Tool talk
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Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Bacon frying is what my buddy told me. Pretty much the same.
My next purchase is an auto darkening helmet. Those are the
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rod
Retired 22 years
I came real close to picking Beta over VHS but I went with VHS because the little electronics shop I delivered to only had VHS VCR's in stock. I paid close to $600 for my first one---a fortune back then. I was the first person that I knew of in my rather large circle of friends who actually owned one. In the very early days when you went to rent a movie you also rented a VCR to show it on. At least in my hometown that's the way it worked. I still have a couple hundred movies that were taped off of the Direct TV premium channels back in the early years when you could pirate the signal.
cachsux
Wah
Bacon frying is what my buddy told me. Pretty much the same.
My next purchase is an auto darkening helmet. Those are the
Those are the only way to go.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
And the wife errrrrr I mean upstate questioned if I'd ever use them 
cachsux
Wah
And the wife errrrrr I mean upstate questioned if I'd ever use them
For the time it saves to do the job right just once more than pays for those kinds of oddball tools.
On the home front I did some serious online shopping/ebaying this week for a full aftermarket suspension for my Mustang. Sometimes HotWheels just aren't enough.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I was cleaning some stuff out of my step-dad's house today, and found an old 4-inch Crescent brand adjustable wrench. Pretty little thing. It was kind of strange, because my step-father was never a quality tool kind of guy.
My dad (a refrigeration guy) used to carry the same wrench in his pocket right next to his pocket knife.
My dad (a refrigeration guy) used to carry the same wrench in his pocket right next to his pocket knife.
cachsux
Wah
I have a '10 GT. Basically I'm replacing everything front to rear with either FRPP or BMR parts.
raceanoncr
Well-Known Member
raceanoncr
Well-Known Member
Bacon frying is what my buddy told me. Pretty much the same.
My next purchase is an auto darkening helmet. Those are the
Love to do that too. Still using flip-down and with these goofy tri-focals, it gets dicey sometimes. Local shop said they will convert old one to auto for about $100.
cachsux
Wah
There's quality budget ones for not much more than that.
cachsux
Wah
The only pics at the moment would be of an ever growing stack of boxes in the garage. This will be my vacation project so that I can take my time.
Wife: You got all that stuff off Ebay for a $100?
Me: (Pinochio nose growing) Uh, $99.99 on sale actually. I still have enough left to take you to dinner sweetie.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I've found it's better to buy then beg for mercy.
Wife: &$($));:/
&!Me: the guys said you would be pissed but I said no my wife is way cooler than your wives.
Wife: ok just this once ill let it slide.
Rinse and repeat.
cachsux
Wah
I've found it's better to buy then beg for mercy.
Wife: &$($@@));:/
Me: the guys said you would be pissed but I said no my wife is way cooler than your wives.
Wife: ok just this once ill let it slide.
Rinse and repeat.
I'm up to 5 large boxes each having numerous items in each with more boxes arriving on Monday.
I don't tell her what I spent. I just tell her how much I saved over buying a new car.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
I wish that sale had been on when I got married!
1BROWNWRENCH
Amatuer Malthusian
When I'm stick welding, the heat is just right when the slag just curls up and peels away. No chipping hammer needed.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I really like to buy my tools made in the U.S.A. But I need a complete set to keep in the truck and take to the off road park and such. Can't really beat this set. Dewalt 204 piece mechanics set. All 6 point sockets. The only thing that could even remotely be considered filler would be the hex keys.
