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    Can I damage this bearing with heat?

    I was trying to change this sleeve on this PTO axel for a 1951 Ferguson TEA30 today. Had the axel in the freezer and I pre warmed up this sleeve and the sleeve below the bearing ( not visible in the picture). I new it was going to be a tight fit because I measure the ID of thie old sleeve that...
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    Has Skilsaw become a premium brand again

    Just looking through the Canadian Tire flyer and seen an ad for a SkilSaw 10” table saw on sale for 699.99. I know at one time SkilSaw was a good quality tool but I thought they were only selling sub par tools for the home owner,
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    Decent brake line flare nut wrenches

    I know it’s been covered a thousand times so my apologies for that but can anyone direct me to a decent set of flare nut wrenches. Not Snap On, I thought I seen on here that Tekton was good but when I searched I could find nothing from them for flare nut wrenches. I’m in Canada, Canadian tire...
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    You have insufficient privileges to reply here?

    Seen this post in classifieds. Does anyone know why I have insufficient privileges to reply to the post?
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    What makes a toolbox expensive/better?

    I have been following another thread on here “ how much is this toolbox worth” and it got me to wondering what I was missing out on with the expensive toolboxes? You don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never had it. I’ve had the same cheap toolboxes from Canadian tire for about 30 years...
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    S K good brand?

    https://www.facebook.com/share/16RpDHDPVz/?mibextid=wwXIfr Just seen this S K 11 piece flare nut wrench set for sale on FB marketplace for 70.00 CDN. Checked on google and the set is selling for 327.00 USD. Is this a good brand?
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    Tools that need to be quality

    I’ve been changing the wheel bearings and cv axle boots on my ATV, I have a pair of channellock 927 snap ring pliers, made in the USA and the tip broke off flush with the tool. I’ve been in touch with channellock and I’m pretty sure they are going to send me a replacement set but it got me to...
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    Thread locker/sealant for oil drain extension

    Good morning, I’m converting my mother in laws John Deere S120 riding mower from the easy change oil filter $111.69 so that it can use a regular oil filter and maintenance kit lg276 for $44.71. What thread locker or sealant should I be using for the oil drain extension tube? It’s a metal tube...
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    Am I using the right grease for brake slider pins?

    Am I using the right grease for these slider pins? I’m just putting the summer tires in my daughter’s 09 Hyundai and I like to service the brakes at this time, make sure the sliders are sliding easy and the pads moving freely. Anyways I found this slider seized, figured I would just take it...
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    How to remove broken exhaust manifold bolt

    For a little background, when I was taking the exhaust manifold off the right bank head of a 2016 Ram, 3 bolts broke, 2 were above deck height and this one is about 1/8” below deck height, so not deep at all. I’ve watched a few you tube video’s and originally was going to buy a good punch, some...
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    Bad bubble flare, cheap tool or..?

    trying to change a brake line on a 09 Elantra. I purchased this Bubble Flaring tool brand Performance Tool from Rock Auto. I am having much difficulty using it, I will just state some details in poker form. I purchased 25’ of NiCop 3/16 line, picked up the line and tool today. Tried about 10...
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    DIY sawmill using bandsaw

    Hey, I’ve often thought about trying to build my own sawmill, it doesn’t have to be able to handle big logs, 8” diameter would be fine. I was thinking something along the line of a cheap bandsaw from canadian tire or princess auto, basically mount the saw horizontally sliding on some rails...
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    Mig welding, gas shielding or flux?

    My apologies as I know this subject t has been covered many times, I’ve read through a lot of different threads this morning as well as information on other sites but still have questions. I’m considering buying a welder to weld in exhaust components, perhaps try my hand at some metal art and...
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    Rear brake caliper with integrated parking brake

    Merry Christmas everyone, first off wanted to thank everyone for all the advice here, posted a few threads and have received lots of great advice from those who have the experience. So I changed the rear brakes on my 2012 Mazda 3 and all went well but I noticed one of the dust seals for the...
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    Bearing seperator or gear puller

    Hello folks, just looking for some more advice here on another tool purchase. I’m currently getting ready to change the front wheel bearing on my Mazda 2. I’m going to press the bearing out and I’m anticipating part of the inner race will stay on the hub, I’ve seen on videos where people score...
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    What brand of bearing driver set

    Hi All, looking for some advice on which tool I should get for pressing out and in a front wheel bearing on a Mazda 2. I have a 20 ton press which is probably not needed but I got a pretty decent deal on it. Anyways I’m going to need some accessory tools for this press and my first job as...
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    Hello, am I in the right forum?

    Hello folks, I’m from eastern Ontario, I’m looking to start doing minor repairs for our vehicles in the household, I got charged near 1000.00 a year or so back for rear brake job on 2016 Ram and it always blows me away anytime vehicles go to shop for repairs, so I’m just looking to learn how to...
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