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    I want winter work glove recommendations

    Wool lined riggers gloves work for me in the mountains.
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    Interesting historical web site found.

    Thought so as not much passes by GJ and i'll be interested to put a date on some of my older tools with the info. Cheers.
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    How much torque on u-joint?

    Ask the manufacturer and see if you get a reply!
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    Interesting historical web site found.

    You made have seen it before if not check it out: https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/index.html
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    Pencils.....

    STAEDTLER Mars Technico Clutch Pencils with a huge variety of 2mm leads available are the way to go if you don't mind spending a bob or two. The blue leads work great for marking out stainless steel, bronze etc.
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    If this slug wrench can be broken, anything can be broken

    May have gotten hot at some stage guessing by the colouring .
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    Favorite Knife

    :thumbup:
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    drill speed for aluminum

    Kerosene as lubricant
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    Bending plate for loader bucket

    Make a cardboard template of the curve you want and get it rolled. You can dog it in as you build the bucket.
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    Overkill

    Yes Zkling, profits have become obsessive and at the same time the skills utilised to produce quality tools have been eroded or lost. Time and knowledge produces quality. In that regard, when the people who produce the tools no longer understand or know the use of what they are producing, what...
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    I think China Craftsman's quality is improving.

    I believe the Irish have infultrated China now!
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    An interesting T-Bolt fastener for mills

    Seen the same thing on a F111.
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    Anyone else like Channellocks?

    I avoid them slow jaws, not enough positive grip.
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    What size of compressor should I buy

    What's your altitude man?
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    Overkill

    I know good tools, yep they are great to work with and I have plenty enough, with many favourites both new and old. I strongly believe that a sign of a good tool is how they cope with wear and tear after years of use. Tools are my bread and butter. What is it with the **** found in many of the...
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    I think China Craftsman's quality is improving.

    Where are we headed damn it!
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    How do you leave a crescent wrench?

    I'm sure I left it closed...ok better check.....yep its closed.....now did I close it or not.....damn better check.....yep it's closed :headscrat :lol_hitti
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    Tools from the old world

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    Hand tighten or wrench tighten your GRINDER?

    :beer: yes I agree!
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    Welding wire size?

    Mate, get rid of the flux cored wire and get gas. I worry about Barium levels within flux cored products.
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