Recent content by Billgluckman

I’m going to email them. The wording in their warranty faq made me think you needed to buy the tools from one of their certified (?) retailers. I’ll update when they give me an answer. Pretty disappointed with how long they lasted though. I’ve had my gearwrench set for years, and I’m a daily...

Update: I ended up but 2 Williams reversible wrenches. They both failed in the last 2 weeks. Looking at their website it doesn’t sound like they will warranty them.

I work in mechanical and collision repair. I use Icon daily, been great. I also bought a couple Williams ratchet wrenches 6 months ago that have both failed. I find it funny the brands that are praised/shamed on here. I also own a Tekton ratchet wrench. I can’t say Tekton quality is higher...

I work in all cars. And yes the Honda’s bend but I get them off 90% of the time without damage using the lisle/matco tool.

If anyone ever needs this info, I bought a cheap one off eBay for like $150 a few years ago. It works but the adjustment screw to tilt the jack screwed up after only a couple uses. Not a hard fix though

I believe it’s Honda’s that give me trouble. They bend. It’s more than the screw on the end that holds them and most have tabs/keeps that hook under the lip of the door edge that need to be pried out

I’ve used a Matco tool that I’m positive is just a rebranded lisle. That’s been the best one I’ve used. I’m looking to order one tonight and I see there’s a mayhew tool that’s probably decent. Any input? Lisle/matco tool ive used is in pics

I use HF impact sockets daily with no problems. I did bust a impact socket a couple weeks ago, it was the oriellys Power torque (or something like that). I’ve had terrible luck with that brand have broke at least 3 tools from that company.

I bought these icon pliers. The quality is fine but honestly they’re a little more trouble than just grabbing a crescent. I don’t love them as much as I thought I would.

Definitely keeping this under $100, hopefully $50 range, but I’m considering everything. right now I’m considering Witte, Icon, sunex, maybe Cornwell if I found a deal. A foam case to stick in toolbox is a plus I almost bought the Icon set earlier, I’ve been a fan of the Icon tools. Not...

I’ve got a couple of the black “hyper tough” bars from Walmart and they are really solid. I’m not sure you can beat them. I’m full time collision repair. They get used.

I’ve used the brake bleeder to extract fluid from small reservoirs but you really want something like this… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR7TC/?tag=atomicindus08-20 they sell a similar product at HF that I’m sure works fine and maybe even cheaper.

I ended up buying 2 Williams flex head reversible wrenches, they a very nice. Feel nicer than my current Gearwrench set.

^^^not a bad price considering how many wrenches are included. Anyone used these? They’re cheap

Flex head and/or reversible would be a plus, but I’m open to to anything ratcheting. Just need a good set for front end work.