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    New Compressor------Finally!

    Sorry I didnt mean to rain on your parade. There was some Lowes in the DC area selling it for around $200 though. Unfortunately, I convinced myself I didnt need one but I really regret not picking it up. I would pay $250 for it as well...
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    New Compressor------Finally!

    They had these on clearance at Lowes recently. This is still a very good deal at $250. People bought these on clearance for possibly below $150 just a couple months ago.
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    HOT DEAL Index!!

    I was about to order as well but I think you are right. I dont know if I can deal with the headache of returning this. Has anyone actually gotten the package yet?
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    Duralast ratchet telling new from old?

    I placed a large order of what appeared to be the old Duralast early this week from the AutoZone website. My order looks like it has entered some black hole as I have not gotten any updates and my pending credit card charge has disappeared.
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    Harbor Freight ratchets and sockets

    I would get one of the Sears Craftsman black friday deals. The price is gonna be hard to beat. That being said, Pittsburgh Pro (HF) > Craftsman in terms of quality IMO. I own both the 154 and 255 Craftsman mechanics sets and quite a few Pittsburgh Pro ratchets/sockets/impact sockets. The...
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    Craftsman or Harbor Freight socket set for a home DIY guy?

    Since you are a Fatwalleter, I think you should go with the Harbor Freight. Though to be honest, the HF prices arent quite that great anymore. I got both HF and Gray Pneumatic. Have had no problems with either but I dont think the average DIYer breaks out the impacts that often other than...
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    Best Tool You Ever Bought

    For me, it has to be my laptop. I grew up in a mechanically challenged household so I have learned tons on Youtube from channels like EricTheCarGuy, Briansmobile1, Real Fixes/Real Fast, etc. Also, for this website for all the tool information/recommendations but it has been a real budget killer.
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    What's this Prentiss Vise worth?

    Is it missing the swivel jaw holding pin? See http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100697. Yours is a bit different as its square on the swivel jaw. I also though something looked weird about the jaws but thats just they way they I guess. I dont really understand how the...
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    Impact. Cordless vs Air

    Just to be clear, here are the supposed ratings for all them: SNAP ON 6850 Max Torque: 400 ft-lbs Breakaway: 625 ft-lbs Matco Infinium Max Torque: 425 ft-lbs Breakway: 725 ft lbs "Old" Ingersoll Rand W360 Max Torque: 360 ft-lbs (I hear this is very questionable) Breakaway: ???? New Ingersoll...
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    Another Vise ID

    Its just another crappy import. All of these multivices are believed to be imports. Just stick with the old weathered, overbuilt vintage American vises. They arent that hard to spot. BTW, I wouldnt pay more than $20 at most for that and that was if it was within one mile of my house and I...
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    what do you use tighten up crank bolt without an air/electric impact.

    Your friend should be fine. 4850 should easily be able to put over 119 ft-lbs in forward position. He probably overtorqued it if anything. I know a lot of service manuals say not to use an impact to reinstall the crankshaft pulley bolt (Hondas perhaps others). However I see it done all the...
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    I like Parker vises but not this much

    I think its a fair price just currently with the country's/personal economic situation, I just couldnt justify it. I am thinking of just getting my current one's recheckered. Luckily I got another Hollands vise where the jaws are in better shape. The only problem is that the Hollands jaws are...
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    I like Parker vises but not this much

    I got a Parker 974 that I am restoring right now. For me, I dont think I could pay more than $100 for a new set of jaws. I picked up the unit on CL for $60 and put about another $20 on tools/paint into it. The cost of the jaws is gonna be worth more then the value of my restored vise in my...
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    Whats this vice worth?

    Thats what I thought or very little is left. I guess you could fasten the jaws by other means (welding, etc.) but either way its a lot of work for what is an already compromised vise.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Its some cheap import from what I can tell. I would definately not pay anywhere close to $85. It looks pretty beat up too. I doubt I would pay $25 for it.
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    Advice on Craigslist vise questions

    Its been listed for a long time so there is a decent chance its been sold. I would ask the size, make, condition, jaw size, and weight. If you think its overpriced, I would ask if they would entertain an offer of ____ amount. You usually can tell a lot from the pictures though. If its a long...
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    HF Tap & Die sets

    There are like 8 different tap and die sets sold by Harbor Freight. The prices for the set range from like $8 to like $80. I am guessing most of the reviews are for the absolute cheapest set and the expensive ones are actually probably pretty good.
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    lowes copy - in australia to take on hardware stores

    I thought that Bunnings Warehouse appeared to modelled on Home Depot but apparently there is no affiliation. The prices didnt seem that bad, at least the ones I saw advertised. I never made my way over as I was stuck in Sydney CBD for most of the time. The price on apparel at the downtown...
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    Craftsman Buying out Snap-on and maybe MAC!!!

    http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=SNA+Key+Statistics Under Share Statistics... Avg Vol (3 month)3: 418,500 Avg Vol (10 day)3: 388,157 Shares Outstanding5: 58.19M Float: 57.87M Toyota has a market cap of 112 Billion and I doubt Snap On is larger than Toyota:).
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    Craftsman Buying out Snap-on and maybe MAC!!!

    Market Cap (2.85 Billion)= Stock Price ($48.76) x Outstanding Shares (58.19 Million). That $140 Billion for Snap On seemed a bit high:)
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