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    I bought _________, because of Garage Journal.

    When I was a kid we had a junky set of New Britain None Better ratchets. We later upgraded those, but I didn't remember the brand name. Because of GJ, I learned the brand was US made Wright ratchets, with tootsie roll handle. I have upgraded some of my no name Taiwan sockets with Wrights. I...
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    Hearing Protection

    I use the earmuff type. I'm still able to hear normal conversation while wearing them. They pull off quickly, and I keep them around my neck if they're going back on right away.The only problem is being careful not to bump them on anything (like a wall or a fender). For some reason that seems to...
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    I need help picking wrenches

    I'm one of those who would "baby" the ratcheting wrenches by not hammering on them or putting too much torque on them. I know several members say they've never had any problem from their ratcheting wrenches, even though they've abused them. I'm cautious because the only ratchet (socket wrench) I...
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    US General rolling cabinets (Harbor Freight)

    I just measured mine. 33.5" without wheels, 39.5" with wheels.
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    Facebook Marketplace,PayPal,Fedex and a Vise

    I'd agree with all of this except for the part about money orders. A couple of times a year we get news stories about counterfeit money orders. I suggest the OP sell locally, cash only. Anything else is just too inviting to scam artists.
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    Tools more consistent than HF in quality

    So auctions are out. Are you interested in trying flea markets and yard sales? I used to find some great deals there. The last few years, not very much. It can take a lot of time for very little result. But if you enjoy the chase, now and then you can find some great deals on used stuff. Do you...
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    Long Extensions

    Is there some reason you don't rent a stump grinder and do it yourself to save money?
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    Took a hammer to his tool box??

    I also have my doubts about that being done with a hammer. Those holes on the front left drawer don't look like they were done by the factory or with a hammer.
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    Dusty Shed to Gearhead MiniShop

    I'd advise that you do as little permanent upgrades as possible. It gives the landlord reason to raise your rent, and causes him to have amnesia as to how the improvements got there.
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    Are Reversible Ratcheting Wrenches Rebuildable?

    He probably means this one: Snap On ratchet wrenches
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    Change casters on a HF 44"

    Have you seen this thread? Changing casters
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    Milwaukee M12 battery clones on ebay

    If it worked, why did you quit using it? :headscrat
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    Mystery of the 8-foot column Powermatic 1150

    Maybe they were using it as a really big mixer, and Evinrude would be too hard to clean.
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