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    Thinking bout being a tool and die maker.

    Tool and die in this area (W.PA) in the past has been a very lucrative career. Since the recession in 2008, business has decreased and much of the work load has been outsourced overseas. Singapore of all places is now the hotbed of machining. Business has started to pick up but as you can...
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    My Mobile Repair Shop

    This is a very cool concept! I like it. Looks like a fun time.
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    Show your drawer of vise grips

    Looks awesome...GTA, what plier rack is that?
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    KRA vs KRL, if you have owned both...

    I have a kra now and I am contemplating on jumping up to a krl. For one, like you mentioned the casters are much better on the krl, also the load capacity and drawer space is better. Krl drawers are 30" deep and kra drawers are 24" deep. Dosent seem like much until you work from one and use...
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    What are you **** about?

    bedsheets... i sleep like **** if the sheets and covers are not proper
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    Swivel Head Ratchets

    Like the above poster i have all 3 sizes of the Snappys. I absolutely love them. The 1/4" and 1/2" are lifesavers. They seem to work when nothing else will. The 1/2'' Snappy is long for the extra torque that is needed. The 3/8" is my every day go to wrench. It is pretty much all I use and...
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    This week in laser cutting...

    What kind of cutter are you using for that? I used to build the optic systems for Amada. Whatever system you are using it looks like it is working well.
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    Last week of class, any MUST buy tools.

    Snappy swivel socket sets are pretty awesome and worth buying.
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    Like a kid having his gift taken back from Santa....bend pak damaged during shipment

    I have also refused delivery on a gouged up lift. I have two XPR-10a's. When they shipped one it looked like a truck drug it down a gravel road. I refused it and BendPak (ASE DEALS) sent me out another one. Both of my lifts that are currently in my shop came with scratches but not as bad as...
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    Best spark plug socket set?

    There are 2 Napa stores around me and they are both a JOKE. I know the one is independently owned by a Ford dealership and they stock bottom of the barrel tools. The other store, closer to me, has NO tools in stock what so ever. They are both worthless. Thanks for the info though. If I'm...
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    Best spark plug socket set?

    That is a nice looking set, I'll have to check that one out. Thanks!
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    Best spark plug socket set?

    Guys, I'm looking for suggestions on a complete spark plug socket set. I would prefer magnetic over rubber inserts. I'm open to all suggestions on what you have and what you've used that works well. Extensions, swivels, blow mold case included...tell me what you like and what you would rather...
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    Becoming a Diesel Tech

    Join IATN and become active on there. Read up and join in conversation on the forums. There is a wealth of knowledge to be had from some of the members who have lifetimes of experience. I'm green in the field but like you, I was constantly tinkering and getting my hands dirty. I opened my...
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    How to find out the owner of an abandoned vehicle?

    Snap a pic of the VIN through the windshield and run a CarFax on it???
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    Yeah I know, Another welding cart.

    Good idea. I'm going to use this as a guide when i build mine. Thanks
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    New to GJ from Pa.

    Welcome from about 1hr SE of you, Kittanning.
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    I need a creative, artsy idea

    Bondo, sand, and paint to match truck color. Cheap and easy and it will look better than what your working with now.
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    The Bimmer Basement

    Re: My first post and basement garage build. Looks great, I'll be using this thread for my own inspiration on my garage/basement project...someday I'll get started. For now I'll just admire yours. Good job so far.
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    New snap-on ratchet

    I have both and find myself reaching for the comfort grip more often than not. They both are great ratchets whichever you choose.
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