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    New Plier Rack

    Nothing more than a mini dish drying rack and they make them almost that small. I have way to many pliers to waste that much space in a drawer for them. I would need a tool box dedicated to pliers if I used these racks. I have over 120 pairs in different drawers. I don't want to grab the...
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    Needle nose plier upgrade

    Bahco is a sub company of Snap-on. They have been made in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Spain and other companies. I have some of their sockets sets sitting around. They work well and have good steal. They are not as well chromed but are much cheaper then Snap-on. Bacho tools sell at very low...
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    Who made this lathe

    The lathe is form the 40's or 50's. It might be from the 30's buy the style and legs. Look under pictures on Google. Go to the "home Machinist index" or other machinist web site and you will get the answer. I am sure there are parts out there but they could be very rare. With the web if...
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    Dewalt keyless chuck slips

    I don't care what anyone says keyless chucks are a pain in the ***. They are good if you are drilling and screwing in wood. You can buy quick change holders. I have very strong grip and no matter what I do I can't get the things to keep from slipping when I drill in metal. I have drilled...
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    Calling all Channellock experts!

    I have had blue handled locks from as far back as the 70's I have owned a hundred pairs or more and never seen a ribbed handled pair like yours. There are a lot of knock offs that have blue handles and no stamps or marks.
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    Line wrenches (flare wrenches)

    No brainer. Craftsman even if the are outsourced. the new ones will do the job and if the old ones need replacing you will get a new one. The stamping might not be as good but if the tool fails you get a new one no matter what. HF jaws can spread. Look for a good used set of SK
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    What kind of stool do you use in the garage?

    Stool? My stools go in the commode. LOL Unless I am carving or filing dies in my former life I never use a stool. You can't get anything done sitting on your bum. LOL Mostly for drinking Beer and I don't want to sit on a hard stool to have a beer. Oh, wait. I don't drink beer.
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    Circular saw first timer any advise

    A laser is useless! It means nothing. As long as you did not buy Black and Decker or a HF you should be fine. Skill makes great saws even on the low end. Make sure what your cutting will not bind and is supported. For God's sake don't try to stop the blade with your fingers like I saw one...
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    Cinder blocks in garage wall has moved

    There can be many reasons the blocks are moving. You say several. They could have been placed wrong. If not is your wall filled with concrete. You say it is against a hill. It should have re-bar in it and it should have been poured solid. Before back filing it should have not only been...
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    Kobalt and Craftsman 1/4" Dr, Swivel Impact Sockets?!

    Kobalt never made them. Craftsman never made them but the did make 1/4" drive impacts. They dropped them from their line but last year I saw a few sets on line that were new. I would check with SK or Gray form Canada. The gray will be imports but they have a foundry and make great tools and...
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    Unloading the Harbor Freight 44" Box

    Gravity is your friend. Put an old blanket down. on the ground and a beach towel over the back edge of the Mini van. It will pull off with one hand. It does not matter if you have it standing up on end. Lock the bottom wheels and just pull over towards you. If they don't lock make sure...
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    Snap-on VS Wright Tool --- Flank Drive Plus VS WrightGRIP

    I have a back up set of SAE Wright Wrenches. The set is form 1/4" to 1-1/4 They are satin finish and work very well. I have a longs set of Snap-on's and SK. I have Craftsman sets and other SK short sets. They all work well. I got all of my Snap-on tools dirt cheap or I would not own them. I...
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    knock-off m12 xc batteries

    I have received some very good batteries made in Japan that have lasted for years. I am always surprised when I go to replace them that they are form Japan. There are many off brands that are good. You never know. Someone hates every brand, even the good ones. More than likely when a...
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    Tool Truck Etiquette

    The driver represents the company. If he dose not want to back up the companies warranty he should find another line of work. I understand about replacement tools coming out of inventory. I don't believe the drive has a limit on replacements. That makes no sense and is total BS. I can see him...
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    is this really the market value???

    Look for the tool new and find the going rate. Used will be less than half price and if it is more than it is to much. I would say this is over price by $100. What do I know.
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    Changing Socket Sizes

    I have use T27 on Chevy tucks and once on a Ford Crown Victoria. I have no idea way companies skip sizes. I hate that and will never buy sets that skip. I don't even buy them used. HF impact sockets are very good. I have Snap-on and other brands but have never had a HF fail. they sip sizes...
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    Made in USA but not marked on tool

    Marshaltown makes great tools. They are the only ones I want to work with. Just because they are not stamped USA you toss in the towel. Ask yourself is the quality the same which it is. You will stop using the best because they are not stamped. You don't even know what I have to say. the...
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    Preferences on rotary hammers

    BS! To use a tool and then return it because you don't want the cost of owning it is more than dishonest! It is stealing and if you do it you really lack ethics and morals. Everyone looses. Lowe's does loose money because of the labor involved in returning it. The company looses because...
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    Mag flashlight help

    You are dead wrong about Duracell batteries. Not only do they last longer than other brands I never have problems with them. I use them on my sail boat that is in the Pacific ocean. I use them by the case and have never had one the leak in any size. Many times it is the item that cause the...
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    Sorting 500 pounds of sockets is a pain in the ****!

    Great thought. That many junk sockets is probably the reason the shop closed. No common sense. She bought them. He did not have the brains to make enough to buy his own tools? One hell of a story that I don't think anyone can believe. Why sort if they are cheap ones. Just sell them 4...
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