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    Retro fit a top lid with gas supports

    I just ordered the same struts as on my KRA4810,same with the trim,lock and badge. Probably paid more that way,but it was easiest,and then they would match. To get the drawer pull trims to match,I peeled off the blue overlay,so the pull trims were black on the BP boxes,then sent out the...
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    Retro fit a top lid with gas supports

    I did. I had a 30 inch wide Bluepoint top box,that I made it to pretty much match the 40 inch wide KRA box along side it.So I ordered the same gas supports,then welded some brackets,and bolted them in.Looked and worked great. I also made the same cutout in the front face panel,and ordered...
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    Nut Drivers- Why and when?

    I have the SO set,and they come in handly.I actually wad up a tiny piece of paper towel and stuff in the hex head,so I can push against the bolt head to get it threaded into the fastener that's on the machine I'm working on ( everythings all dirty and grimey ) I find myself reaching for one...
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    Saw the SO traveling road show today

    Sorry, I don't carry a camera,and trying to post pics on this site didn't work for me before when I tried before anyway,even after resizing them as small as I could. I asked our SO guy the next day about it,and he said it was only there from 3 to 6pm,that's why he couldn't...
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    Thinking of upgrading my tool box

    Yeah,I just watched the video on it,and it shows 6 tools in the holders up top,3 air tools below and I can see 5 if not 6 chargers on the bottom shelf.
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    Thinking of upgrading my tool box

    The one that I looked at when I was at the SO roadshow last week was really nice.It had holster-type holders at the top.I think it could about 5 tools in the holders.There were 2 shelves below that was for the chargers that I think would hold about the same amount,like 5 or 6 if I remeber...
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    Saw the SO traveling road show today

    I was driving down the freeway,and saw that in the local Harley shops parking lot,was several decked out SO big rigs,and I believe it was called "The No Compromise Tour" Pretty cool.You could walk up into these wide open trailers that were all decked out with the HUGE boxes like the...
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    In the market for a chainsaw

    We sell both at the shop ,and as a mechanic that repairs them,I find the Stihl models way easier to repair.Dealing with warranty issues has been better with Stihl also,in our experience. There were a couple of poorly designed Huskies made in the late 90's that made for a lot of new Stihl...
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    Chainsaw chain sharpener?

    That's the same one I use at the shop I work at.I wish I could get a better source for wheels,though.The Stihl ones are so spendy,and they are so soft you constantly have to re-dress them to get the profile right.The ones we currently get are made by Silvey, and from I think it's called "...
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    School me on short-circuit detectors

    I remember reading an article in a Big Twin magazine of a cheap tester made by taking a common 12v turn signal flasher,and put short wires on it with alligator clips,and hook that into where the fuse goes into.So it wont blow,it will just flash,as it gets hot,then cools,hot,cools..etc.Then trace...
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    Most Snap On ratchets Ive ever seen

    Wow,there are some sweet boxes on that facebook link! The huge Epiq setup ( pic number 18 of 201) is the coolest setup I've ever seen.Wouldn't it be something to own enough tools to fill up something like that,......... just amazing! Steve
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    Kr5570?

    I bought one new in I believe 1985,and my dealer said it was the first time that model came with BB slides,but only on the deep bottom drawer.Rest of the slides were friction. If it's older than that,I believe they came with welded-in drawer dividers,which I liked. Years later I traded...
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    I wish i had 1400 bucks!

    I've always wondered about ads like that,that state the box is only a year or 2 old,but that KRL761 with the single top drawer,(vs.the current 722 2-drawer model) hasn't been available new for many years now.Can a dealer get you a non-current model box? I'd love a box that. Steve
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    Xmas present

    That's really niice,please count me in. Merry Christmas! Steve
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    Sears impact driver any good?

    I'm on my 3rd one now,and for lightweight stuff it works great,I use it ever day with a dedicated 8mm 1/4 inch socket,and another with a 10mm,since that's what I mostly would use it for. Like the others have said,go with the no hassle exchange warranty that's like $10.00,then save the...
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    I want to change my SO Box trim color

    If you decide to go with new trim,you may want to compare the prices,I think you'll find that you can save a little if you order the drawer trim made for a drawer that's a little over twice as long as your narrower bank drawers,then you can cut them to fit,getting two out of one.The price for a...
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    line trimmers. 2 stroke vs 4 stroke vs propane

    I've only worked on just a few Hondas,they sure are quiet,but awfully heavy.Years ago when they first came out,they had performance problems that by now should've been worked out.They are made to run at any angle.We have never sold them just because they are so heavy,and commercial guys don't...
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    Snap On Cordless Impact But which one?

    I also have both the 18v,and 14.4v units.I never had a problem with the 18v after about 5 years of constant use.The new 3/8 one died after 1 day,so about 6 weeks later it got warranty replaced.Then that one would shoot sparks out about 4-5 inches out of the side.So that was sent in.Almost 7...
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    Toolbox Design Opinions Needed

    I know it would't be "portable" anymore,but I think it would be neat if they made a wide version of the nice top box.A 54 inch wide one to go on a 54 bottom box would really usable,I thnk. I like how all your sockets are right in front of you,easy to pick out. Steve
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    Garage Journal Members Specialties

    I'm glad to help with any small engine/outdoor power equip questions,since I've been at it since 1978. Although I had to let go of my Spanish motorcycle hobby,I still keep current with that kind of stuff,so can help in that way if someone gets an old Bultaco,Montesa or OSSA. Steve
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