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    Flex Power Tools

    No pics, but my local store in MA has already fully rebranded and stocked the former Flex aisle similarly.
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    Hanging UFO lights with magnets?

    https://www.grainger.com/product/2KWY3?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:MS:CSM-1946:tew63h4:20501231&gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:39CUA3:20800606:APZ_1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22475796619&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuaq6uIrGkQMVJk7_AR3YXjQNEAQYASABEgJcYfD_BwE $2 each, rated for 100lbs.
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    8 or 9" Lineman's?

    D2000-9NE for the win.
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    What is the normal amount of grease on new Milwaukee track saws?

    No, you need to take 30 seconds with a rag and clean it up if its bugging you then move on with more important things in life.
  5. J

    Dewalt Store on Amazon?

    Kind of ironic that right after they caution you not to buy DeWalt from Amazon for warranty reasons they recommend a 3rd party battery charger that is certain to void any battery warranty.
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    Vintage Rockwell 15” Drill Press ID?

    Possibly either 15-000 or 15-017
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    Hot tools

    20 volt impact driver for the win. There isnt a contractor in the world thats waiting a half hour for their drill to "cool down".
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    Unusual countries of origin

    I have a Proxxon rotary tool made in Luxombourg. It is amazingly smooth and quiet, way nicer than a Dremel.
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    Anyone used storage pods?

    When i rented one to use like you are they did, and the driver was fine with taking a minute to use it.
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    Anyone used storage pods?

    Have them put cribbing under the low end when they deliver it so that it is level.
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    A (minor) note of caution about Lisle tap sockets

    I bought a set of Lisle tap sockets a few months ago after all the talk here about the value of tap sockets. When they came in I gave them a quick look over and threw them in the drawer with all of my tapping stuff. I finally had a need this past weekend and pulled out the #4 socket only to...
  12. J

    14" Delta Bandsaw Replacement Tires

    +1. I much prefer these over the carters or the cheap urethane tires. Rubber is nice, and more authentic, but a fair bit more work to install.
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    Badger-Powhatan 2.5 Gallon Water Fire Extinguisher - Any use?

    The first time you use an ABC in the garage when a class A was all you needed for the fire you'll understand the value. The chemicals in an ABC pretty much ruin everything they touch. The dust gets everywhere and destructively corrodes virtually everything metal.
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    Upgrading drill press chuck

    Unfortunately Jacobs never made a super chuck with a JT33 mount.
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    Delta Drill Press Mystery Noise

    Extended race on both sides is the wrong bearing.
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    How to keep double-hung window open and rain out???

    If your house has a reasonably deep soffit open them from the top down.
  17. J

    Cordless Drill and Impact combos..

    Dewalt introduced the current 20 volt line in 2011, not so bad.
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    ECX, Xeno, Combo Bit - What's the Japanese Equivalent?

    I have both Kleins and the Ideal; the Ideal fits more things better. I love Klein but they are relegated to the junk drawer.
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    General Discussion or Vintage Tool sharpener/grinder?

    Made by Prairie, info available on Vintage Machines site.
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