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    What kinda "lines" does your tool guys shoot you?

    I'm just trying to see if all tool guys are the same or if mine are "unique." So my Snap On guy has the line about "our wrenches are stamped out of a steel plate, were the only tool company in the world that does that." Untrue My Mac guy says that Mac tools is the largest tool company in the...
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    Ratcheting open end wrenches....

    Craftsman Vs. Snap On Snap On Alright, the Snap On guy pulls up and hands me the latest flyer. on the cover it has their new "ratcheting open end" wrenches. Well I took one look at them and said not No but Hell No. it looks like they took a regular open end wrench and cut almost all of the tip...
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    WTB: Mac Tools Impact Wrenches

    I am looking for the premium 1/2" composite(repackaged IR) impact wrench model aw5500m, the premium 3/8" composite impact wrench model aw3800m, and the 1/4" pistol grip impact wrench model aw850. I'm lookinf for used tools that will still have a good bit of life left in them for a good price. PM...
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    This aint about tools, but still help me out

    How do you set up an "avatar" thing on here so whenever i post something it has a pic beside my username?
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    Astro Pneumatic 1/4" impact

    I am considering getting one of these tools and I want to know if anyone else has one and if it's any good? Also, it looks exactly like the Mac AW850 impact wrench. Are these the same tools with different names like 99% of the big tool companies air tools(IR with Matco, Mac, Snap On, etc wrote...
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    Ford technicians/owners READ THIS!!!

    I am considering buying an 04 F-150 w the 4.6L 16v MPFI SOHC engine. Is this a good engine? does it have the same spark plug problem as the 5.4 3v? Please help me out if you can thanks.:dunno::confused:
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    Pro tools at a local flea market

    I was looking around at a flea market this past weekend and came across a guy with alot of pro grade tools(snap on, mac, matco, cornwell, etc.) and found a full set of SAE Mac knuckle saver wrenches, a Mac 3/8" long flex head ratchet, a matco 3/8" long flex head ratchet, and several other...
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    Ratcheting open end wrenches

    craftsman has a set of these at sears that i really want. they look really cool and really useful. anyone had any experience with these?
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    Vintage Snap On find that blew my socks off

    I was rambling through my old truck tool box that I've had in my shed for a while now and came across an odd looking tool. I picked it up and looked at it and it said Snap On. I was like oh boy what have I got. Come to find out, its a 1/2" drive No. 6 ratchet adaptor. I looked it up on...
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    Another Mac Tools question

    Also, I've been looking really hard at this 1/4" impact wrench by Mac. Anyone have one of these? Is it any good? Model # AW850
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    Mac Knuckle Saver Wrenches

    I was looking at a set of these on the Mac truck a while back, the extra long metric combo set in the yellow tray and was thinking about getting them, till I was told the price. almost $400.00 for 7 wrenches(cant remember how manys in the set). My question is, are these wrenches worth this much...
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    Mac Tools

    I have a question for anyone that may ba able to help me. I have 3 Mac paint guns that I would like to see if I could trade for something I can use since I'm not going into collision repair but instead going to the wrench end of the field. They are Mac Tools Econo-Coat guns, I have one used...
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    Ingersoll Rand Lightning Ratchet

    Anyone know where to buy these? I want one to go with my Thunder Gun.
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    12 pt. 1/2" impact sockets

    what are the best 12 pt. 1/2" drive impact sockets to buy? i like the Matco ADV's, and the short Mac's in the metal tray. I really want the Ingersoll Rand set but they dont have 12 pts. Any suggestions?
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    Snap on Tools with "v" in model number

    Any one have and Snap On's with the "V" in the model number? I have a 1/2" drive 20" extension model # SVX20, with the old logo, anyone know anything about these?
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    K-D Brake Service Kit

    My Matco guy has a really nice brake service kit by KD Tools on his truck that I'm thinking about getting. Anyone have any experience with this set? I know KD have always been pretty good tools. What you guys think?
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    original Snap On Socket and Handle set

    I really want to find an original Snap On tool set. With the 10 sockets, speed handles, and T-Handles, and case to keep them in. Anyone know where I might find a set? I want to have the sockets polished and the box refinished, pretty much restore it. Any ideas? SOmething like the one in the pic
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    How-To Paint a Snap On tool box

    I have a question for you professional tool box owners. I was wondersing if you can take a Snap On tool box apart(remove drawers, slides, etc.), strip it down, and repaint it? I have experience in automotive refinishing and I know how to use a paint gun, how to sand correctly, and so on. My...
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    Diesel Technician

    Are any of you Diesel Techs? I am currently a Tire and Lube Tech at a Chrysler dealership and I have always been fascinated with Diesel trucks. I have a few questions about the field. 1. Where would I start out? 2. Is being a Diesel Tech a pain in the ***? 3. Is there good money in it? 4. Is it...
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    My Brand New Used Snap On Tool Box

    Just traded my old Matco 4222r double bay box for a Snap On Muscle Car Series Mopar box yesterday. So far I'm very happy with it. I can stay organized greatly now. I don't have alot of tools right now but as I move up to a Technician, ill get more tools. Pics coming soon
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