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    Starrett posters

    I came across a tube of starrett posters on a job. There are probably 10-15 of them, all different. Have you guys ever seen them? Is there any value to them, other than "cool"
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    Barn find. Who knows what

    Cleaning out a barn and found this. Who knows what?
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    duplicate tools?

    I know we all have duplicates of tools for that moment. my question is WHY?? Why do i have 35 pounds of extra sockets? Why do i have 27 pair of slip joint pliers? Why do I have 114 screw drivers? Why do I have 27 pipe wrenches? do you ever look at your tools and wonder why
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    Whatzit

    I found this in a box of tools in an old barn I was cleaning out...what is it. My initial thoughts are a spring compressor, but I'm not 100% certain. Any guesses
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    weird things in your garage

    What are the weird things in your garage? I'm talking "unorthodox" items not usually found in a garage. Tampons--for draining gas tanks or absorbing liquids in a tank or other vessel that would be difficult to drain Toothbrushes-Scrubbing grime, dirt, or other material from delicate parts Hair...
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    too many tools

    I have been in the process of cleaning up the garage, putting tool in their place, organizing etc.. I have come to the conclusion that I have too many tools. Without counting for an exact number I know I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 25+ pipe wrenches, 50+ screwdrivers, 30+ pliers, 10+...
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    removing hf 44" drawer

    my overstuffed HF box had a tool kick up and catch the back of the drawer above it. i cant find a clip or anything else that indicates how to remove the top drawer so i can remove the offender
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    SNAP ON MT 406 volt meter

    A local shop is closing and the owner gave me a vintage Snap-on MT 406 volt/ohm meter. I'm looking for any info anybody may have. The tag inside says 1975 Thanks
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    millers falls 188A

    i found a millers falls 188a in a box of junk on a job. its complete except for bit #4. limited info online, does anybody know what size bit #4 is?
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    what do you keep in your garage?

    ok guys my garage is FULL!!! my wife send all of this **** out to the garage for me to store it. i dont have the room. i am now storing 2 totes of paint supplies, which in all reality I guess it should be stored out here since I have rental properties. I am also sitting on all of the camping...
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    garage heat

    What are you guys using for heat in your detached garage? I'm using a salamander/ torpedo heater, but the price or kero is making me want to to look at other options. I have considered running gas to the garage and installing a furnace, but havent got that far. I'm looking for options.
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    Ryobi 18V airstrike 18g brad nailer

    Saturday night I was working in the garage on a few projects that I had to finish up as christmas gifts. My brad nailer for my air compressor took a **** in the middle of the project. Being up against a deadline I didn't want to tear into it right at that time. I spoke with the boss (wife) told...
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    Delta belt/Disc sander

    I have an older delta belt/ disc sander model SA446. Its kinda wonky. It would sand if I held the tension lever about halfway in between tighten and loosen. So, i decided to tear into it thinking the belt may need a minor adjustment. The set screw that holds the disc in place was missing, so it...
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    1st one I've ever seen

    found on my local craigslist https://toledo.craigslist.org/tls/6068422722.html
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    Bench tools

    Ok guy I have a fair amount of bench top tools ( bandsaw, drill press, grinder, etc...) that are not used often enough to have a permanent spot on the bench. My workbench like any other workbench is precious real estate. How do you use yours? how do you store them when not in use? I am thinking...
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    TOO Much STUFF!!

    Ok guys I'm having some problems in my garage. I'm looking for ideas to help me out. I am a jack of all trades so I have a ton of stuff in my garage from tools, supplies, parts etc...I have a fairly organized system (or so I think), but I am running out of room to store stuff. Yes, I have...
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    18 Volt tool kits

    Ok guys need a hand here.. Looking to get my son an 18 or 20 volt tool set for Christmas. He is a carpentry student ( Senior year in HS). 90 % of his class get hired on with the big contractors in the area. What are the good sets..I know Dewalt is about the best you can get...(not looking to...
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    my Wilton

    wanted to show you guys a pic of my roadside find...I found it about 8 years in the trash...glad I saved this beauty Jeff
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    Time to clean off the workbench when....

    I did this on another forum a couple years ago, decided to do it here. Its time to clean off the workbench when.... You build another workbench because it is less labor intensive than cleaning off the current one The calendar on the wall says 1984, because that's the last time you were able to...
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    some Whatzits

    I took on a job cleaning out a barn and come across these. 1 is a "Blackhawk Jack CO. 1 ton spreader ( thought it was a vintage jaws of life)....next is a large c style clamp and the 3rd is a....yeah I got nothing. Educate me guys, what do I have here and what are their intended uses... Jeff
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