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    Harbor Freight General Pro - swapping drawer locations

    Anyone know if you can swap drawers on tge new Series 3?
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    Gebra Midi - PPE storage - Looking for US source

    I'm looking for a source to get more of the Gebra Midi PPE wall storage boxes. Back in the day Griot's sold a few. I have the Ear protection, but want some for Eye protection and Masks. Does anyone know of source for these in the US?
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    Air Hammer 114GQC - damaging chisel - Stuck

    I have an IR 114GQC air hammer. It seems to be damaging the retaining lip of the chisels. I'm sure many have experienced something similar. Sometimes, I have remove the chuck to hammer the chisel back out. I bought a new 114, but before I put the chuck on and start using it, is there...
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    IR 114gqc air hammer opinions

    Any have issues with the chisel getting stuck in the chuck? Upon removal of the chisel, it looks like the retaining edge is being mushroomed? Is the chuck screwed down too far on the tool? Are there different inserted shaft lengths...and I just have one that is too long? Is it the way I use...
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Actually, I think that might have worked.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    That #4 may have been able to work with some grinding. I found several tools like this but none for the #2 size
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Ha! It’s all good. No mention of program, Customer, mission, or our company name. All good.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Yeah, the rules are nuts. It makes for some fun challenges, but the paperwork sure slows it down.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Just wanted to let everyone know, we were able to get the tap out. We had to make a custom tool. Basically we took a 256 tap with a collar over it that pinched too tiny tongues of metal in the two flute grooves. Then we epoxy that into place, and probably with only a 16th of the tongue...
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Honestly that might work, but could still be too big. I have one at home, I'll check.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Tried this one and the points broke off. I think we'll try some titanium tweezers.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    Thank you everyone. I'll share everything with the engineers and see what we can do. I'll let you know what ultimately works.
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    Help: Broken Tap in Flight Hardware

    GJ family, I need some help. I have a space flight piece of hardware that has a broken #2 tap in copper. This is a two flute tap. We are able to get it to wiggle 1/4 turn but have no access to grab any portion of the tap with current tools. Sadly, machine, EDM....etc on flight hardware is a...
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    US General Series 3 vs 2?

    As it relates to the 44" which do you like better? I have not been able to see the Series 3 44" in person, but it seems the Series 2 is being cleared out with lower prices. From the pics, it seems the S3-44" has a second full width drawer which I think i'd like. Sockets on the top drawer and...
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    Need help finding a Conical Washer to fill counter sink

    I need help. I'm looking for a conical washer to fill a counter sink for an M12 bolt. My application would allow for a hex head, but I want to fill in the countersink. Looking for sort of conical shape that would match the 90deg M12 taper and have a 12mm ID. Depth does not matter as long as...
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    Need Help find Hex Sockets

    I figured I turn to the tools guys on this forum. I work in aerospace and need to best tool I can find for my team. The end product will end up in space. Before I took over this program the team broke several hex keys (ball end) and damaged the product. Obviously I don't mind blowing the...
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    Jobsite Shears/Scissors

    Looking for the best bang for the buck scissors for the garage. I have some ancient craftsman that were never that great to begin with. What is everyone using and what would you recommend from the current offerings. Just a quick google turns up a myriad of options. Wiss...
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    Garde 8: Zinc Chromate vs Zinc Aluminum

    The size that I will use in this application is 7/16x1.75 fine thread.
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    Garde 8: Zinc Chromate vs Zinc Aluminum

    MBfreak, I did not know that, but now it makes sense why I've seen G8 that seem to have lost their yellow coating.
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