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Old 03-05-2008, 01:06 PM
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I just bought a craftsman tool chest on sale at sears and am going to start getting some more tools when i need them to fill the chest. right now i need a set of allen wrenches, should i buy metric or standard?
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:13 PM
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both they are always nice to have plus money on tools is never wasted money
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:21 PM
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If you buy one set you'll run into a situation where you'll need the other set. Buy both!
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:25 PM
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yes buy both, you can never have too many tools!!
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Old 03-05-2008, 01:28 PM
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i was worried id get those answers lol, but thanks guys
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Old 03-05-2008, 02:58 PM
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i was worried id get those answers lol, but thanks guys
Buyin' tools ain't cheap.
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Old 03-05-2008, 03:24 PM
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mustangs seem to have a little of both in them[8D]
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Old 03-05-2008, 03:27 PM
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More standard for the 5.0L.

More metric for the 4.6L.

Therefore, I use both.

I prefer metric.
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:02 PM
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More standard for the 5.0L.

More metric for the 4.6L.

Therefore, I use both.

I prefer metric.
Generally wouldnt the car prefer one measurement or the other lol?
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:50 PM
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I just like not having to think.....

Imperial-----whats bigger than a 7/16's wrench....1/2.....2/8's[8D]


Metric------whats bigger than a 10, hmmm 11?



I am not retarded, this is just a joke except on my slow days when I really can't figure it out[8D]


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