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    Mandatory Water Cutoff Valve?

    I believe the high tech remote operated shut offs belong on main lines rather than throwing that responsibility and cost to individual owners. Wi-Fi should not be mandated for anyone, anywhere.
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    Harry epstein stop!!

    The Arabia steamboat museum was a great time but not expecting to get into the tool store.
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    Harry epstein stop!!

    Hey, I might get a stop in there this week too! Thanks for the post because I never would have put two and two together.
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    People who buy tools they will never use

    My employer has discontinued their house brand tools. That forced me to grab a few odd tools at a great price. But if you don't use something, the money is ******* for nothing.
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    Finally got a garage

    If the building on left is the house, you did good son. Priorities
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    Did the unthinkable at Harbor Freight

    Ha, my guess for the title was going into HF without buying anything.
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    I know this ISN'T Candlepower Forums, but I know there are flashlight fans here.

    The workbench full of lights has one that tripped my memory. It was an EARLY LED light and probably ran 3 AA batteries. My buddies and I were amazed at the life of that thing! Compared to a big ole Mag light with D cells. While camping we went to bed with the light on facing up on the picnic...
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    The 90° adapter has been in the original bag for years. Well, it paid it's rent this weekend. A drywall seam was behind the furnace and I didn't expect to get screws in the whole length. The standard tool is pretty handy on its own. Working in the tight quarters made me appreciate it more.
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    Socket head cap screws vs Hex head fasteners

    The shcs often are 12.9 grade, stronger than grade 8 bolts which are common but weaker.
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    I've had an M12 hatchet for a while. It's limited to support duty. Clearing brush by holding with one and swiping with the saw in the other. Or knocking off the little, wispy twigs that are attached to firewood chunks. Invasive honeysuckle bushes or autumn olive are good prey for it also. It's...
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    Work Boots!

    A recraftable model from Danner is the Acadia. Seen my size at a flea market used for cheap. Like 40-50$. The recraft fee would have added $140. Considered $200 all in for a "used" boot and passed. But even wore out they felt good. For hiking I am sold on Crispi boots. Can't even describe all...
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    Milwaukee M18 Chainsaw – Any Good?

    They sent a email showing new models. 70cc power in a dual battery chainsaw. MO betta!
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    Stolen Tools

    I never have bought stolen tools. But a lawn tractor I found a good deal on is missing all decals and numbers.
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    uploading Photos

    Parse issues for me also
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    The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

    My power tools are stored on a metal rack against a concrete wall. So maybe I'm ok in case of SHTF..... maybe. Do I need containment?
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    Lawn mower for 1 acre lot

    The payment would still be there after the mower rusted out.
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    2023 Lowe's deals/sales/clearance thread

    I'm a Fastenal guy. If anyone came to me with these, I would tell them that they were on dope . But we MIGHT be a service dealer. Cross that bridge when I have to.
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    Anyway to save a few $$ on a cordless ratchet?

    But all of the cordless ones have teeth. Where are the corded toothless ratchets?
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    5 Essential tools for a new home owner -

    One or two high quality paint brushes. Purdy or similar. Cause the sooner you have experience with a decent one, the sooner you can concentrate on painting.
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    Best way to put carbs in long term storage

    Best approach to long term carb storage.... Someone else's garage. Surprised it was not mentioned yet. :)
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