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    What makes a toolbox expensive/better?

    I can open any drawer , stand in it , sit on it. It won't hurt it Can't say that about Craftsman or other cheaper boxes I can slam the drawers all day every day for years and the box will hold up Overpriced ? Sure but they hold up well
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    Wheel/Tire Balance Technicians: Roadforce Numbers OK But Possible Bad Lateral Runout?

    Oops
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    Wheel/Tire Balance Technicians: Roadforce Numbers OK But Possible Bad Lateral Runout?

    14 and 15 lbs of roadforce is actually a little high especially for a compact or midsized car Again , we do not know the MAKE AND MODEL of vehicle....yet Also how much weight did each tire take to balance to zero?
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    Septic tank pumping interval?

    The older ones seldom had issues I've heard of 25 to 40 year old systems that have never been touched
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    Tapered bushing won't install into pulley

    Probably doesn't press all the way in , but if it is supposed to, then you'll need to press it in with a press The kinda press that can remove bearings can be used to Install this With that much of a gap I bet it isn't made to be pressed in completely like you're describing You said it is...
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    tool allowances for techs starting their careers = great idea

    Ummm that's how it is now , shop speciality tools come up missing all the time As a tech my requirement would be , higher pay , 25 an hour doesn't cut it Quit expecting things for free ( multipoint inspections , test drives , q & a with customers and advisors ) Don't ask me to stay over...
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    tool allowances for techs starting their careers = great idea

    God yes , thankless ****** career choice , underpaid and unappreciated I'm sorry I did it
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    I don't understand how contractors make any money.

    oh they make bank , they got a 100 jobs going on and write off whatever they can
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    Patching Rusty and Thin Sheetmetal - JB Weld? Fiberglass?

    Do you own the blue pacer ?
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    But.....air tanks don't actually blow up......right?

    Place I used to work at had a cheetah tire bead seater that was 15 years out of date I refused to use it or be near it when in use , management would not replace Was used daily , you would think people would have more common sense , I was the ONLY one who would not use it
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    Rust between welded car panels.

    Well yeah it is rust , but it is so so minor it will never amount to anything Are you that worried about it ? Have you ever seen a 15 year old michigan or new York or Pennsylvania vehicle?
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    SUPER Thin Wall 14mm Spark Plug Socket Needed - Anyone with a lathe? Will pay!

    "Hard to make " you can't be serious 140$ is price gouging , plain and simple
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    NewAge Products $5K Giveaway!

    free stuff ....hell yes
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    Do torque sticks wear out?

    I have broken them before, a strong gun will do it
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    Tire Mounting Lube / paste.

    Years ago worked in a shop that used brake fluid
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