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    White Industries 6R freon recovery machine

    I've come across this machine for modest $. Garage says it is in good order and will through in a nonworking twin for spare parts. (I've not seen yet) Really, more than I need, but could be cool to have a pro machine. Any one familiar with this model? Would it be a good bet for reasonably...
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    White Industries 6R freon recovery machine

    I've come across this machine for modest $. Garage says it is in good order and will through in a nonworking twin for spare parts. (I've not seen yet) Really, more than I need, but could be cool to have a pro machine. Any one familiar with this model? Would it be a good bet for reasonably...
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    AC - Choosing a dual 134a/12 gauge set

    I'm interested in being able to work with both gasses for my 134a VW as well as an R12 '83 BMW (I know a R12 source). I found these two setups from Yellow Jacket and Robinair. Given this price range (~$100) are these best choices? What is there to distinguish them (other than need to buy quick...
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    Hand impact driver with torx bit?

    I'm taking the transmission pan off a VW. Held on by a lot of T27 screws - that are sticking. I want to try a hand impact driver. But not sure what setup will fit. (I have an oldie Craftsman 1/2 inch hand driver with the standard 5/16 hex bits. Don't see easy way to get a torx bit with this. )...
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    School me about this Century welder

    An uninformed neighbor is discarding this Century 230 amp / infinite amp selection welder. He thinks it "worked" some years ago. I don't know about welding either... But was thinking about learning and would be interested in a machine that could do either auto sheet metal or say 3/8 plate steel...
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    Gearwrench 2 for 1 deals at cpo

    GearWrench 81920D 18-Piece Metric Long Pattern Combination Wrench Set with FREE 12-Piece Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set...
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    inexpensive smoke leak detectors on ebay

    A couple sellers are offering what seem to be home brew leak detectors. Such as this one http://m.ebay.com/itm/EVAP-Smoke-Machine-Diagnostic-Emissions-Evaporative-Leak-Detection-Tester-NEW-/301673812635?nav=SEARCH Seem to have OK feedback. Anyone have some experience? I'm interested in testing...
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    Westward 1MZT4 fuel injection tester-applications?

    I came across one of these quite inexpensively, but parts and connections don't look familiar to me (being a novice with these devices). Is this a special purpose tester?
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    Precision 1/2" Dr. Split Beam Torque Wrench with Flex head (40-250 Ft./Lbs)

    $129 http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c3fr250f.aspx
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    Filler Detective?

    Anyone have experience with this product? It is aimed at measuring bondo buildup and not paint thicknesses or just repaint. http://www.myrideisme.com/Blog/body-filler-detective-best-new-car-bodywork-tools-at-sema-2010/
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    big pullers - but what are they?

    I got these three big pullers as part of a lot from a Craigslist seller. I don't see any markings, and was interested in identifing likely maker and specific application. Any likely use to me in car work? Or perhaps special purpose tools? Thanks for any insights! I'll likely offer for sale if...
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    Know "American T.E. Pro" brand for torque wrench?

    I came across heavy duty wrenches with this marking. Blown plastic cases dont look too old. Not easy to Google up info on this brand. Is this really an American made brand? Well thought of?http://m.ebay.com/itm/361105358965?nav=SEARCH
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    Williams big 3/4 drive socket sets about 50% off Amazon

    33901 21-Piece 3/4-Inch Drive Socket Lok Tool Set. SAE $236. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LCRB98/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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