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Cool New Tool Thread

Nice thing about the adjustable style dies is that you can sort of get away with using them as chasers without losing too much thread.
Does a new tin can to hold your cool tools count? Clearanced out of Harbor Freight, cheaper than I've ever seen a 72".
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Thays a nice box. I have it in the Lime Green they offer. I think it's probably one of the best boxes for the money, even more so if it's on sale.

The only real con vs the bigger names I think is the drawer release is only one the right side vs a full length sliding tray under the lip to open each drawer.
 
Here's some pics of that thread restorer kit I mentioned. Used it the other day to clean up some drain plug threads (made a mental note to replace the plug next oil change, too)

This kit comes in a nice case and can be found for $75 ish online. Super handy tool that you may not use very often, but fills a very specific purpose.

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I have that same set I got from Cornwell. I swear there is ONE company selling those chasers and they just arrange them differently in slightly different cases. In any case mine had served for some 15 years and I've only broken one. I added a pair of thread pitch gauges to my kit. (Metric and SAE.) I like to be SURE of what the thread is before I start cranking on the fastener.
 
Even though I have good Ingersoll air die grinder, never liked the scream of air tools. So one more replaced. Had my eye on one of these for over a year. Sale came up where the "bare tool" came with a free (small) battery and I bit. I LIKE it!
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How long is a battery supposed to last using that? Seems things that spin fast eat up batteries very quickly. It would be much easier than firing up the compressor and running a hose all the time!
 
I imagine it'd depend on battery size. U know the Dewalts have different amp hours.

I got to use a nifty new worklight! Very bright, folds up and even has a snazzy bag to store and carry it in.

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