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    Cutting Tool Steel

    So I needed to cut down a T40 Torx bit to create a super stubby drive bit to get to a transmission pan bolt. I sort of knew this, but a hacksaw and/or a metal cutting blade in a jigsaw did next to nothing in terms of cutting the bit down. But using a small cutoff wheel in Dremel type rotary...
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    Microcenter

    There were some threads I remember where the demise of Radio Shack was lamented as the store was once a place where electronic components could be purchased. I definitely have struggled to find a good source for things like AV component parts/tools and simple networking gear/tools. So I think...
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    Trim Router Safety & Usage

    I was using a big router to cut out a design on an oak plaque with a template and that worked great. I also wanted to edge the plaque with an ogee bit and I have to make at least seven of these plaques so to save time I thought I would just use the trim router instead changing bits on the big...
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    Milwaukee 12V Heated Jacket: Cleaning and Usage

    I have a heated jacket that is a couple years old and it quickly became one of my favorite jackets. However it said hand wash only so I never washed it and it started to get so nasty I stopped wearing it. Well I finally tried washing it using the delicate cycle and hang drying and it seems to...
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    Super glue for cuts?

    I was watching Gearz with Stacey David and he suggested using a type of medical super glue for minor cuts. Has anyone tried this? It looks like a pretty cool first aid technique, in general and particularly for shop use. Band aids can be a hassle, especially on fingers you intend to keep using.
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    Harbor Freight 25% Magazine Coupon- No More?

    Just calling this out since the coupon thread tends to be more focused toward online coupons, where you can still find the 25% coupon. However, I have been using non-electronic newspaper and magazine versions of this coupon for a while to get discounts at the big orange box store. But now they...
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    New Dewalt Portable Table Saw with Dust Collection

    Here's a fun new toy for me, picked this up at Acme tools and they threw in a free 15 amp circular saw. Actually surprised me how nice it cuts compared to a cheapo 10 amp. Anyway this is the DW7491RS which is my first table saw ever and I really like it so far. The fence is fantastic and the...
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    Wooden Tool Box at Costco

    At least one Costco in the Minneapolis area is carrying a wooden tool box recently... Looks to be just ok quality, maybe a bit nicer finish than the Harbor Freight wooden box. The hardware looks a bit cheap, but overall not a bad looking box for $130. Definitely not a Gerstner, but what...
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