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    Any Imperial on new vehicles?

    To all you professional auto mechanics out there: Sometime this year I will be assembling a road tool kit for a new car purchase. I'm unsure of the car choice. Can I omit Imperial sockets and wrenches or does Ford/Gm still work some in?
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    Ratcheting Crimpers

    Can anyone identify who makes this type of ratcheting wire crimper? The wheel is to adjust the crimp.
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    O-ring pliers

    I'm looking for a rapid method to install a #016 o-ring repeatedly onto a piston groove. I know of a machine I can buy but I have to wait 6 months. Anyone seen a 6 point version of something like this:
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    Proto combo box end offset angle

    I bought Proto ASD combo wrenches and am shocked at the box end offset angle. Comparing to Snap-On & Craftsman I have the offset angle appears to be bent into the beam on Proto instead of forged. Also the offset angle is clearly less and varies from one size to the other. One or two of the...
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    Why combination wrenches?

    I'm trying to minimize my tool collection and thinking combination wrenches are a poor compromise. Regarding torque capacity most combo wrenches are too long for the open end and too short for the box end. For the same wrench count, say a 12 pc metric 8-19mm, wouldn't it be better to have a...
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    High Pressure Air Compressor

    I'm looking for a high pressure air compressor like the Makita AC310H. I've not found any other options. Is there anything else out there that is comparable?
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    What tool?

    I need to tightly grip the inside of a plastic cylinder with some sort of tool then be able to pull very hard and twist left. Size range is 2.25 in to 4 in. Any off the shelf ideas? I know how to design & build a solution but am too busy.
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    T-handle ball end hex key with nubbin

    Who offers t-handle ball end hex keys with the little hex nubbin off the handle for high torques? Like the Craftsman ones below but not Chinafied.
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    Wrench fitment comparisons

    A while back I came across a couple of threads where someone put dye on some nuts and compared the contact patterns for both open end and box ends. I've searched and can't seem to find the threads. Any help would be appreciated!
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