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    Thoughts on Corotech (Benjamin Moore) Waterborne (V440/V540)?

    Nevermind- Please delete.
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    "Noble American Tools" At HJE, Anyone Have Experience With Them?

    In the market for some high quality, USA made yard tools. HJE sells these: https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-brand/noble-american.html I've never heard anything about them. :headscrat Have any of you?
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    Skil Mag 77 vs Skil Southpaw Sidewinder. Thoughts?

    Hey guys, So I've got an older craftsman sidewinder circular saw and it's a blade right configuration which I'm not a fan of. I had planned on purchasing one of these at some point: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B7EUS46/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I want the better line of sight (I'm right...
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    Carlyle 1/2" Stubby Impact Wrench - $149

    Can be found on page 10 in the new Napa Real Deals Catalog. Same as the Matco stubby with a different color grip. https://realdeals.napaecatalog.com/app.php?RelId=6.2.3.1
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    Anyone have experience with the Carlyle 1/2" Stubby Impact Wrench?

    Title says it all. I don't know who makes them but they have a very high torque rating for a stubby and looks to be well made. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NPT61083
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    Impact Swivel Socket Set vs Pinless Impact Swivel Adapter and Stubby Impact Socket

    I was watching a real tool reviews video the other day where he showed why a set of the impact swivel sockets was superior to an impact adapter with a regular impact socket on it. They're shorter and therefore can get into tighter places. I got to thinking though, I wonder if these: Would...
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    Thought You All Might Be Interested In A Toolbox Tour

    Here is a tour of my shop and tools. Nothing too special, and I'm a ****** cameraman. Enjoy nonetheless. :thumbup:
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    Craftsman 52pc 6 Point Socket Set - $55. Best Value?

    So I am wanting to get away from my 12 point sockets and start using 6 points. I see that Craftsman sells these, and it looks like a damned good deal. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-52-pc-easy-read-socket-set-6/p-00935747000P?plpSellerId=Sears&prdNo=9&blockNo=9&blockType=G9 I like the easy...
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    Cheap Alternative To Hanson Socket Tray

    Just wanted to share my experiences with toolbox organization. Having used the cheap metal socket rails for years (and hating them with a burning passion), I went hunting for an organizer that would let me see the size of the socket at a glance without having to look at the socket itself. I...
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    Milwaukee M18 Brushed Combo Kit - $150 Brushless - $200

    http://www.truevalue.com/product/M18-Lithium-Ion-Combo-Tool-Kit-Compact-Hex-Impact-Driver-18-Volts/53096.uts Not available online, but my local true value honored the price and had it in stock.
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    My Journey To Find The Perfect DIY Ratchets (For Me)

    Just thought I'd detail my tool hunt today for your viewing pleasure. I've been doing a lot of tool upgrading recently. I don't turn wrenches for a living, but I use them a lot in my hobbies so I am willing to spend a little more than I HAVE to to get tools I like. My go-to ratchets for the...
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    Kobalt and Milwaukee Cordless Drill Sales. Looking For Opinions.

    *Update* Bought the M18 Brushed Combo Kit on Sale for $150. Hey guys, So I've got a Dewalt drill/driver that I don't care for (the runout on the chuck is awful) so I am going to sell it to my brother or father for cheap and get something else. I currently also have a Kobalt 24V impact...
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    Are They Going To Make More Of The Craftsman Max Axess Combo Wrenches?

    Hey guys, I was able to pick up a standard set of the Craftsman Max Axess wrenches (long pattern, low profile, anti-slip open end) and would love to have the metric set too, but I can't find a set anywhere. Not even on ebay. Sears outlet says multiple stores have them, but when you try to buy...
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    Craftsman Block Grinder Find, How Should I Refresh It?

    Hey guys, I have been looking for a bench grinder that I could use for a mixture of wire wheeling and some grinding (mostly sharpening). After doing my research, I found out how crappy today's budget grinders are, and learned about the block grinders. Today I got lucky and scored this guy for...
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    Kinda Frustrated With DIY Mechanics Tool Brand Selection

    Hello all, hope you're having a fine Friday. I do not make my living turning wrenches, but have several mechanically related hobbies (cars, motorcycles, restorations one day, etc) that I intend on participating in regularly for the next 50+ years. I currently have a decent selection of tools...
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    Buying Into 18V "Lineups", Looking For Recommendations

    Hey all, I currently have only corded tools but am looking to get a Li-Ion 18v drill and impact driver combo. More than anything, I am trying to decide what "camp" to join so that down the road when I expand my tools I have good quality options that use the same batteries. I am not a...
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    Menards Wilton Knock Off vs Alltrade Professional Duty Vise. Which should I keep?

    Hey guys, a few days ago I bought this vise from Menards, thinking it to be a rebranded Wilton 4500(still not sure of this). I've not used it yet and could return it...
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