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    Malco Eagle Grip pliers

    I wonder if they were making some of their other pliers in this facility. This lot of forge dies clearly shows a trimming die for one half of a pair tongue and groove pliers which Malco does sell. Though the drop hammer section of the plant does appear to be extremely clean, and the lack of...
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    2023 Lowe's deals/sales/clearance thread

    Washington, PA DWS716 12 in Double Bevel Compound Miter Saw
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    Malco Eagle Grip pliers

    Full catalog now up on Bidspotter: https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/prehol/catalogue-id-presti1-10002
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    Malco Eagle Grip pliers

    Looks like the contents of the Eagle Grip factory are going to be auctioned off at the end of May: https://www.hollandindustrialgroup.com/malco
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    Mowing your own yard and do you use gas or electric lawn equipment?

    My lot is 1/4 acre but mowable area is about 7000 sq ft. Went electric and not looking back. I have the Makita 36V 21" commercial grade mower. Takes about 2/3 of the total battery capacity to mow the yard. Also have an 18V string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and blower. The blower is a battery hog...
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    This is correct
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    I ordered mine from the Quickship website which doesn't exist anymore. Detailed the experience in this thread
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    Let's see your toolbox.

    Current toolbox status after having it for about 3 months. Been experimenting with different off-the-shelf tool storage solutions. I could definitely get better storage density with something custom (particularly in the wrench and socket drawers), but for now this will do. The bottom drawer of...
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    Snap-On tools and metal used

    According to this video, they use 4140 or 4142 steel, at least for their really big sockets. The work order in the video shows 4140, while the sticker on the round bar shows 140/4142.
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    Display screen that is on a bendy thing?

    This type of screen? Never seen one of those as a standalone with the swivel mechanism. Edit: Actually this sort of does what you want: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1480236-REG/andycine_a6_plus_5_5_4k_hdmi_input_output.html Could also mount is on an articulated arm...
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    Entirely too complicated truck cab toolbox

    Thank you! I work at a robotics r&d facility and get to do a lot of hands-on work that has helped evolve my skills over the years.
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    What would you put today in a hand-assembled roadside tool kit for a truck or car?

    Here's mine, fits under the middle seat in my 2020 F-250. More details in this thread.
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    Odd tools you never heard of that you find browsing online and then want

    Seems like it, same country of origin. Looked a little more and Home Depot has a 4 pack for close the McMaster-Carr price. Looks like the OEM is Shaviv/Vargus. https://www.homedepot.com/p/SHAVIV-1-4-in-Hex-Insert-Finishing-Deburring-Blade-Bit-4-Pack-90050/309470906
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    New USA olsa ratchets this fall!!!

    Canadian law doesn't apply here, any company selling products in the United States labeled as "Made in the USA" must comply with the Federal Trade Commission rules, regardless of where they are headquartered. Excerpt from this page: Anyone who suspects a violation of Made in the USA claims...
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    Odd tools you never heard of that you find browsing online and then want

    A couple I've come across: Gedore E-8730 - deburrer to fit a 1/4" bit handle https://www.kctool.com/gedore-e-8730-deburrer-bit-1-4-hex/ Trusco TTX-92 - Long stubby hex key set with a 90 degree offset bend on the opposite end to offer an "in between" position for working with socket heads in...
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    Removing Fasteners with Over-sized Slots

    I keep mine in my camera bag for the most part.
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    Removing Fasteners with Over-sized Slots

    I have one of these for use with my photography/videography gear - lots of wide slotted fasteners on tripod plates. https://www.pbswisstools.com/en/tools/quality-hand-tools/special-tools/product/pb-1387
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    HVAC disconnect and circuit breaker confusion

    It's been working great so far, though winter has been milder here for the most part. It got a real test around Christmas, when temps here were single digit for a few days and there was a lot of wind. It held the garage temp at 60-65 F the whole time.
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