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    Craftsmanomania?

    Buy a NOS rebuild kit off eBay to get rid of the plastic.
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    Are there any good spray bottles?

    McMaster Carr has spray bottles labeled "For Harsh Chemicals". https://www.mcmaster.com/spray-bottles/spray-bottles-for-harsh-chemicals/
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    Favorite combination wrench - Chinese made?

    I have the Sunex V groove 9915A set on my service truck & they have been quite good for the past 8 years. 3/8" thru 1 1/4" in a canvas roll, full polish for $74 on Amazon.
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    How to attach new point to backhoe bucket?

    All the pinned-in-place teeth I have dealt with are loose to some degree, even on new machines. The cross pins are not roll pins, they are a solid pin with a spring steel collar midway down the pin to lock into the tooth holder. I prefer Esco teeth with side locks instead of cross pins, a lot...
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    Favorite combination wrench - Chinese made?

    Walmart "hyper tough" is what I gave our new operator to keep in the machine & he could break an anvil with a rubber mallet. So far so good & lifetime warranty at Walmart. 15 piece set for $22, 8mm thru 22mm & a 25mm [No 20mm].
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    Are used tools loosing their value these days?

    wrench set https://www.ebay.com/itm/334312506372?hash=item4dd6940404:g:DhMAAOSwErBh-Gok
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    Are used tools loosing their value these days?

    Great minds think alike. I looked & can't find it.
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    Recommendations for a deep(320’) water well pump.

    360' well. Grundfos pump originally installed by the well driller lasted 20 years. Installed 2 cheap pumps over the course of 3 years before bitting the bullet on another Grundfos.
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    Source for older Snap On lock cylinders

    Local locksmith should be able to order the locks & rekey them to match your keys.
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    Prentiss vise with cracks

    I would be all over that for $50.00, up here in Alaska the pickens are thin for used items & when you do find them they usualy bring a premium.
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    Bench Grinder shield clip replacement

    Going by the picture alone I would guess cast zinc.
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    Tekton Rousseau Tool Chest Overview & Thoughts

    Roger that on the carts, I can't even find them listed anymore. I misunderstood you & thought you were talking about the boxes.
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    Tekton Rousseau Tool Chest Overview & Thoughts

    Just curious where you heard they were discontinuing these. There appear to be tool boxes ready to ship on the website. Some are out of stock, some are available. That seems to be the norm on most things these days. Nothing I could find about them being discontinued.
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    Gonna rebuild a salvage car, what software for guidance?

    ShopKeyPro is great but it's $175.00 a month with a 12 month commitment. Seems pretty high for a one-off salvage build. I would recommend Mitchel1, it is $30 a year for a single vehicle. Everything Mitchel On Demand has but for 1 vehicle. All Data DIY has similiar packages.
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    is there such a thing as a quality brake fluid tester?

    Phoenix is my preferred strip. Here is a good write-up on the who, what, when & how of testing. https://www.brakebleeder.com/solutions/brake-fluid-testing/resources/copper-vs-water/
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    Thin wrenches?

    Used tappet wrenches on eBay.
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    is there such a thing as a quality brake fluid tester?

    I always just use the test strips.
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    What to replace a blow molded socket case with?

    Any chance of contacting the manufacturer & getting a new OEM case?
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    How do I drill into lannon stone?

    Does the fireplace get used? I would be worried about overheating my TV.
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