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    Woot ... Klein 6” USA cutter $13.16

    Klein Tools 6-1/8 In. Pliers - $13.16 - Free shipping for Prime members https://sellout.woot.com/offers/klein-tools-6-1-8-in-pliers-5?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app (Credit: slickdeals)
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    Anybody else paint case markings?

    Drives me crazy trying to see the the socket or case markings, so I use my daughters paint markers. I do get impatient / bored and run through with less precision than optimal 😀
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    Basement - How attach wall?

    Hi All. Finishing basement and plan to have open ceiling (painted black). Adding the walls on the exterior: below wall will run parallel to floor joists and miss the joist so I need to determine how to attach at “ceiling”. It’s 8” off the rim joint or so. I’m tempted to nail a 2x4 to rim...
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    Why is Sump pump backup running nonstop

    Happy new years. 1yr old Wayne wss330v combo sump pump with control unit / battery backup. Water was leaking/spraying from flexible joint I reattached flexible joint. The back up pump keeps running. I disconnected the backup float input to the control unit. (I tested backup float and it...
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    3/8 6mm impact socket ... do I need?

    My lovely wife grabbed me a 3/8 capri 8-22mm impact socket set(to go w my m12 3/8 stubby). I have them on a Hansen socket organizer so 7mm and 6mm spots are open. I don’t enjoy looking at the empty spots but I’m cheap enough to not buy only to fill a spot ... can anyone convince me I need a 6mm...
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    What drill and or driver driver should I get?

    **update** I grabbed the Milwaukee $200 m12 fuel 2 tool, 4 battery set. I haven’t opened in case there’s a crazy BF deal, but looks like I’m converting to team red. Thanks for all the inputs. ** end update** Good morning. I just gave away my dealt XRP 18V 20’ish yr old drill, impact driver...
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    Taiwan hand tool brands?

    Good morning. I see Taiwan OEM’ing many of the brands we buy (tekton, gearwrench, …), but I’m wondering does Taiwan have their own branded high end hand tools? I’m in Taiwan every 2 months or so for work and thought I may give some local brands a go. But, I’m not sure which brands to look...
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    Williams 27pc set FBMP ... correct set?

    Hi. Just grabbed this off FBMP for $60. Everything is marked Williams USA except the ratchet, it’s a Blackhawk 34945B. Happy with my purchase but curious if it should have a Williams ratchet and someone took it out at some point? The ratchet fits the foam near perfectly. 6pt standard 6-19 6pt...
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    Basement rigid foam insulation question

    Hi. I’m looking to finish out my basement in NW suburbs of Chicago. I bought 2” rigid foam board insulation for exterior walls. The foam board is higher than the cement walls. My gut says I should cut to fit the cement wall height and then cut in addition sections on the framing. What would you...
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    Ace Taiwan Combo Wrenches ... any good?

    Local FBMP. Unopened Saw metric / SAE 20pc set for $20. Made in Taiwan. Anybody have these and any reviews?
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    anybody know what workmate this is?

    Hi. Anybody recognize which model this is? It’s in FBMP for $25. Looks like a real wood too but no measurement lines.
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    Attach Dirtbike “Tie-bar” to F150 bed - I’m stuck

    Hi. Hoping this much more mechanically sharp group can help with my dilemma ... I’m trying to attach a High Roller dirt bike tie bar to my 22 F150. Because of bed “bends” I need to install lower than usual. Because it’s so low on bed wall and because of minimal space between bed and cab, I...
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