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    HF Tap and Die set

    Hey whatsup guys, Happy Thanksgiving Heres what I'm doing, I am rebuilding a 2000 mustang engine, and I noticed that there is alot of debris in my holes, probably from the machine work I got done, sand blasting or whatever "just from sitting" Anyways I was looking in to a metric kit but Im...
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    On Sale again?

    hey guys this tool chest is on sale once again http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959698000P?mv=rr I need it for my work is this box junk ? I need something to hold more tools
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    This toolbox?

    What do you think about this toolbox? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00962026000P?
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    HF Impact gun/wrench and sockets

    HF has this Impact wrench does anyone have it? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2623 Yesterday when I was doing some struts my Impact gun(Buffalo) started leaking from the case its way too old and cheap to be using on a regular basis. Im looking for one I can use...
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    Matco Tools or Snap on

    Okay guys I got a student deal coming up i wanted to know what to buy from the Truck dealers, Currently I am attending a JC and they got a automotive program where they give you deals on tools and the two truck dealers are Matco and Snap on. Of course I do not have the money to spend a grand on...
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    True Value Store?

    Hey whatsup guys got a quick question for those who have shopped at True Value? What do they exactly sell beside gardening tools? I was interested because I received a coupon for $10 off anything. What kind of tool quality do they got? Im in the market for some good auto tools. I know it sounds...
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    PegBoard Ideas? Pics?

    Have any of you guys built a frame around your pegboard or have done something unique to make your pegboard look better? "If you got pics of what you have done, please post em up." I got two sheets and I dont just want to hang em up,or just lean em. I was kind of hoping someone could help me...
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    Gearwrench wrench set or Craftsman Pro's

    Found these on a website, I came across, WHich ones are better the Craftsman Pros or this gearwrench wrench set Reason Im asking is because these are 94.00 new and come with 2 extra size wrenches, (2 more than craftsman pros). Let me know...
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    Gearwrench 1/4 ratchet

    Just won this ratchet on ebay seller says it is new never been used, let me know what you think guys $15.50 shipped http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=230296390083#ebayphotohosting Tom ________ strain index
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    Snapped off a bolt head today

    Whatsup guys I need some help ASAP I was working on my grandfathers GMC today and I was removing the Thermostat housing bolt first one came out ok and the second one snapped off completely from the stud to the head , In other words snapped in half and left less than 1/8 of an inch bolt sticking...
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    My first workbench!

    Not to brag just wanted to show off my new toy/ money maker It's a 8ft.(l) x 3ft.(w) x 42in.''(h) workbench Top layer is 3/4 and the bottom is 7/16 map board the project got a little bit too expensive ($160) or so. I settled for something less for the bottom. I bolted it up with lagscrews and...
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    Vise for drilling stuff

    Im drilling out some rivets on 2 upper control arms, I need a vise to hold them down will this one due? or bigger http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=97547 I figured it would since it has the awkward vise holder on it or will a regular vise due? Thanks ________...
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    Husky 3/8 TW vs. Craftsman 3/8 TW

    Hey guys whats going on, I recently bought a 1/2 50ft. lbs - 250ft. lbs. Husky torque wrench. used it a few times no problems so far. But now I got to do some suspension work for some cars, Long story short I need a lower rated torque wrench. somewhere between 0 and whatever. I got about a $100...
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    Good Brand 1/2 Pin Punch

    Hey guys whats going on I need some advice, Idont have any Pin Punches and I need to drive out some rivets from a chevy upper control arm. Ill be doing the ubj Any good brands out there? I seen the SK 1/2 Pin Punch for $33 is there something out there a little bit less exspensive thats decent...
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    Whats More in Demand?

    Hey guys, Got another College question for you professionals, Well I went down to the JR college Today to see about mid semester classes, They have two Certificate programs Im looking at, I either want to become a welder or a mechanic which one do you think is more in demand? and whats the...
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    picked this up today

    Hey whatsup gang just picked this up today from the sears store close by my house I returned my 137peice tools set and they gave me store credit. Thats the first time I been in sears for a couple of years and I must admit they got a whole lot of craftsman tools. Heres what I got...
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    Automotive Technology Courses

    Hello my name is Tom and I'm new to this site. I was wondering if there are any mechanics on this site that have been to JR. college for Automotive Technology. I was just wondering if any have gotten their ASE through JR. college and is that possible. I'm just trying to get a feel on what...
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    Need some advice on mechanic tools

    Whatsup guys , I need some advice. I dont really have alot of money so Im peicing my tool sets together. Heres what I got its small but hey $300 worth so far. What I got: 137peice craftsman mechnics tool set(not enough I know) 1 low profile jack(for lowered cars and when tires go flat) 4 Floor...
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