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    Storing blow moulded tool kits/sets

    Label them and put them on a shelf like library books.
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    Good Ratchets

    Used or NOS S-K, Wright, Easco RTFT, Armstrong Craftsman USA thin profile, Proto, etc.available on ebay or here in the classifieds, most anything USA made will be good.
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    1/2 to 3/8 adapter

    Same thing with Snap On, the pic I posted is a Snap On and it says "NOT GUAR" on it (if you enlarge the picture you can see it).
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    1/2 to 3/8 adapter

    Ran across this one on a shelf in the garage, not sure why I didn't toss it other than to aggravate myself each time I see it. I do have an impact extension, about 4", that is 1/2" female be 3/8" male.
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    1/2 to 3/8 adapter

    I've broken a few.
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    Milwuakee M12 polisher/sander adapters

    I don't think the Milwuakee M12 polisher/sander would last long with a 6" wheel on it. But if I really had to have one I'd try a local machine shop.
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    SK X-Frame Metric Wrench Set

    Why would you use a uni-directional ratcheting wrench on a brake bleeder? You need to open and close the bleeder quickly, can't do that with a uni-directional ratcheting wrench.
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    New Guy - Illinois

    That puts you in Lombard.
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    SK appetite on a Tekton budget - part 2

    Yes when working on something with 12 point fasteners.
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    Want to replace some power cords. What do you do?

    If it's just an issue near the tool I usually just shorten the cord and inch and redo the connections, otherwise I have a pile of cord from power tools that I got from a job where we removed them to hard wire the motors to a machine.
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    Help with new(used) compressor

    Assuming it ran fine at the other guys house and that he wasn't running it on 220 and you didn't damage and/or change anything. I'd use an ammeter to see what it's pulling. It could be the capacitor, could be you have a weak breaker or could be the guy you bought it from had a 30 amp breaker...
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    3/4 Extension

    Found a few pictures.
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    3/4 Extension

    One is the bush button release pin, the other looks like the one that uses the long pin that goes through the socket and extension. Long pin held in place by O-ring.
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    TRW Tools

    TRW ( https://www.trwaftermarket.com/us/) appears to still be around, not sure if it's the same guys or not. Selling off the tool division unless they sold their name, which they didn't back then, doesn't remove their obligations.
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    TRW Tools

    When Monkey Wards got out of the tool business they made an agreement with Sears so you could exchange your broken lifetime warranty PowrKraft tools for Craftsman at Sears. J C Penney sold tools with a lifetime warranty, if you have a broken one they just pays you for it at replacement value for...
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    Replacement Leads for Harbor Freight Multimeter?

    That's like looking for replacement tips for Q-Tips.
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    TRW Tools

    They still are obligated to cover the warranty as long as they are in business and you meet the obligations of the warranty (some warranties require the receipt, etc.), you should be able to buy similar replacement tools and they are obligated to pay for them although you might have to sue them...
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    What are some of your oldest tools ?

    I have a back saw from the 1750's.
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    New member, just picked up a used box. Did i do ok?

    Did the people that sold you the cart and tools do the moon walk a give each other high fives as you were leaving?
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    Drawer slide not removable

    Not sure what the original configuration is but on the bottom box if the skinny drawer is on the top I'd move it down and put a larger drawer at the top you'll get much better access to the back of the skinny drawer, not a problem on the top box other than getting the slides out. The locks will...
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