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    Unknown socket set

    My 82 year old dad sent me a picture of his maternal grandfather's socket set, circa 1910. Anyone recognize this set?
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    Old rasp logo

    Anyone recognize the logo? It's on and old rasp and fairly worn. I tried lots of different photos; this is the clearest.
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    Ace Hardware collectors?

    I've recently come across some old Ace Hardware tools and collected a few. Now, don't get your knickers in a wad, I know they didn't make the tools; but, they sure put their logo all over them. Anyway, I got to wondering if anyone collects these, so share em if you got em. I found these two...
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    What's Your Favorite Vintage Tool?

    Like many here, I collect a lot of old tools. I use most of them, but there are a few I don't. I just keep them from rusting and look at them once in a while. I know, it makes no sense, but that's what it is. So I decided that I had a favorite old tool that I wouldn't give up, trade, nor sell...
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    Stunning Homemade Locksmith Toolbox!

    I hired a local guy to cut some keys for a Jeep Cherokee last week and he showed up with an absolutely stunning home made tool box. It was custom built to fit in the back of his VW station wagon, so he can offer mobile Locksmith services. I was so impressed with this that I asked his permission...
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    Smart Phones as a tool

    I have been using my smartphone for automotive repair quite a lot lately and wanted to start a thread on this versitile tool. Here are some of the things I do with it . . . please add your experiences. I have a Nexus 7 (the Google phone) which costs about $650. Don't ask me what all the specs...
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    Just drill bits . . .

    I found (as always) lots of information here about drills, drill presses, etc. but I didn't find a thread dedicated to drill bits alone. SO I stated one. I think it's interesting that there are so many new, vintage and antique bits out there. I finally cleaned up a box of old bits I had and...
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