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    Show your adjustable wrenches!

    Anybody looking to sell any of the proto los angeles 4" or 8"?
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    why isn't there a forum for mechanical work?

    We should have a forum for automobile motorcycle mechanical postings. Unless there is one and i missed it. Just seems to fit in good on the first set of categhories and i'm sure there are more than a few members that would benefit from it. Just a thought...
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    What was your very first tool??

    First tool was "rocket" hammer looks like a brad hammer. My Pappy gave it to me! Thx Pappy! RIP
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    What are Snap ring pliers for?

    After depressing lock plate on steering wheels you'll usually find them on steering shafts on modern cars and trucks. Also u joints.
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    What Brand(s) are in your toolbox

    Snap on, cornwell, mac, matco, sk, stahlwille, channellock, blue point, klein, excelite, craftsman, and some older proto.
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    Pics of Suspended Garage Cabinets

    Beautiful work bench!
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    Do you let your wife use your tools?

    Yes and when you let your wife borrow, remind them "this is why i need three of everything!"
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    Figured out why Sears was clearing out those sockets

    Could be the "uncommons" hypothetically, a 10mm socket or wrench would have more of a turn around than lets say a 9mm turn around would be significantly higher you would think. maybe the store blind ordered a sh*tload of what they considered to be ample supply of replacement loosies and...
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    Getting compressor air from house to garage...

    If and when you do this, please post pics!
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    Does Snap-On make one of these?

    Actually, we should have a contest to see who could make the coolest magnetic trays or bowls from vintage tool box parts or things like auto parts.
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    Does Snap-On make one of these?

    BHH, you should find one of the vintage script ratchet cases bend it,spray it bright green, glue a magnet on and BOOM! (Just an idea...):3gears:
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    Compressor + Air Tank

    Great explanations! I was going to attempt the same but really found this thread informative! Thx guys!
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    Alternatives To Engraving Tools

    I bought a star stamp (metal) from ebay and just "punch" my tools in a spot where it will take. Looks clean and no writing so doesnt "deface" the tool so to speak... i only do this on the tools i know im going to keep. Those for resale or barter i dont bother with. (Got the idea from...
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    Beer & Garage

    Agree with BigE Yuengling the best, just wish i could find it on the west coast!!!!!!!!!!
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    Just got back from a swap meet...

    :pimpflashHang that bad boy up in the bathroom as a new medicine cabinet!!!!!
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    Restong a 73 Mach 1 need some advise

    Agree. POR 15 only way to go.
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    Drill Press "Knock"

    Did you check the pulleys for out of round?
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    good deal here? snap on roll cab

    Should be able to retrofit ball bearing slides no?
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    Some tools don't feel good.

    Thx BHH, those are pretty sweet looking screwdivers. Think i'll order a few of those for myself
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    Everyone's favorite game of Guess what this is!!

    Looks like it's incomplete. (I think you might be missing the power cord) :beer:
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