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    A Cheapskates HF Stubby Wrench Racks

    This is what you do when your a cheapskate. 1. Cheap HF stubby wrench set...$8.99 w/coupon 2. Make cheap two wrench racks for above cheap wrenches from the cheap one piece plastic wrench holder. a. remove wrenches from plastic wrench holder b. remove the plastic cover and handle c. find...
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    Goodyear 1/2" Impact Gun? 2003?

    My MIL wanted us to clean out the storage attic above her garage yesterday(my FIL having past away last Sept) and has been giving me all his tools, etc. Anyway, back in the corner I found this Impact Gun. Its a Goodyear Racing 24v 1/2" Impact Gun with sockets and extension. I brought it home...
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    HF 18" Side Cabinet No More??

    Just got a HF catalog in the mail (prices good thru end of April.) Looks like the HF 18" side cabinet #62661/68991 has been eliminated from the catalog completely. No pic and no part number. (This is that tall closet style side box) What gives? Anyone hear anything about this?
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    HF 7 Drawer End Cabinet Price??

    Went on the HF site this morning to get measurements on their 7 Drawer End cabinet and their Locker End cabinets. Am I late to the race or did HF just lower their regular price on this cabinet? The 7-Drawer End cabinet has a new price of $159.99, down from the $219.99 in their latest catalog...
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    HF Insider Track Club...Worth It?..You Decide

    I signed up for the HF Inside Track Club. I chose the 1-Year Membership. Below is a pic of what you'll receive. 1) 1 Membership Card 2) 1-year Membership Cost.............$29.99 Initial Charge 3) 1 $10.00 Gift Card.....................-$10.00 Total Actual...
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    Need Help with Cat Cable Matchup

    We're moving soon and I need to temporarily move my computer from my loft office down to my living room. I have the Tri-package cable set-up, TV/Computer/Phone. The TV has its own cable/modem downstairs. I have a dedicated line up to my office loft for my computer and (land) phone which...
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    SO Wratcheting Screwdriver I.D.

    Among all the tools and various collectibles that my MIL gave to me after my FIL passed away last Fall was this SO Ratcheting Screw Driver that I gave to him a couple years ago for his birthday or X-mas. We're both military vets and I'm pretty sure it was a military anniversary or tribute type...
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    HF Trailers no more??

    Did I miss something? I thought HF sold smaller utility trailers? Did HF stop selling their trailers recently? I Don't see them on their web page or in my new catalog. Maybe I was just imagining they sold trailers. :dunno:
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    New HF Catalog with multi color tool cart coupon

    Someone had posted a pic of possible new multi-color tool carts in an earlier thread. Just received the latest HF catalog today that's showing the 'blue' and 'black' 30" 5 drawer tool carts with item numbers. $169.99
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    A Time To Restore, A Time To Leave Alone

    There are times that we need to restore our tools and there are times to just leave them alone. The hands that touched this wrench and used it years ago belonged to my wife's grandfather, a retired Newark, NJ Fireman who served the NFD back in the 1920's-30's. It was passed onto his son, my...
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    Best Rust Remover for Drill Bits/Reamers??

    What's the best rust remover to use on these reamers and other drill bits that will remove the rust and leave the surfaces clean?
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    HF Mobile 46" Work Bench

    Just seen this on HF site. Has anybody seen these yet? Impressions? Part# 64012 Yukon
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    Vintage Kutmaster Pocket Knife

    Any pocket knife collectors out there? This knife has been sitting at the bottom of an old tool box that once belonged to my FIL. As you can see its been in a closed position all these years. I would like some ideas on the best procedure to restore the blade and bring the wooden handles back...
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    Need info on Vintage pliers

    Would like to know more info about these 4 pliers I got from my FIL. Approximate dates of manufacture, type plating, etc. 1) Kraeuter 356-8 USA 2) Dunlop C16 with an M in a circle symbol. Has a thin nose. USA 3) Klein?? 1660-G needle nose plier with a K in a diamond symbol, Newark, NJ USA...
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    Repurpose the HF Vulcan large welding cabinet

    The more I look at the new large Vulcan welding cabinet from HF the more I see my next auto-body/detailing cart. Some mods I would make: 1) Thick wooden top to bring the flat surface just below the metal rim leaving just enough of a lip to keep a replaceable sheet of hardboard in place...
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    Bringing back the dead

    Ok, so I went to a flea market today and among the many items I picked up were these old motorcycle saddle bags. No their not the best made, but they are leather. So I figured what the hell I'll see what I can do with them. Besides an obvious good cleaning I'd like to soften the leather some...
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    Gas engine to electric motor size question

    Looking to change out one of my gas engine powered air compressors to electric motor power. Have a 5 HP gas engine air compressor that I need to switch to electric and need to know what size electric motor to use. Thinking a 3 HP electric motor will do the job? Thanks for any info as to...
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    Help Identify this Mac Tools item.

    Hey guys, need a little help in identifying this tool by Mac Tools and its use. The only numbers on the tools themselves is on the larger frame piece. I did a quick check on the net and came up empty so far. Its stamped with the number 49 G030 725
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    Vintage Hinsdale Socket Set G 20 Help Needed

    I picked up this 1/2" Hinsdale G-20 set today for $15.00 at a small show. I'd like to get some help/info on date of mfg. and some I.D. on the other misc. Items. The Hinsdale set is fairly complete and includes some misc. other brand name items in the box. As you view the set: The center 1/2'...
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    WOW!!! FOUND...Vintage USA Made Jacks!

    RARE three of a kind Military Jacks in action. When used together these Jacks can lift many times their single Jack rating. :fingersx:
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