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    wire gauge for 240v compressor install?

    i have a 240v hardwire compressor i am about to install in the shop. the motor does not list a HP rating, but lists 15amps 240v. i am adding the 240v circuit, but not sure on what wire gauge to use, and what amp breaker to install. 30amp? 40amp? possibly run a welder in the future, if that...
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    how do i find the "imformative threads"???

    was there not a sticky that contained a database of sorts of all the informative posts, the craftsman series stuff, the jack info, vise info, etc...??? i cant find that main thread. anyone got a link?
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    GW 1/4 ratchet 84t for $13

    so the other day when i noticed the chinese raised panels, i had a look around the industrial/clearance area, and they had a stack of these GW 1/4 drive standard sets for 70% off which included 1 ratchet 60 tooth 1 driver handle 2 extensions 9 sockets 3/16" - 1/2" for $12.99 not an...
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    chinese raised panels, and sockets. am i late to the party?

    :willy_nil:willy_nil:eyecrazy::eyecrazy:
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    how many tools have you warrantied?

    i am not sure if this has been done before, but what the hell. how many tools have you warrantied in your lifetime so far? responses could include a rough estimate, and if you are a pro, or DIY, and how long have you been turning wrenches...
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    found a small CM toolbox.... WOW!!

    driving along on a side road today, a small grey and red old craftsman box caught my eye, in someones garbage pile... i spun around, expecting an empty beat up box, but was suprised with a heavy, mostly full beat up box!! threw it in the trunk and headed on my way. opened it up tonight when i...
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    Swapped out Chine flares for RP set..

    a few months ago, i bought a 5pc metric china made flare nut set for $39.99 at sears in a pinch one night. i was not very satisfied with them at all really, they fit fairly well, but the overall quality was not there. the broaching was fugly, and not uniform. i decided last week to take them...
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    Wright 3430

    so my wright 3430 came today, and man oh man, i didnt realize how small they really are. it is much smaller than any 1/4 drive ratchet i have. very cool addition to the 3/8s drawer here are a couple crappy pics. but show the scale. next to a B-52 craftsman, wright, B-52 dont know what kind...
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    Got a williams S-52 finally.... BUT

    i can not get this bad boy apart.... i have soaked it, punch, chisel, soak, repeat, soak repeat. also modified a 4.5" grinder spanner to fit, same as i did for the B52(which worked) and put some serious *** into it, and twisted/mangled the spanner.... i have it soaking again. the ratchet is in...
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    Got a 44" HF roller...

    and am totally satisfied with the build quality and price! now im in the process of trying to switch over from a 26" way over loaded crafty, to this roller. and have rearranged the drawers about 4 times so far. :willy_nil im defintely gonna need another roller soon, thats for sure. i knew it...
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    WTB snap on 8mm & 14mm semi deep 3/8drive

    anyone by chance have an incomplete set they want to part out, or just happen to have these particular sizes. let me know thanks
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    Leg vise, 1HP buffer and scroll saw GARBAGE HIT!!

    my brother stops and grabs scrap metal he sees on the side of the road usually. couple days ago, he found a 1HP craftsman polisher/wire wheel and a craftsman scroll saw, the guy said neither worked and he could take them for scrap if he wanted, he snatched em up with the quickness. get them...
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    3/8 superratchet - cant get apart

    found a b-52 in the junk pile at the pawn shop, got it for a buck. the ratchet is in great shape, not locked up, teeth feel to be in great shape, chrome is good. but i can not get the nut to spin. i have soaked it overnight(15 hour..ish), wont budge. there is no marks from anyone trying to get...
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    guys in earthquake areas

    i was under a car today, supported by jackstands and a floor jack, and for some odd reason, i thought about earthquakes. i have never experienced an earthquake that was anymore than barely noticeable, so i cant really say how much the earth moves back and forth horizontally. do you guys on the...
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    SK warranty?

    are there any retail stores that warranty SK stuff? i have never run across SK in a retail, just curious if anyone knows of an industrial retail chain or somewhere. strictly mail in warranty?
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    1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive viper ratchet - anyone seen these yet

    saw them in the catalog. never been a fan of the double drive ratchets. im leaning towards overkill and a half with all three on one. :eyecrazy: http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/009_28878000_1?hei=315&wid=315&op_sharpen=1&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0
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