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Bosch 6.5-Amp Variable Speed Keyless Corded Jigsaw
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Price as of July 2023: $129.00

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BESSEY Strap Clamp with 90-Degree Corner Pieces 12 ft. Capacity

Price as of July 2023: $22.00

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Price as of July 2023: $37.00

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DEWALT MAXFIT Magnetic 2 in. Nut Driver Set (4-Piece)

Price as of July 2023: $21.00

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Price as of July 2023: $69.00

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Price as of March 2022: $12.97

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Price as of March 2022: $20.97

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Price as of March 2022: $29.88

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Price as of July 2023: $6.00

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Price as of July 2023: $34.00

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Price as of July 2023: $109.00

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Wooster 2-1/2 in. Pro Nylon/Polyester Flat Brush

Price as of March 2022: $15.20

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BESSEY 2-7/8 in. Capacity 90-Degree Corner Clamp with 1/2 in. Throat Depth

Price as of March 2022: $18.87

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Price as of March 2022: $21.97

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Price as of March 2022: $7.47

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Price as of March 2022: $19.97

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Price as of Feb. 2025: $288.00

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Price as of March 2022: $7.97

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Price as of July 2023: $99.00

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Price as of July 2023: $8.26

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DEWALT Random Orbit Sander, 5-Inch (DWE6421K)
DEWALT Corded Orbital Sander Kit, 5 inch, 3 amp, Corded, 12,000 OPM (DWE6421K)

Price as of July 2023: $74.00

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Price as of July 2023: $52.97

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Price as of March 2022: $89.97

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RUITOOL Japanese 6 Inch Double Edge Sided Pull Saw

Price as of July 2023: $13.99

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3M Peltor X4A Over-the-Head Ear Muffs, Noise Protection, NRR 27 dB, Construction, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, Woodworking, Heavy Engineering, Mining
3M Peltor X4A Over-the-Head Ear Muffs, Noise Protection, NRR 27 dB

Price as of July 2023: $33.56

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Pony Jorgensen 52 Pipe Clamp, Fixture for 1/2-Inch Black Pipe, Pack 1
Pony Jorgensen 52 Pipe Clamp, Fixture for 1/2-Inch Black Pipe

Price as of July 2023: $19.98

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Price as of July 2023: $7.99

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Woodpeckers Delve Square, Precision Woodworking Square Great For Furniture and Cabinet Making
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Price as of July 2023: $82.99

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Starrett 120 Series Fractional Dial Calipers for Accurate Measurement with Fitted Plastic Case - White Face, 0-6" Range, -0.002" Accuracy, 0.010" Graduations - 1202F-6
Starrett 120 Series Fractional Dial Calipers for Accurate Measurement with Fitted Plastic Case

Price as of July 2023: $139.72

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Price as of March 2022: $279.00

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LANROON 12 Pack Replacement 23743 VF3502 Vacuum Bags for RIDGID 12 Gal. to 16 Gal.

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3-Pack Titebond III 16 oz. Ultimate Wood Glue

Price as of May 2024: $27.00

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Price as of July 2023: $54.99

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Price as of July 2023: $23.00

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DAP DryDex 32 oz. Dry Time Indicator Spackling Paste

Price as of July 2023: $9.48

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Kreg 2-1/2 in. Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Square-Head Pocket Screw (250 Count)

Price as of July 2023: $24.00

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Price as of July 2023: $12.23

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Price as of July 2023: $23.99

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Price as of July 2023: $62.99

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