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    ITC tools

    Are the ITC brand tools any good I have a chance to buy a used 21 piece 3/4 dr SAE set, and wondering if they were good tools, I only have the odd 1/2 dr socket like 31/32, or 29/32 and a 3/8 ratchet.
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    Princess Auto Powerfist

    Did Princess Auto, change suppliers for their Powerfist Adj wrenches. I needed another 12inch adj wrench and I just wanted to buy a cheap one for the farm. Looked today and find that the "new" Powerfist series has really thin handles compared to before. Anyone else notice this?
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    Columbia made screwdrivers

    I purchased a Columbian made screwdriver at the local Princess Auto today, didn't know that there were Colombian made screwdrivers. it has a small yellow handle with 8in shaft 3/16 blade incolma ebanista 8'' on shaft
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    Proto?blackhawk

    Did Proto drop Blackhawk from their lineup, I went to the proto tools site to research a Blackhawk socket set 1217-MNB and can't find Blackhawk listed as it once was, instead Expert tools is. Anybody know anything about this?
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    cutting concrete

    Never really needed to cut concrete before, but I want to install a sump pit in my garage that never was put in, when it was built 7yrs ago. I want to cut a rectangle into the 25MPa 4inch slab of concrete, near the center so that water and melted snow drip into the sump rather then drip all...
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    balcksmith , comet welder

    http://islandblacksmith.ca/2012/04/smith-roles-comet/ I found this earlier today, they make small hand tools such as knives, using this old comet welder. Read some of it, thought it was neat so i'd post here.
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    Forney C4 Welder

    HI Does anyone know where you can get some info on this model of forney welder, I just picked up one.
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    Klein t-handle hex keys

    has klein discontuined the old black handled t's http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Klein-Tools-79214-7-32-x-7-1-2-T-Handle-Hex-Key/260148/Cat/658 they are lisyed on some web sites but not in sizing order, it seems like just odd sizes that will be the last to sell.
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    Haynes/ Chilton

    Kinda tools that one would use in the work shop, well working on an automoblie what one is better, pictures, explainations, detail etc Haynes or Chilton?
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    danaher

    I recently purchased some open stock SAE/metric ALLEN combination wrenches online all came Made in USA, I liked the satin finish on the wrenches, so I purchased a set on sale 66647G, they are cheap asian made wrenches, I was so mad, what made it worse was the seller had a picture of the USA made...
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    Industrial Tool Brands Rating

    What Industrial Brands do you think are in the top ten. 1 is the best 1. Proto- probably the best ever 2.Williams -is snap-offs industrial line, some taiwan stuff in line 3.SK- somewhat of a 3 way ty with wright and armstrong 4. Wright - 3way ty 5. Armstrong - 3 way ty 6. Blackhawk (proto...
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    Klein extreme

    Recently purchaced more Klein tools, this time I got a Extreme Tradesman pro http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/Tradesman%20Pro%20Organizers%20TOOLBAGS-TRADEPRO/Product/55417-18 Very good, well made for being made in Chine, lots of pockets 78 which is almost too many...
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    KLein meters review

    http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/klein-tools-mm2000-multi-meter-review/?PHPSESSID=d28305cb41966365098d4f41ed302c3a here is a link for the Klein meter 2000 review, very well put together
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    Blackhawk Socket

    Bought a set of 1/2 dr metric sockets 10-28mm, ratchet, breaker bar and extension from MSC. Everything looks good, even the plastic tote...
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    nutdriver color code

    Here's something I've been wondering for a while, as an industrial electrician I use SAE nutdrivers several times a day, usually 1/4,5/16,7/16, sometimes 3/8,11/32,1/2 and 9/16 and very rarely 3/16 (kooltronics vfd cooling fans only) 7/32 (mit a700vfd ethernet cards) and 9/32 resi lite fixtures...
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    Klein tools - Cobras

    I see Klein , is selling cobra pliers now, I so badly have to get a set. http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tool/PRD/Product/D504-10B, even made in Germany, 2 of the best its Klein and its made in Germany, just like their ratchet cable cutters
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    Klein VDV Tools

    I recently bought some Klein VDV tools, and despite being built in Taiwan they appear to be built well, these include VDV-211-048, I use only for BNC connectors but once and awhile F-conns...
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    Stanley

    I noticed lately that a lot more of Stanley's tool line is being made in the USA or England again. I bought 3 items today, replacement knife blade and a scrapper that were built in USA and a 3 pack of chisel built in England. They of course still have a lot of Taiwan and Chinese made items ...
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    Quality USA made sockets set

    Hi I'm going to be buying a 1/2dr metric socket set, and need some suggestions. It must be USA made, something like Blackhawk (looked at 1712-mnb), Proto, or US made Williams. Thought about SK, maybe Wright, Gedore is way to expensive, Klein only makes a 1/2 dr SAE set. Need help
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    TBM6 Crimper

    Hi I'm in search of the 500mcm crimper dies for a TBM6 crimper has anyone ever seen them outside of ebay or an electrical whoresaler, I priced them at the wholesaler and they are way out on their pricing, ebay.ca just doesn't have the selection. thanks
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