Front turn signal lens removal...frozen screws

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12-30-2017, 03:11 PM

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Priya

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The other day-I was at the local hardware store buying some left hand drill bits. The kid thought I was messing with him- as he said they were next to the muffler bearings!!!

Richard

My husband went into Canadian Tire once and asked for a metric crescent wrench. The employee put in a call to ask where they were kept.

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12-31-2017, 09:25 AM

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My husband went into Canadian Tire once and asked for a metric crescent wrench. The employee put in a call to ask where they were kept.

There is a metric wench, I used to make money on this. I learned it from a tool supply salesman/machinist supply house.

It's the length of the handle on the adjustable wrench (10" vs 25.4)

At least he didn't ask the kid for the wooden welding rods, or as we did send him for a bucket of steam....

Have a great NEW YEAR.... it's cold here (10F) , it has to be really cold where you are....

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12-31-2017, 01:13 PM

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I'd skip the toothpaste. Can't imagine that'll help with the grip.

Hmmm-

Take two pieces of metal and slide them together-

Then take the two pieces of metal put toothpaste or valve grinding paste between - try to slide.

If nothing changes let me know.

Richard

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12-31-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard454

Hmmm-

Take two pieces of metal and slide them together-

Then take the two pieces of metal put toothpaste or valve grinding paste between - try to slide.

If nothing changes let me know.

Richard

Tried it, it seems you are correct. Toothpaste (Close Up, for the record), between two pieces of flat stainless, increased the sliding resistance between the samples. I learned something.