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    American vs. Swiss Files

    I'm curious and I couldn't find a thread on it here. I see its a difference in the fineness, with three grades from coarse to smooth in American, and eight grades in Swiss. Who actually needs that much precision or fineness? Would it be beneficial in engine repair? As a side question, I'm...
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    Cheap Starter Torque Wrench List

    I wanted a selection of torque wrenches that would cover everything from 15in lbs - 250 ft. lbs, accurately, durably and inexpensive. I decided to go with Beam type mainly, because they stay calibrated (easy fix), are cheap and accurate. Then I filled in what I couldn't find in cheap beams with...
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    Torque Wrench Accuracy Below 20%?

    So a quality torque wrench should be +/-2% accuracy from 20-100% of full scale I hear (Snap-on). I was wondering what would the torque accuracy be below 20%? Huge difference, highly inaccurate? :dunno: I'm looking at Snap on at Precision torque wrenches. Ill probably go with Snap on because the...
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    Mayhew Pro Punches and Chisels

    Not the 150 line, just the regular other sets. I'm thinking about buying a big set or putting some sets together for my specific needs. They're priced pretty well at certain sites, I was wondering how they are for the buck. Unconditional warranty. Who has experience with these and other...
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    What are the best value mechanic's driver bit sets (standard & impact)

    I'm building a starter set, that I want to last for years and be a back up once I can get higher quality (expensive) tools. At that point I'll build a set with Apex, Snap-on or the like. For now I'd like to get a set that will include every drive bit that I'll most likely ever come across while...
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    1 High Value Cordless Impact Wrench for all Drive Sizes

    So If I wanted an all-in-one cordless impact wrench, to use with 1/4, 3/8 & 1/2 in. drives; should I get a 3/8" impact and use adapters, since its a step away from 1/4 & 1/2? Or get a 1/2" with adapters for more torque? For mid-price can't really beat the snap-on with sep on value there, only a...
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    Starter mechanics set help.

    I know there's a lot of these threads, but with tool brands getting better or worse/diversified every year I figured the Internet could benefit from this as well as me. So I'm building my credit, and plan on getting lots of snap on tools with sep sometime 2016. But til then, I want practice...
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    Starter mechanics set help.

    I know there's a lot of these threads, but with tool brands getting better or worse/diversified every year I figured the Internet could benefit from this as well as me. So I'm building my credit, and plan on getting lots of snap on tools with sep sometime 2016. But til then, I want practice...
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