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    Stay away from Toolots.com, terrible company to do business with.

    I placed an order online for a sheet metal shrinker, stretcher on Saturday March 30th and decided to cancel the order within the hour after it was placed so I sent an email to the address provided on their website requesting a cancellation. I tried getting through to someone Monday and Tuesday...
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    Craftsman Professional 3 piece prybar set $29.99

    Cant beat this deal, especially if you have points. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-3-piece-curved-blade-pry-bar/p-00943288000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&gclid=COfNhMCS3tECFQx3fgodHNkCgA&gclsrc=aw.ds
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    Any DIY's here have your own brake lathe?

    I was wondering if anyone here has their own brake/drum lathe? just curious to ask since I don't really like having to take my rotors and drums to have them machined simply because it takes too long ( especially if there are other people ahead of you ) if you can even find a shop that will do them.
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    8" bench grinder wheel balancing questions

    Hey guys I was wondering if any of you have tried this part to balance you bench grinder wheels http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RPOE4E/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . Also do wire wheels ( for bench grinders ) have to be balanced as well ? Thanks This is the bench grinder I have if it helps...
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    Any tricks on keeping screwdrivers from stinking?

    You guys have any tricks on keeping your screwdriver drawer from smelling terrible? I just scrubbed and washed all my screwdrivers but I know the smell will return.
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    Any one use pegboard instead of tool boxes?

    Hey guys, I was looking for way to increase my floor space in my one car garage and thought about getting rid of my tool boxes and organizing my tools on this type of pegboard http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-30wkb300gvb since I already have some and it's really good stuff. Do any of you...
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    Yamaha 200cc 4 stroke ATC engine and rear axle.Local pick up only.

    I have a complete ( was running when removed) 200cc air cooled 4 stroke engine and 5 speed semi auto ****** (no clutch but still need to shift and down shift) and complete rear axle with disc brakes for sale, the engine still turns freely-pull start and I have everything to get it going. I was...
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    Any Oxy/Acetylene guys here?

    Hey guys, I 'm going to be purchasing my first OA ( Oxy/ Acetylene) kit very soon both tanks are about 300CF each and was interested in getting some feed back from people experienced with OA. I've done a lot of research on safety since I have an idea how dangerous the stuff can be, Im planning...
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    Do you guys ever feel guilt when you buy tools/equipment?

    You guys ever feel guilt when you make purchases for new tools or equipment? I
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    Lokking for welders opinions

    I've been wanting to buy a welder for a long time for general use around the house but I've NEVER welded anything in my life, I have my eye on this Hobart welder http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009X43F38/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . Would this be a good welder for a beginner? I'm pretty much planning on...
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    Do link type belts really damage pulleys?

    I recently bought a Porter Cable PCB660DP drill press and upgraded the low quality V-belts to a link type belt but have read on the internet these type of belts damage pulleys? my pulleys are aluminum and would hate to have a belt mess them up, have any of you guys had personal experience with...
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    WILDE Slip Joint plier sale 19.95 for 2

    http://wildetool.com/catid.cfm?id=1268 Killer deal on these, got a set on the way :thumbup:
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    Any auto repair shop owners here?

    I hope I'm not beating a dead horse but I've been considering opening my own auto repair shop, since I am a Mopar guy I'd like to specialize in Chrysler products but still be open to other brands both domestic and import. I know auto repair is A LOT of hard work (I've done it for a living...
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    How do YOU empty a gas tank?

    When I used to be a tech we had one of these gas siphoning/pumping tanks at the shop http://www.handyindustries.com/products/gc-30-gas-caddy and worked really good to siphon and refill fuel tanks, I got lucky enough to find one on Craigslist for dirt cheap ( same brand ) but have been a little...
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    TITAN ratcheting flex head combo wrenches on clearance

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ttn-17366 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ttn-17367 Got me a set of each already!!! :rocker:
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    Drill press runout question

    Sorry to sound so ignorant but I have been reading about drill presses and more than anything it seems the "runout" is the single most important thing people worry about more than anything else, I recently bought one but I don't do wood work I will be using it mostly for drilling on various...
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    SK tools more popular in the east coast?

    Are SK tools more popular towards the east coast? I live in CA and have been trying to buy everything I can from SK for a while now since crapsman stuff is junk but cannot find a retailer that has a reasonable supply of their tools locally or in any state near by for that matter, it seems like...
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    Snap On Pliers stain too easy?

    I've bought a few SO pliers over the years and they seem to get what seems like rust stains on them very easily, Ive tried scrubbing them with some fine steel wool and WD40 and the stains do not come off even one bit, kind of annoying considering the price you pay for their tools any one else...
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    New Guy from SO CAL

    Hows it going everyone? new guy from SO CAL,just thought I'd introduce myself.
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