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    Gearwrench vs Quinn racheting wrench set

    Looking for non flex head racheting wrenches and wondered, which one is the better buy? The 12 piece metric set from homedepot or the 15 piece metric set from harborfreight?
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    Can someone help me getting info about this thorsen 3/8

    Got it from a family member, wondered what information the people of the garage journal would know that I dont..... (I don't know jack)
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    Small engine mechanic question

    When buying chrome sockets. If you had to you spend more on 3/8 or 1/4 socket sets while starting out, which one would you buy first?
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    Display for old school mechanics tools?

    Over time I have found some mechanics tools (armstrong from 40's, craftsman circle H and BE series, snap on, mac and other various ones) and I want to display them in a case with a lid, I was wondering if anyone has found a case that could work to display some tool history? My only constraint is...
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    Kobalt mini tool boxes

    Has anyone found creative things that are possible with the boxes?
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    Sparta tools.

    I found a sparta tool box in my local old tool store. It has a small set of 3/8 that's complete, with red socket box with label and rachet. The box said somthing about being made by New Britain. I was wondering if I could have some help understanding the brand? (The price for all of it is $25...
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    New bit rachet design from walmart?

    Found this at my local Walmart, wondered if this is a original design or a rebrand? And if weather or not it's a good buy and if I should try it for kicks and giggles.
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    Is masterforce any good?

    I've been looking around and I have a menards near me. Is masterforce a good brand? Or do they have do's and dont's?
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    When it comes to loseing rachet ball bearings....

    When it comes to restoring old rachets with a usa craftsman mechanism, if you happen to unfortunately lose a ball bearing while reassembling it. Where could you buy ball bearings in bulk to insure you never lose one again? And would anyone happen to know the size the ball bearing should be? ( I...
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    Thoughts on carlyle tools

    Are they good tools from Napa? Do people like them who own stuff from them?
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    Whats your favorite vintage rachet?

    What's your guys favorties? And why?
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    New vs old torque wrench click

    Why do old non electric torque wrenchs make louder pops then new ones when a bolt has been torqued?
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    New vs old torque wrench

    Why do old non electric torque wrenchs make louder pops then new ones when a bolt has been torqued?
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    Has anyone had any good experience with plasti dip rachet handles?

    Have a few rachets that I would like to put some form of handle on. Any suggestions?
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    Has anyone rechromed a tool before? And How should one go about it?

    I want to take a old 1/2 rachet thats in decent shape, and customize it. While I do realize that it is odd, I want to make something for my tool box that demonstrates personality and overall creativity. While maintaining the ability for me to use it and have great functionality. So for starters...
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