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    Kept torque wrench at same setting for 15yrs

    It lost about 3 pounds in accuracy in this time and yes it's a click type, with instructions to return to it's lowest setting after use. Should you try this at home? Not really recommending it but. Anyway, the impetus of my experiment came from reading an article on firearm magazine springs and...
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    Rod saw blades: when/where/how were they developed?

    I stumbled onto these while talking to a friend of mine. After a few searches online I haven't been able to find out when these blades came into being. I know about core drills and now I've learned a bit about carbidizing but dang, when I heard about rod saw blades [which can cut bricks, cast...
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    Loose (-) terminals on Japanese cars / WTF?

    Ok GJ sharpies, what the hell and why the hell have i seen SO many loose terminals [bolt all the way tight, but terminal still 'loose']? To show you how lackadaisical i am i have been telling my clients "oh, you got the wrong battery" and that's why the terminal won't tighten down... Hmmmm...
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    Ghosts of mechanics past, why are abandoned tools in shops?

    I swear..there seems to be an interesting phenomenon going on out there. In more than a few shops i have seen tools, equipment, and even toolboxes with tools in them left by previously employed techs -in some cases apparently they were permanently abandoned. What on God's green earth happened...
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    How do u keep small parts and hardware while working?

    I used a magnetic bar for a while. Now i usually am putting nuts/bolts/stuff on my cart very careful as i like to not have to go get a new washer or bolt or whatever! What is your method which works for you, or do you have several, depending on the job? Itmakes me crazy to see nuts and bolts...
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    Kennedy Benchmark Series

    http://www.penntoolco.com/catalog/products/products.cfm?categoryID=3939 This ^^ is the 46" version. The 60" i can only find it on the Kennedymfg.com site. I'd like to start a discussion on these boxes. I need drool buckets lookin at these. Never seen one up close but my two Kennedy 3901MPs are...
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    AirCat 1404PB what's PB stand for and why is the gun discontinued?

    ...too good of a gun? I have one and it's adequate. ;) I like it. Is it clutch or hammer, and what the heck's the diff anyway? school's in session.
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    I'm having trouble finding a 5 Pc. metric ratcheting double box wrench set

    Sizes 10 - 19mm. I know about the 4 Pc Husky SAE set, i have one but they don't seem to have mm. so economical to just have 5 pcs covering most common metric sizes but i can't seem to find a set so far. I wonder if the tool co.'s are purposely avoiding 5 pc dbl box sets so they can just sell...
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    The Stillson. Wrench of Ages. Stories? Pics? And of course the CONTROVERSEY

    Seems like there's a disagreement on just who originated the Stillson!. I am actually new to this story, so I am neutral on who is the real originator. I had a SO stillson wrench but traded it away and now have an imported Stillson which has been holding it's own. So, you guys have anything to...
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    Who makes 1/2" dr. 12 pt. impact sockets with sizes that are prominently marked?

    And with markings that won't wear off easily / hopefully USA or Canada made but that's not absolutely neccessary.
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    Oxy-Ace torch hoses: ok on the floor/ground while cutting overhead?

    this question has been buggin me for a long time and im talking about any kind of cutting but especially that which involves falling slag. The choices are: 1never ok 2occasionally ok 3always ok. Comments are appreciated, especially appreciated if you ever had any kind of torch hose problem...
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    the AK-47 of folding knives

    is the Pocket Bushman. Ive had one since last winter and thought i would make other members aware of this tuff as nails 25 dollar knife. With all the hoo-haa and high prices for HD folding knives you wont have to wade through all of them for 6 YEARS like i did if ur in the market for a folder...
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    Neiko Pro 3/8 torque wrench -any good?

    I like the Stanley Proto but cant lay out the cash for 1 yet so i'm looking at Neikos... i don't have any Neiko stuff is it any good? does Toptul make tork wrenches? thx
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    9 pc. Matco Ribe socket set

    I paid $200 three years ago for these, haven't used them yet. I'll take $100.
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    LI-ION battery question I need help:

    Just got a Milwaukee 1/4" impact driver off evilbay, one of the batts is showing failure in the charger [red and green lights flash together] the seller told me to "put it in the freezer for an hr. or 2 and see if it will take a charge" are they kidding? I'll do it but... and I'll post the...
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    Mac MB89UC Cart is WORKIN'

    I think the way this cart is built is very good, so I want some others to know about it. It's very safe near expensive paint in my opinion. The slanted front posts are for stability according to Mac but they keep the chance of contact to a minimum and the plastic guards are excellent. I also...
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    Lock em all up every day or what?

    Just interested in how many of us lock up all or some of our tools / equipment on a daily basis at the workplace. I lock up everything [9 locks] each day when I leave work, sometimes even when I leave for lunch... amazingly very few tools have sprouted legs. On the downside it takes 15 - 20...
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    pic test

    test pic.....
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    Where and on what are Ribe fasteners being used?

    I have a set of Ribe sockets I haven't used since I bought them 2 years ago, I know VAG head bolts, that's why I bought them but I'm think about getting rid of these sockets.
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