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    most superior folding utility knife?

    Found one of these in the street in front of my house. Chrome steel with blue rubber side panels. Very solid feel compared to Milwaukie and other aluminum handled units. It's the one I always reach for.
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    Help painting raised lettering.

    Skip the paint pens, brushes, and markers. There is a technique where a piece of fine cloth is wrapped around a rigid sphere. That is touched to the paint then touched to the surface of raised letters to only apply paint to the face of the letters. It is a cloth ball applicator technique...
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    Scan tool for motorcycles-HD brake fluid service light reset

    What year is your bike? That unit only covers up to 2011 models. >>>> ITM HD1 ABS Flush Utility for 2008 – 2011 Harleys. It looks like they have other models that cover 2021+ models. They have a help line to verify which version is needed.
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    Scan tool for motorcycles-HD brake fluid service light reset

    I suspect a Harley forum group will start a scanner loaner program. I have a dumb Fatboy (Terminator 2 style) without that high tech stuff. But I needed a Yamaha special puller tool for my Vmax. The guys on the forum said contact one of the members and he will loan it to you, just pay the...
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    Scan tool for motorcycles-HD brake fluid service light reset

    Check out OBDSTAR iScan Harley‑Davidson. About 300 - 400 bucks!
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    Selecting the Correct Size Pilot Drill Bit

    Since your drill drifted, use a center punch then use a 142 degree Spot Drill. This will be a larger drill bit angle for your 135 split point and give you a nice dimple. You can use that single spot drill for most of your pilot holes if you have a set of 135 degree drill bits...
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    Using 1/2 Impact Sockets on a 3/8 I-Wrench?

    Using this on my Milwaukee Fuel M-12 gen 3 impact for my truck and motorcycles:
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    Slowing Down Miter Saw to cut metal

    Also have an old Makita chop saw that used a 10 inch wood blade. I put a 7.25 inch Evolution Rageblade rated for 5000 RPM to cut some perforated angle iron. Works great, but you have to modify the backstop for the smaller blade. Left it as a metal chopper.
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    Dipping Ratchets in Oil

    For a wipe down, a chemical rated trigger spray bottle with bulk WD-40 and cheap microfiber Rubbermaid rags (50/bag). For a polish, Nevr-Dull cotton wadding or FLITZ paste from a tube for hand methods. Using a power tool, depending on the the base metal you could go with a fine Scotchbrite...
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    Dipping Ratchets in Oil

    You are going for a corrosion preventive aspect. I would go with Boeshield T-9 or Fluid Film sprays. Boeshield has lubricating properties and a little goes a long way. Layout all your tools, quick spray, flip them over and one more quick spray.
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    My first drill press. How did I do? (Vintage Delta)

    A few things you may want to do: 1. Go with a keyless chuck. These can be found on the web for <40 bucks. You don't need an Albrecht or expensive one. If you want to keep the keyed chuck, get a strong magnet to hold the key. 2. Get some table clamps and a drill press vise 3. A momentary...
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    Plant mechanic tool bag/tote

    Looking at your list of the tools you plan to carry, I'd go with a lightweight tool belt that incorporates a shoulder harness. This keeps both hands free and unlike a backpack, the weight is distributed on your hips and not just your shoulders/back. MODbox by Klein: Side pouches are optional:
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    Home Depot grumble

    I ended up ordering some HEPA bags, but they did not fit my RIGID, then did fit a ShopVac I picked up off CL for cheap. For fine, powdery stuff I use the ShopVac.
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    Home Depot grumble

    When we purchased the house in 2009, the drywall guys burned up a Craftsman wet/dry vac doing the renovations. It was from a garage sale so not sure the life it led. And I don't know why they were using my vacuum.......... Home Depot was having a sale on RIGID wet/dry vacs, but only online so I...
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    Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale including 40% off ALL sockets

    I can picture Borat taking 20 sets of anything that has the word "Socket" on it to the register and picking each one up and asking "Is this 40 percent off?". Repeat with each item..... "And this one?" , "And this one?" , "And this one?"....
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    Outta curiosity, who's using AI actively in the shop?!?

    Wife had some gas stolen while on travel and was getting a Check Engine Light. I used a OBD reader to see it was due having the cap off while driving, so I cleared the soft codes. A week later she takes it to a SMOG test only and the guy says there are no codes, he can't test it. Tells her...
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    Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale including 40% off ALL sockets

    Coupons are one thing. This parking lot sale is on a Flyer. The Flyer shows no restrictions on the 40% discount on ALL Socket Sets. Spoke with the HF manager yesterday before I picked up several sets of Quinn sockets and asked about getting the discount credited if I purchased before the...
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    Cornwell - any must haves?

    Another fan of thier ratchets. Got a bunch of them for free over 40 years ago before they got melted down. Was able to cannibalize them to make a nice set. Very comfortable handles, all metal, solid ratchet selector that does not inadvertently switch direction. They want at least 100 bucks...
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    Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale including 40% off ALL sockets

    They still get your money that you otherwise would not have spent. The sale promo and ITC Early Access are marketing techniques (as Captain Obvious would say). Harbor Freight does honor price adjustments within 30 days of purchase if the item goes on sale or a coupon becomes available. You’ll...
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