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    lube tech/light service tool setup

    The shop I work at has 2 separate buildings and I have been working out of both of them, but have my boxes in one. I just won a new Snapon tool cart and I am planning on keeping it in the other building to have basic tools there without going back and forth for stuff. The majority of what I'll...
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    Threaded inserts spinning in plastic

    Hi all, I've got a problem, I was going to get started replacing the timing belt in my Subaru, but some of the bolts have spun the threaded inserts they are bolted in to. Obviously the inner plastic cover will need to be replaced ($30 from the dealership, no biggie) but I need to save the outer...
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    odd fastener encountered on valve adjustment

    Doing a valve adjustment on a Case SR220 skid steer and the adjustment screws were new to me. Looked like the end of a screwdriver, just a 1/8" flat piece sticking up out of the screw. Now I'm looking for a tool to adjust these valves because doing it with a small adjustable wrench was a royal...
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    Jet bench grinder and PA Multitool problem

    I've got a JBG8 with a PA Multitool belt sander mounted to it and its acting like the startup capacitor is shot. I called Jet and they sent me a new capacitor and after installing, there is no change. Still have to start it spinning by hand before it will run and it takes a long time to get up...
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    C Clamps old vs. new

    Does anyone make any good, strong C clamps anymore or am I better off buying old ones?
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    Which ratchet would you buy...

    If cost wasn't a factor *within reason*, just based off of quality, what ratchet would you buy? 3/8 drive regular length, flex head (locking or not). I have a need for one and I am wanting to consider new ratchets other than my current Snap on selection. This will be a very opinionated thread...
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    punch/chisel organization

    Anybody have any brilliant ideas on this? I've got the canvas bag things that my Snap-On punch sets came with, but I've bought additional punches since then. I was thinking about something like a screwdriver rack, but there would be a bunch of wasted space with that. What have you done and how...
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    PA Multitool belt grinder

    I'm sure some of you on here have one, is there any way to mount it to the left side without it being flipped upside down? I've watched their videos and it appears that the spring and idler wheel assembly is mounted with 2 bolts to the bracket that attaches to the motor. Has anyone got some...
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    "jumbo" wrench rack

    I just got some Ernst wrench racks and 1 1/2 on up aren't sitting in the rack properly. Does anyone make wrench racks specifically for larger wrenches? And with more slots...I go 3/8 to 2" by 16ths and I'm not quite sure how to fix the problem of having too few slots (of course getting rid of...
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    Simple question about sharp knives for knife experts

    Probably a stupid question I'd answer myself over time, but I'll ask anyways. I just recently got a new Benchmade with an M390 blade, I've never had a blade this hard, so I'm a little unsure. I keep my knives razor sharp (beyond hair popping) including my work knife. I don't abuse my knives (no...
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    3/4 drive ratchets

    Who makes a good 3/4 drive ratchet besides Snap-On? I love the interchangeable head/handle, but I don't particularly want to pay the Snap-On price of I don't have to. Especially if there is something just as good or better out there. Background: heavy equipment technician by profession. Big...
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    speakers/audio on your toolbox

    I'm considering adding a small audio setup to my toolbox, just wondering what everyone else has done and whether or not you like it. My thought has been to steal a pair of 6x9's out of my car and mount them to the top or bottom of my riser and using a marine radio to power them, maybe add an...
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