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    20mm Sockets and Bigger

    36mm for the oil filter cap on my gf x3. Why they made it that big I have no idea because it gets torqued to like 25nm
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    foot pound torque wrench question

    That's why metric is easy. It's all base 10. Makes conversions quick
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    Designing a drill bit

    Is the process you're describing different that an IO and if it is could you use an IO.
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    Which tool set do you have in your vehicle?

    I keep a ammo can under the rear seat in my truck. Its got a small first aid kit, flashlight, fire starting equipment, multi screw driver, adjustable wrench, couple pliers, multi tool with knife, ratchet with about 5 common sockets used under the hood and a few more small items. There isn't much...
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    Good CL finds!

    On the photobucket app find the picture you want to share in your album and click on it so it takes up the whole screen. Then click on the menu button... On my android its three verticle dots in the bottom right hand corner. Click view links and there should be 4 that pop up. Next click on the...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Re: what did you do in your garage today? Went home for spring break couple weeks ago and built a bike rack for the apartment.
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    ok guys here's your pictures ALL USA made and on the shelf

    I think it's pretty ignorant to assume that if it came from Asia it's automatically catagorized into junk and if it comes from America then it's automatically superior. Any place has the capability to make quality products it just depends on how much the company wants to invest in manufacturing...
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    Tool List Critique/Recommendation?

    There is a lot of info on what you need when you first start out. Start searching through threads that think apply to you http://garagejournal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=11227753
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    RMSG just went and picked some up thanks to that post. Needed some for my bike pack. Also every lisle product seemed to be on sale
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    Digging shovel for tall guys?

    Don't know where you are. I'm 6'3" and found one that works well for me. Its the Rona brand shovels here in Canada. Dont know who makes them for originally but they're tall and work well
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    Fear of Oxy-Acetylene

    The part that I'll contribute that I dont think has been said is don't turn the acetylene above 15psi as I becomes unstable. Regulators have this marked in red however so its pretty easy to follow
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    Opininions on HF floorjack as a gift.

    I have one that looks almost identical purchased from princess auto (Canada's hf). It's far from garbage! Going on 5 years of heavy use. Hasn't failed or given me troubles one time. Picks up everything from my skyline or evo to my 1/2 ton with a 5.3
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    Question

    It wasn't overheating then they replaced the radiator and thermostat and now it it? Then it's probably directly related to one of those two things, most likely the thermostat is in backwards or bad from the factor. Unless the new radiator is plugged or hoses weren't run correctly. Also could...
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    Just sold my box - Suggestions for new one

    http://www.listabox.com/model-750/double-bank/config.php
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    Canadian Tire DEALS

    I was in store a couple days ago and picked up flyer. 14.99 for a 28pc set That's in saskatoon
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    Canadian Tire DEALS

    ^^ I feel 100% the same way but please don't have this thread go the same way as so many others
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    Let's talk car entry tools!

    http://www.tooltopia.com/steck-autobody-32955.aspx
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    princess auto pass/fail thread

    Second that. Mines never failed in any way. No problem picking up my full size chev. Used the handle as a snipe many times. Had it sone '08
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    help an apprentice out?

    You know where you're gong to be placed right? One lunch hour or right after school go there and talk to your boss or supervisor. They'll know what you need better than anyone here. No point in going and buying 1"-2" wrenches right away if they supply them. Sounds like you've got enough to get...
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    Tax time… how much did you spent on tools

    I can't believe some of these numbers. I guess the larger ones probably include a box but still they're 10-20% of an average wage. More if you take into consideration its after tax money.
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