Recent content by BadBrains

Haha, yep. Before I joined Alfa Co., I was an AM.

I'm a Makita fan, and use their 18v line, so I chose the Makita DML801. That way I can use one of the many batteries I already have. I've used it for over two years. First while wrenching on 737's, however now that my job doesn't require my own tools it's at home. No issues other than the...

I use one every night, I'm a 2nd shift flight line mechanic. I've gone through several brands, for a while settling on the Coast brand, however those would last about a year before the tilt feature would crack off and start flopping around. I recently bit the bullet and dropped some coin(a lot...

Second set from the right, Proto metric ratchet wrenches, just showed up to match my sae set. When I first bought the sae set last year I was bummed to see they were from Taiwan, but I ended up really liking those wrenches, so I had to get the metric set to match. 25% coupon from Zoro was the...

Curious who'll be making Matco's stuff now.

Been happy with my Makita. Bought it simply because I use their 18v line. I do use Milwaukee blades though.

Same, I used to buy the Milwaukee bits for work (Aircraft mech). Would get mine from Fastenal since they're an Apex dealer and could also warranty my Armstrong ratchets.

I have their long reach needle nose straight, 45, and 90. Also their long reach dikes. Use them all the time(A&P Mechanic), the 45 the most. I plan on buying more of their pliers as I need them. As much as I'd like to have a drawer full of the entire Knipex catalog, the Pro America's have a...

Hmm, if you guys are sticking GW kits in them, maybe I'll grab one of these then: http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81099F-Non-Quick-Release-Ratchet/dp/B009OCB2UM

I actually bought a spare Armstrong 1/4 MAXX ratchet from Amazon Warehouse just for the internals to fix an Armstrong 1/4 Flex. The Flex ratchet was locking up while switching directions. Took it to Fastenal for warranty, they found one at another store, shipped over to my local store, swapped...

Not all states get taxed. I've been waiting awhile to order a wrench set which I researched and couldn't find cheaper anywhere, no tax, and free ship.

Thanks for the part number(SSDMR4A6TT BLACK PP REVERSE CAP), mine was cracked.

Just received the full set along with the Bahco mini's. All handles were straight. Only gripes are that the largest flat head is a Chinese turd that'll be put on pry duties and the Bahco drivers rubber handles stink.

In school we built a box which was supposed to be a section of a wing. When the instructor passed us (no crescent moons on the heads, correct countersinking, etc) he then made a hole in it with what looked like a small pick axe if I remember correctly. Had to learn how to make a flush patch...

Good stuff! M_P, some more reading material if you so choose is the Navy manuals for Structure Mechanics. Here's one: Aviation Structural Mechanic (H & S) 3 & 2 I know there's a section in there that helps identify different fasteners/rivets by the markings on the head. I'll dig some more...