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Results are source-attributed previews, not a complete combined count. Feed dates are publisher dates; first-observed dates are provenance. Each collection links to its owner. Gerry Files matches indexed names and paths, not document contents; Podcasts contributes video results only. An unavailable collection is shown as unavailable, not as an empty result.

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  • Re: CV removal tips?

    Kim Brennan · Sun, 14 May 2006 15:53:49 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Most folks are familar with the regular carpenters claw hammer, but there are rock hammers, brass hammers, dead blow hammers, sledge hammers, and several...

  • Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry

    David Beierl · Sun, 21 Jul 2013 11:08:14 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...But as a very rough guide you use small hammers to change the shape of things and large hammers to move them. If you...

  • Re: NVC... Because we Vanagon owners NEVER act like this...

    Mike Miller · Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:09:53 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    This is great! Makes me want to get a hammer. Or get hammered. Or something. Mike On Apr 6, 2012, at 4:41 PM...

  • Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?

    Neil N · Sat, 7 May 2016 22:54:33 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    > The warning about hard hammer in hard hammer is good, but who's to say Neil > didn't use a soft steel or a...

  • Re: Rear Bumper Concerns

    · Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:22:15 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...all you need is a heavy flat headed metal mallet or hammer, and a block of wood. remove the bumper, lay it face down...

  • Re: calliper bleed screws

    Jonathan Farrugia · Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:13:42 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...i use just a hammer, hammer on round stock or punches, hammer on wrench. i go for the hammer on wrench last as i...

  • Re: Sure. . . Summary: Re: How hard is it to remove exhaust?

    George Goff · Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:29:45 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    In a message dated 9/9/02 11:33:39 PM, claudiocella@SHAW.CA writes: << In regards to using a hammer and a chisel...

  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job

    George Goff · Thu, 20 Jan 2005 03:20:07 EST · Mailing-list archive

    ...At a shop which once fielded an Indy car, I saw U-joints hammered out. At a large transmission rebuilder who had more presses...

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  • Hammer

    A tool used to strike or shape objects

  • BFH

    A colloquialism for a large, heavy hammer used for various tasks.

  • Vice-Grips

    A type of plier that can be used as a wrench, hammer, or other tool.

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