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    New toolbox must haves

    I have two older boxes. One really old macsimizer from the 90s and a tall narrow KRL from the early 2000s. One thing I would love is at least two long top drawers and a power strip. I don't like splitting up my wrench drawer. I'm not big into side lockers or hutches but some guys really want...
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    A little air compressor project

    So originally I was going to ask work if I could take an early 2000's Atlas Copco GA5 that's been sitting in the back for 8 years untouched for my garage. It's a 200v machine and missing a cover so it's never going to be a loaner unless there was one customer that needed a 7.5hp and had sagging...
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    Can you successfully repoint a pry bar

    I wore out the tip of my Mac prybar. It's from 2008. I don't care much for the new handles of any of the major mfg. Can I hand file the end into shape or is it not through hardened?
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    I think one of my tool truck drivers has had it with non payers

    He's started to air out his grievances on fb and saying things like "and to these dead beats I need payment" then tags their fb or what not. I've never seen this from him he's on his 6 or 7th year as a dealer. The whole truck credit is really a bad idea for this day and age for both the seller...
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    I don't understand the flip open knife style interior clip tool

    Like who just carries a trim clip popper on them?
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    Snapon cannot get the locking mechanism right

    The old button one everyone complained about because it was easy to bump. I'm on 2 years now the new style and I don't think it's much better. Also the head is huge. Did anyone like the new style locking mechanism?
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    How many of you get by with a single bay

    We are planning on making an offer for a new home but the only kicker is a single car garage. Now its a fantastic option considering the children and the future inlaw space so a single car garage is not a deal breaker. There is space to add an additional garage. But at the current prices of...
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    Updated question about flex head ratchets

    I was wondering those who use flex head ratchets. Locking or non locking, what's your application, and are you a professional mechanic. Like you flag hours or could have a job flagging hours professional.
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    Harbor freight markets to posers

    Nothing to do with the customer's ability. But HF marketing reminds me of 90s GM commercials when they would compare themselves to BMW and MB. It was like "oh you wanna look like you have an expensive car?" HF - "Oh you wanna look like you own snap on but don't wanna spend the money?" They...
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    What kinda shop rag is this?

    I used them at a heavy duty shop. So nice. They remind me of like what an engine room mechanic would use. It was at a heavy duty truck shop. Way nicer than crappy red rags from Cintas. I'm pretty sure it's not a huck towel.
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    Removing overspray from toolbox

    I picked up a new to me used toolbox from marketplace. It has zero dents, really dirty slides, and needs new liners. The problem with the paint is it came from what seems like an autobody shop so there is tons of overspray on it. Should I use like a cutting compound to remove it? I think acetone...
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    Fluke 83 meter

    Selling my fluke 83 meter because I never use it. Comes with fluke leads. $100 shipped USA only. Or $80 bucks I can meet you around CT/western mass.
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    I dont lose (its not loose gdmit) any tools. How do people lose tools?

    In 25 years Ive never lost a tool. Ive had people steal them. But never lost any tools to misplacing or forgetting. Especially never a 10mm. Do people actually *lose* tools? What kinda workspace are they keeping haha. Tables, carts, stools, mag trays - all part of the package of working on...
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    Anyone see this on reddit?

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Snapon_tools/s/vQ5NMtWrC7 Poor guy mustve a hundred thousand in duplicates.
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    Does anyone have the original mfg of these?

    https://www.mactools.com/products/srdbl1212pt?srsltid=AfmBOoou4PMtnjNUUYJHyxGhxaSxPYSdmLfnMpvSlc-7ix1qN4AmUXEB Id like to get them but not for Mac tools price. I dont use them enough to break them and warranty them.
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    Val and husband lost their snappy franchise

    Anyone see this update? I legit thought they were sudo working for SnapOn corporate. Anyone buy her work clothes?
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    Does anyone have a dewalt cordless ratchet?

    Is only the Mac flavor of SBD with metal motor bodies? Or does the dewalt also. Hard to tell from online pictures.
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    Got myself a free air dryer today

    Not too shabby. Work owed me a favor and I needed a dryer so I picked the best one out of the used catalog. Its a thermal mass style (essentially variable capacity). The ******* is heavy as hell. 50 cfm max at normal ambient and inlet temperatures. Perfect for my garage use. Now to match the...
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    Why didnt Sun get into OBD diag?

    They were so advanced for engine diag and then they sorta dissappeared when obd1 came out. Maybe the price? In 1980, the top of the line analyzer was 50k (206k in today's money.) I don't think even the priciest scan tool is near that. Edit - that wasnt the average shop one. That was the fancy...
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    Tools you hate but wont die to replace

    I have this 27 inch flex head Cornwell 1/2" ratchet I dont really like using but cant justify replacing it until it breaks and it wont break. I got it in a pinch because I had a job I needed it for and he shows up before Mac does in the week and I was nervous Mac wouldnt have it on her truck...
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