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    Help decipher brand name on the T60 Torx socket

    Hey guys do any of you recognize the name of the tool company on this Torx bit? It's a garage sale find nada I'm just curious.... TIA
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    Name of this screwdriver tip?

    Any ideas what this screwdriver tip is called? I'm sure one of you guys knows what it is.
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    What is this special impact socket used for?

    I found this impact socket at a sale and I'm curious what it might be used for. It's a Cornwell USA, 1/2" drive socket and has the inscription of what looks like "X 9041" Any ideas? :D
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    $54.98 - Craftsman 105pc Mechanic's tool set - Lowes

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-105-Piece-Gunmetal-Chrome-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set/5000183147 Regular price $79.98, but it seems it was previously $119 at some point. Seems like a good deal if it's any good. I think there were a couple threads about the ratchets. One point is I think they are...
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    Educate me on tooling and fixtures for an arbor press

    I just got a new-to-me 3 ton arbor press. It's had a bit of a rough life, but it's not dead yet and I plan on putting it to use. I've had to press a few bearings in and out recently, so I'll start with that. The press is missing the notched wheel/plate that it originally came with. I've been...
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    The one that got away... (smokin' deals you missed out on)

    Let's share our killer deals that would have been "YOU ****" fodder if we hadn't missed out on them. I'll start. Walked into an estate sale this weekend, spied a vintage c-man wood lathe. Just what I've been looking for (and still am). They were just putting a "sold" marker on it. The new...
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    Modified vise Jaws... what were the intended for?

    Picked up the small clamp on vise for next to nothing the jaws have been welded and modified with what looks like a small piece of angle welded on each side, with a cut-out on one end. Any ideas what this modification may have been for? Also any ideas on the manufacturer of this vice? I can't...
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    Fastcraft oscillating tool at costco

    Was at Costco and saw this Fastcraft oscillating tool for $40 on sale. It's corded, comes with a bag and 40 blades and has multiple speeds. Anyone know anything about this brand and if it's any good? It seems like a good deal just for the blades, unless they're made from cheese grade materials.
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    Any gutter protection or gutter guards that actually work??

    I saw this foam gutter filter/guard at my local HS and it got me researching and I'm wondering if any of you guys have had success with any of these products? I'm thinking none of them will be as good as getting up on the roof and cleaning the gutter out periodically, but if something works, I...
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    Identifying a beat up 4" bench vise

    New here. I found a bunch of threads about vises and it sounds like there's quite a few knowledgeable people around. I'm trying to identify this beat up bench vise. Jaws are 4" wide. I can't find any markings or serial numbers on it anywhere, though on the right side there's a rectangle where a...
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