Recent content by BeninTucson

Here in Tucson we're lucky to have a very good used tool store. Kent's Tools. I spent the better part of a day there last month looking through many semi-sorted bins to fill out both my SAE and Metric Craftsman socket sets. I have had missing sizes in my collection for years and, while filling...

Just rebuilt my 43785 . . . and, yes, the little ball bearing went flying, but was eventually found after cleaning the work floor with magnet and flashlight in hand. Exactly the same thing happened last month when I restored a recently purchased Challenger 10601 (you'd think I'd learn by now.)...

Thanks for this, Chevy EFI . . . I found it entertaining to read the posts on that link - and following the links within several of those posts - to bring me up to speed on gearless or roller ratchets. The old Blackhawk stuff was obviously a pinnacle in this type of tool and I'm also intrigued...

Hi Rudy . . . Bicas is a fun place to rummage around and I like everyone I’ve met down there associated with the place. But it is largely where old bicycles go to die and get dismembered . . . often, it appears, by sledgehammer, chisel and broken hacksaw blade. Perhaps this is the way parts...

I see another poster here has needed a 9mm socket to work on a Shimano internally gear bicycle hub and - if my memory isn't failing me - I seem to remember that 9mm bolts appeared on classic VW Beetles. My current application is bicycle oriented and I certainly wouldn't want to be left out of...

Thanks for the welcomes, guys. I have seen listings for Apex insert bits, ChevyEFI, and they look very good. Interestingly, the site where I found them also offers a rather unique ratchet, which I have made a separate post here on the GJ just a few minutes ago, asking for more information on...

Hi all . . . In my hunt to find a nice compact 1/4" drive ratchet, I came across this rather interesting one . . . http://omegatec.com/hi_lok_roller_ratchet_long.aspx Since this is marketed towards the aerospace industry, I gather it's more than up to the task for anything I would be...

Hi all . . . In the process of researching tool purchases, I've found myself reading many posts here over the last month or so. This is now influencing what I'm buying and about to buy. Time to finally join The Garage Journal Forum, ask questions and (eventually) show some interesting...