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    please, school me on air hammer/chisel

    I have a short barrel IR..it really packs a punch.I'm happy with it.
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    What is your tool truck balance?

    close to $400..I try not to go over $500 with the truck..but sometimes thats hard.
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    Best Tools for an apprentice mechanic

    -Good set of visegrips -Impact gun -Dead blow hammer to take off tires when they are seized. -I would not skimp on quality when it comes to line wrenches. -Basic tools wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers etc. Good luck on your quest becoming a mechanic.
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    Shopping for a air compressor

    Impact gun, air chisel, air ratchet etc..what do you mean by avaliable electrical power.sorry dont know much about air compressors..just know how to hook up tools to a air line lol.
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    Shopping for a air compressor

    I want a air compressor for the house.I want one to do sidework working on cars.What I want to know what brand you guys recommend and how many gallons is good.I want something good but not overkill.Thanks.
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    Homemade Tools

    one of my homemade tools.
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    How did MAC screw their dealers?

    Had a mac dealer a few years ago, only lasted a few months until he went under.I really liked mac tools until I heard how they treated their dealers.
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    tool payment how much?

    matco is $40 weekly Bought some tools from e bay using a credit card- ranges from $20-40 weekly cornwell- $20 weekly. I usually spend about $500-$700 at a time and try not to get tools until I finish my payments.there are certain exceptions if I really need something.but its really tempting to...
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    should I get rid of my 12 pt sockets?

    I should have been more clear.I havent came across 1/4 12 point..I think a 3/8 is more useful.
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    Mechanic vs Technician

    Couldn't say it better myself.for example wheel alignments in the past you just align and get it out.well today and tomorrows alignments you have to recalibrate the steering angle sensor.cars are being more sophisticated and weeding out all the backyard bobs.todays tech are highly skilled and...
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    should I get rid of my 12 pt sockets?

    there should be such a thread :beer:
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    should I get rid of my 12 pt sockets?

    as far as 6 point 1/4 sockets go.you guys think a craftsman or husky set will do.I try not to buy from the big 3 unless something requires a lot of torque or I use it on a daily basis.I'm in the field and don't know if the cmans will hold up.what are your experiences?
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    Pneumatic Matco Grease Gun

    I have a air powered grease gun that I don't use.I don't see a part number on it.I only see 0604.I don't know if it's the month and year it was made.asking for $25 plus shipping.it's made in taiwan.
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    should I get rid of my 12 pt sockets?

    I have a snap on set of 1/4 shallow and semi deep sockets that are 12 pt.I dont come around 12 point fasteners.are they useful or should I just sell them and buy a 6 point set or a trade?
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    There goes christmas LMAO!

    :lol:..I recently paid off my snap on truck account and when I made my final payment, he jokingly said thats a dangerous thing with him, then he tried to sell me a ratchet and socket set.I was so tempted to buy but I just couldn't, but told him I will be making future purchases.
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