Recent content by 1cargarage

Wonderful to see a post like this in its natural habitat. GJ Tool Discussion is precisely the place for this kind of pedantic discussion. For the record, I love it. A while back, I and some other members were getting flamed by somebody on here about overanalyzing some innocuous tool...

If you're going to be prying with them, I have the Snap On Multi Position Pry Bar Set (and the 24" offering to round it all out) and I love them. A lot of companies are offering similar prybars these days. I got mine used 10+ years ago and have never had an issue with them slipping. If...

IDK which specific satin chrome you're used to, but I understand the conventional wisdom that polished chrome is easier to clean when the polished chrome is compared to a chromed 'rough forged' surface - e.g. the pebble surface of the old Craftsman raised panel wrenches. With regards to the...

The accent is consistent with this gentleman's. Likewise the energy. I wonder if they know each other.

This is my formerly "P" drawer - pliers, punches, prybars. The prybars have since been moved and the punches are being squeezed out. I organize by type, with most frequently used at the front of the drawer. Personally I almost don't reach for the Knipex at all anymore. Haven't had great luck...

If possible, go try them all on. Most have very adjustable headgear, but some are more comfortable than others. Also, buttons above or below the screen? Can be annoying reaching above the screen all the time. That being said, for low dollar, the Hobart Inventor is tough to beat. The top end...

Question about carbon content: Is a steel's carbon content (percentage) measured/expressed in % by mass? % by volume? % empirically? or some other percentage? It's a detail that I think is overlooked... Thanks

Absolutely it keeps up with my table saw. And yes, the 2-1/2" hose from my vac fits the top port of the dust deputy The 1-7/8" hose is a weird size, as most seem to be 2-1/2" or 1-1/4", but I find the nozzle fits just about everything I encounter as male or female. My opinion on vacuums...

My handle (1cargarage) is actually a bit misleading. Cars of today are bigger than they used to be. As such, my "garage" is more of a 1mopedgarage, but that doesn't have the same ring to it. Here is my setup: Ridgid vac & included 2-1/2" hose to: Top of Dust Deputy atop a 5-gal bucket: No...

Having the ISS on your Snap-On Truck route probably seemed cool at first, but I bet the lustre wore off after a couple weeks - that's a hell of a commute for one stop on the route.

eBay is your friend. There are innumerable industrial liquidators/ surplus vendors on eBay. Very often when a facility is shut down or a major contracted job is completed, the surplus of consumables ends up on ebay and can be had for a fraction of 'list' prices. You just have to be patient...

I have the 2-drawer Kennedy pictured above by RTM. It's fine, but nothing to write home about If you're into spending money (who isn't?)... STAHLWILLE 13216/2 MADE IN GERMANY ~$630 STAHLWILLE 13216/3 ~$800 STAHLWILLE 13216/4 ~$950 SNAP ON KRA21G - I BELIEVE THESE HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED, BUT...

I was amazed that the Morgan vise left the factory like that (with the added weld on cast/ductile iron to compensate for dimensions) I could see, and even advocate for, dabbing some Sil-Bronze on those high-stress, high-wear areas, provided the added material was large enough for reasonable...

I didn't order one. Not going to. I do like a good vise/vise-thread though. The most recent video was entertaining (enough). His tests and videos are way more than anybody should expect out of an individual (vs. mega tool corporation) to fund, and as such are much appreciated by myself...

SOOOOO many old leather/cobbler/saddlemaker's tools & tool companies out there. Cool pair of Nippers, and way to do your homework. That's the fun for some after all.