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    Astro 9447 vs ridgid

    So refreshing to hear Chris praise the quality of a competitor. I have nothing but respect for Astro and Chris.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very nice job on that vise.
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    What size wrench or socket for a 5mm X 0.8 nut?

    Very possible.
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    What size wrench or socket for a 5mm X 0.8 nut?

    I have 5/16-18 nuts on my 2001 530i. They hold on the child restraint latches. It took me a while to figure out they weren't metric. They came that way from the factory.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Really nice work as always Kevin.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    19th baby bullet restoration and probably my last. The prices on these little 2" vises and the 2.5" toddler bullets have just skyrocketed since I first started collecting them. I think I have 15 of the toddlers.
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    What do Europeans use for tool storage?

    My Gedore box.
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    Vim button clip tool

    I have both the KTC and Merry pliers. I have found them to be very useful. The KTC tips will fit the Merry pliers.
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    Torque wrench calibration- how often do you send to a service

    I check the calibration on mine every time before I use them. I have 3 calibration testers so I can test from 5 inch lbs to 250 fl lbs. I have never had one of my torque wrenches need to be recalibrated in the last 20 years and I have about 90 torque wrenches. Over the years I have purchased...
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    Wilton Baby Bullet Vise Copper Jaw Caps? Anyone?

    I have a few sets of the 2" and 2 1/2" Wilton copper jaw covers. I have never used them and I can't think of a situation where I would ever need them when working on something. I also have a set of 2" copper jaw covers that I believe were made by Reed. I haven't looked at them for a long time...
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    need help with old 1954 WILTON BULLET C1 vise (chicago era)

    Shiftless has it right. Remove the pin, tap the hole for a set screw and replace the pins with set screws. The video shows a good way to remove the pins. I use a similar method, but I just use a screwdriver or pry bar to push the pin out with a hex wrench. The pins are not super tight and...
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    need help with old 1954 WILTON BULLET C1 vise (chicago era)

    No video.
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    need help with old 1954 WILTON BULLET C1 vise (chicago era)

    The pins hold the end piece in place. You can take the pins out to see what is going on. I have replaced the pins on about 30 Wilton vises with hex head set screws. It makes it much easier to disassemble the vise in the future and you can get rid of any slop in the end piece at the same time.
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    Wilton Bullet Vise Paint Colors and Timelines

    Very nice restoration.
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    CDI 2503TQFR 1/2" 40-250 split beam torque wrench and SnapOn TQFR250E same as Icon 1/2" split beam 40-250?

    CDI is owned by Snap-on. They are part of the specialty tools division of Snap-on.
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    Wilton C1 Clean Up

    The baby bullet, the toddler bullet, the York and the C1 are all just cleaned up and ready for paint.
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    Wilton C1 Clean Up

    Here's one I restored a few years ago.
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    Need 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 MM wrenches. What are you using?

    I have Snapon and Stahlwille to 36mm and Hazet to 46mm in combination wrenches. I have never had an issue with any of them.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Nice looking vise. I think you are going to like it.
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    Pick my vise

    Yes, the C1 being restored is on the left. The vise to the right of the C1 is my main working vise - a C3. The vise on the far right is my secondary working vise - a C2. The metal tray on the left contains the pipe jaws, dust cover and other parts that are for the C1. The vise at the far...
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