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    Roto head ratchets???

    How do you guys like the roto head ratchets. I’m looking at the snap on 3/8. I’m a heavy diesel tech and it looks super useful to pair with my swivel head ratchets. Just worried the head is to large for a lot of jobs???
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    Cheap or good pipe wrench??

    So I’m a heavy diesel mechanic who does a lot of hydraulic work. Lately I’ve had a lot of large cylinder to pull end plates off of or tighten up that my chain wrench just don’t do in the application. Since I’m not a pipe fitter or plumber is there any grand reason to get a rigid pipe wrench to...
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    Mobile diesel mechanic tool storage??

    I was curious how my other diesel road techs store sockets? What holder do you use for them???
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    Fixed base or plunge router???

    I’m getting into basic wood working as something different to do from my daily job (diesel mechanic) and something to relax me. Do y’all recommend a a fixed base or plunge router for starting out on some basic projects?
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    Cp 7732 ( mini impact )

    Just got one of these and it is absolutely amazing. Light small and very powerful for its size. Did some spring hanger work on a international no problem. Deffinatly something the pro techs should look into for a time saver. Maybe not a daily use impact but definatly a good one to add to your box.
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    What blows multimeter fuses?

    What else blows meter fuses in a multimeter besides over amps? I know doing a draw test and opening a door or something waking modules up will do it. But what else? I know I know dumb question but I'm drawing a blank
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    Snap on dual 80 issues?

    Anyone else run into issue with there dual 80 ratchets. I use mine daily as a pro tech, I've had them about 4 years they've all been rebuilt a few times. And skip teeth and such. There's no heavy grease in them. I find myself using my course tooth snappys more
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    Converting cooling system pressure tester to air?

    What have you guys used to convert your cooling system pressure testers to air instead of pumping it? I'm considering using a brass needle valve to control flow.
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    Snap on hard handle. Where to buy?

    Hey guys I'm curious where I can buy new snap on hard handles for ratchets at. I looked through my catalog and snap on web site and can't find them
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    Snap on fl80 for sale or trade

    I have a good condition snap on fl80 for sale or trade. I would like a standard length Matco or snap on or gear wrench comfort grip or hard handle 3/8 ratchet let me know what ya got
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    Die grinder and mac ratchet for sale!!

    Air nesco die grinder hardly used no wrenches $40 shipped Mac 1/4 flex head ratchet, used condition one mark from nicking a starter stud and paint missing off the selector. $35 shipped Feel free to make me an offer
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    Sk ratchets for pro use

    So I've got a couple I've had for years as a diesel tech. I thinking about replacing some of my snap on with them. Anyone else using sk ratchets professionally.
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    Anyone have any info on nesco air tools?

    How well do they hold up? I'm looking at a hell of a deal on a new impact they discontinued. Can you get repair kits for them?
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    Air cat 1600 3/4 impact

    I did a search lol and read a lot about air cat. I'm a medium duty tech a lot of buses, small dump trucks, trailers and 1 ton trucks and such and some equipment. Shop has a 3/4 gun but I'm looking for my own. I'm looking at the 3/4 1600 from aircat.have you guys ever used one. I'll be the only...
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    Does anyone know who makes nesco air tools?

    Like it says who makes nesco air tools? I'm looking at there all aluminum 3/4 impact that's been discontinued. I can get a great deal on a brand new in box unit that was left over stock. It's an exact clone of an ir261 and should take there rebuild kits
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    Anyone else feel the m12 3/8 impact is a lil weak for automotive use?

    I've got a good selection of the m12 tools and love them. There all great but does anyone else feel like the standard m12 3/8 impact is a lil weak for automotive work?
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    Can anyone tell me how wide the tip of a snap on 36" pry bar is?

    Odd question but can anyone tell me how wide the tip of a 36" snap on pry bar Is? Mines at work a nd I'm trying to make a holder for it.
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    Do you keep torque wrenches in their boxes?

    Lately trying to make room in my box and cart at work I noticed I could save some space leaving torque wrenches out of there boxes. Anyone else do this?
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    Sheet metal help?

    Hi guys first post in the fab section! I'm a diesel each and looking to make hinged sheet metal doors for the open space on the bottom of my tool cart. Basically hinged skirts, just going to hang on two hinges and fold up. Just to enclose the bottom area. What gauge sheet metal should I use that...
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    Anyone using a roll cab as a cart professionally?

    Well like it says anyone using a small roll cab as a cart? I am a Diesel tech and wanting to upgrade from my 4 drawer cart to a full drawer cart. But I'm not sure if I will miss the open top and Prybar storage if I go to a roll cab. Deffinatly be more affordable
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