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    Old...something, on a section of a military base

    Garage journal, I've been away for a while, but I stumbled across this...thing? I saw while hiking at Stewart State Park in Newburgh, NY. It's in an area just south of the current airport, formerly used as a buffer zone for supersonic aircraft. I'm having trouble figuring out what this is/was...
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    1/4" flex head ratchet recommendations

    Looking for a high quality 1/4" locking flex head ratchet, preferably with a long handle. Cost isn't an issue, neither is COO. This will be for use professionally. I would normally just buy a snap-on, but I figure its time to try something else. Also looking for a short, fine tooth 1/4 ratchet...
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    #6 torq-set bits

    Do any of you have experience with them? At work we use #6 quite often, and most of the time you can get about 3 screws out before the bit twists, much like the torx bits. I was wondering if any of you knew of a high quality bit that isn't as soft. At my job they provide us with bits from Apex...
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    New from MA!

    I've had a few posts already, but haven't introduced myself. New aircraft mechanic, I've been in the field for roughly a year. I work on the corporate side of things, specifically large cabin gulfstream. Extremely helpful website, lurked a lot for a few years. :beer:
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    Help me with wrenches.

    I'm looking for a set of small combo wrenches. Roughly 7/32 - 7/16, or close to it. I looked at the miniature ones at sears today and they were complete garbage. It looked like they were stamped with a mold made by a drunk 12 year old. I can't justify spending as much money as snap-on wants for...
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    What are these worth? (7 pics)

    From top to bottom: Snap on 17mm oexm 17, not sure of date Loc-Rite Chrysler motors corp Master Tech Award 5/8 - 11/16 Snap on 3/8-7/16 RXV-1214-S 1953 says "NOT GUAR" on it?? "Hudson" - I have no idea Mac 1/2" CW 16 Foster 5/64 - 1/4 7/32 - 15/64 11/32 - 3/8 3/8 - 7/16 PROTO 4932 1"...
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