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    Let's see your Pegboard

    Years ago,and I too suffer from CRS,Woodsmith magazine had an article on attaching wooden shelves to peg board.If you have a table saw to cut the corner for relief and use "L" screws it works pretty well.Use a piece of peg board for marking spread of fasteners you can experiment what your trying...
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    Walmart Getting Serious About Tools in 2026?

    When you're having thoughts of going shopping at WM.go to the tube and watch ,Larry the Cable Guy and his video on WM after Midnight, that will get you thinking!!!The saying,"I got more than what I bargained for"
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    What is an end wrench

    My Dad's set was exactly like you described, so growing up helping Dad's that's the terminology we used and learned.Now combos have kind of changed often these terms are used
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    how to use a thread file

    Agreed, and at my age a magnifying glass and a small triangle file is where I start
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    how to use a thread file

    Thanks,I have the Lee Valley catalog,there a great company to do business with.
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    how to use a thread file

    Pictures and where did you purchase?
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    Metric left hand drill bits.

    I know Grainger carries a large selection of drill bits,fraction,metric,letter and number.Many different lengths and left and right rotation
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    Metric left hand drill bits.

    McMaster Carr at $28.90,ouch,what are you working on?
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    Bandsaw wheels out of plane

    There isn't a need to get your wheels so perfectly aligned if you watch a guy on You Tube named Alex Snodgrass.He has 35 years experience,works with an excellent company,Carter Products.You can follow him on Bandsaw Life.I saw him at a Wood worker show put on a presentation and the things I...
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    Recommend a wood finish for me

    Anytime you make a project,keep some scrap,sand it to the same grit,finish it with the info on the back and save it.Now the record of it,will help future projects moving forward
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    Any good compact drill bit storage organizers?

    I keep mine in a hard eye glass case.I write on it,so there's no confusion on its contents.I keep multiples and center drills so it's easily brought out as needed.The contents get a little marking like the case.I use different cases and paint for different speciality drill bits,for instance a...
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    Tools of Japan

    Nice tools,as you get older and lose a bit of grip,the bolsters are a nice feature
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    1/4" sockets with or without detents

    So what have we learned and has anybody found a reasonable fix if they feel compromised?
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    Who has a well priced drill bit set now?

    I'm thinking the Bosch at Menards,but once you have established your likes and needs,I would try McMaster Carr.They have a selection of fractions, metric,letter and numbers.They have very short,jobber and many super long.The prices are fair,quality excellent and shipping is quick.
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    Help me find a 3/8 spinner handle

    Love mine,use it all the time
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    Handtools from Germany MIA?

    Is a Scheisser a no good man?
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    Metal cutting OMT Blades that will hold up

    Nails and screws are really hard on blades but I've had good luck with Fein
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    Heavy-Duty Fabric Garden Hose

    We use the Zero-G also,like the hose,but the darn squirrels ruin them
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    Busted Craftsman Ratcheting Combo Wrench

    Looks like you got some closure! I'm at the age I don't have the patience to chase,I just bought a Mac short ratcheting wrench ,the size I use often off their website,buy once,cry once.Your problem brings back old memories of Sears,buy a wrench,break a wrench,take it back,new one,no questions asked
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    vertical wood bandsaw recommendation

    I have a 14 inch,20 year old JET ,that I really like.I make bandsaw jewelry boxes,so no matter what one you find,I have upgraded mine.Thru mainly Carter Bandsaw,I did new tires, blades,guides,but the lever quick release,saves your blade set and all the parts under tension.Lots of good video out...
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