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    What to bring when you cant bring all of your tools?

    So I am moving out of my parents house for my new job, about an hour away. Im moving into a bottom floor of a split level with a drive way but no shed. I will be bringing my truck with my waverunner so maintenance will be required. Now I know I will need a set of wrenches, my sockets, a set...
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    DMM: New or Used?

    So im looking to pick up a decent DMM? is this something I should look for used or just buy new to avoid problems? Do they lose calibration at all? I'm looking for one that will last a LONG time and do whatever I need. (which isnt much, ive gotten by with a couple $20-$30 range so far.) but...
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    What to do with a busted compressor?

    OK so I have a craftsman oil-less 60 gallon 230v compressor for free. The pump blew the rods and a rebuild kit is 160. I don't need it now because I still live with my parents and my dad has a rather large compressor. Id rather not rebuild that pump because the rebuild is so much money and...
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    Mechanics tool sets - for the beginner

    Ok so everyone knows its the christmas season. Recently my brother got a new jeep and started to fall in love working and upgrading it. Typically this means he calls me ask when I can help then come and use all my tools. Or he just comes to use them when he needs to do something small. Which...
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    Tell me about my (chop?) saw

    Well I know it has the wrong blade on it so I tried it with that but it doesnt cut too well with the abrasive wheel. It was given to me with this blade on it but i think its too slow for it. What kind of blde belongs on it? What can I effeciently cut with it? I need a metal chop saw so...
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    Lets talk about small angle Grinders

    Ok so I have some larger units but my dad is always using the 4.5" grinder that I liketo use (in all fairness it is his). I try to keep it on my welding cart but its never there when I need it. So this leads me to wanting my own as with most other things. So ive heard of a lot of people using...
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    craftsman impact set?

    looking at these two sets: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-48pc-master-laser-impact-socket-accessory-set/p-00916548000P?prdNo=9&blockNo=9&blockType=G9 http://www.sears.com/craftsman-52-pc-1-2-in-drive-impact-socket/p-00915820000P?prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6 Is the only difference the case...
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    soldering iron: pencil or station?

    OK to start out if you want to chime in about crimp vs solder connection please take it elsewhere. There are times when you need a soldering iron and i need to know which one to get. Ok so now that thats out of the way, im looking for a new soldering tool. I have a cheapy pencil iron that i...
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    Ridgid Reciprocating Saw

    So I just picked up a used ridgid 18v reciprocating saw(i think the x3). I found it for a good deal and it goes with my drill and impact driver which I bought in december. It has the 1.5ah battery. When I use the reciprocating saw It seems to overheat the battery? The battery doesn't feel...
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    looking for a benchtop buffer and wire wheel

    What are you guys using for these? Grinders with changed wheels? I already have a nice 8" grinder but would like to have one set up for buffing and a wirewheel. Would it be better to just buy a wirewheel for my grinder? Right now thats all i need but it would be nice to just have it set up on...
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    Gearwrench 32 peice ratcheting wrench set - $80

    Hey guys long time lurker first poster. Just wanted to let you guys in on this deal. 20 piece standard ratcheting wrench set and 12 peice stubby ratcheting wrenches. SAE and Metric. I just picked it up at sears today. This is the cheapest Ive found...
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