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    Recommendations on an electric weed wacker?

    https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tls/d/stihl-electric-weed-trimmer/6592168861.html
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    Oldest Metric Tools Made In USA?

    my dad had a 78 lemans and it had metric fasteners , 18mm upper control arm nuts. I remember that distinctly because my metric set was missing the 18mm for some reason , and I didn't loose it. Also if I remember correctly all the body hardware was metric.
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    How many here have Snap On hand-spin wheel balancers?

    If you do mostly car tires 1/4 to 2 oz will cover most all your needs. 1/4 to 1.5 oz being most often used. Truck tires will require larger weights. I have up to 4 oz and have never used anything over 2.75oz. except on some vintage Cadillac steel wheels. you can add them next to each other for...
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    First Oil Change in Garage ...

    I use a large drain pan that goes under a washing machine as a secondary catch pan, its a little flimsy but keeps the spills contained. It has a low lip so its easy to work over. I also use the trays that you put your boots on at the front door for smaller jobs , usually to catch rust and brake...
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    How many here have Snap On hand-spin wheel balancers?

    Hi I have a WB250 I bought used about 10 years ago along with a snap on tire mounting machine. Paid $2500 for both. The balancer was missing 2 cones that I had a friend make for me. Mine works great. I use it in my home shop , so it doesent get much use. I found this link for calibration...
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    Which torque wrench?

    lilxtra if your referring to "torque to angle" fasteners that is easily done with an angle gauge added on to any torque wrench. The wrench does not have to have that built in. For general use just pick up a good used non digital wrench on ebay . I've picked up older models for under $100. and...
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    Floor Jack Reliabilty

    Its impossible to answer your question . Anything can fail new or old that's the bottom line. I think you should be more concerned about your jack stands than the jack. The only solution to your problem is to get a jack that has a built in jack stand so you don't have to risk your life putting...
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    What is this Mystery Tool ?

    yes its a hydraulic lifter puller. Grabs the grove in the top of the lifter just above the push rod cup.
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    Torque Wrench Storage

    If your "click type " has a tube shaft where you tig hten the handle to raise the setting then yes store it at the lowest advertised setting. If it has a small knob on the side , dial and a flat rectangle cross section shaft then it can stay at any setting because its not preloading a spring.
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    Should I Install An Expansion Tank?

    Could be installed anywhere on the cold water line technically but code in your area may dictate exactly where it must go.It could also work on the hot side just wouldnt live as long a life i would imagine. They make special ones for "Potable Water" thats what you need. 60-70 psi sounds high to...
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    Ratchet.......what is your preference?

    Grip type handle for me.
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    Power window Question

    Because If one person tries to open the window while another is closing it you would have a direct short and blow a fuse so they have the motor power going through a set of contacts that are closed when the switch is in the netrual position (interlocked). In other words , for example , the...
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    Need help....replacing Snap On cover/plate

    it gets pushed from the outside in , just take the guts out , flip it over and push it in.
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    Should I Install An Expansion Tank?

    I made a simple mod to a standard gauge to test for this years ago. Just drill a small hole in the center of the plastic gauge cover and bend a paper clip into a z shape , feed it through the hole and let the sweep of the needle move it in an arc.It will record the highest reading. Lay the...
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    Proto ratchet - issue?

    The pin drive is meant to engage a hole in the drive end of the socket to stop it from falling off. If you take a dremel with a small stone you can round off and shorten the pin so it resembles a standard ball , ive done it on some impact extensions years ago and it worked well.
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    Ratchet for a vise handle on my Wilton C1

    i bet youll get awfully tired of having to flip the reversing lever back and forth to make adjustments. That's why most good ratcheting screwdrivers have a center lock position. Now if you made a counter weight to balance out the ratchet handle and put some of that DP420 inside the ratchet head...
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    Memorable screw ups

    My friend owned a body shop many years ago and I used to go there every day and help him out after work. He was great at body work but not much of a mechanic so I would de most of the mechanical work he got. One of the cars he just finished repainting needed front brakes so he decided to do it...
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    Mystery tools...

    fan hub puller for HVAC blower and condenser fans. The three set screws grab the hub and the center screw forces the shaft through. You cant use a legged puller on a squirrel cage, you need this tool
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    Car tool kit

    You said "He's just like every other teenager " that translates to me that he hasn't got a clue how a car works and would probably rather have his cell phone if he had to chose between the two . Now if someone is along for the ride at least have everything necessary for a tire change .
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    Bought new (used) compressor, what kind of filter should it have?

    I have 2 compressors like yours , and they take filters like this https://www.ebay.com/itm/265-17-Air-Compressor-Air-Filter-for-Craftsman-DeVilbiss/371541463728?hash=item568198d2b0:g:U9sAAOSwZuRZxjAz I never tried anything else. I do wash them out from time to time.
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