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    Nicholson file set

    I am looking for a good file set. I work with wood and would like to try my hand with metal as well. Specifically I would like to make a knife out of an old file using a stock removal process. Can anyone suggest what I should get. I would like a set, but not sure what to get to suit my needs. I...
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    Small Tool Pouch for the Basics?

    What small tool pouch for basic tools do you like? Or do most carry something bigger? Was thinking along the lines of ... ratcheting screwdriver, pliers wrench, cobras, mini pry bar, blade, ect.. Basic tools that would allow me to do a number of common fixes. I find myself in situations like...
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    Just got a Rockwell / Delta Contractor's Table Saw

    I got this for free yesterday. I am pretty excited about using it. Runs very smooth. It is a 9 ". I know they don't make 9" blades anymore, but I figure I could find new old stock on ebay or elsewhere. I also could just use smaller blades unless I needed to cut anything bigger. What are your...
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    Wihatools sale: Chisel Drivers?

    http://www.wihatools.com/special_25.htm What are your thoughts on the Chisel drivers? Seems like a great price for nice screwdrivers. Don't know too much about Wiha though, but I would like to get some new screwdrivers. Any other really good deals from them jump out at you?
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    Is the host from cool tools the worst host ever?

    What's the deal with this guy? The show is almost unbearable. Why does he yell all the time? Annoys me because it could be a great show.
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    Gladiator 30 " Gear Box at Sears?

    What are your thoughts on this? I like the price at $99 on Black Friday. Would be nice to have a sturdy lockable cabinet in my workshop. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959036000P?sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y
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    Wera 30 pc. Rapidaptor bit set?

    This was mentioned in another thread and seems like a nice set. Not very familiar with Wera, but they look pretty good. What do you think? I would like to get a nice bit set. I love the Snap On bits, but they get pretty pricey and for the work I do, I don't need ultra fancy. This one had some of...
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    Good, Relatively Inexpensive Ratcheting Screwdriver?

    Looking to get my brother some tools for Xmas. He works with computers and I would like to get a few things related to that, bit set, needle nose pliers, ect.. And a nice ratcheting screwdriver. Not looking to spend a ton, as he has very few tools and I would like to get him a bunch of stuff...
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    What workshop essentials come in a can or bottle?

    I have the basic stuff, WD40, glue, loctite, cleaners, ect. What else do you guys swear by and can't live without?
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    Thoughts on the Channellock 4 in 1 Ratcheting Wrenches?

    This is my first post. I have to say first that I am very impressed by what I have seen on this forum, after spending the last several weeks reading through old posts and what not. It seems like there is a lot of great intelligent discussion and I am looking forward to participating. I love...
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