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    1/4" drive magnetic 1/4" bit sockets - Snap On, Tekton, etc

    I recently saw a recommendation for Snap On TMBS8A ¼ drive ¼ bit magnetic holder on one of the threads (https://shop.snapon.com/search?q=1/4%22%20drive%20magnetic%20screwdriver%20bit%20holder) Did anybody try any other brands like TEKTON ($5 vs $27.5 for SO), etc...
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    Looking for any images of SK 1930s-40s tool trays (SK RED TOOL WAGON is missing 2)

    Please let me know if you every saw SK Red Tool Wagon in real life If not, do you have any tool totes by SK from that period? Please make a picture or two. If you know of any trays of the same size as the missing ones, please let me know The original were 6 1/2 x 20 3/4 x 4 1/2 (or should...
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    S-K RED TOOL WAGON

    Good evening, everybody Slightly more than I month ago I bought an unknown box in Denver, Colorado. FJ432 found the box and then helped me bring it to Boston. It looked somewhat familiar, but we could not quite put it together. It reminded us of Blackhawk style, Herbrand style, etc...
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    Need advise on vintage casters restoration (1930s?)

    Good evening. I got a new mystery box (Thank you for your help FJ 432!!!). It has 4 casters on the bottom .Two are working, two are solidly stuck (probably for some time given the plattened metal surface) . The sign on the bottom of the casters says patent DIPPSY DOODLE SMASH PROOF applied for...
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    Snap On KRA 429 for parts, near Boston MA, $50

    Snap On KRA 429 for parts - drawers are moving well. The key is not moving - most likely wrong key (found in the box). First and second drawers are in better condition. The third one has a small hole. I doubt it's worth restoring it - but can complete your existing box or can be used to make a...
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    shipping tool boxes - what services do you use, any plans to travel? (Denver CO - Boston MA)

    Good morning Please let me know if somebody has experience shipping tool boxes (27 x 19 x 33 tall) between states - what service did you use? How much would it cost? Is anybody planning to travel from Denver CO to Boston anytime soon with a capability of bringing one? Thank you
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    What is this Craftman bit? Security bit?

    Good morning I bought some sockets recently and got this bit as well (was given to me for free since the seller did not know what it's for) Does anybody recognize the model? I am thinking that it's some type of security bit, but have no idea. ... Had to take it apart to get rid of some rust...
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    Snap On Aston Martin tool boxes (you can add other car manufacturers...)

    I sometimes keep looking at the cool SO toolboxes they have overseas... Wish they sold them here as well... Enjoy! ... Found images via google
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    Hazet vs PB Swiss torx bits (and also where is T15, T25 used...)

    Good evening I appreciate the advise I got on the previous similar thread (Tekton vs Husky T10-T30 - https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/torx-10-30-sockets-tekton-vs-husky.526691/) I am planning to follow the advise and am currently between two choices: Hazet 2240N/51 set and buying...
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    Question about tape for attick air handler filter access panel cover

    Good evening. I was looking at my air handler in the attick. I looked up online and it had a door for filter. Since my filter comes earlier in the intake (Intake is in the house with the filter right at the intake door level), I never thought much about this one. I guess I got a bug today to...
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    Torx 10-30 sockets: Tekton vs Husky?

    I need to takle couple of things when it gets worm: BMW sport seat thigh support (Torx 10,20,30) and may be clean the radiator (27,30 if I remember correctly) (basic link if somebody wants to remember thigh support torx sizes ) I rarely use torx - was thinking getting something which is not...
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    Williams B15 Speeder Hadle - how is the the handle held in place?

    I wonder if anybody knows how handle is kept in place: There is a hole through the top part of the shaft and a groove inside the handle. What goes in that hole? (spring with two tiny metal balls on the sides?)
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    Please let me know what are these tools - P208, came from Porsche mechanic collection

    Good evening I got some tools which belonged to Porsche Mechanic collection He started somewhere in the 70s (not sure how long he worked as tools sat in the garage for at least a decade after he passed) What are these used for? (and what are they called) Are they still used now? (I know...
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    Weaver WA 72 jack (another one from CT)

    Well, some people just do not learn... As you remember, I bought a Weaver Utility jack without seeing it from CT (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/old-weaver-jack-weaver-utility-5000lb-jack.456508/ - still sitting in my garage, one day it will be hopefully fixed) I found another...
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    Question for people working on 2017-2019 Highlanders 2GR-FKS engines: what Koken spark plug socket do you use?

    Have a question for people who work on Toyota Highlanders 2GR-FKS There are 3 spark plug sockets that are available from Koken which I am considering for the future (have to change spark plugs every 60K miles on these) : 3300C.250-16 Long version, 250mm...
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    Peeling chrome part on long extension - sand + ? paint? - what do you do?

    ... bought a box of tools from a neighbor - they sat in the garage for at least 20-30??? years in our humid MA climate. A lot of tools which I am slowly putting through evaporust, cleaning, etc One of the tools is a 34983 Blackhawk extension (not valuable - Proto version, 3/8" drive) - 19"...
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    Early Blackhawk S-4 jack - asking for more information

    Good evening I am trying to get more information on this old 6000lb Blackhawk S-4. My guess is 1920s-1930s Does anybody have this one? How heavy is it and how big is it? Is it still possible to get rebuild kits for them somewhere or they are NLA? Is it reasonable regular jack? (I...
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    Lock-On system (Blackhawk and possibly Snap On) compatibility with modern sockets

    Good evening. I have couple of questions for members who have old Blackhawk ratchets/ hinged offset drivers with older Lock-On mechanism - I assume you can still used them with modern sockets (which do not have the buttons). Is this correct? Do they engage well or slip off easily? Since one...
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    Blackhawk SJ-18 jack real life weight limit

    I have a question: Blackhawk SJ-18 jacks are rated at 2 tons. If Highlander XLE weights 4310-4464lb (I googled it). 4464lb is 2025kg which is just a little above the limit. Do you think that it's safe enough to get one of there jacks to use on Highlander? (I love the style) From my...
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    Is anybody planning to travel from JFK airport NY towards New Heaven, CT; Hartford, CT; or Boston, MA in a truck/van by any chance?

    Good morning Random question - trying my luck: is anybody travelling form direction of JFK airport (NY) towards New Heaven, CT; Hartford, CT or Boston, MA? Trying to buy an interesting project - length is around 44" (width and height are probably around 20-30"), weight around 130lb. Please...
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