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    Does amperage draw matter on bench grinders?

    You can say that again. Granted my grinder is nothing special but with the wire wheel on I can stop it. If I forget to install the spacer for the wire wheel it rubs the guard and may/may not turn on at all. I could use a better grinder but not until the one I have gives out.
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    First time on the Snap-On truck

    If you were Warren Buffet you would be driving an 8 year old Lincoln Town Car with no interest in tools. Ha.
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    START OVER - Hindsight 20/20

    I would buy less and buy higher quality. I would block this site from my computer. Not because I don't like it but because I did everything with basically a 26" top box but now have a full top/bottom and 44 roller cabinet and wonder what I might want to pick up next. 40+ ratchets, really? Yes...
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    Shed - How do I skirt the sqft rules?

    You might be able to find some commercial property that has been sitting empty for a while that will rent/lease cheap that you could use for projects. Keeps you out of trouble at home and avoids building something that over time I think will be more of a hassle than a convenience.
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    Nut drivers vs Sockets

    I used them most in 1/4" with hex head screws. I liked putting those in instead of the philips screws because I rarely ever stripped a hex head screw. The main task was mounting hardware on a 3/4" plywood backboard in telecom rooms. That was mostly before drill batteries are as good as they are...
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    Grizzly - Quality Control

    You should be careful what you ask for. They may have blonde dudes working there. On a side note. It surprises me you had so many issues with the Grizzly product. They have been in my experience a very good brand. They make different levels of products but all I've seen so far have been nice...
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    oh sh*t moments

    Now that was funny right there. I would have loved to been there to see that in person.
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    Stop...Hammer time!

    I have bought from these guys several times and had excellent service every time. I have bought many of my Vaughn hammers from them.
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    Consumable tools

    No specific brand but for me I stay in about the middle. Too cheap its useless and too expensive I have over spent. That is a weak answer but basically something that is meant to be used for grinding or scraping I will pay a little more. I bought some cheap Dremel wheels that explode sometimes...
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    toolbox stickers

    Awesome...graduation photo then two over a picture of bare a$$. I just find that so funny.
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    School me on solar systems (too good to be true?)

    I have wanted to install one of these systems for a while now but have never found them to be "affordable" for me. The cost of the panels would have to come out of pocket and with the relatively low cost of power here it would take quite a while to break even. There may be a system out there...
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    oh sh*t moments

    In 98 I had a Honda that I wanted to make faster. I installed an aftermarket exhaust. After a week of hearing a rattle under the car I decided to fix the problem. The car was lowered so that I could not get dads jack under it unles I parked at the end of the driveway where it met the street. I...
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    Opinions please Mastercraft 56" or HF Red roller 42"?

    I have my HF 44" under my workbench. I took the wheels off and set it on a 1/2" piece of plywood to keep it off the concrete. I lose a little space to the back but in my garage there is a ledge that runs around the outside that prevents you from pushing all the way to the wall. Anyhow, it keeps...
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    Recommendation for compact air compressor >3 SCFM

    I have been looking at one of the little Husky units at the Home Depot. I have a bigger unit but thought one of these little compressors would work fine with my nail guns. Nice thing is its oil lubed so it should be fairly quite and the reviews are good...
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    My new underhood light (Bluepoint ECUB128)

    The problem for me is it would cost a grand to see. My need for light has really increased over the years. Ha.
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    Tips and Tricks for Pressing Out Ball Joints?

    Sounds good. My last set was a Ford Explorer. I replaced the whole arm on the top and like I said just popped the bottom out with a hammer leaving the arm on the truck. Pressed in the bottom with the rental tool from Autozone. Overall both sides went quickly and led to the discovery of worn...
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    Filling pneumatic tires with expanding foam or ????

    We use tubes. Pull and patch the tube when needed then toss and replace after too many patches. Keeps the interior clean and easy to work on.
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    Tips and Tricks for Pressing Out Ball Joints?

    Lower ball joint? I remove the clip and hit it a few times with a hammer and it pops right out the bottom. Press the new in and put the clip on. Guess I do it that way because I don't have a press.
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    Best tool for cutting landscaping timber

    Real men use cable saws or dentil floss. Nah, you have all the real answers you need.
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    Snap On KRL Warranty

    Based on their policy yes. Seems like they would be in a position to help or turn you away as needed and you would need to understand. I'm betting they would assist if asked though unless you're asking too much.
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