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    Crowsfoot or other for this nut?

    Immediately to the right and above is a metal heat shield. Though possible to remove the heatshield, it would require more disassembly not pictured that I would rather avoid. Nut is attached to a balljoint, so no option to counter hold the nut and unscrew from below. I was thinking a...
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    Extra light weight car jacks?

    My daily jacks are a AC Hydraulics DK20Q and DK13HLQ, but they are about as far from portable as you can get, they are heavy. Racing jacks are still ~30lb and have a long handle. I'm looking for something more than a scissor jack, but less then a racing jack; it doesn't need to be fast, just...
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    Tiny box cutter for keychain that has a lock?

    I've been using the korcraft as my main box keychain box cutter, great size, great lock, but the blade retention screw keeps coming loose, even after using loctite. With toddler aged kids around, I need something that has a lock. Any recommendations?
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    Extra long precision picks?

    Anyone know of a pick and hook set that is extra long (precision shank width)? Twice now my precision pick hasn't been able to reach what I needed. Ideally a set that is as long as possible.
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    What tool would you use to cut a slit in fiber board?

    What's the tool of choice to make a clean slot cut in some fiberboard (automotive)? Want to make a clean good looking cut. I've pondered hand saw or maybe an oscillating tool (would have to purchase either). Recommendations?
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    Recommended Tube Beading tool?

    Looking to create this: What beading tool should I be looking at?
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    Locking extensions on both ends?

    I've got an application where I need a locking extension on both ends (socket and drive end), primarily because the ratchet I need to use is very specific and doesn't have a locking feature. Are there any locking extensions like that out there?
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    Inexpensive alternative to evaporust

    Pretty amazing results. Figured you guys would find this useful.
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    Monitoring fuel pressure while driving?

    Any recommendations for fuel pressure testers that can be monitored while driving? Needs to be compatible to T in to the fuel line. perhaps something wireless?
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    Electric multi-bit screwdriver?

    There are plenty of electric screw drives, and plenty of multibit screw drivers, but does anyone know of an electric multibit screwdriver? I'm talking about where the bits are stored in/on the screwdriver itself and not in some separate case.
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    Tire wobble visible on wheel balancer common?

    I've got a spin balancer and balance maybe 4 sets a year. What i've noticed is that near every set I've balanced, if you look at the very top straight on, you can see a very slight hop and/or side to side movement to the tire when its spinning. The rims are spinning straight, collet is...
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    Inspection light recommendations for recessed small spaces?

    Flashlights/headlight/phone camera lights all have a problem illuminating something that is recessed in a small space. Looking for recommendations on inspection lights that are as small as possible to allow for illuminating from the inside of a recess. Something like this:
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    Long nose pliers for intricate work?

    I've already posted about these Merry L60-200 pliers a couple times, but not as its own thread. At first, I thought they would just fit a niche need here or there, but over the last couple months, I seem to be using them everywhere. The long thin reach and bent nature of them is like having...
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    Tool to remove wheel bearing dust caps

    Alright folks, we have ourselves a bit of a situation; I'm about to change wheel bearings and the dust caps been backordered from the only source (dealer) for over a year, so we have to get them off without damaging! Before I go out and buy this tool that looks like its been around since at...
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    Super useful 3M adhesive matrix

    Nice of 3M to have an adhesive matrix based on substrate. Found it useful and figured some of you folks would want to have it on hand also. Full PDF here
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    Cordless right angle mini drill

    Milwuakee needs to follow suit.
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    Favorite small pocket multimeter?

    Not that multimeters are particularly big, but there just seems to be a charm about a pocket multimeter. Let's see your small multimeters!
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    Short torque wrench suggestions?

    All my torque wrenches are medium to long. It would be nice to have a regular ratchet length torque wrench to get into those places the longer ones won't. What recommendations do you all have?
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    Stupid or brilliant idea; you be the judge.

    Been messing around with some 3D printing ideas. Instead of using a funnel when changing engine oil, why not just screw a ball valved spout onto the 5 quart bottle directly? Fun fact; Quaker state, Shell and Pennzoil all use the same cap. Castrol is different, Mobil 1 is different as is...
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    Recommend a good 1500w inverter?

    Anyone have a recommendation for a good DC to 120v AC 1500w (continuous) inverter? Needs to come with alligator clips for quick connecting to battery.
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