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    10 drawer vintage rem line. I need help identifying year and what it's worth

    Start with Posting a photo. I personally value Vintage RemLines (60’s to early 70’s) along with other makers of this era. Having had a 64’ box stolen just after cleaning it up still lights my fuse. Very well made handsome boxes, Older twin to the Montgomery Ward chest sets. Post a Pic Duh.
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Just picked up the one on the right 1978 Snap On KRA149A. the gentleman had it for sale for $15.00 but I couldn’t do him dirty so I disclosed what info I had and the collectibility status of his box. He was appreciative said the first fair offer would be mine before he put it on ebay. I offered...
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    Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

    This is the one I’m interested in, but $$$ spendy. So I’d appreciate some overly positive comments to help me blame this particular tool addiction purchase on a similarly afflicted GJ member.
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    Snap-on Tools drivers cash box?

    Elvis is in the building! Just got a 2nd KRA 149 A this time a 1978. This gentleman had it for sale for $15.00! I couldn’t do him dirty, told him of it’s collectibility in some rabid (GJ) vintage tool circles. He immediately said I’ll get back to you. Well he came back with “Well I clearly...
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    Grease Gun Storage Help - Leaks

    LocknLube Barrel and Hose end caps. They keep both ends clean and where ever you’re storing them grease free, different colors for easy ID.
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    I way ahead of my allowed tool purchases (2025) but jonesing bad for this one.
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    Does anyone wear shop aprons?

    The dude aprons have a fly in the front vs the cook aprons don’t.
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    Ever loose a Nut or Bolt while working on your car?

    Although the washer and dryer are not located in the garage Wandering bolts nuts will migrate to them. The washer pump drain cavity is a favorite place as is the dryer which sounds like a mri machine indicating when it should be emptied. My late husky loved to mess with me by surreptitiously...
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    Snap On tool box? Or another brand?

    i have a particular fondness for the fluted pull style. I have a Bonney chest about a 64’. I know Yorktown made the early ones, followed by MBC and Duplex made the some probably MBC - Snap on.
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Roboto's Garage

    Was the radiator a CSF Or just the cap? I’ve got a 2000 Tacoma that is overdue on cooling system maintenance and am considering a CSF all aluminum including the tanks. Very spendy but this will be only done once for the life of the truck and mine. Trying to get as much info and parts before it’s...
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    Removing a gas oven ignitor for replacement or cleaning

    Yep just the natural oils on your fingers will do as you say. Like the old incandescent light bulbs wear gloves when installing.
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    Typical residential boiler life? And related questions

    I‘ve got a small 75,000 btu Weil McClain gas boiler flame pilot light for radiant floor heating installed going on 27 yrs. I changed out a temp gauge, zone valves and aqua stat that I had to match up to a newer version. The pump could be changed out but it’s Albuquerque so if I can still wear my...
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    Toolbox recommendation

    Except for the bling logo, the Extreme boxes are solid. I have the 42” triangle box over a roller and it keeps me organized in a compact space, very good build quality.
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    ID this Craftsman box

    I hear yuh impressive to look at but you need high heel sneakers to see what’s hiding on the top. That your Pop welded it on there And worked in New Britain is History it’ll do Fine.
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    ID this Craftsman box

    Good looking set never fails to impress (at least me and other GJ grey red fans). That middle would be equal in price to the other 2 if the lockthingy wasn’t welded on. Beer, admire and sigh, repeat.
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    Tools from Nordic countries

    beauties
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    Bees!

    Lol Brake clean who knew and it leaves no residue.
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    Koken Fathers Day 2023

    yeah kinda miffed with koken. Bought 2 spark plug sockets from them after calling them for clarification on items. A day after ordering they have a sale and not a mention of it from them to save 15%. Bakka tade desu ka.
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    Urinal in the garage?

    Organic parts cleaner fueled with more beer, cheaper than Brake kleen. could experiment with different beer brands or asparagus although that’s high voc.
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    Mac Box

    It’s a beauty!
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