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    what type of paver/block saw?

    I'd look for a decent used gas chop saw. Might be able to buy a used one from a homeowner type rental place for a reasonable sum. Even Home Depot. If you can find one that hasn't been rented a ton, but it up for replacement, could be a good deal. Most of the wall block I've used does not look...
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    New Gas Water Pump, won't pump.

    Those pumps can be a real pain in the nuts. When I was doing some underground plumbing work with a buddy, he would mostly kink the discharge hose in his hands, while I primed. As soon as you could feel there was a slight amount of pressure building, slowly unkink the hose while keeping pressure...
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    Paint Marking Pen?

    Grainger and NAPA are my sources locally.
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    Zero Turn Mower Choices

    Of your above choices I would do the tiger over the freedom z, any day. I can't give an opinion on gravely.
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    Zero Turn Mower Choices

    The price difference between equivalent models, with different deck sizes, is/should be negligible. That said, I would almost always go with 60"/61".They usually have more deck sticking past the tires on the trim side. They usually have larger wheels/tires than the 48"/52" mowers.
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    damaged extreme toolbox

    If you don't like STB policy, don't order from them. If you don't like Fedex policy, don't order product shipped thru them. There are no tricks here, it is what it is. If you want white glove treatment, buy Snap-On.
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    damaged extreme toolbox

    STB does their best to insure you receive a good, undamaged product. After that it is up to the freight company (fedex) to take care of it till you get it at its final destination. Looking from the side of the shipping company: I think most of the issue lies with you wanting to unpackage a...
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    Why isn't 11/32 more common in wrench/socket sets?

    Never used one to the best of my knowledge.
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    How do you store your grease guns?

    I have them all on a shelf, with grease that doesn't drip.
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    Taps & Dies

    I don't think he was making reference to the outside shape having to do with the finished product, just that solid dies often **** at making straight threads from scratch. Which I agree with.
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    Smallest dill bits I've ever seen.

    Just shows you that there are d*ck measuring contests going on in every country.
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    punch set recommendation for gun work?

    Good question. Probably whatever the hardware store had in stock, I'd guess not higher end. They are just plain steel punches. I'll try any punch that's made in US though. I have a couple long ones that I use all the time to beat out bearing races. Have to touch them up every couple bearings...
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    Service Cart: Too big to be mobile?

    I think it's all about the floor surface, casters, and balance of the cart for mobility. Routinely I push either a thousand pound surface plate, or a loaded service cart with a reel cutting unit on top from one side of our maintenance building to the other. Through narrow doorways and around...
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    punch set recommendation for gun work?

    As tight as Kimber sights are pressed in, I'd go at it with a damn air hammer!! Seriously though, the vise is an important part as the tool for many gunsmithing tasks. I have Snap On, Mayhew, and Dasco pin and/or roll pin punches. The Mayhew seem to deform easiest. The Snap on are great...
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    Aaron Kaufman's tools

    I kinda chuckled today when I realized I was turning a 99 cent HF socket with a $150 snap on ratchet. Everything has its place I guess. :thumbup:
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    Argon/CO2

    He said medical AND industrial. Many industries use argon and acetylene, obviously.
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    Argon/CO2

    No I haven't, but I heard they were better than some of the others in our area. Last few times I have seat with cryo-weld. They are excellent for gases. Not so much for consumables. United welding in scotia, is also good. That's who we have an account with at work.
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    Argon/CO2

    No I haven't, but I heard they were better than some of the others in our area. Last few times I have seat with cryo-weld. They are excellent for gases. Not so much for consumables. United welding in scotia, is also good. That's who we have an account with at work.
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    Argon/CO2

    The whole compressed gas cylinder screw-job is getting old. Find a different supplier if they want to lease you a small tank. Find a new supplier if they want a "deposit". Find a new supplier if they have to "send out your tank". There are reasonable welding shops around. They do not "have" to...
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    First Snap On purchase!

    Nice first purchase! I just bought my first two snap on ratchets a few weeks ago. The super long handled, soft grip, in 1/4 and 3/8. Love them both!!
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