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The cost of lawnmower pull cord literally doubled overnight. It's the same damn roll that was there yesterday!

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The cost of lawnmower pull cord literally doubled overnight. It's the same damn roll that was there yesterday!

Anybody know how to remove a gear like this?

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Anybody know how to remove a gear like this?

Since we're doing abnormally large items

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Since we're doing abnormally large items

This was in my friends dads garage. He was a machinist and an inventor his whole life. No idea what he uses this for specifically.

What drill bit size is needed for this wall plug

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What drill bit size is needed for this wall plug

love my new linemans!

love my new linemans!

love my new linemans!

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love my new linemans!

i believe these are rebranded nws. absolute beasts.

Ever use welding rod as a screw extractor?

Ever use welding rod as a screw extractor?

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Ever use welding rod as a screw extractor?

This is from a few years ago, but we were replacing some UHMW guides on a rack and pinion slide and a countersink bolt had its head break off. One of the guys

What are these tools called and used for?

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What are these tools called and used for?

I found these today, and I asked two other journeymen on the job site. None of us have seen these before. Can anyone smarter than us tell me what these are?

Are these in North America/Canada?

Are these in North America/Canada?

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Are these in North America/Canada?

Listen, I know this is probably a ridiculous question and I'm most likely gonna get pwned in the comments until the point I delete it....but I'm not going back

What are these for?

What are these for?

What are these for?

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What are these for?

I got these rings in an auction lot. The numbers in the graph correspond to the thickness of the rings from the ID to the OD.

My grandpa was ahead of his time with the oversized tool trend

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My grandpa was ahead of his time with the oversized tool trend

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Can’t wait to put these through their paces!

Difference between a tool used ~daily for 5 years vs new

Difference between a tool used ~daily for 5 years vs new

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Difference between a tool used ~daily for 5 years vs new

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He got me inside the truck and is trynna sell me the box

Does this exist?

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Does this exist?

Hello! Please excuse my ignorance, as mechanical stuff is really not my forte, and I am having a lot of trouble finding the right words to use.This all may be r

What’s the name of this tool? I noticed some people calling it a sawzall but on Home Depot’s website it’s just called Reciprocating Saw. Do you recommend it to cut small limbs? Thanks!

What’s the name of this tool? I noticed some people calling it a sawzall but on Home Depot’s website it’s just called Reciprocating Saw. Do you recommend it to cut small limbs? Thanks!

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What’s the name of this tool? I noticed some people calling it a sawzall but on Home Depot’s website it’s just called Reciprocating Saw. Do you recommend it to cut small limbs? Thanks!

Is there a special name for these multi-purpose scissors, which you can also split into two knives?

Is there a special name for these multi-purpose scissors, which you can also split into two knives?

Is there a special name for these multi-purpose scissors, which you can also split into two knives?

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Is there a special name for these multi-purpose scissors, which you can also split into two knives?

My wife bought these some time ago and I first realised them few days ago.

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Finally got an actual toolbox instead of having my tools in 6 bags around my apartment

Picked up this old craftsman box for $190 on marketplace today. Instead of tools laying around my entire apartment, I now have a tool box with some patina. G

How can I unscrew this bolt?

How can I unscrew this bolt?

How can I unscrew this bolt?

How can I unscrew this bolt?

How can I unscrew this bolt?

How can I unscrew this bolt?

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How can I unscrew this bolt?

It is the bottom nut of an Optimus Polaris stove. I tried with the multi tool provided with the stove because I have no wrench (11 mm) which would fit it unfort

I've built a 3D printed Tool-Check PLUS upgrade, so it can hold a bigger ratcheting Bit Holder

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I've built a 3D printed Tool-Check PLUS upgrade, so it can hold a bigger ratcheting Bit Holder

Always hated the small screwdriver, it's nice to have but WAY too small. The next best thing was the Wera 838 RA S, which is a bit larger, more comfortable and

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Question on the suitability of an impact driver on automotive nuts

I just got a brand new hammer drill and impact driver combo set on sale for a good deal and was hyped to use my impact for automotive stuff just on my own car a

Today was a good day.

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Today was a good day.

Helping out a buddy who was doing a simple job but was hitting hiccups every step of the way. I was a bit nervous because I’m 50/50 on extracting. Big shout out

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Brake parts cleaner vs. "parts cleaner and degreaser"

I'm looking to get some new cleaners after running out. The store has brake parts cleaner and also just generic "parts cleaner and degreaser". Does anybody kn