Forum: General Tool Discussion
05-15-2013, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 981
Re: Anyone use a belt/disc sander for metalwork?
Yep. I have a 6x48. Use the hell out of it. Well worth the $$ in my opinion. Use Aluminum Oxide for it. That what's most readily available. The belts last longer than the discs.... Obviously. I...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
05-09-2013, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,425
Re: Things people say about your tools.
My future Father In Law owns a repair shop. He has pretty much whatever you could think of to fix most cars. He said I'm pretty much the only person he has ever had to borrow a tool from. :bounce: ...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
04-08-2013, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 29,672
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-30-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 2,676
Re: Computer as a tool in your garage?
I have a MacMini with a 24" monitor in my shop. No special software currently, just Tons of service manuals in PDF plus an internet connection. It's VERY handy to have. Plus I stream Pandora on it,...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-30-2012, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 497
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Forum: Fabrication & Techniques
07-20-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,645
Re: Plasma torch....oh, how I love thee!
I have a miller. Love it! Last time I really used it for a larger project was replacing the old floorboards in a VW. Just cut the the whole inner section out, ran along the edge with an air hammer....
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-17-2012, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Re: Metal-cutting circular blades
I've used them in a circular saw to cut plate. Worked way better that I thought it would and leaves a nice edge. The guys above aren't lying about using a face shield, hearing protection, and...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-12-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 351
Re: Question about oxy/acytelene torch...
You can lay them down for transport. But you need to stand they acetylene tank up for a few hours before using it. It's generally better to transport them vertical. Regardless of how you transport...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-10-2012, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 4,807
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-09-2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,868
Re: Craftsman C3 Li-Ion Battery on Sale ...
Seems like they're inconsistent then. I used my impact to remove the entire front suspension from my truck when I lifted it. Hot day, never really gave it a break, and I did the whole job with one...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-08-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,868
Re: Craftsman C3 Li-Ion Battery on Sale ...
I have one Li-Ion for my C3 set. It's a marked improvement over the NiCads. So far I've had no issues with it. My C3 stuff on the other hand is really starting to get beat up. It hasn't had the...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-06-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-06-2012, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
Re: Toolboxes of IndyCar
They're Ferrari of Beverly Hills and Ferrari of Silicon Valley. Super Good guys!!! They've been racing for a LONG time!
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-06-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
Re: Toolboxes of IndyCar
hahah. My friends run a Ferrari Challenge team. They should be there. I know they have Snap-On and Mac around the shop. Not sure what their road boxes are. I'm pretty sure one of my friends use to...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-06-2012, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,021
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
07-01-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,262
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Forum: General Garage Discussion
06-17-2012, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 14,718
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
06-09-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,202
Re: Matco Vs. Snap On Toolbox Drop Test
Besides being a crappy advertising video on Matco's behalf, they've also gone and deleted all the negative comments people had left and only leaving the two positive ones. Pretty weak if you ask me.
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Forum: Free Parking
02-29-2012, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 834
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Forum: Free Parking
03-29-2011, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 329
Re: Plasma tv vertical floor stand
I did a few years ago for a media lab test room. I used a 2" piece of tubing mounted floor to ceiling, Used a piece of tubing slightly larger to slip over it, set bolts to lock it down vertically,...
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Forum: General Tool Discussion
03-28-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,433
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Forum: Free Parking
03-27-2011, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 586
Re: truck opinions and help
I have a 2005 GMC 4x4 with the 5.3L. It has almost 100k on it, and knock on wood I've had almost no problems with it. It has the push button 4wd and the famous actuator went out at about 70K. Other...
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Forum: Free Parking
03-21-2011, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
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Forum: Free Parking
03-21-2011, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
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Forum: Free Parking
03-21-2011, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
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