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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.

Anybody know how to remove a gear like this?

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Anybody know how to remove a gear like this?

What drill bit size is needed for this wall plug

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What drill bit size is needed for this wall plug

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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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Looking for recommendations from someone who uses a battery powered solder gun.

I want something hot enough to tin 14 gauge multi strand fairly quickly.

Sawzall or grinder?

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Sawzall or grinder?

Empty. Going to take this out. Should I use a sawzall or grinder? C4 or nuke from space?

Saw someone posting their giant Allen key, so I decided to share my comically large wrench. Behold!

Saw someone posting their giant Allen key, so I decided to share my comically large wrench. Behold!

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Saw someone posting their giant Allen key, so I decided to share my comically large wrench. Behold!

This is a massive 50 mm bad boy my lab recently acquired.

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Every time I go into the tool room at the fire house, I stare at this thing and I'm still clueless as to what it is. It's pneumatic, I'm sure the fitting got ro

Allen Key I was using at work today

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Allen Key I was using at work today

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Here's a whatzit for 'ya...unknown metal tool/part

https://preview.redd.it/yji9xzjyawbf1.jpg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=550d8b45d89157072e29f3a78863f9e8cf16232d Hello all. So, hive mind - w

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does anyone in twin cities need a 3/8 impact (matco)

i gotta pay my rent for me and my mom this month i’m selling a matco 3/8 impact i beleive it’s 800 lbs of breakaway

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Sump pump pit help

Need help finding parts or diagram

Need help finding parts or diagram

Need help finding parts or diagram

Need help finding parts or diagram

Need help finding parts or diagram

Need help finding parts or diagram

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Need help finding parts or diagram

I got this old sprayer from someone who passed away and it doesn’t build pressure. I’m not having any luck finding parts or anything for it. It looks like it’s

Beautiful bronze DICKE

Beautiful bronze DICKE

Beautiful bronze DICKE

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Beautiful bronze DICKE

Found this in my shed with some of my grandfather's other tools (cable pullers). He was a linemen for PacBell. Not sure exactly what it's purpose is, so if anyo

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!