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    Which of these Power Tool Combo Kit would you buy?

    m12 fuel drill and impact is what i have. It is nice and lightweight, compact, easy to hook onto your belt and not too heavy. That 18v Bosch kit only lets you gain 250 inch pounds, 1400 vs 1650. That is not enough diffrence to me. Go red.
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    New Blue handled vice Grips?

    Go orange, it's called Grip-On, and Snap-On relabels them grey.
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Not mine, local one sale and there asking 10k? very nice
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    Vintage file to nice to use

    We need a tool to stare at like a moose needs a hat rack. I think using it would be better than preserving it. But if you feel bad I understand.
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    Rust removal considerations for tools with dipped handles

    thats what i was thinking too, just dont dip the rubber handle.
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    who makes better sockets

    Snap-On are the best and my favorite. I have compared dozens of brands, S-O has the best grip ona socket. The walls extend all the way down and are not tapered much. Nice shape and thin walled.
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    Recommend me an air/battery ratchet

    m12 Milwaukke battery powered ratchet!!!!
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    Gearwrench Ratcheting Wrenches

    Be sure you like them, try em out first. Me personally like the offset 15` reversible switch witha a lever for on the fly direction change. I am not a fan of straight style with no knuckle clearance. These Proto's have ASD with is a open end flank drive tecchnology. Matco has a nice 90 tooth...
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    Show your drawer of vise grips

    The colorful Grip-Ons look the best in these photos! I love those pliers! I gave away most of my visegrips!
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    Vintage file to nice to use

    I wouldnt think twice about using it, its never going to be valuable. in fact I have one that looks exactly like that, its old too, perhaps identical. Works good, you should try it.
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    Rust removal considerations for tools with dipped handles

    You might need to reglue the plastic handles back on if they are slipping. Vinegar is a great rust remover, it needs to soak for a few days. Also everyday you should be taking a wire brush and scraping off the loose layer of rust. Usually 4-5 days is enough for videgar to work like this...
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    Post signs that declare i have video cameras watching you an my property or not ?

    You couldn't be more wrong if you think signs are worthless. I worked for APX alarm security company for 5 years, I know alarms, yard signs with company logo in front yard/ back yard, and very importantly alarm stickers on every window and glass door of the house. --When the robber is sitting...
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    Got a New (to me) Toolbox

    Nice box, I prefer the looks of the gloss red powder but it sounds like your price was right so nice score.
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    Gearwrench flex vs armstrong flex

    Armstrong and Matco are identical and made in same factory, only diff is cosmetics, and sometimes tooth count. Matco is worth more though/ better name and local truck man is convienient.
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    Gearwrench flex vs armstrong flex

    Matco is way nicer, the Gearwrench doesnt even lock I think... Matco has less backdrag, and is a thinner head.
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    What to get from snap-on?

    Check out the butane soldering gun kit, very nice! Also the ratcheting wrenches, flank drive plus, reversible. Nice wrenches! What do you need?
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    What to get from snap-on?

    I like chrome S-O sockets the most out of any other company.
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    Just bought a parts washer....what do I fill it with??

    Are you guys diluting your mineral spirits with water? I think vinegar might be a good choice for dilluting vs water maybe? Vinegar is very cheap...
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    Just bought a parts washer....what do I fill it with??

    mineral spirits is good, it has some oil in it and is good for the rubber seals in the pump.
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    get yours before Christmas...

    These is no way that would make life any easier, seems like a hassle.
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