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    Can Aluminum Be Annodized......

    Check this site out: http://www.caswellplating.com/kits/ You could possibly anodize the parts your self.
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    My first visit to harbor freight

    If your relying on tools to bring in a paycheck I agree with buying the best (snap-on, mac, etc.) but for the limited income average Joe that cant always afford S-O whats wrong with H-F? All of my wrenches and sockets are Craftsman but I have many of the tools I have because of harbor freight...
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    Harbor Freight boxes?

    I have never regretted buying my HF boxes. The quality vs price cant be beat! Im going to get another side cabinet for the other side of mine.
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    Rebuild kits for older Craftsman ratchets?

    About 10 or so years ago I took a ratchet into sears for replacement and the young girl working (X-mas hire) gave me a rebuild kit and asked if that was ok, I said yes and took it home. Went back a few days later with the same ratchet and got it replaced with a new one so I have a spare rebuild...
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    welder recommendations

    Stick with one of the big 3 (Miller, Hobart, Lincoln) they all make grat welders. HF welders are ****. Just go over to the Miller or Hobart forums and ask them guys, real weldor's. You can find used ones on CL for a decent price. If you have 220V available then I would definately buy a welder in...
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    Harbor Freight boxes?

    I have that set with the side cabinet except in red. The only thing I dont care for is the wrinkle finish. I think the quality is fine. The HF boxes are made with slighly thicker metal than my Craftsman box. The deep drawers have double roller slides. I agree why spend more money for a name when...
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    Fine HF tools I am thinking about buying

    I bought 2 4 1/2" angle grinders on sale from HF. Both almost 2 yrs old, still going althought my Makita is 15 yrs old and still going strong. Will the HF grinders last that long, I doubt it but time will tell.
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    Griot's T8 light?

    Be careful with Griot's stuff. Like Z28 said your paying for the name. Griots rebadges ALOT of the stuff they sell. Look around and I'm sure you'll find the same or similar light much cheaper. Have you tried Lowes or Home Depot yet? I admit Griots has some cool items but for the price I'll look...
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    Tools made in the U.S.A.

    I thought Craftsman tools were made in the USA. I bought the 3 piece mini pliers set. I was recently cleaning up one day, and as I was cleaning a pair of the pliers I look at the small print by the joint and what do I see? "CHINA" wtf, even craftsman is going the way of china, all for the mighty...
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    Die Grinder Purchase

    I have 4 of the HF die grinders, 2 straight, 2 angle and use them all the time. Havent died yet, just a few drops of oil about once a week and they wont stop. All about 2 yrs old and i cant kill them. For what its worth I'd buy another one.
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    Never Welded, Bought Welder Anyway

    You can try renting a welding video from WWW.Smartflix.com. You can rent videos on just about any subject. It wont make you a pro welder but it will give you a better understanding of how the process works and will help get you started.
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    HF 40" roll around tool cabinet

    I have the top and bottom with a side unit. I havent found anything wrong with them yet. I wouldn't hesitate to recomend them to anyone. The only dislike I have is the textured paint but other than that I have no complaints.
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    Welder choice

    If you want some good opinions on welders from weldors check herehttp://www.millermotorsports.com/mboard/forumdisplay.php?f=3 or here:http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/ You,ll get alot of good welder advice from weldor's, both pro's and hobbiest's. I have a Miller Matic 175 which is a 220v...
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    DIY Motocross Garage Clock

    That must be the heaviest wall clock I've ever seen, lol..j/k.....good job on the new clock, pretty cool.
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    Looking for decent tool chest

    Maybe they were talking about the bottom only, its usually on sale for $399. If you sign up for the e-mail ad flyers on the HF site they send you coupons also, up to 20% off 1 item, 3 pieces x 3 20% off coupons, thats almost $200 saved!. Its a big discount and making 3 trips was well worth it...
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    Looking for decent tool chest

    The part # for the top is 92099-2VGA, the bottom part # is 90320-5VGA, hope this helps.
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    Looking for decent tool chest

    I bought the red one at HF, the ones to the far left I made from 1"x6" and wood dowel rods. I made them because I didnt like what anyone else offered. There are some more pics in this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3576&highlight=socket+trayYou can make it to fit...
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    Craftsman Club - Father's Day Edition (June 4-10)

    Thanks for the scans!!!! I've only recieved 1 flyer in the mail after a year! I guess I'll start calling.
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    Looking for decent tool chest

    Here are a few pics of my HF set. Thought i'd throw a few pics out to show some of the quality built in. You can see the double ball bearing slides on the full width drawer and the bottom deep drawer on the chest and the bottom drawers on the side cabinet. Not bad for the money, especially with...
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    My Old/New Shops

    It looks like you could have made a 2 story garage for as deep as that foundation is.
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