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    Funny conversation with Mac Tool Technical department

    Because a Cadillac is so much nicer and luxurious than a cavalier. It's not like they would put a Cadillac badge on a cavalier body, have it optioned the same as a cavalier, and charge twice as much. Pay no attention to the Cadvalier down below.
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    Garage and taxes

    Point. CounterPoint The internet thanks you.
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    Harbor Freight Greyhound Engine

    Any more information on the Honda lawsuit? Are they actually produced in the same factory or did the company steal the engine specs and throw their sticker on it?
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    Sunex 1/4" Swivel Impact Sockets = Awesome

    For the ignorant, where are the gray pneumatic and sunex impacts made?
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    Irwin Quick Adjust Wrench, any good??

    Yes. I hate that and I work in the cold where cold metal can take away your body heat very fast. It ***** to actually get a good grip where lots of torque is needed and it just tends to deform and you can't get a good grip with your hand/bigger tool. If I want a coating on my tools, I'll use...
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    Is Made in the USA always good/better

    I try to buy American when I can, but have no problems buying European, Japanese, and any other country know for its quality of manufacture. I have been burned too many times in the past by Chinese/Some Taiwanese tools to really look at them again as viable options. Also, I have problems with...
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    Napa Brake Pads & Rotors

    Actually warping a rotor is very hard. What these people are probably experiencing is the build up of pa material and hardening of it on the steel surface due to cheap pads, cheap rotors, no mating of the surfaces, etc.
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    Welding and rust prevention - zinc paint?

    My welding teacher told us not to ever weld on the weld through primer. We could use it to get at inaccessible areas but clean the area where we were going to lay our welds(told us the only thing we should be welding is clean metal). My autobody teacher told us to weld right on it. It does...
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    shielding gas costs

    I believe that if the valve on top is knocked off, it can become a missile as the release of the compressed gases would want to come out and equalize with the atmosphere. Just be careful and don't drop the cylinder and you'll be alright. You are technically transporting hazardous materials but...
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    Harbor Freight

    What are your plans for your tools? What do you do for fun? What kind of cars/toys do you have(ie race car, show car, cruiser, 4x4, crawler, motorcycyle)? Do you work on your own cars, maintenance, big projects? I ask because that would dictate what your tool budget should be. Honestly...
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    Does Size Realy matter...

    Throw out SCFM, it's a marketing ploy as it stands for Standard CFM but whose standard they use is anyone's guess. It's usually in ideal conditions as temperature and other factors can impact CFM. Tank size will determine how often the compressor will have to run to fill the air back up...
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    Best mid-range $150 or less HVLP spray gun?

    Honestly, painting with spray guns is like road racing. The driver matters more than the car he is driving. The more experience and the guy with a HF gun could probably produce a very nice finish. I have sprayed the Devilbliss Finishline 2, some Sharpe I can't remember, and a very expensive...
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    Duct Tape is a Useful Tool

    Some call it ghetto, a hack, or cheap. Others see it as functional and that's all that counts. Image is overrated for trucks. It's what's gotta be done on a budget(none). I have seen far worse. Wood block for spring, gas filler neck holding on bed, rope to operate windshield wipers, gasket...
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    I want a floor jack, preferably aluminum, made in America?

    Check Maasdam racing jack for "Assembled In the USA". Under 200 bucks, American made, and comes with a lifetime warranty. NOT MY EBAY AD...
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    I want a floor jack, preferably aluminum, made in America?

    Jacking unibody cars and placing jackstands are pretty easy. Jacking can be done on the factory spots, usually located at the front and rear of the car. Pretty easy to identify once you work on some of them, or look in the owner's manual. Another spot that usually can be jacked from is the...
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