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    1/4 in. impact driver or 3/8 in. impact wrench

    I have several 1/4 " impact drivers a 10v Hitachi,19v craftsman,20v potter cable,12v DeWalt and 20 v max DeWalt. I have a 12 v DeWalt 3/8 impact. I use the 1/4 inch 12v DeWalt the most due to its light weighkind limited torque........but I work on chainsaws and small engines. Around the house...
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    How would you fix this 500 barrel?

    A diesel barrel is awful light. On a Central Boiler or Woodmaster the barrel is usually 3/8. Whatever you for will have to hold up to at least 185 degrees plus the expanding and contraction.
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    Gonna get a Stihl chainsaw..

    I stand corrected on the unit pictured, I've had several 350's apart and no metal bottom end the crank sits in nothing but plastic.
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    Gonna get a Stihl chainsaw..

    Stay away from 460 455 450 350 240 235 etc Huskies bottom end is plastic,crankshaftbrides in no metal at all junk junk junk. Husky XP are good saws. I'm certified on Echo, Husky,Shindawia, and Stihl,sell them all. I'll take the Stihl anyway,warranty support is the best in the business as is...
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    Stihl chainsaw (homeowner, firewood, etc)

    Mac is now Chinese junk for the most part. No relation to the company Bob McCullough started and ran. Ownership of the name bounced around, Husky may own it today.
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    What tools do you buy snap-on?

    All I buy anymore is ratchets or specialty tools. So overpriced, you can get Stahlwille wrenches which (if you believe you tube vids) are stronger and cost less or Wright or SK for less money. I stopped buying their screwdrivers as I've found Felo 500 series or Wiha or PB Swiss to cost much less...
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    Porter Cable 8 tool combo worth buying?

    I've got a PC cordless drill and impact, one of my boys got it for me a couple of years ago. Its been tough as nails so far for farm residential use, much better than my Dealt 12 volt set, I've also got Makita cordless 18v which is comparable.
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    Cripe Distributing - Warehouse Photos

    Thank you, Cripe Distributing, your service has been excellent and the value is second to none. I appreciate the extra discount. My first look for value is always Cripe. Thank you.
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    Stihl chainsaw (homeowner, firewood, etc)

    Couldn't have said it any better. Support from Stihl is second to none. Warranty support has been over the top in my years of dealing with them. Wish I could say that about Echo, virtually no support. The fact Stihl has invested so heavily in USA mfg with over 70 acres under roof in VA Beach VA...
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    Stihl chainsaw (homeowner, firewood, etc)

    I work on them and sell them everyday.If your planning on cutting firewood for heat, 10 to 20 cords I would recommend the MS 250 which is still being mfg $299.99 or the MS 251 at a minimun. Personally I would buy a MS 271 with a 18" bar for $409.99. It will last you a lifetime if cared for. Air...
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    Stihl BG75 blower carb diagram

    Just for the heck of it I would visually inspect the cylinder and do a compression test. The BG 75 is getting long in the tooth. Should have a minimum of 100 psi too run, make sure the cylinder walls aren't scored.
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    Wiha SoftFinish- clean with WD40?

    I've used Simple Green with excellent results.
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    Stihl BG75 blower carb diagram

    Do you have you diaphragms and gaskets in the right order, pump side gasket down first with diaphragm on top. On metering side diaphragm down first with gasket on top, did you change you needle? If the needle tip is red you should have replaced it.
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    Q for the Auto Mechanics here: Best Oil Filter? and worst? and what does dealer use?

    After having media separate from the filter housing and plug oil galleries and blow my engine in a FJ Cruiser I started paying attention to the filters going on my vehicles. Luckily the Toyota dealer had done the oil change and replaced the engine free of charge. On the blog Bobs the Oil Guy...
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    Harbor Freight Roto Ratchet Disassembly

    I have used one for a couple of years in a small engine shop setting as a dedicated spark plug removal ratchet. It has been flawless. It's smooth and still tight. Great little ratchet imho. Not like my Snappy but it cost a fraction of the Snappiest.
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    Echo Chainsaw Issues

    It's the diaphragms not an adjustment issue. You can try opening the L screw a 1/4 turn but it seldom works. I strongly advise using a tachometer to set your carb if you go cranking on the screws. I see six to ten cooked saws each month due to "self tuning". A half turn the wrong way can result...
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    Best Wrench Recommendations

    I would look at Stahlwille, prolly the best European wrench. Much more comfortable in the hand than SO as they aren't thin on the edges. You can do a YouTube search and see the strength test . Stahlwille's continue to wrench after many leading brands are failing. Not any higher than tool truck...
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    Echo Chainsaw Issues

    It is the carburetor diaphragms. Prolonged exposure stiffens them and they font flutter on the pump side. Its starving for fuel. Buy a 12.99 carb kit and replace the diaphragms. That saw runs at 13000 to 13500 rpm and the diaphragm must flutter at the same speed. Do not try adjusting carb. Take...
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    2015 Sears BF ad.

    Save your money the 42 PC CHINA made bit set is worthless. My wife bought me one and the ratchet is the sorriest POS I have ever had in my hands. Makes HF ratchets look like 80 tooth Snappys. The bits are soft,soft softer than an 80 years old mans pecker. I've already broke or twisted several...
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