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We've all seen pliers in many shapes and sizes, for dozens and dozens of different applications. Which brand/company is your favorite and why? Many people like Knipex, though some find it hard to shell out $80+ for a single pair of pliers. Though on the other end of the spectrum, we have the...

Where do you normally buy your tools? Professionals - do you have direct relationships with any specific vendors/dealers, or a general distributor you buy from? Does product type or order quantity come into play or are there other factors involved? Hobbyists/Tool Enthusiasts - do you buy on...

Has anybody else used these? Normally I wouldn't think to use pliers (much less, by the nose) for such a problem, though these seem to be made for doing exactly that.

You've all had 'em.. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and yield the same level of frustration. That one screw that just won't cooperate. What do you do? There's several possible solutions, all with pros and cons - I suppose it would depend on the application itself. Drilling...