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    Cutting/bleeding baseboard heat

    I'm doing a small addition, and have oil fired hot water baseboard heat. I'm going to add some baseboard and remove others. I'm experienced enough with solder and flux to make a leakless joint. I can see the shut off valves on the circuit, both supply and return. What I'm wondering is after...
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    V belt tension tool

    I'm looking for those threaded rod tools that expand as you rotate the hex threaded portion that apply tension to a fan/alternator belt. NOT a serpentine or flat belt tool. I've googled and searched, and don't find anything. Can you still buy these?
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    Does a messy shop indicate sloppy workmanship?

    I'm having some engine work done, and the repair shop is a new one for me. The shop is well equipped, and has been in business for 30 plus years. A lot of the tool carts are ancient. They do have some impressive machining capability. A lot of the shop is cluttered with all kinds of stuff...
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    What are these KD pliers for?

    Engraved with No 428 KD Mfg Co Lancaster PA Very odd tips. The dies on the tips both rotate freely. Some kind of hose clamp pliers apparently, but on what?
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    Flare fitting issues

    I'm removing a Perkins (British) diesel, and capping off oil and fuel lines. The fuel lines are flare, but a 3/8 flare cap is tooo big and a 1/4" flare cap is toooo small. This circa 1981 motor is all SAE... I think. What fitting does an early 80's CAV fuel filter/lift pump use? 5/16"...
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    Tool chest review - Sears, Tractor Supply, Lowes, Home Depot, Harbor Freight

    As if there aren’t enough threads already on Harbor Freight tool cabinets. I think this offers new material, so I started a new thread. I initially set out to compare 26” roll away tool chests, and in the process looked at the 41 inch series as well. I don’t use my tools to make money, but I...
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    6 point sockets: Impact vs chrome

    I don't have any 6 point sockets, and thinking of getting some. Is there any reason why I shouldn't just get an impact set? Why would you need both? Thanks.
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