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    Looking to finance a Snap-on toolbox.

    i bought a 1023 and a 1203 top last fall at that time snap on had big discounts my price for both was 10k minus my trade for both pieces it was a deal i coundn't refuse i love the box anyway check with your local dealer for sales
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    Lisle tools

    try this give the caliper a couple of good hits with a ball peen hammer where the threads of the pin are or the head of the pin being careful not to hit the bit recess on the head for the pin thbis will usually free the threads and save a pile of torx bits i used to snap them all the time myself...
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    Need Ideas for a stuck CV Axle - special removal tool?

    find a friend to put some pressure on the pry bar then give the axle a good shot with whatever you need to use to hit it having pressure on it will stop any bouncing etc against the snap ring
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    New Craftsman sets are always leaving out a size

    i refuse to buy sets anymore without all sizes working on any chev without an 18mm is impossible i have never understood why they do this
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    Angle Wrenches

    brake line nuts on abs boxes, 3/4" angle wrench for fuel incection lines on a 6.5 lt diesel injection pump saves at least an hour on that job , fuel line flare nuts at the fuel filter etc
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    3/8 Cordless Impact Recomendations

    have a look at the new dewalt 12v max 3/8 impact approx 100 ft lbs torque, like 2.3 pounds i love mine i have had it about 2 months and am impressed with it way more torque than my snap on 7.2 v 3/8 impact and about the same weight
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    Recommend Ratcheting Wrench?

    personally i like the blue point flex head racheting wrenches the flex head make tons of jobs way faster [upper strut mount nuts on venture or uplander vans for example] i recently bought a super long set of flex head slpine drive ratcheing wrenches made by E-Z RED from my snap on dealer, they...
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    Does anybody here own and use the Power Probe III?

    power probe 3 is one of the greatest time savers for electrical diagnosis that i have used i bought mine @ 8 months ago just love it think about things like power window and door lock diagnosis being able to introduce power or ground to motors or switches is a great help
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    Is this HF Framing nailer decent?

    find a good used bostitch or paslode and save yourself a pile of headaches let alone finding the right angle or nails and whether it needs wire collated or paper collated nails. brand name nailers are easier to find nails for i bought a used bostitch fw28 to frame my basement paid $125.00 can for it
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    Fuel line tools

    sorry here are some part #'s ya9457, fih9055 hope this was helpful
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    Fuel line tools

    check out the plier style disconnect tools snappy has at least two diffeent styles these are made from steel and work way better than any plastic tools especially if there is the slightest bit of rust i have used them for years you can twist and pry with them i belive that napa also sells the...
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    Just starting out, looking for suggestions

    something i learned after buying 3 snap on test lights, a blue point sst test light a fluke and sveral other dmm's that a power probe 3 is well worth the money saves piles of time wish i had been able to get one when i was starting out
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    fix for dewalt 18 volt batteries

    yeah the welder thing doesnt seem like its worth the 50 or 60 dollars i know that usually if it sounds to good to be true it usually is i haxe seen the ads for the interstate rebuilders but at 51.00$ as opposed to $62 for new ones .... thanks for all the input
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    fix for dewalt 18 volt batteries

    does anybody know how to ressurect 18 volt batteries that wont hold a charge or are very weak i have 4 of them that have gone south over the winter and even a pair at $126.00 is expensive. i have found a bunch of fixes on the internet but i really dont want to send money for an unknowen fix has...
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    Let's Talk About Die Grinder

    i have used the husky straight die grinder pictured in mrberry's post for 10+ years with cut off wheels and knotted 3 inch wire brushes cant beat it for power doesnt run a smopoth as my S/O grinder but has more power and a fifth of the price
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    snap on ct6850 vs dewalt dw059

    my snap on dealer says that he has no problems with them either but i have heard storiies of battery issues. i have always had good luck with my dewalt 18 volt tools but i am also concerned about the power. i have no problem spending a little more or much more as longer as the results are...
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    snap on ct6850 vs dewalt dw059

    anybody have experiecne with these impacts ? i am sure both are good tools but the snap on is rated at 400 lb ft vs 300 lb ft for the dewalt. is the snap on tool that much stronger? how about 18v snap on battery life? i know the dewalt gun is at least $100.00 cheaper
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    Snap On Dual 80 ratchet question......

    after reading a number of these threads i went and looked at my dual 80's the ones i bought when they were first released are stamped "USA" the later ones are not brought this up with my dealer got a shoulder shrug
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    SAE vs. Metric flare nut wrenchs

    flare nut wrenches are used on the fittings on tubes like brake and fuel lines the wrench spreads the torque to more flats on the nut [ie more grip] as the nuts are usually made of soft steel and a normal wrench will slip as far as the cheap ones at the local auto store save your money and buy...
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    snap-on 7.2v 3/8 impact prices

    j have one it works good for its sizesmaller fasteners up too about 13mm although if it requires much impacting it kills battery quickly i think i paid about 149.00 can for the bare tool
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