Recent content by Bill Shenefelt

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    tight ratchet sockets

    Yep. But it is even tough to get an older Snap on 1/2 inch 12pt off. Snap on only makes a couple of pushbutton release ratchets. My ancient 3/8 drive craftsman 12.5 inch long flex head got loose beyond usability so I bought a similar 13.5 inch long snap on locking flex head with the real...
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    tight ratchet sockets

    I just jumped on amazon and bought a set of trim tools. Neiko 20596B Auto Trim Panel Removal Tool Set with Soft Grip (5 Piece) I hate removing the little pushbutton type rivets with side cutters and ruining them and using screwdrivers for door panels so this set for $30 will come in handy...
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    tight ratchet sockets

    I think you misunderstood what my problem is. The square is not tight, the indent for the little ball bearing in the ratchet protrusion holds the socket on the ratchet is either made with too "straignt walls" on the indent that accepts the ball or the spring that pushes the ball on the ratchet...
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    tight ratchet sockets

    I just got a nice slightly used snap-on 1/2 inch drive ratchet. I tried to remove a socket (craftsman) and I need to pry the socket off the ratchet with a screwdriver. I could do it with a deep socket but not a shallow socket due to the limited grasp. Real tight but no rusting of either the...
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    Snap on Qd vs Tq series torque wrench

    Any thoughts on a Precision Instruments (PREM2FR100FX) 3/8" Drive 15-100 lb.ft. Flex Head Click Torque Wrench? I have two old single bar with free pointer wrenches but want a real solid made clicker. Most work is on car not on bench and visually reading can be tough. I also have an Eastwood 1/2...
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    I too, just got back from HF.

    black hawk porto power I'm looking for a porto power type unit. No truck work, just some general use and minor automotive stuff. (Floor jacks just don't hack it unless vertical!)Any suggestion as to the 4 vs the 10 ton unit or if I should some other manufacturer rather than blackhawk? I...
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