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    Identify this unit at new house build?

    This unit is being installed at a new house. Anyone know what it is?
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    What happened to Milwaukee Hydraulics Floor Jacks?

    I have both a Milwaukee 20 and a HF Daytona. Milwaukee 20 is lighter, lifts in fewer pumps, but requires more effort for each pump. Daytona requires a lot of low effort pumps. I prefer the Milwaukee.
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    Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

    Made in China according to zorotools. Newer version is $56 (Amazon and HD). Made in Vietnam. https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-Double-X-Hose-Grip-Pliers-dp-B09HWS9W44/dp/B09HWS9W44/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

    I looked on the HD web site, and clicked on Questions and Answers. Several answers say Vietnam. Also on the zoro tools website, it says Vietnam in the Product Information section. https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-tool-3-pc-long-reach-hose-grip-pliers-set-48-22-6563/i/G410037983/
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    Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers

    The Milwaukee pliers are made in Vietnam.
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    Bad bubble flare, cheap tool or..?

    I have used a different style of tool to make double and bubble flares on nicopp line. The one I use is called Stronghand, I bought it several years ago from a seller in England. I have one for double and one for bubble. Works well in tight situations under the car. Just like this one for...
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    Gas MIG Questions

    More good tank info here.
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    Gas MIG Questions

    On refilling your Amazon gas cylinder, check with your gas supplier. Worst case, you cannot get it refilled, as in this video.
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    Home use MIG welder options in the $600 +/- $300 range

    If you have a warranty issue, Primeweld will pay for shipping both ways. Yeswelder will not. Primeweld warranty is 3 years. Yeswelder is 1 or 3 years depending on machine. https://yeswelder.com/pages/us-warranty-policy
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    AGS nicopp brake line 3/16 x 12' on sale for 6.99

    https://www.agscompany.com/products/cnc-316-12 I ordered one, free shipping, but not fast. Looks like a good deal, maybe a close out.
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    Bought my first welder; The journey begins (learning to weld).

    For the exhaust pipe, maybe Texas Tig, as shown here using 6011 with a bare 6011 filler rod. Never tried this myself, but it looks interesting.
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    Best 1/4" magnetic bit holder and screw guide

    Project Farm did a video on bit holders, Dewalt came out on top.
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    do cheap carbide burrs work?

    Project Farm did a comparison of burrs, some cheap ones did well.
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    how much are you paying for heating oil

    Just paid 3.79/gal in upstate NY.
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    Let's See Your Chainsaws

    I bought this Craftsman 18", 42cc chainsaw in 2004 to clear a large blowdown. I use it now and then as a suburban homeowner. The other day I dealt with a damaged 17" red maple tree, and it worked well.
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    Amazing restoration of Snap-on YA700 floor jack

    Amazing work, very detailed, must see if you want to learn how to restore a floor jack.
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    Pex elbow male adapter design change

    The photo on the left is from the Amazon website. The item I received is on the right. Brand is Xfitting. Sharkbite and Apollo are only selling the new design as far as I can tell.
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    Pex elbow male adapter design change

    The older elbow design made it easier to get a wrench on from any angle. The new design a wrench only works from the bottom. Saves material and money, but not a good idea.
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    My Harbor Freight Investment

    What's the name of your YT channel?
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