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    Best bang for the buck for heating my larger shop in New Hampshire

    Big *** wood stove. Wood is easy and cheap to come by in NH with little effort.
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    SK or Snapon

    Both are great tools. Also consider US made Wright and Williams. I am a huge fan of Wright. My SOs however are 40-45 years old and going strong. The truck coming to the shop removes warranty angst. IMHO Wright is superior to SK.
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    How long ago was Snap-on a secret brand?

    I am over 60 and SO was mainstream when I started buying tools in the 70's. They were considered the very top shelf. IMHO there will always be a market for those who prefer the best and probably always be a market for those who want imported low price alternatives. Today I think Wright is a...
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    Snap-on warranty

    I started buying Snap-On in 1974. Still buy them today, along with a number of other US forged tools like Wright, SK, Williams, Klein, Mayhew, Wilde and more. While I rarely break a tool, I have always been served well. Most recently I returned a set of screw drivers and pry bars to SO that...
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    best tool chest on a budget?

    I got a large "Extreme Tools" set two years ago that serves me well off of CL. It replaced my ancient and small SO top, middle and bottom boxes cheaply with no regrets. I paid so little I am embarrassed to say how much. I will probably go to hell for it.
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    My home away from home shop

    Thought you might get a chuckle out of my apartment workshop. I live in the middle east in an apartment building with an underground parking garage. I missed my tools and workshop at home so I put together a hobbyist’ mobile workshop that can go up and down the elevator. Mostly, Williams...
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    Williams USA - Somebody needs to get their QC in line

    Maybe the socket with upsidedown lettering will be worth a fortune just like a 1955 double striker penny. 10 years from now you will be slapping your forehead if you send it back. 15 years from now you will kick your own *** for using it and losing the massive "uncirculated" status. You could...
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    Why do vises cause OCD?

    I have a large 8" Snap-On Machinists vise which is essential a big red Wilton, beautiful vise you could grip a Pennsylvania class super-dreadnought in. I also have a beautiful Wilton 3 1/2 inch vise for smaller needs. Why on earth do I keep looking at them with drooling temptation on...
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    ID this hammer?

    I have one also. Upholstery hammer.
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    Quality Pocket Knife

    I couldn't choose just one knife or multi-tool. I have drawers full of them, every US brand. Benchmade switchblade is nice, Buck is trusty. I have a bone handled Puma Duke and a Puma Earl I like. Ka-Bar when I ride. Leatherman certainly and I think they are still US made. Some of my...
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    Screwdriver Reccomendation?

    +1 on Snap-On. My first set od Snap-Ons were bought off the truck in 1978. They have the black plastic handles that finally due to age are starting to split wide open when twisted hard, will get them replaced. I bought a second set of Snap-Ons about 10 years ago and still consider them my new...
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    Important reminder on ratchets

    Many of you have probably wondered why your ratchets wear out prematurely. In the early days, I too did this wrong. Please ensure you always turn your ratchets off when not in use.
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    Wright 6435 vs tekton 1706 3/4 drive breaker bar

    I have this one ↑ and it is a beast. I also have the Wright breaker bar. There are applications for both, and the Wright will handle a cheater bar too. You did not do wrong, you just have more tools on your bucket list. Bonus.
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    wobble extensions

    I have one Snap-On wobble extension, 3/8th drive. Easily 35 years old and still perfect, but used lightly. Perhaps luck, but I haven't needed more variety than that. If you want a good to own extension (just because), here is a useful one...
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    The Ultimate Shop Safety Thread

    Only charge batteries in a well ventilated area and do not introduce a spark or flame around one, even when it is just in a running car charging off the alternator. Old switch type drop lights should be thrown away. When mounting a new tire, always assume it could blow. Always shake a...
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    Best non tool truck sockets.

    Question comes up often. In my opinion Wright tools are the best.
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    Diagnostic computer

    Which OBDII diagnostic computer would you consider the best overall device to own for engine and transmission diagnostics as well as adjusting the settings. The device would be primarily used on European and Japanese vehicles as well as some US. Thanks. Art
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