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    Tools (Sockets, Wrenches, Spanners) With Sizes in X/64 "?

    Does anyone know manufacturers that made tool sets like sockets and wrenches that come with across the flat dimensions specified in X/64 "? For example 21/64 ". I would imagine only a limited amount of tool companies would have made tools in such sizes, and that the list would be rather small...
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    X/64 " (i.e. 29/64 ") size tools

    I'm looking for tools that are specified in 64th of an inch for a 29/64 " socket. Sockets, or wrenches. Please let me know if anyone has any they would be willing to part with.
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    How Many Times Warranty Tool to get What you Paid For?

    When tool companies that offer "Limited LIfetime Warranty" on their tools, how many times do they calculate in their equation that you will warranty the tool for? Not sure if there's a general rule of thumb? Price of Tool to Customer = Base Price of Tool to Manufacturer * X What is X? Meaning...
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    Knock-Offs/Fakes of Milwaukee High Torque 1/2 Drive Impact Wrench, 2967-20 - What to Look Out For

    I see that knock offs for the 2967-20 high torque impact wrench are on Temu. They were selling brand new for about $200, when at HD they are $300. So an obvious fake. Tried to find photos of the knock offs on Temu but all I can find are the stock photos of the legit thing. Anyone have a...
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    Impact Wrench Max Torque of 250 ft lb Recommendations

    I see that the Ken Tools torque sticks are calibrated using a 250 ft lb pneumatic impact wrench, 1/2 drive. If you use an impact wrench whose torque is higher, you have to calibrate it to use less power to get closer to 250 ft lb. So now my question is, can anyone recommend an electric impact...
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    Tool to Drill Hole in Driveway?

    Don't have a garage. Hoping to get a setup where I can leave my car up on my QuickJack for several days, so that way I can work on my vehicles bit by bit, maybe a couple of minutes a day. As opposed to my current setup of having to leave major car work to the weekends, and a couple of hours at...
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    Tri Wing nut Socket

    I have a tri Wing nut that is meant to be turned by hand, however it is rusted to much to unfasten by hand. Had been sitting outside for to long. Is there a socket for this type of fastener? It appears to be a wing every 60 degrees. Something like this This isn't the exact but but to just...
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    Outer Tie Rod Socket? Anyone ever use one?

    Anyone ever use an outer tie rod socket? Didn't know there was such a thing. Does it work well or damage the stud when you use it? Would defiantly help with seized up tie rods. The only video I could find of someone using it was a short video on YouTube of someone using it to take an old outer...
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    Inner Tie Rod Removal Tool, 8 Wrench Flats Design Compatible?

    2020 Honda Accord. Looking at possibly replacing the inner tie rods. The service information says to lower the front subframe. I thought this was a bit insane. However, looking at the actual part, it is not the typical setup. These inner tie rods have 8 wrench flats, as opposed to the typical 2...
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    Special Clamp for Inner Tie Rod Boot? Does it matter?

    Does it really matter what kind of clamp I use on my rack and pinion for inner tie rod? 2020 Honda Accord. The service information specifies how big the clamp should be etc.. Haven't seen something like this before. Sometimes I just cut them off and replace them with worm drive/screw drive...
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    Pliers for Electrical Cable Clamp Removal?

    Do special pliers exist to aid in removing such automotive electrical cable clamps? Something like this: I typically just get behind the black circular plastic part and pull up, but this can still break the clamp or the "ears". Basically need a tool that looks like this, with nice and flat...
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    Anti Seize on McPherson Strut Assembly, Knuckle Pinch Type

    Working on a Honda McPherson Strut assembly. It has a "pinch" setup, where the strut fits into a "bore" within the knuckle. A bolt is used to tighten the knuckle to "pinch" around the strut. My question is, is it a good idea to put anti-seize in the bore or around the strut where the strut rests...
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    Lawn Mower Oil Filter Ratings/Specs, Cross Reference?

    I'm noticing lawn mower oil filters tend to not list filter specs like "99 % efficiency at 20 microns" there also tends to be no specs on when the bypass valve opens etc. So there is really no way to compare oil filters without this information? For example my lawn mower came with John Deere...
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    Shallowest Pass-Through Socket Set?

    Anyone know who makes the shallowest pass-through socket set. I'm caving in and need to buy a set. I would like something that would be equivalent to 3/8 " drive or 1/2 " drive in terms of torque I can apply to it. I know there's lots of 1/4" drive pass through sets that are extremely thin with...
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    New Zero Turn Mower Burning Oil Already? 1.0 Hours.

    I have a new zero turn mower that uses the FR691V engine. Exactly 1.0 hours on the clock. I checked when I got it brand new and it was at the full line. Now after 1.0 hour it is at about half way in-between Full and Low marks. Seems a bit excessive to me? What should I do, any recommendations?
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    How do I do a DIY alignment with Toe Plates

    I have toe plates and am trying to understand how to DIY adjust the toe on my car. My car service information states: Rear total toe-in: 2 +/- 2 mm (0.08 +/- 0.08 in) Front total toe-in: 0 +/- 2 mm (0 +/- 0.08 in) How do I get a measurement down to 1 mm increments with a measuring tape? Let me...
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    Installed New Outdoor Faucet, Leak at Joint, What to do?

    I installed a new outdoor faucet. Have done this on indoor ones a few times for sinks. Something like this I installed for outside. The older one was the same length, but a different brand, it was not shutting completely and believed to be kind old from previous home owners. I used plumbers...
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    Grease Gun Only Open From End Cap?

    I got a core gear grease gun from Home Depot The grease gun can only be opened from the "End Cap" as shown in the picture above, sometimes called the "bottom". This is my first grease gun that could not be opened from the "top" (the end with the handle etc.). I struggled greatly loading a...
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    Ground Stakes Getting Pulled Out of Ground by Ratchet Strap?

    Trying to use a ratchet ******** a ground stake in dirt. I'm using a cheap ground stake from home Depot and trying to pair it with a ratchet strap, with a metal pole on the other side for a portable garage. Whenever a bit of tension is put on the ratchet strap, the spike slowly pulls out of the...
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    How to Disassemble Ratchet HyperTough, Switch Mechanism Fastener

    I have seen this design elsewhere but how do I disassemble? It looks like the switch mechanism has some sort of plastic pin that gets pushed over creating a black plastic circle to hold it in place over a threaded screw or bolt. There is no way to disassemble this it seems without drilling this...
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