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    Torx 27 Driver Questions

    Anyone know on what a Torx 27 driver is used on? It seems all the European manufacturers make them.
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    My Shop

    16'x16' The main work table is 3'x8' The rear table is 2'x4' 2 salvaged benches made into one 8' work bench. Freebie bench & vise.
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    Yard Sale Finds

    Laying on a table marked $1 each, the seller let me have them all for $2. Barcalo Erie Tool Works Unknown This one's in bad shape. The only marking I found looks like a small shield.
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    Pratt-Read Nut Driver Review

    Recently I picked a much needed set of hand held metric nut drivers. After searching for a decent price from a US or European manufacturer, I settled on Pratt-Read's nut driver set. The handles felt good in the hand with no sharp edges or corners. The shafts are made from alloy steel with...
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    Klein or VACO nutdrivers?

    I ordered a Klein 1/2" nut driver on a deal through Amazon. Below is what I received, a VACO 1/2" nut driver. The part # on the driver, package, and Amazon all match. I'm not bitching, mostly curious if they are the same. The driver is finished well with no rough edges or spurs. The alloy shaft...
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    Tiles or Mats?

    I need to cover a small area of my shop around the work table. The max length is 17' but the width can range from 8' to 10'. I'm looking for something that I can stand on for long periods and still take some shop abuse. Any ideas?
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    New Floor Jack @ Costco

    Saw this jack on Costco's website: Manspace™ 1.5 Ton Aluminum Track Jack $189. I wish I could see one in person.
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    My Drawers

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    Costco

    Drove to the city today to restock house & food supplies. Hit Costco and I wandered over to the tools. I was politely told by the wife that I could not buy anything (wink wink).
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    Cornwell Tool Truck Wierdness

    I was in town on Friday and noticed a Cornwell truck near a friend's shop. I stop by my friend's shop then the Cornwell guy stops in. My friend (the shop owner) goes in the truck but I'm not allowed in. The driver says he deals with mechanics and shops only. I said I have cash and would like to...
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    Armstrong Geared Wrenches

    I recently upgraded my Cman ratcheting wrenches to Armstrong's Geared Wrenches. So far I couldn't be happier. The Armstrong's are a bit longer than the Cman's and thicker in the middle towards the edges. I always found that the Cman's tended to dig into my hands when wrenching due to the slight...
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    Latest Amazon Scores

    $4.32 $7.80 $3.15 $2.69 $3.18 $1.01 $2.02
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    Where is SROV?

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    DIY: 65lb Hanger Magnets

    deleted due to lack of interest
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    1/2" Sheffield Chisel

    Scored on an Amazon pricing deal. $2.53
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    Doming Planes

    I'm looking for a way to make a rounded, finished end on a wooden dowel rod. I can make them on my sander but it's quite time consuming. I found this set of doming planes on Japan Woodworker, but I can't seem to locate anything else. Anyone have any experience with making nice rounded ends?
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    Oak Hex Bit Holder

    2"x2" Red Oak, Chestnut Stain. Designed for 50mm 1/4" Hex Bits.
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    We fought, then I scored!

    We made our monthly trip into the city this morning. The usual route was planned. Costco, Total Wine, Woodcraft, and 5 Guys. After we're on the highway I ask if we can make a small detour to a rather large pawn shop on the way. You would have thought I stepped out on her the way she yelled...
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    Workbench Completed!

    After working in my half-assed shop for a year, I finally got around to some changes. I added 6 wall cabinets, and 80" of bench towards the door (freebie too). I also moved the receiver and built an acrylic cover for the laptop. Everything is finally starting to shape up.
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    99 Cent Shop Clock

    Found these at IKEA for 99 cents. If anyone you know makes a trip to IKEA it's worth giving them a couple bucks for a couple of clocks.
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