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    Tekton vs Sunex 1/2" impacts

    I am in need of some SAE shallow impacts. I am torn between these 2. Tekton http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JLDLU6/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Sunex http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MWBOJK/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I have Sunex deep SAE impacts and the quality is superb and I wouldn't hesitate to buy them...
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    What to buy on discount as a young Diesel tech about to enter the field

    I'm in my last of semester of college for Diesel technology. I have a pretty decent set of tools for a 19 year old but I know I'm lacking things. I get the Snap On student discount, The Mac student discount and a pretty good discount at the local Napa on Carlyle. I know these threads come up all...
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    Am I crazy?

    I am a diesel tech student who is one year into the 2 year program. I have currently have a SO KR 537A and 557 combo I got dirt cheap. The problem is, is that that box is whooped. The casters are shot, slides stick and it is slightly tweaked. I would of kind of like to replace it with a HF 44"...
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    Which Dewalt Impact?

    I received a dewalt 20V drill for Christmas with the 1.3ah batteries and have been very impressed wiuth it. I would like to get an impact wrench now. I'm torn between the DCF899B or the DCF880B. I would be using this for general auto work and use on diesels once I graduate. I know the 889 has...
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    How to lay shingle on a barn roof style shed without dying?

    I am building a 10x10 shed in my backyard. Its time to out the roof on but I'm not sure how to do the top parts without falling or even the best way to get on the shed. Any suggestions?
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    Which multimeter?

    In the fall I will be attending college for diesel technology. For this program I need mutltimeter that will test duty cycle. This limits what I can get. Ive been looking at the OTC 3980 700 series. I dont wanna break the bank so Fluke is out of the question. Any one got any other suggestions...
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    New to Snap on box

    New to me Snap on box I picked this up for $375 today. It is a Snap On 537a and a 557. its a gem in the rough. I'm going to remove the rust and clear coat it because I think it has character. The prices are high in my area and this is the cheapest I've found. Its a big step up from my little...
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    Snap on instinct screwdrivers

    Santa left me $160 in cash for tools. i want some nice screwdrivers. I was looking at the Snap On instinct ones. I had a few friends i should just get the Craftsman professional because the quality is the same. Is it worth it for these particular ones. I do get the snap on student discount too
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    blue point vs snap on

    first things first lets not have this become a COO argument and start flinging **** everywhere my mom was wondering what i wanted for christmas from the snap on man that comes to the marina she works at. i asked for a set of snap on screwdrivers but i also the want a 3/8 drive socket set. the...
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    about to drink the koolaid

    i just found out that i can get the snap on discount program through my boces program. i was think about getting a 3/8ths ratchet because i really like snap on"s and its hard in my area to find one at a swap meet thats not broken or overpriced. what do you guys think?
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    please date a 1/2" craftsman socket set

    My grandpa gave me a 1/2" craftsman sockets set that was my great grandfathers. We think its early 40's. Its mostly craftsman with a few williams and armstong pieces. Most of the chrome were replacements or just add ons for one job. there is a set of japanese 3/8" sockets in there that i plan to...
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    stuck grinder nut

    my brother picked a makita 7" heavy duty grinder at a flea market and we cant seem to get the nut off. i have been soaking it with liquid wrench. i bent my spanner wrench on it. the holes on it stripped and i realize i will need a new nut. how do i get it off. im thinking about welding a nut to...
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    howd i do?

    ive been a lurker on here for a while. i went to the local flea market today and got 30 Sk sockets and 1 mac socket for $10. there are a lot of duplicates but im happy. my brother also got a 7" makita grinder for $40 from the same guy
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    hello from NY

    im drabe. im 17 and live in central new york. i have always had a facisnation with tools, contruction, equipment and just working with my hands. im not the most mechanically inclined but i can tell you how a diesel engine works and how to pull an engine out of a 1980 JCB Backhoe. i want to be a...
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