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    What are some good deals on garage cabinets

    I want to hang cabinets close to the ceiling in my garage that will span two walls so I will need quit a few cabinets. What are some good deals on cabinets that will look good in a garage that wont break the bank.
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    Source for hydraulic ram or actuator

    I want to build a 20 to 30 ton shop press and would like to use the type of ram that you see in the images below instead of the typical bottle jack but I have not been able to find a source for them. I might be using the wrong terminology. I have been searching for hydraulic ram or actuators...
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    question on vintage ratcheting box end wrench

    Years ago I saw a box end wrench that the entire inside of the box would rotate and ratchet. I was wondering if anyone knows what these wrenches were called or a manufacturer name. I have searched and searched and can not find a name anywhere.
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    Craftsman versatrack trackwall

    Was in sears today and spotted these and they looked like a nice neat way to store stuff. I was thinking of hanging all my yard grooming equipment on these. What do you guys think and is there anything else like these that I have not found. Craftsman Versatrack Trackwall
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    Will Home Depot warranty their Husky tools

    I have one of these little 1/4 ratchets that is my favorite ratchet and I was putting some serious torque on it the other day when my thumb hit the lever and it stripped the teeth inside. I was wanting to know if I took it back to Home Depot will they warranty it or tell me to send it to Husky.
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    What is this vise used for.

    A guy on another forum posted these pics wanting to know if this vise was for something specific or is it just a universial vise for irregular shapped parts.
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    I need the best strap wrench made.

    I broke my new craftsman strapwrench without putting to much force on it so I figure I need a better one. What is the best strapwrench you guys have used or no about. I need a strap wrench that will not scar the surface of the item being removed so I chain type will not work. Any suggestions?
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    Did Matco change their wrench design

    I have always liked matco wrenches for there feel and the way they take the extra step to cut out the open end of their wrenches for the actuall hex shape even though I am sure it doesn't make much deference. I just like to see the nut or bolt cradled in the open end and all the flats are butted...
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    Skill Cordless Ratchet dead

    Bought three of these on clearance for 18 bucks each and after the first week one of them died, now after 6 months the second is dead. After doing some googling I find that many many people are having the same problem. From what I can tell the lithium batteries are either being drained by the...
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    Diode for Schumacher battery charger

    I have a schumacher battery charger model SE12-50 and one of the three diodes went bad and I have never seen a diode like this and was wondering if anyone can point me to a website that might have diodes like these. Below is a picture of the diode, there isn't any numbers or writing of any kind...
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    Looking for a good quality snap ring plier set

    I need a set of snap ring pliers and was wondering if there is a good USA made set that is a good bargan. I know snap-on, Matco or Mac have them but I have never cared to pay for a name. I would be fine with a lessor known brand if the quality is there.
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    Craftsman dog bone wrench or thorsen

    As I was thumbing threw the latest Techshop magizine I ran across an ad showing a Multi oil Wrench and I thought that might be handy so after doing some research I found at least 3 versions of this same wrench and was wondering if anyone has any comments about the quality from one to the other...
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    Are slider detents a warrenty item on matco box.

    I have a 1995 Matco MB9200MT toolbox and all the slider detents are either gone or barley hanging on. I was wondering if these will be covered under warranty or if i will be buying a full set for this box.
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    Need advice from a paint and body man on painting toolbox.

    I am sanding down and painting a Matco roll away box and need to know the best procedure for getting the best paint job I can. So far I have it almost sanded to the point where I think it is going to be good, there are spots down to bare metal but most of the paint is still there just sanded...
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    Is it possible to have a new matco key made

    Does anyone know if matco or a locksmith woill be able to make a new key like the one in the pic. The key does have a number on the back side that I guess was to be able to get another one made but the box is 15 years old now and I don't know how long they used this style key.
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    Matco MB9200MT toolbox info

    I bought a Matco MB9200MT Monster Truck edition toolbox off craigslist and am trying to find info on this box. Does anyone have this box even if it isn't the monster truck edition. I'm assuming the MT at the end of the P/N indicates the "monster truck" so if that is the case I can assume that...
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    Paint for toolbox restoration?

    I just purchased a 2 bay Matco toolbox and I have it sanded down and drawers and slides removed and am ready for some paint. can anyone recommend a paint that would be good for a job like this. I am going to be spraying it so rattle cans are out. Would a quart be plenty for this job? Any color...
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