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    snap on Ratchet screw driver (80th aniversary)

    Hey all ive just been sorting through some tools and while cleaning my ratcheting screw driver that it doesnt feel as "tight" as it used to and the fit of everything isnt what it was: you can see the "fit" where the ring attaches to the body to change the direction/ lock the shaft. does...
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    Right then people, ive been a bit busy Here is some more pics: Everything all painted up and drying Here is what im going to use as a drawer liner, from IKEA the drawers simply slide back into their runners with a little tap to engage the tabs on the runners. A few drawers later...
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    madness! I grew up in west park, headingly! What a small world! just waiting for some paint to dry. Ive gone through 4 cans of hammerite and ive got to do the other drawer fronts and the back of the unit. the ally is all looking really good! im on the hunt for a lock now but im hoping to...
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    Ive just given the ally on the drawer a little dub and its looking stoking! QUATTROJON, you should get a job as a weatherman YOUR RIGHT lol where abouts in blighty are you?
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    Right then... Ive had a busy evening, between doing a BBQ having a couple and playing with my box! OOH ER! OK the drawers had me a bit confused so I took some pics to help others out in the future from the start and hopefully ill remember to keep taking pics. Here is the victim! First job...
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    well its sunny today and theres a motorists store next to the butcher so BBQ, beers and a bunch of prep is is today :D
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    so basically stab away with a blade and mask off the handles lol
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    Lower cost tools (UK)

    No idea where in the uk you are jon but the swindon store has a workshop section now!
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    Air Compressor Drain Plug

    This thread inspired me a bit so I went out and got some bits and bobs: that little black handle just wouldnt do! old and new All imstalled Works quite well, I was thinking of adding a length of pipe with a flattened end so that it will "air sweep" the garage when I drain the tank :D
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    ITS ARRIVED!!! Ive checked the model and KRA-59C for sure made in `86. I need a lock (or is there a barrel number I can get a key cut from?) How do I remove the drawers? how do I remove the aluminium trim on the front of the drawers? WEll chuffed!
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    Lower cost tools (UK)

    Hey all, I thought that the uk guys might like a heads up on where to get Teng tools for less. B&Q have started selling them as TENG and they look suspiciously like the B&Q own spanners. Halfords tools are also reportedly TENG (IIRC they have life time warrenty too) B&Q are also doing quite a...
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    Looking for a screwdriver

    I know you arnt allowed modified tools but I thought it would be worth mentioning a couple of ideas i had while reading your post. you could get a cheap shrewdriver with a nice thick shank, get it hot and then pound it into the screw driver blade you need A bit like in this image the other...
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    Chinese....

    real shame there are places like this in the world. As ever with the old internet stories there is probably more info below the surface. I am not condoning what we see in this article, merly pointing out that there may be more to the story. They talk about them only earning $1000 a year but the...
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    I was thinking flash red from hellfrauds however I think I might try rollering on hammerite as I see they have a new formulation now to help with that. MRSHAUN: is there anywhere I can see a list of the boxes it might be so that I can get an idea of its construction?
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    I was thinking KRA4059A but there is an extra divider on the right hand side :confused:
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    Just bought my f1rst snappy top box!!!

    Just bought my first snappy top box!!! repainting and rebuilding with pics Hey all, I have just bought my first snap on box. I am not all that flush at the moment so it is definatly a "doer-upper" I only have a small garage to work in so im going to have to clear some space so I come to you...
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    Lets see your FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    this is definatly something I need to invest in. at the moment my make shift solution is a waist high bottle of CO2 that I use for welding is kept by the door, if there is a fire the plan is to do my best to tackle it with what is at hand and then if that fails open the cylinder and either try...
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    Oil cleanup

    thank you all very much, ill get some down next time im out there
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    common axle nut sizes

    mid 90`s BMW`s are 46mm hub nuts! (`97 e46 328i)
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    Oil cleanup

    Where can I get a clay brick? in the uk please And good point about it being made of oil :)
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