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I'm looking to build out an assortment of 1-1/8"-16 taps and dies. All types will be considered: taper, plug, bottom, hexagon, round, split, carbon, HSS, etc. Only interested in US-made. As far as condition, they can be used, but not used up. I'll be primarily using these to clean and chase...

Can anyone help with identifying the intended purpose of this wrench? It was included as part of a lot. This is not the piece I was after. I am curious what equipment this may have been manufactured for. It measure 10-3/8" end-to-end. The hex opening measures 1-11/16", set above a 2-1/8"...

I'm hoping someone might be able to identify the the brand so that I can research the toolbag a bit further. Maybe it's a camera bag? I don't know. The design interests me. I could put frequently used tools in the top, and less frequently used tools and consumables in the bottom. It would...

https://excelblades.com Use code FLASH20 for 20% off your entire purchase. Code expires Thursday, March 28, at 2pm EST. For those of you unfamiliar with Excel, they make hobby tools in the same vein as X-Acto. Excel still makes many of its products in the USA.

We took a family trip to the State Museum of New Jersey in Trenton today. This 1,400lb. Fisher & Norris anvil was on display in an exhibit titled 'Pretty Big Things.' I took a rough measurement of 4.5-5' from horn to heel.

https://www.thermoworks.com Makers of the well-regarded Thermapen. Many items on sale with good discounts. The best deals are advertised as "Very Limited Time" so I don't know how long the pricing will last. I picked up a few items but what I was really after was a decent infrared...

There's probably still enough time to get your orders before Christmas with this promo.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I happen to prefer old school socket rails to store my sets. I've used the rails included with sets from several different US manufacturers, Proto, Williams/Snapon, and SK, (Wright uses plastic rails). The clips on these all had excellent socket retention...

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The short version: Do I keep it? The long version: I bought a CP711 air hammer of ebay. I could use one for light DIY auto repair. I'm not very familiar with air tool manufacturers, their reputations, or their COO's. I based my purchase decision on CFM consumption and COO because I prefer...

Just a suggestion...I don't even know if this is possible with vBulletin. I would find a direct link to a member's classified posts through their profile page very useful. Sometimes I read a post by a fellow member that makes me want to check their classifieds. The only way I know to do that...

Has anyone heard if kctoolco.com is running a Black Friday promo this year?

Does anyone know - is http://www.themechanicstoolbox.com defunct? Their homepage now reroutes to an out-of-date "down for maintenance" page that does not offer a means to contact them. I was hoping to place an order. Can anyone here offer some insight?

Is there such a beast? I'm thinking in the style of an aluminum pipe wrench - steel jaws on an aluminum handle for weight savings in the larger sizes (15", 18", 24"). I'm ruling out full-aluminum (such as the style made for AN fittings) because the jaws would not hold up to use on steel...

Has been under maintenance due to a system upgrade this weekend. I have my hopes up for a new, more user-friendly, and browseable site. Fingers crossed.

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Wow! This is nothing short of amazing - using a high power laser to remove rust. My apologies if this has been discussed here before. It's news to me. Here's just one video showing the system in action: https://m.youtube.com/results?q=laser%20rust%20removal&sm=1 There are several other...

Is there any reason why a 90° elbow should not be mounted between an air tool and an inline lubricator/mini oiler? I have a bench-mounted air tool that requires an inline lubricator. I would like to make this change. It's not necessary that I do, but it would make for a cleaner installation...

I have an opportunity to buy a Monarch 225 vise. It has 6.5" jaws, and from the specs I found online weighs in at about 125 lbs. It's in very good shape. I honestly don't think it has seen much use over the years. I'd like to offer a fair price, but don't want to overpay, either. It's not...

I did a search. I didn't see this topic discussed recently, or in general terms. For those of you who remove snow manually, what is your preferred style of shovel to use? Discuss. I've tried many styles at this point. Each seems to have it's advantages and disadvantages. I've yet to find the...