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    Anyone ever go back to basics? Simpler/Cheaper tools

    I am kind of doing that while staying in my budget if that makes since. I have always heard if you buy a good midrange tool and take care of it odds are it will last you. That being said at home I have a very nice set of MAC USA sockets shallow/deep Metric and SAE. I love them. But those are my...
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    1964 Mac Tools Lower Box

    I would say $150 easy. If you would sell it. In my area old boxes like these go for that price all day.
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    I didn't think of it that way.
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    I just placed the order for this one here. I liked the idea of not having someone's name on it but instead a old business. This one will go onto my personal keys that is on me daily. The current Ed Newcombe one I have will go onto my work keys or onto my truck keys. It will still be used but...
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    If you ever wanted to part with this one I would buy this off you! My family has a special love for Massey Fergusson tractors! This is a cool piece you have here! And I love the fact it is so worn it looks great!
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    I don't blame you one bit for not wanting to take it off. That would be something I would keep and think of my dad when I handle it and use it.
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    Yeah that is what I was kind of wondering. I at first thought it was a fake but what you say makes me feel better. I love it all the same. I really like the fact that right now I am employed by Stanley Black and Decker so I have a soft spot for Proto and cool old school tools.
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    Why do Metric socket sets skip some sizes?

    This is one reason I got away from Crapsman almost entirely now yes I know alot of companies do skip sizes but I work on everything from Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda to farm equipment and I have learned to appreciate socket sets with no skips. Maybe this is one reason I love my Pittsburgh Pro 225...
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT GrainBelt Garage - An Iowa Garage & the Projects Inside

    That's awesome! I am a North East Iowan and a fellow John Deere fan. Although you have me beat by alot lol! I really like that Toyota truck you have pictures of!!
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    The J100 Keychain Screwdrivers Research Project

    I ordered this off Ebay a few days ago and got it today. I have wanted one of these for a while and figured for $16 I needed one now. The add said New old stock proto j100 on the back it has Ed Newcombe. Not sure on the date but I like this alot I don't plan on removing it from my keys ever...
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    gun oil for rust-protecting exposed vise parts?

    I use mineral oil, 10w30, silicone spray. I find as long as it gets cleaned after each use and whatever oil you can get is good.
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    Dirt Cheap Road Box Set

    For screwdrivers I would save money and get the HF Pittsburgh Pro 10 pc set for $10 there really great for the money. I would also made my own little road tool kit but I took the 225 piece Pittsburgh Master tool kit since it has all the sockets in all 3 drive sizes, some wrenches, pliers and a...
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    Any feedback on Titan's wheel protector lug nut set?

    I would say if you use them on a breaker bar or ratchet of any kind you will be fine with the Titan. I however wouldn't want to use it on a impact. I do however suggest looking into Ko ken like someone else said they have a impact socket set with the sleeves on it but you will have to order the...
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    Quick release ratchets?

    [/B] This right here is a hugely over looked thing for most people. I soak my ratchets in AFT for the first day after buying them then occasional soaks after just to keep it all working and well lubed.
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    Quick release ratchets?

    For me I prefer Non QR but I don't mind them either. Hell I rather have a QR on a 1/4dr ratchet and non QR on 3/8dr and 1/2dr. The QR ratchets I love are the Harbor Freight 1/4dr roto heads. Those are some of the best ones I have ever used and I really enjoy using them. I find for 1/4dr stuff...
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    MAC tools - show us your MAC tools!

    I love MAC tools. To me they are the best out there. I recently just completed my dream 3/8 dr socket set all MAC USA shallow and deep SAE and Metric. I also have a few ratchets from MAC and just ordered 2 more of there locking handled extensions (spinner handles) today. I get MAC for a great...
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    Breaker Bars? What's worth it?

    I have a few older USA ones and I have a MAC tools one I got for stupid cheap new. But I have to admit I really enjoy my 25inch Pittsburgh Pro comfort grip like many others have suggested. I removed the pin and red locktited it and no issues since. I can't recommend it enough!
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    Top of Tawain tools? (Gearwrench, Tekton, Ikon, etc..)

    I know would honestly say go to Harbor Freight grab there 225 piece master set. Almost all 6pt sockets SAE and MM. Has all the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2dr sockets you will need for the most part and no skips...
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    Ax Sharpening

    Honestly when ever I do it I go to youtube and look up Wranglerstar. He has the best ax sharpening videos!!
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    Hein-Werner WS 1 1/2 ton Floor jack rebuild/question

    That sounds like a fun project none the less!! I agree yours will last a long time as it is! I have to admit to that the pieces of equipment that had the hardest lives are often the most durable and easiest to get back into working shape. There has to be a reason that it's so used it wouldn't...
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