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    What is this style snap on handle called?

    Got this partial set of flare nut wrenches off FBMP and I’m trying to get last pieces to complete the set. Is this considered the I beam handles? And if so what do I need to complete the set?
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    Skilsaw noob. What's everyone's favorite method for removing the diamond shaped blade knockout?

    Hate and anger seem to work fine for me. I usually twist them out with a pair of needle nose pliers since my fat fingers can't get a good grip on small fiddly stuff like that usually.
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    How long to go with the extension collection?

    16-20" I'd guess. I'd have to go look. I just have a drawer full of them.
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    $200 Running Stihl MS660 - Now What?

    I'd have to double check, but maybe 462s? We use the absolute hell out of them without incident. I'm also very serious about staying on top of maintenance with them and only using real gas in the mixed fuel.
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    $200 Running Stihl MS660 - Now What?

    I run a 1200 acre state park that is littered with 4' basal diameter cottonwood trees, so big saws are the moneymaker for us lol. But after good wind or to limb up the tree after it's felled, you absolutely can't beat that 261. We also have a top handle, I can't remember the model number, we use...
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    $200 Running Stihl MS660 - Now What?

    We run a 261CE at work and I love it. For about 80% of what we do it is absolutely perfect. The other 2 saws we run are 25" bar saws for laying down large trees. They are beasts and do their job well, but they are heavy and get old on smaller stuff.
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    Heat gun.

    Notice I said Into my retirement years. I plan on finally getting to do all the projects I want to do now when I get there.
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    Heat gun.

    I bought the cheapest one at Harbor Freight on a 9.99 coupon. No more than I use it it should last well into my retirement years.
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    Proto ratchet J5249HS with hole allowing use of allen key, screw driver, etc to hold nuts, etc.

    I think it's for Aerospace/FOD applications where tie down/secure fasteners are a big deal.
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    Dewalt angle grinder and size of cupped wire brush

    I've never paid that much attention to the size if it was close like that. More than anything make sure it's rated for your RPMs and be sure to wear your PPE. Fishing those wires out of your eye *****, and make peace with more than a few are going to embed themselves into your shirt and your...
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    Copper welding backer

    Aluminum won't burn through?
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    Copper welding backer

    Find your local meth head.
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    Is there a certain tool you use everyday for your job?

    Pocket knife, pen, Streamlight stylus, Glock 21, cuff key, with a Klein 11 in 1, linesman pliers and some pump pliers handy in the truck. I'm a park manager/conservation officer.
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    Kreg Pocket Hole Machine?

    I think they get used so much because they are fast and easy vs a dovetail, rabbet, dowel joints etc. and look pretty good once they're painted and finished. A lot of cabinet and accent pieces in higher end houses, at least around here, use pocket hole joinery.
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    Kreg Pocket Hole Machine?

    A buddy of mine loves his and said it paid for itself with one project he did.
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    Pressure Washers

    I have had pretty bad luck with home owner electric machines, they have too short of hoses, can't clean a heavy mess, and are in general not up to any kind of hard work. I stick with gas machines to clean around the house and change the tip out to adjust for the job. I wouldn't ever use a...
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    Sockets!: Need to start over - 1/4 - 3/8 - 1/2"

    Depends on the day and the night before, but I agree.
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    Common use for SAE 19/32 socket?

    Still listed in todays most recent Proto catalog believe it or not.
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    Common use for SAE 19/32 socket?

    Pre war Ford products used a lot of them, so did the first Willy's Jeeps. Lots of old industrial and ag machinery uses them too. There are also a fair number of plumbing fittings that use them still. And since this is GJ, you just need to have them incase. Probably in duplicate.
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    Hydraulic Fluid cleanup

    Might have to find a feed tub or something similar to use in that application.
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