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    I need a micro torch

    Wow, blast from the past. Those were sold by Radio Shack. I had to have one as a kid, They also had a gas and Oxygen version. Found one on Ebay...
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    New user from Western Mass

    Welcome from Eastern MA!
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    Do you carry a pocket knife?

    Yup, since I was a kid (long while back) I rotate (from Small to large) a Spyderco Cricket, Microtech Mini Socom (old 1997 version) and a Zero Tolerance 620CF Depends on where and what I'm wearing.
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    Must Have Tools

    Magnetic pick/retriever up tool AND one of the pronged retriever tools.
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    Machinery Handbook (AKA Bible)

    I have the 25th edition. I have not picked it up in years. Most info is on line and I'm a mechanical engineer. I use Solidworks (all day) so most of my drill/tap info is a click away. But back in the day I used it all the time.
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    Hello From Boston

    Sub'd Mine out in the burbs of Boston is about the same size... Almost though it was mine...
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    What do you use for torque screwdrivers

    I have a Wiha (for scopes and electronics also), so far so good.
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    Socket u-joint help

    Electrical tape here as well. Been doing that for many years.
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    Harbor Freight 3 Ton Daytona Jack Versus Snap On FJ300 Jack

    Received my shipping notice. Scheduled for Tuesday delivery. We will see...
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    Harbor Freight 3 Ton Daytona Jack Versus Snap On FJ300 Jack

    The seller was: court8900 TUPELO, MS US I checked the (Sams Club) number before I called. I figured it may be a fake one before I called. I'm happy to hear no other reports of people here had the same experience I did. It was stupid to use my info. Hope they sit and wait for it for a long...
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    Harbor Freight 3 Ton Daytona Jack Versus Snap On FJ300 Jack

    So... I decided to take a gamble and buy one last night. BIN was $88.99. I placed my bid, paid via paypal, checked my paypal and it went through. About 30-60 min later, I get an email that my "Sam's Club" membership it active. Then another email confirming an order has gone through. Hmmm...
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    What is this thing?

    Valve spring compressor
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    Blue Magic Quiksteel epoxy putty??

    I put a hole in my clutch cover on my dirt bike while out riding. Send my riding partner (girl friend) back to my house to get my tube of that and a quart of oil. Kneaded it up, plugged the wiped off but still a bit oily clutch cover. Waited 10 min, poured oil in and off I went. Solid seal. Rode...
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    Wishing the US would formally change to the metric system

    I work in engineering... Having two standards ****. But personally I do prefer metric. Some of our drawings list both. Such a pain.
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    McMaster-Carr

    ^this. I struggle with this also
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    McMaster-Carr

    I use them all the time at work. some mistakes some bad quality items. But overall a good resource. Most places I've worked use them.
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    Torque Measuring inch pounds (Firearms)

    This^, I bought one for all the keymod do-dads and scope screws etc. so far so good.
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    Tape management

    ^ x4
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    The "M" House - Razed and Rebuilt Detached Carriage House/Barn - Start to Finish

    Re: The "M" House - Razed and Rebuilt Detached Carriage House/Barn - Start to Finish Awesome space! I'd love to see the patio space if you get around to snapping some pictures!
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    KC Tools - 15% off everything

    ****, I only got 10% off the other day, guess I should have waited... oh well. According to Fedex, its on my door step.
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