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    #*$@ Wiha USA!!

    To me, your argument seems penny wise and pound foolish on Wiha's part.
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    Lowes coupon; $10 off with $50 purchase

    Can anyone who printed this out or downloaded it to their computer send out a PM or put a scanned image up here on a post? That would be helpful to all of us who have missed out on this offer. Thanks.
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    Penetration....

    You can find it there, or at any drug store/ beauty supply. Nail polish remover is acetone.
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    The new McMaster catalog came today...

    Yea, especially when sitting, uninterrupted.....on the throne:lol_hitti
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    Greese Gun

    In a capped off piece of PVC pipe with a notch cut into it for the trigger. Don't glue the cap on and you can clean it out every once in a while if you wish.
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    Best Attic Ladder and Horror Stories

    In my last home I needed to install an attic stairway. I am a big guy, and planned to haul stuff into the attic for storage. I was advised to install a Bessler stairway, which was not a folding unit, but rather a sliding unit. The angle of ascent is lower, it is VERY steady, has a handrail...
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    How do you torque?

    I always thought that you tighten finger tight and then smoothly torque to spec. I was told that fastener would require more force to get started turning from a half-tightened state and that this would affect the final torque value. Of course this seems only relevant when doing fine work...
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    Ernst or Hansen socket organizers?

    Does anyone know of a source for the size stickers that the Ernst uses? I have the Craftsman rails and it is tough for me to quickly identify socket sizes. ( It really ***** when you begin to age and you start needing glasses to see details. But at least this is ALL that has gone so far! )
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    Saw Guides

    Here ia a brief YouTube demo.
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    Saw Guides

    It makes it straighter because a factory edge on a 4x8' sheet of plywood is much straighter than the edge on a 2x4" board. It is also much more stable over time and will not cup or twist. Since the hardwood is cut exactly parallel to the factory edge of the plywood, it will be straight...
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    Saw Guides

    While not exact, this is generally what I was trying to describe. You don't need the excess material to the left side of the saw. After you make the cut shown, you have your guide.
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    Saw Guides

    As a variation on the 2x4 method above, I ripped a 4" piece from a 4x8" sheet of plywood. I did this on a tablesaw, but you could use your newly purchased circular saw just as well. Put this piece (use the factory edge if you cut the plywood with the circular saw) on top of a sheet of 1/8"...
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    Anyone tried the MOTIVE POWER BLEEDER?

    I think it is a great tool. Makes one man brake bleeding quick and easy. If your master cylinder has an overflow hose (as mine does), remember to plug or crimp it or you will have a big mess on your floor. I am a bit paranoid when it comes to having pressurized brake fluid near my paint, so I...
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    Which Milwaukee Drill?

    A thorough exam of the drill reveals that it is actually made in the USA. No China stuff here :)
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    Who has purchased a lift from ...

    I got my Bendpak from ASE and it was a smooth purchase. I also bought my compressor from them. They are good people to work with.
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    Table saw and miter saw blade recommendations

    I would just make a simple crosscut sled. The ones here are good examples, and should give very accurate cuts that would suit your needs. http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/howto_crosscut.htm
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    New toy for OldCarGuy coming soon.

    He does have everything. But so does my wife and yet she always finds something else to buy! :) Guess we'll just have to wait for the pics.
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    Where did you locate your 2 post asymmetrical car lift?

    Fun, You may want to take a look over at the Pelicanparts or Rennlist forums for answers about the Porsche. I have a 930, but use a mid-rise scissor lift that allows easy access to the engine and transmission. Not sure about the 2 post lifts though.
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    Table saw and miter saw blade recommendations

    Let me throw in my vote for the Forrest WoodWorker II blades here. In my opinion they are truly premium blades. I've been using them for quite some time and have never had a problem. I use a thin kerf blade, but also use stiffeners on the arbor and they cut mirror smooth. This is, of course...
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    Which Milwaukee Drill?

    Just pulled the trigger and ordered the 0234-6 from Amazon. $94 no tax, free shipping. I am sure I won't be disappointed. I will be using it for general purpose, not just driving screws- that was just an example. I doubt it is made in China, but I will check it out when it arrives.
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