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    Traveling tools!?!?!

    So I have spent the last several months getting my toolbox to a point where I like using it for my home garage. I have the Wesseling machine racks and I have OEM tools wrench rails I have everything super organized. And I find myself needing to take a lot of my tools with me for one project at a...
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    3/8 butterfly impact, weekend givaway.

    Bought this thing a few years ago and i have never used it. I thought it was gonna be awesome for using on the bikes. Well electric tools have now taken over my garage and this just sat there doing nothing so now i will pass it along to anyone who would like to take part in a silly contest...
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    Which long reach jack?

    I have a real problem giving Harbor freight my money, but the reviews of the Daytona jacks seem to be very good. So I ask, which of these two jacks would you spend your money on? Daytona low profile long reach Or Arcan xl2t
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    Help me find a specific tool set

    I’m looking to buy a gift for a buddy of mine, I would like to get him a tool kit or set that has 3/8 ratchet with a small variety of sockets along with box wrenches in the same blow mold case. It does not need to be an expensive nor premium set. I want it to be compact so he can take it with...
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    Thoughts on quickjack?

    Are they worth it? How easy/difficult are they to move around? Do you use them as much as you thought?
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    anyone have a need, 3/8 impact with butterfly button on top.

    i have this one i bought like 2 years ago and have NEVER used it. i thought it was going to be the best thing since sliced bread. well milwaukee electric tools changed that idea. i'd like to do a giveaway but not sure how i want to do it.... lets come up with some fun ideas on how i can run some...
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    What’s the big deal? 3/8 anvil in 1/4 body?

    I really don’t see the big deal about this, but I keep reading over and over how everyone loves it. It doesn’t seem like you can get any leverage on a fastener.
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    Value 4-5 inch vise?

    If you had to buy a simple 4 to 5 inch vise today that would be a good value and not super expensive, what would you get? I have a super old 6 inch vise That is like a battle Tank, I will not be getting rid of this one I just want some thing a little bit smaller that I can place somewhere else.
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    Garage storage system?

    I’ve been looking around online and have found gladiator craftsman husky and a bunch of no-name stuff. I would really like to get some thing nice and not flimsy like the ones mentioned above. What should I look into?
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    Icon wrenches?

    Today i finally stoped by harbor freight to put hands on some Icon tools. Well i really like the wrenches they are offering. I forgot to look and verify if they are Taiwan made but i assume so. Anyway for a weekend warrior would there be a significant reason, other than you don’t like non USA...
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    Explain how to chose and air compressor.

    I know there’s quite a few threads on whether air compressor a or B or C is good but foregoing brand how do I choose a good compressor? I have a 30 gallon husky now that for the most part gets the job done. I have problems with running my air grinder and also when blowing out my sprinkler...
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    tight spot today, need help finding a specific wrench....

    so today i had to change out a crank position sensor on one of our grand caravans. the brainless engineers at dodge decided to make a single bolt sensor very difficult to get to. anyway to the tool. i got the damn thing out with what i have but i feel like this would have been a cake walk with a...
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    Best value long pattern combo wrenches?

    Looking for something that covers 8-22mm and not crazy on the pocket. Snap on is too much Wright is pretty pricey too Tekton doesn’t seem to perform well in youtube tests and they don’t seem to make a long pattern. Gearwrench everyone says quality is gone So i don’t really know what to look...
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    Are usa craftsman tools worth anything?

    Looking to make some changes and wondering if my old stuff has any value. Ratchets, wrenches and ratcheting wrenches will be first on the list.
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    Craftsman wrench? Help...

    I have this set if craftsman max access (pictured below) which is my throw in truck and go set. But as i have used it i find i REALLY like the wrenches that come in this kit. The aizes are very limited bit for on the go work they get the job done. My question is can these be found as a complete...
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    Value brands for mechanics tools?!

    So I have a mix of craftsman, husky, gear wrench and finally tekton for tools. They have all served me well and I don’t break tools often. But I like having nice things so I would eventually like to start upgrading some of my tools. I am looking for better than what I have but not necessarily...
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    New (to me) purchase

    Picked up a stainless top for my snappy box today. Think i got a really good deal!
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    Is gearwrench a good brand?

    Trying to find a new set of flex head ratcheting wrenches that wont break the bank. I am all over the map. Looking at following: Gear wrench xl 120 xt Tekton xl wrenches And am open to other suggestions. I think gear wrench has a good rep but i have not been let down by the tekton yet and it...
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    Arcan xl2t or daytona low rise long reach

    The oly spec difference is the Arcan does 2 ton and the daytona does 3 tons. Other than that they have same or very similar physical specs. They are about the same price. The daytona i can get in 10 min next town over or i have to order then Arcan online and then not sure how to deal with...
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    Value of old vise?

    The one i have says the chas parker co. USA. Opens about 6 inch and the jaws look to be about 4ish inches. I am looking to see what this thing may be worth.
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