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    Drawer liner

    One of my boxes has thin automotive trunk liner, glued in place, from back in the car stereo install days. Still glued tight, no rusting of the tools, nice and quiet.
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    Lisle torx bits, thoughts?

    Junk for anything but the lightest jobs. Worse than Craftsman. I have both...
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    Troubleshooting gas flow issues - Lincoln ProMIG 180

    Open up the machine and make sure gas solenoid is working. Test wires to see if it's powering up when you squeeze trigger. If so, check for gas flow obstruction on outlet side. If not, check wiring. Pretty simple, should be easy to figure out once you have a look.
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    12 point bolt heads - non-aerospace applications

    The place I regularly run into 12 point bolts are the special pivot bolts on Toro reel mowers. Only time I've specifically taken out a 12 point socket (3/8") in the last 6 months.
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    Cheap Chinese mag drill?

    Try a local welding supplier. The one I get gases from rents them, pretty reasonably too.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Your probably right about just trying for another person. I was just so surprised when the rep I spoke with didn't even pause before making an excuse. All I was looking for was someone to say " send them in and we will see what we can do". And I still have not received a response from my email.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Umm, did you read the thread?
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    There is one close by, but I didn't buy them from him, and he said he would rather have me try to get them replaced because they give him the runaround on warranty replacements. I do spend some money on hardware and lubricants there so maybe he will do me a solid if need be.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Another, albeit hard to see in this picture, it's bad when you see it in person, or touch it. I work on turf equipment. There's enough blades and knives around if I wanted to cut myself on something. Don't need it from my tools. Altogether I think there are about six bad ones out of about...
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Here is an example of more defects I found today: Note the discoloration in the chrome on one, and the other has an inclusion, or maybe a bubble.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Here is one quick example:
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    I did send an email and got no response for a week.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    I did call them. They said I had to call them back with each individual part number and she would "see what they can do" . She sounded like she didn't give a **** that I was having trouble with MULTIPLE new wrenches. I asked if this was an unusual question. She said they " hear all kinds of...
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    I was already home from work, bob15, when I thought to give them a call. Will post pics tomorrow. Too bad I can't call them back tomorrow though, they are closed.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    jobo, mine have flakes that size, but Wright along the edge of the open end.
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    Wright wrench chrome peeling

    Just curious to see if anyone else has had issues with chrome finish peeling on Wright wrenches?? I bought two new sets of satin finish combination wrenches over the winter to replace some old Craftsman RP wrenches I've owned for 15+ years. After the first couple uses a number of the open ends...
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    How to choose a new TIG welder?

    Might help you to download and read a manual for one of the Miller Dynasty DX models. Will help you understand what you're reading for specs and functions. They are going to be as full featured as anything you'll look at, and generally Miller manuals are pretty good.
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    How to choose a new TIG welder?

    You'll be looking for an Ac/Dc unit if doing aluminum. The water cooler torch may be in the cards if doing anything other than thin aluminum. I wouldn't worry as much about the torch, amptrol, or any other accessories yet. First figure out your current needs, and then if you want another...
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    Do I need SAE tools?

    As an equipment manager at a golf course, I have the joy of using both Sae and metric tools on almost every piece of equipment we own. Off the top of my head, i can only think of 6 pieces that DON'T have an Asian engine, drivetrain or hydraulic part in an American tool or vehicle. Some days it's...
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    Opinions on stripper/crimper style?

    I've worn out a few sets of standard Klein strippers working on auto electrical. Don't think I could bring myself to try the "fancy" curved handle strippers after all this time. Have always used the channellock 909 crimpers. Wonder why the love for the expensive Thomas & betts crimpers?
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