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    Garage build in Uganda

    I was shooting the volcanos in the Rewenzoris, I was based out of Bwinidi impenetrable forest then off to Murchasson falls, I spent sometime in Entebe too. Being able to see the DRC and Rwanada from my lodge was amazing. We wanted to stay in the DRC but the cost of security was too high and too...
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    Garage build in Uganda

    I loved Uganda, I spent some time down there earlier this year. It's an amazing place. Good luck with your build!
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    Aluminum - DIY Anodize, powder coat or paint

    We do a lot of anodizing, it's fairly cheap. I dropped off 35 pieces ranging in size, nothing huge. $70.00 ish, I think if it's an odd color it does cost more for setup.
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    What are the worlds worst power tools???

    Ryobi is **** the batteries are so bad, even brand new the batteries ****, I own a few Ryobi tools drill, saw, sander, jig saw, all of the them are ****. Dewalt is bar none the most reliable I have found, I do love my 12V Bosch stuff, simply awesome tools. Hitachi batteries are piss poor too.
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    workbenches...

    Do you want a workbench or a work table? I built a nice little 42x42 table for building stuff on. Sorry no pics. My bench is for smaller assembly items, electronics and what not. The table is for bigger projects. I dig the 4x8 design. I have limited room at my shop so I had to go small. But I...
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    Did I screw up the framing for my shed already?? Pics

    Have all the crowns of the lumber facing the same way. Each piece usually has a little bow in it, might help you out. It's a shed, not a precision made part.
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    Anyone know what CA regulation is preventing the sale of certain power tools?

    Commifornia, my in laws tried to buy some tent thing for my boy, but they will not ship to California. Wtf is wrong with a tent? As far as I am concerned California is just the test bed for the Feds to come up with EPA regulations. Some of them I feel are for the greater good, some are just stupid.
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    Stationed in Germany, what to get here?

    I believe you can apply to have the vat refunded to you. But you must declare what you bought etc. I think it's kind of a pain in the ***.
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    Field Service Technician Thread

    I have bad so many different bags and boxes for my field kit it's silly. My biggest issue is my job duties vary greatly and I need to have all types of tools and rigging hardware. I'm a Remote Head Tech in the motion picture industry. I have to travel every where in the world with my tools. I...
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    Craftsman Screwdrivers

    Do not like them, not comfortable. When I need to make sure a screw does not came out I go to my Wera's.
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    Recommend me a pair of safety wire pliers

    Hey guys, I want to upgrade my safety wire pliers from the cheap Harbor freight ones I currently have. I am looking for a reversible pair, 6" is preferred, I would go up to 9" I want to spend less than $100. Anyone have any good recommendations?
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    What's everyone do with their wallets at work?

    Top drawer of my cart, as soon as I walk in the shop I toss my wallet and keys in there. On set usually in my pocket, sometimes I leave it in my truck. Back pocket anytime else.
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    I need to make a torque arm.

    Pm sent. By the way mine has never been on a car.
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    found some storage crates

    I think it is 6 gallon milk jugs fit into 1 crate, price is for 3 crates. Milk crates are awesome, they are super rugged. They make them in I think 4 gallon size and half sizes. http://m.filmtools.com/halfmilkcrate.html
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    Most Expensive Hand Tool You've Bought

    A fiber optic bore scope 5mm, cost about 400+. The worst part is that I bought it to replace my friends that I broke. He was gone on vacation and I used it without asking. I really felt like an ***. Now I have a broken bore scope.
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    Source for Nerf/Step Bars - 2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab

    Have you seen the retractable steps? I have Amp Research side steps. They are pretty nice.
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    tools to be checked on an airline

    Re: tools to be checked on a airline I fly often with my tools. A pelican case is the best choice, or a similar hard shell case. I Inventory my tools before I go and always lock them with a tsa lock. It never fails that my case is searched. My mistake was to over pack a case once, tsa opened it...
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    What are you asking for Fathers' Day this year?

    A new weed wacker. That's all I want
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    Cheap anodizing option?

    Alodine? We do stuff in the shop all the time. Plus it turns aluminum gold.
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