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The Craftsman version I was using was the Pro version. I have often been impressed with the quality of the Craftsman line relative to its price and ease of obtaining the tools. I was looking at a set my brother had of the old reaised panel in standard sizes. They are better in terms of design...

This is sad..I had this happen on Saturday also. I was actually able to break lose all of them brake lines aside from one. It was way over tightened to begin with and it was obvious that it had never been removed before. I was upgrading from the regular lines to a set of stainless. I had the...

The Makita set is very good. I have used the driver and liked it. I have also sampled the Bosch on a job and liked it a little better. I dont have any other bosch tools aside from an older jigsaw that I use tops one time per year so I am not loyal to them.

What you are experiencing seems to be the norm with many of the reels that have a 12ga cord. I think I saw a thread a while back that had a few that had 12ga feeds and 12ga cords possibly from Rockler. Not sure what the Grizzly is like however the reel that I have was all 14ga. The cord was...

I would try the Gearwrench ones if I was in the market. I think they have a great idea with the way they are able to fully open with little effort. I have a mixed bag of long pliers. I have a Snap On pair that I really like that has a bend in the jaws I typically use them. I also have a few from...

Miller helmets are the best IMHO! However I would jump up from the Pro Hobby helmet. I believe thats the one you have referenced. I have the elite and I love it. I dont have the top model that has the ability to adjust all the different levels and I would expect not many people do. The helmet...

Thats a nice project list. I want to build a new welding table for my personal garage. I have access to one at work and its very handy. It doesnt have leveling legs though as you mention. Thats a wise idea. 4x6 thats going to be a heavy table with that top! The one at work is only 3x4...

I had no idea that the 135 was both gas and fluxcore thats cool. Now that you have the 212 what kind of fab projects are in the works? I cant imagine you dont have big plans for that machine!

Wow! thats a very nice machine! Its a huge step up from the Lincoln 135, I think the 135's are fluxcore only? How did you like the autoset when you tried it out? I was actually picking up a new helmet today and saw one of these in there along with a nice synchrowave 200 tig. Both incredible...

I work on farm equipment and they are a must have item. Many of my friends always ask why they are in the top of my tool cart..hydraulic fittings! Many times I need to remove a few of them to perform simple tasks to clear space. I would say having a basic set in your box is worth it. If you do...

I currently have the 606 in 8 inch and the 914 (2 pairs). Once they changed over to the comfort sole it seems that the shoe itself doesnt fit the same for me. I dont want to take chances and order from the website and my local redwing dealer only has about a dozen styles. They seem to fit narrow...

I owned Redwing exclusively for years. They are not the same now as they were 10 years ago. They changed when they went to the new style soles. They arent as comfortable and I dont think they last as long. I go through 2 pairs a year and have since the 80's now I struggle and find myself going...

Very interesting. I would think that if you bought it in 1977-78 and the catalog says it is warrantied for life then you should be good. However I can see how they would argue that. I would figure it would come down to the manage of the store/department and what your like. If your a pain they...

I can see how if you are in a hurry you would have to buy new. I found a Rock Island on Craigs list newly listed called and it was already sold. No pics even posted for it. I have always been a fan of the Rock Island vise also. I still have a few more weeks. Will be building two identical...

The 200t from ASE deals in the link above is a very nice jack. I have used it before and was impressed with it especially for its price. It seems today we have jacks that are inexpensive and then we go right to the high end with companies like AC Hydraulics. It was nice to see a jack that seemed...

I have a Parker at work that was my Grandfathers and now my Fathers basically. They are great. This is the reason I am looking for used. I know that the quality units will last a lifetime. I am not willing to pay 400 for something that I can get for less and has alot of life left. I think our...

Thanks, I just did the same thing you suggested but with my zip and got 4 results also. I actually saw these looking through ebay and craigs list also but this is much faster than all the time I spent digging. I appreciate the tip on the site its great. I agree, I save shipping when possible...

I know what your saying, one vise the shipping was 65 and the other was more but not exactly sure of the amount. I am looking to do something in the next month. I started looking for two of them right after Thanksgiving. If there is someone out on the board that retores old vises and sells...

Let us know what you think of that saw. My older Millwaukee is about dead and I have toyed with upgrading to that unit. I am just not sure if it likes to deal with larger stock or not. I built a railing for a loft about 2 years back. I used pipe though not square tube. I built it for a person...

I have seen the Craftsman version. I have been down this road with other brands only to come back to the Snap On. I havent tried the Craftsman though. I work on a farm. In the spring/summer/fall there is a great deal of time repairs are done away from the shop. Cordless tools are key for what I...