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    pneumatic tool fittings, where to order?

    Im looking for the female fitting with exposed thread for this kind of automotive fitting: Thanks!
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    help me choose a 3/8 air ratchet, please

    Hello, Im tired of wrenching a few clicks in tight spots and its slow. My friend lets me borrow his Matco but I would like to have my own. I already have a 1/2 impact wrench so I think that would do it. Please share the average price for the one you recommend me. I think the only preference I...
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    Grey Pneumatic impact socket set reviews?

    Hello guys, I'm looking to get a cheaper but complete set of impact sockets and I came across this Taiwanese brand. I will invest in USA made truck brand at some point but individual ones like deep 13,17,19. particularly interested in this $53 set...
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    Help me date a rachet, picture heavy.

    You have to turn her around to go both ways. Sorry, I couldn't help to misspell the title. Lol. Found it in a garage sale. How old is this ratchet?
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    Your favorite quick release 3/8 dr stubby ratchet?

    Im looking around for a short handle quick release (button thingie). I like comfort grip... I wanna know about less than $50 tools. More than that I dont care. Minimum 72 teeth. I still contemplate to get the HF composite... although I would like a nicer one because that size is my go to...
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    Guys, what face shield should I get?

    Hello, I was chasing a leak on a vw bus the other week and I had to use a face shield but it was all beat up. I was wandering if there is a prefered brand for you wrenchies? My guess is that brake cleaner will fog its plastic and I bet there is different kinds of shields. I almost...
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    Craftsman Home Series 6-Drawer Tool Center $99.99

    http://www.sears.com/craftsman-home-series-6-drawer-tool-center-with/p-00913751000P?redirectType=SRDT
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    1 inch and/or 26mm combo wrench(es)

    Hello! It doesn't have to be huge nor super quality. Actually a stubby would do, I need the open side mostly. If you have one to sell pm me or pm a link where I can order one from somewhere else. Thanks
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    Klein 3/8 drive 13pc socket set. Where is it made?

    Hello, I founded this set on amazon and I boight it because I know kein is usa made, right? 24 bucks. Comes in a nice metal box but the box says MADE IN TAIWAN. :/ So, its just the bix made in taiwan? The sockets too? I would have bought pittsburg if I knew!
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    Hand Tools VIM TOOLS, I love their mini 1/4-hex drive ratchet!

    http://www.vimtools.com/home.asp Check out their mini ratchet HBR5!! I used it the other day and im totally ordering one for about $20. Its by far the best 1/4 hex drive ratchet ive used and it comes with a 1/4 socket drive at the other end. My friend who owns it says that he has abused...
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    Anyone used stanley ratchet and sockets?

    I was working on a VW bus and I wish I had 2 of each socket... 13-15 etc... And a nicer ratchet, I have a crescent ratchet. Not so good. After using my friend's snap ons I felt the difference. I know I'm not gonna get that good of a ratchet for cheap. However, I can't afford expensive...
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    you can only choose one router, for the field.

    hello! I would like your opinion about routers. I need to get one. I like powerful routers, nothing less than a 2hp or else i would get a trimmer set. Ive used many, bosh, triton, fein, festool, porter cable, rigid, craftsman, makita, dewalt. you are gonna laugh but I actually liked the...
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    Check out this old tools I found while organizing our shop.

    They dont belong to me, but I found them pretty cool. Any idea of their age? Gigantic pipe wrench with a weird adjusting system Gigantic bar clamp:
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    USA made Craftsman 5 pc. Wood Chisel Set review

    Hello again fellows, I just bought a Craftsman 5 pc. Wood Chisel Set at sears for $29+tax and spent some quality time honing it and I got opinionated. This guys are for the jobsite, however, they are gonna be the really sharp set. I got them for the 1/4" and 1"1/4 sizes mainly. The...
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    Craftsman wet/dry Utility Sharpener (21174) review

    Hello people, I just purchased a Craftsman Utility Sharpener (21174) I think its a good value, its not a bench grinder at all but its wet feature and slow speed makes it perfect for grinding chisels or irons that have been damaged by hitting a fastener such a screw. I prefer to put...
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    More antiques I rescued from neighbors garbage

    The carving two cherry set is crazy!
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    How old is this Stanley #4 I found?

    I found a 1933 Stanley #4 in a metal scrap pile and I restored it My neighbor was a hoarder, his son is putting out a ton of stuff or metal scraping. I've saved some items like this one: Thanks! EDIT: Restored it: I left a lot of the original rust patina, japaning and I only waxed...
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    Plumb bob, dry lines, my new ol'friends

    And to continue on the old school tooling saga... I'm using tajima plumb rite 400g in combination with laser level and strings to install doors and windows. It's way more accurate, quicker and easier than using spirit levels... And super mobile! :)
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    Help me choose an all day half mask respirator.

    Hello, I wish I didn't have to use it but it is what it is. I use North 7700 silicone half ask from Honeywell since 2004. During the whole workday. I've tried 3M, AOL, etc. North 7700 is comfortable and seems to protect me very well. I have an assortment of cartridges to switch...
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    little video of what ive been doing lately and why I love M12 line

    drill and driver weigh nothing and they are secure hanging from my pockets. I really enjoy their light powerful m12 line.:rocker:
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