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    Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

    I did stainless 1/4-20 rivnuts with it on my Alu-Cab tent and it really didn't seem to struggle - so at least anecdotally, it doesn't seem limited to brass.
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    New ICON coolant pressure tester

    For what it's worth, I think most service truck mechanics have hydraulic oil and/or brakleen on literally every single thing in their truck most of the time. Hard to stay clean in the field.
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    Chemical storage shelf ideas

    Eagle Mfg 60gal Corrosive Storage Cabinet. Fire safe + corrosive containment. 30"x30"x60". I have an older one, the new model (identical) is CRA62X
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    Icon master puller set

    One of the nice things about this Icon set is that the box is designed to keep a completely assembled puller of any of the sizes in the box alongside all the pieces.
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    New ICON coolant pressure tester

    I'm curious if the Icon adapters fit the Snap-On pressure tester I've been using for years, I think made by Stant. I've thought about buying one of these big kits from a different brand just for more adapters rather than paying Snap-On prices for tools I won't use frequently and probably work...
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    Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

    I actually use a Snap-On mini pry bar with a small hammer as a chisel to knock beads of weld spatter out of small crevices really often. Just feels like the right tool for the job. I'd probably use one with a striking cap if I had it.
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    Show your adjustable wrenches!

    Man, those Lobsters look slick. I kinda wanna try one.
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    Martin has stopped selling tools to the public

    I wonder if HJE will get a bunch of Martin service wrenches in. I'd be interested in building a jumbo set with some skips if they get a variety in.
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    Wiper Arm Pullers?

    I have an older OTC one that looks a lot like the Lisle one. It's worked fine for wiper arms and corroded terminals for me.
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    Icon master puller set

    I have a huge variety of Snap-On, OTC, Posi-lock, Astro, Matco, and Tiger Tool pullers. Big fan of pullers. I picked up the Icon master and long jaw sets, and they're both really excellent, totally equivalent quality to any of my others. I picked up the Icon ball joint press set at a parking lot...
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    Tools that actually look nice and have some form of aesthetic

    I'm really partial to my old Snap-On shears, PDS3. I love the smooth lines and shape, the simple trigger, and the blasted finish. It has aged really well, and is definitely one of the most beautiful tools I own. Still snips aluminum well too :)
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    Innova 5610 – WIN YOURS NOW!

    Oh, I'm in. Would be nice to keep in the truck.
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    Need an ace Commercial Air Compressor System Specialist in SF southbay area, can anyone help?

    I had a good experience with Palo Alto Electric Motor recently. They service every size of electric motor and pump, I'd call them first - they either can do the job and are licensed appropriately, or know who is.
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    Socket for larger eye bolts/lag eyes?

    Snap-On SPS10A will fit the 1/2" ones with a bit of slop. For 1/4", a Wing Nut socket will fit, like the Koken ones
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    Angle indicator recommendations?

    The Measure app is built into every iPhone and measures level for free. It's also surprisingly accurate at measuring the distance between two points using ARKit and the phone's cameras and LIDAR scanner.
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    Koken Wobble Fix vs. SO Wobble Plus?

    Yeah, I actually have the 1/2" Snap-On Chrome ones. They were like 250 freaking dollars for three extensions, and that was on sale on that ice cream truck summer promo. But they work, and it's pretty cool. I'd consider 3/8 ones. I wonder if the Snap-On ones are made by Koken
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    Impact Wrench Max Torque of 250 ft lb Recommendations

    Dude, just use a torque wrench. If it's that big a deal, buy a handful of those Quinn ones at Harbor Freight that are preset to a certain torque and you just leave them like that. Torque sticks are dumb.
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    Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

    The Sunex one is the type I'm looking for, but I want the length of a Snap-On flextension. I currently use a Laser tools (part number 6151, bought it at a JLR dealer years ago) socket similar to the Britpart one mentioned above, but it's no different from using a shallow socket with an...
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    Do you provide food/drinks to a work crew?

    I hand out cold water or lemonade to my lawncare guys anytime I'm home when they visit, and I always leave a card for our USPS mailwoman. On the rare occasion I hire folks for help, I always order pizzas or offer drinks. When I was a teenager doing manual labor jobs, nothing made me happier than...
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    Astro Pneumatic Tool Company

    Chris, any chance you're going to make SAE extension sockets? Would be nice to use them on older Land Rover driveshafts, most of those are 9/16"
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