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    Tool Organisation Was the Wrong Question — We Should Optimize for Speed of Retrieval, Certainty of Return & Protection of Value of tools.

    Tool Organisation Was the Wrong Question. We Should Optimize for Speed of Retrieval, Certainty of Return & Protection of Value of tools. (WIP is the Real Killer) I've been thinking a lot about tool storage over a long period of time and more so lately, and I believe we've been optimizing for the...
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    Bead roller HF copy upgrades

    Time to stiffen up the HF copy bead roller. As these things flex so much (fishtail flex mostly) I used some angle stock on the back and rectangular tubing in the front. Still to come is a quick release and adjuster as the quick release makes depth settings repeatable. Also in the works is the...
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    Zinc plating Passivation plant setup (DIY)

    Started buying a Zinc plating plant components. Currently setting it up. Made the brackets for the top to bolt to the wall last night, will bolt it all up today. Will take some pictures of it all going together. Anybody else with plating equipment on here? Rgrds
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    These just in: NWS ErgoCombi pliers, Felo wooden handle screwdriver set, CP 3/8" Air ratchet promo kit, Russian 24h watch :beer: Rgrds
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    Rotisserie build, own design

    Some info on my own build. The design is available as a Sketchup 3D file. Rgrds
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    Lug nut socket set metric

    Guys, I need to get a set, only need metric 17, 19, 21mm, what brand that I can buy online at reasonable price and quality plrease? I can get AmPro locally but do not know what quality they are... Rgrds
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    Screwdriver Poll

    Vote your favorite brand please. (The poll only allows 10 items, it's a site hard limit.) Snap-On MAC Cornwell Matco PB Swiss Wera Craftsman Professional Gearwrench Felo Wiha The Poll is limited to 10 items only :( Rgrds
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    WTB: VW Hazet round toolbox

    Looking for the above for my VW project. Paypal and need only ship in USA Regards
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    Tool safety recall sticky

    Where do we find this information on here? Regrds
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    Alternate source for tools, Worldwide

    Not being in the USA, this may be of some value to get at good quality tools. They have USA presence as well. Some of the brands they stock: Gearwrench, Wiha, Wera, NWS (few only), Witte, Bahco, Facom, Knipex etc. http://www.rs-components.com/index.html Prising may not be the best, but you can...
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    Lets see your weldors helmet

    Pimped mine a little, its a PRC unit off Eastwoods, quality is good for the money. Customised it a little (just messing around) :pimpflash Rgrds
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    Beer bottle opener

    Nuff said :) What are you using? Rgrds
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    WTB: Locking Flex head ratchets used 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

    Looking for used Matco or Snap-On Locking Flex head ratchets, soft grip type handles preferred, any color in 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" PM please Rgrds
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    Buying ratchets when stuck on the end of the Earth

    Being stuck in South Africa, buying tools is not easy. Mostly imports from China & what not. Choice is about non existent. Got the Gedore stuff, but only have the 15 and 11degree ones. Looking to get a proper set of 1/4" 3/8" and 1/2" locking head and normal ratchets, in stubby and standard...
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    My Garage sign

    Hi, busy designing mt garage sign. I am looking for the Garage journal logo to put in my sign, where can I get a copy please? Prefer Vector format, Corel draw or Photoshop with layers please. Rgrds
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    New car port/workshop

    Did some more work last few days. Build workbench frame and started using the space. Frame is 2x4", legs 3" SQ Rgrds
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    Tools available in South Africa

    :headscrat The following brands are readily available locally, in no particular order. What i'd like to know is what brand to go for? Some may be local only so unfamilar to most here. BETA, Wiha, Knipex, Gedore, Metrinch, Facom, Stahlwille, King Tony, Hazet, Snap-On, Blue Point, AmPro with the...
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    new guy South Africa

    Hi, from Centurion in South Africa. I restore ol VW Air cooled cars, do some lathe work, welding, panel work and is currently in the process of building a car port/work area next to the tool shops. Regards Sarel
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