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    Craftsman tools

    Red- If you look at my previous post about tools, I had mixed feelings from others about the Craftsman tools. A few stated that alot of their hand tools are made in China . I spent about two weeks checking out the standard and metric sets at Sears. I found that alot of their socket sets and...
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    dave2, Wow, the guy cut me deep on that one. Your response was alot shorter and to the point( and may I add here more diplomatic than what went through my mind when I first read it). Anyway just wanted to say thanks for the link and for watching my back. For anyone else that responded to...
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    donjr, nope was referring to that meter thing. Have had a good set of visegrips for years and actually know how to use those and believe it or not , I actually have lol. Bruce
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    Dick, Well thought out and well said. The only things I am lacking in at the start of a project like this is; experience and confidence. I am only after the tools that I absolutely need to start with. Are there going to be some bad days in this kind of undertaking? I have no doubts. Are...
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    JF, Not offended at all by what you said. I bought two sets of 3/8" drive sockets about 35 years ago from J.C. Pennys back when they were still in that business and still have the complete sets minus the 1/2" socket that I lost. I have done minor work throughout the years but nothing close...
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    donjr, This project is gonna make you guys laugh your butts off. I looked at a simple wiring diagram yesterday and couldn't figure any of it out much less even know what that meter is used for sorry I'm so lame at least I'm honest. Bruce
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    Ken, That's pretty much where I'm at. I read alot of posts about sockets failing and, like most people, dont want to be running back and forth for replacements. I figured that if I got a decent set of impacts, I might not have to be doing that. Thanks Bruce
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    Brad, Thanks for taking time to answer my questions. I know I'm gonna upset some on this but- I will most likely go with a Craftsman set because they are less than a mile from my place and,so far, I haven't had any problems with anything I have ever bought. They also have a number of...
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    Watched your video it was put together well. LOL Most guys my age would have been having a s--- attack over the performance of that tool box tho. Anyhow- thanks for your input. Bruce
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    Proper set of mechanic's tools?/long post

    Started a post in tractor talk a few days ago and was advised to start out with a smaller style tractor for working on in my 2 car garage. Ive pretty much decided to try a 420 or 430 model. Now for my questions: 1) Can anyone tell me the largest size socket that would be needed on these models...
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    Should I or Shouldn't I ?

    Sweetfeet, Thanks for answering my post. I believe I have decided at last which make and model I will buy. Most likely a JD 430 with wide front. It fits like a good shoe for me. Small enough for my garage, appears alot easier to get to everything for restoration and it's green hehe...
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    Ballpark cost

    Caterpillarguy, thanks for your response but have decided to try and buy locally.
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    Just a Thanks to all from my previous post

    rrlund, absolutely no problem and I appreciate all opinions and concerns. Did you find it interesting all the different ways all the minds worked on my question? That's what is so valuable to everyone on this site. how complicated are the smaller Allis Chalmers to work on or get parts for...
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    Just a Thanks to all from my previous post

    Reference the " Should I or Shouldn't I" post from yesterday I genuinely appreciate all your thoughts and encouragement. For some of you that answered I think I should have given a bit more info. I kinda got the feeling that a few thought I might be interested in some sort of profit and this...
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    Should I or Shouldn't I ?

    just ordered both and they look like great reading and appropriate Thanks
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