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    80/20 Home Office Desk

    I like the industrial design look. Always have. My current desk is wood-ish. Thinking about maybe going with Aluminum extrusion desk. Does any have thoughts on using the 80/20 website to design it. I’m thinking 30” wide and 7’ long. Not sure about height. Needs cable management and...
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    Need quick turnaround on light options for 16x26x13 shop

    Have a handyman coming over to do a few things (getting old blows) and one thing he is doing is putting in my new shop light bulbs I have yet to install in my porcelain light fixtures. I was going to put in porcelain light shades from a 1920 Railroad station but they will hit the car on garage...
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    Fender Cover Recommendation

    Can someone recommend a fender cover that won't scratch the paint (or at least minimize it)? would like to be to set wrenches, sockets, etc. on it but not an requirement. Just need paint protection and staying on the fender. Thanks!
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    Penncraft 4” jointer

    Thoughts on the value or worthiness to purchasing one?
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    Website aggreation for tool deals

    Hope everyone is well! I'm thinking about buying my impact wrench (finally!) that i need after using my buddy's for a while. Money is becoming very tight and am looking for a deal at this point. I'm not looking for suggestions on an as i have some in mind; just websites as i'm seeing not much...
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    Snap-on Tops & Bottom

    Can someone tell me the year on these? KRA- 59HJ7 top chest KRA-380E bottom chest KRA-66 top chest Curious on “HJ7” Canadian maybe? Didn’t see any other numbers or letters. Thanks!
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    Sitting Compressor questions

    I’m getting ready to use my main compressor that has sit inside climate controlled area for 4 yrs without being started. The drain valve was open the entire time. The oil was replaced before I put it up before the building of the house. Concerns?
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    McDowell & Craig (?) Metal Table Legs are not correct

    I'm in a quandary. I was given a couple of years ago a MD -type of antique steel table that came from a major aerospace company from my older friend who worked there a long time ago. He actually had several and eventually gave them all away except one or two. He asked if i wanted one and...
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    American Made router bits

    Who makes them? Anyone? I was looking at VA but they are now owned by Bosch and are made in china to Bosch’s specifications. I’m looking for a starter set but I’m not wanting to buy Chinese product. Thanks!
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    Which 1/2" Impact wrench for Dewalt 20V Max battery or should i....

    by a pneumatic one? I have 20V max battery Dewalt system and I need/want an impact wrench that'll fit that battery. I don't do a lot of automotive work currently, but will be taking my oil & ****** pan gaskets off to change along with replacing the rear main seal on my '96 F150 4.9L truck in...
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    Cleaning Process for parts

    So I’m now starting to restore my Walker 784 floor jack. This is my first restoration and I want to nail it. I only have the basics to restore something such as simple plastic pans, various brushes, grinder with a wire wheel, cordless drills and a corded drill with the various simple wire...
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    Snap On FS10A markings

    I had previously mentioned that I had 1958 ratchets and had some flex sockets that seemed to indicate that they too were manufactured in 1958. I need one as stated above and had been looking at eBay to get one but had noticed that they were not stating the dates on them and in reviewing the...
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    What model is this Delta/Rockwell?

    Think about buying this. He doesn’t know the model number. Thanks!
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    Vintage Snap On Case Question

    Good Morning Everyone! I've got a small collection of 1958 (?) Snap On ratchets and socket collection growing and was looking for a case. Did they make a case for ratchets and sockets beside a ferret case? I'm just trying to collect a small basic set of sockets not over 3/4" for them. If I...
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    Modified Moveable Gladiator Garage Cabinet

    I was thinking about removing my shelves, or at least part them, and fab up some sort storage system for some power tools, compression gauges, electrical tools/supplies, etc. I was going to use 2x4 for a frame and then 1x3 for making holders. I wasn’t planing on securing the frame to...
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    One arm 4 post lift?

    So I almost have enough money to get a 4Post lift for my shop finally. However, I have limit range of motion in my arms and legs. I looked at many of the usual brands (bendpak, advantage, atlas, BYB, etc.) but they require a hand on the motor and a hand available to use for the blocks. Is...
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    Walker Turner 900 Drill Press raising mechanism?

    Happy New Year to everyone! I'm curious if they made the raising and lowering mechanism for my 900 series (?)? Thanks!
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    Estimation on welding project

    Happy New Year Everyone!! So I'm continuing my structural welding project on my car and here is the Structural Work (I hope this works-my first time doing links!). I went and got estimates (only one-can't find anyone other than the one local shop) and I have to say I wasn't happy with their...
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    Delta Planer Model Differences

    Anyone know the difference between a Type 1 & 2 Delta 22-560 Planer Model? Trying to find out so that I don’t get the wrong parts. Manual shows 1996 date on it.
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    New Compressor or just do some mods to current one?

    Currently I have a SpeedAire 3Z323D or 3Z355D or a 3Z395D (no model number or ID tag but i know it's one of these) and it's loud and small (although it currently serves my purpose). One of the things I'm considering strongly for my new shop is an upgraded compressor. My current one may do some...
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