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Years ago I had a neighbor who was a mechanic for a local ambulance service. They would replace their batteries (multiple per rig) on a time schedule, ‘just to be sure’. He was a source for used batteries that still had life in them, if you were flexible about the size / group number stuff...

17 years !!! Philbert

Wife’s car battery went silent when it sat for 2 weeks. Took a charge, but 5 years old, so replaced it at COSTCO. Got our money’s worth. On the other hand, the older type battery chargers are supposed to be better for electrolysis, for removing rust. I bought a few, cheap, at garage sales...

We’re all waiting on the new, AI model filing vise! Philbert

I never thought that there was too much play. If you want to increase precision, do all the depth gauges on one side first, then adjust, and do the other side. Philbert

But you don’t have to order the whole, $150 (+) vise. The vice plates are actually a wear item, too, so it doesn’t hurt too, have them. Philbert

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They always had a model for 3/4” chain. Or, you could buy the vise assembly and swap it out on one of their standard grinders. I suppose if you only did a few 3/4” chains, you could just buy the vise and go back-and-forth. But that could get old quick! EDIT: Of course, if you already had a...

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“With the US no longer minting the penny how will I be able to check my tread depth so I know when it’s time to get new tires? “ Philbert

‘Happy Thanksgiving’ to all you turkeys! Phy