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    Looks like HF credit cards have arrived...

    I guess we will see how this Icon and HF credit line challenging the trucks will play out...
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    Adjusting air pressure guage

    Hey guys, I have an analog Matco tire inflator that is WAY off. I am curious if you guys know a way to adjust the gauge, or if it is even possible. The inflator looks like this one: https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/DTG5A/3-1-8-dial-tire-inflator/
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    Air hose sizes and fittings

    Hey guys, I set up my compressor recently and built a manifold with several places for air drops. I bought Milton high flow fittings and couplers and, was a bit disappointed to see they were aluminum, rather than steel. In any event, I wanted to run 3/8” hose with the high flow couplers (1/4”...
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    Air filter and pressure regulator

    Hey guys, I recently installed an IR T30 with a 3/4” air line. I now want to install a regulator and water trap filter thingy - I know, not the technical term. I am not presently painting with this setup and have a commercial refrigerated dryer when I head that direction. I basically just want...
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    Compressor oil

    I bought a used 80 gallon IR T30 with a 7.5 hp motor.the oil was drained and I need to replace it. What is the best oil I can use in this instance and is there anything I need to do to get it squared away while I am at it? Like a tune up of sorts?
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    Crimp connectors

    Hey guys, I am looking for a good source for bulk quantities of non insulated electrical connectors like **** connectors, spades, rings, etc. I am also looking for some jaws for my ratcheting crimped that will do the series 56 connectors that have the dual crimp for the wire and the...
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    Expandable wrench rack

    Hey guys, I saw an adjustable or expandable wrench rack system on here a few months back. Can anybody help me out with who the company was? Before anybody busts my balls, I tried search and couldn't find it.
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    Blue Point Multi Meter

    Hey guys, I bought a Blue Point multi meter today (MT586). It seems to work, bu5when I turn it on, it reads “OUCH.” It was cheap enough, it was worth the risk for me. If i put it on ohms, it settles to close to zero when I touch the leads together and it seems to read proper AC and DC voltage...
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    Snap on Verus

    Hey guys, I am looking at buying a used snap on verus that does not have any of the scope attachments. It only has the OBD adapters and a slew of keys hat go with it. The problem is it is only current through 2012 and my junk runs up through 2014. As such, at a minimum, I need to update it and...
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    Prices for snap on impacts

    Hey guys, I am going to be getting rid of a couple snap on battery impacts and need some advice on prices to ask as a starting point and a bottom line. The first is a snap on CT3110 with charger, two batteries, and a carrying case. It is in nice shape. The second is a green CT8850 with two...
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    Autobody Saw Blades

    Hey guys, I am looking for the best affordable blades for a highspeed autobody saw. I don’t mean something that is 10 cents a blade, but I also don’t need some $35 blade that is a couple inches long. Recommendations?
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    Properly loading car lift

    Hey guys, my uncle bought a Chinese 2 post lift and I am curious about the best way to leave a car in the air while working on it. Do you: * Run it up to height and leave it * Run it up to height and then drop it so the full weight is sitting on the safety stops * Run it up to height, drop it...
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    HF Screwdrivers

    Hey guys, I was in HF today and was looking at their professional screwdriver set that seems to get good reviews here. It was $10, and I was ready to pick up a set to throw in my tool bag in the truck, but then I saw the Quinn set. The set is larger and they seem to fit into HF’s new better...
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    Milwaukee Power Tool Organizer

    Hey guys, I saw a thread awhile back that was something like how people stored their power tools. I have searched high and low for that thread, but cannot find it to save my life. What I am looking for specifically, was a guy built a unit for his Milwaukee stuff that was built out of wood and...
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    HF Tool Cart Colors

    In case you haven’t seen it yet, harbor freight has three new colors on their tool carts - yellow, green, and orange. People are going to lose their ******* minds! They are a great cart, but I will stick with red, like all tool boxes should be...
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    Bandsaw for metal

    Hey guys, I have a 10” Shopcraft Benchmark bandsaw that is variable speed. It is a homeowner tool. The issue I have is that I need to cut some 1/8” steel plate. The saw claims to cut metal, but the variable speed only goes as low as 480 fpm. I intend on getting a Lenox bimetal blade for it. Will...
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    Is Harbor Freight getting too big for its britches?

    Let me start by saying I love HF as much as the next guy. I have bought plenty of **** from them over the years and a lot of it has been good at a great price and a fair amount has been, well, just ****. What I would like some thoughts on is do you guys think HF is getting a little too cocky...
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    Looking to buy a new set of tinsnips

    I am interested in buying a new set of tinsnips. Like the red, yellow, and green handles. I grew up using Wiss in the sheet metal shop in my dad’s company, so that is all I ever used. Is Wiss still top notch? What about Midwest? What are the pros and cons of each, if any? All comments are...
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    Wilton Bullet

    Hey guys, I picked up a Wilton 9300 bullet tonight in really nice shape. What is it worth in good shape? It has the swivel base. TIA!
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    Best shop rags

    Hey guys, I am looking for a source for *good* red rags. I bought some good rags from Costco awhile back, but they don’t sell them anymore. I bought some rags from Harbor Freight, but they ****. They are as absorbent as a sieve and rough as a stucco bathtub. They literally look like a screen...
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