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    Quick advice Re: used air compressor

    Hi gents. Looking at a used IR T30 2 stage 5hp 80 gallon unit. Compressor is a model 2475N5 How long should it take to air up from 0 to cut out (160 on the gauge)? It seemed a little slow to me, but it could be because I was standing there watching it. It runs decently quiet. After it cut...
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    Here's an odd grease gun, anybody identify it?

    I have no additional information on this, but I thought you people would find it interesting.
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    Looking for a 13/32 square socket

    Can anybody tell me who manufactures a 13/32 square (4 point) socket? I have a very specific application that I encounter regularly, and a socket would save a good deal of grief.
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    Where to source 2" and 3" NPT taps.

    Where can one source decent 2" and 3" NPT taps for a fair price? The best price I have found is Victor Machinery Exchange, being $122 and $310 respectively. Thanks!
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    battery charger for trucks

    I know there's some heavy duty guys here. I need a good battery charger/booster for heavy trucks. What products should I be looking at?
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    Montezuma "portable" boxes?

    I'm sure there's a few guys here with these boxes (or similar). https://www.montezumastorage.com/portable-toolboxes How do you like them? I'm looking at a 36" model to use as a top chest, as I'm running out of room in my current setup. Input?
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    Weatherhead sockets

    Are Sunex weatherhead sockets any good? Should I hold out for Mac or Snap-on?
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    Tell me about this bench grinder

    I just picked this old girl up. Obviously it's an Ingersoll Rand (I thought it was a Baldor in the picture I saw). It's quite complete. It's terribly heavy. The cast iron base is really short, as in the top of the grinder is about the height of my belt. It runs smooooooooth. How old...
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    Avery jack

    Tell me about this: It does work, I've used it a time or two but it's really just taking up space in my (overcrowded and messy) garage. Is it worth anything?
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    3/4" guts in a 1/2" ratchet

    Does Snap on make the parts to put 3/4" drive guts into a 36 tooth 1/2" drive ratchet? Like a supersized FC72 or FCF72. It would be super handy for me.
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    Where to get good, affordable anti-fatigue mats (in Canada)

    Standing/working on concrete all day is getting to me. My knees are starting to hurt, even first thing in the morning, and I am not that old. I am in the market for a good quality, affordable anti-fatigue mat for use in a shop environment and available in Canada. The area I'm looking to...
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    Mechanics tool allowance

    I'm doing some research for work. How many of you in "the trade" get a tool allowance, and if so please elaborate as to dollar figures and guidelines. Furthermore, what good reason is there for (or against) a tool allowance?
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    Input on building a hutch

    I'm looking for some input/ideas on building a toolbox hutch. Around Christmas time I acquired a Montezuma 72" box. I like it, but I want a hutch. Here's the problem. The Montezuma hutch is too short, even if I could source one in Canada. I can't find a hutch from a different manufacturer...
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    Is there a Milwaukee rep here?

    With the amount of their products being discussed here, I'd think there's a rep here somewhere, perhaps silently lurking... I think it would be a great addition to the community here for some Q&A with a Milwaukee rep, visible to all. My questions are: I would like to know if/when a boot will...
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    STB prices, shipping, warranty

    I'm looking for a little advice on a STB tool box. I have three questions. (1) The prices listed on their website "regular price" and "our price", do they ever charge "regular price", or is "our price" their normal price from purchasing from their website? (2) Any idea how they are for...
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