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    Default Gathering Tools

    I am a big DIY person. It has been fun gathering 'big tools' for my bus. I have entered a whole new world of 1/2" drive sockets (or bigger), heavy jacks, supports, big tires etc.

    Hopefully Joe Camper approves of my new tool toys.

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    The lathe and vertical mill would go nicely in my garage. Do u have any old vices u don't use? I'm also interested in buying a large anvil if anybody has a lead on 1.
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    Joe, I don't have a spare vise. The one you see on the left side of the picture was one I purchased. Found it almost new at a plant surplus sale. Big heavy american made vise for $100. It was a good find!

    I hope in the next year you get to see the lathe and mill in person. I want to have you go through my 95 chassis sometime in 2021.

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    What are the orange plates with yellow rope handles for?
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    The go under the jack stands if you are on soft ground. If i were to buy again, I would get the 18" x 18" instead of the 12x12.

    I have used on concrete as well under the jacks to provide a little extra height. Grabbing the handle to pull the jacks out also is helpful.

    They also make great cutting boards! LOL.

    4 pack from BIGFOOT purchased off amazon.

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    ok Got it, Thank you
    Mike Giboney
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    Where does everyone buy their impact sockets? I see some folks with a socket that looks like it has a built on extension, all one piece. I want to start an impact socket collection, i know i need a 1 1/2" for the wheels.
    Mike Giboney
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    I bought an 1 1/2" socket and extension from NAPA (3/4" drive). Since it takes some abuse, I wanted a good one. Long 3/4" extension bar from Harbor Freight (ICON Line of tools).

    I have lots of snap-on tools I use for aviation but not worth spending that kind of money for tools that live on the bus in my view.

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    Thank you, I agree, Napa has the Carlyle brand which seems to be pretty decent.
    Mike Giboney
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    Snap On is now selling an off brand of tools at harbor freight to compete with the Pittsburgh forge brand that is actually a communist red Chinese product taking advantage of that Pittsburg name.

    What is your intention for the 1&1/2 in socket and 3/4 extension Bill?
    Last edited by Joe Camper; 10-29-2020 at 10:07 AM.
    1990 Peterbuilt 377
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    13 Speed Roadranger
    No Norgrens


    1 day on paper no machines

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