Recent content by Bluefin

I recently bought an SHL80 and tested it against my SL936. Turns out that the SHL80 is way smoother but the SL936 appears to be heavier and stronger. Ended up selling both to my mechanic. Might go for a longer handle but haven't decided yet. Either way, going to make sure that it's a 72 tooth...

I recently purchased an SHL80 ratchet on eBay after my mechanic offered to buy my SL936. Both are in great shape although the SL936 seems to be in slightly better condition. It was a hard choice because I've grown attached to the SL936. I've had it for a few years and its worked well...

That's a very good way of going about it. I also decided that I would get a tool only after I needed it more than once. Unfortunately, I'm a procrastinator and it takes me forever to commit to a specific tool. It took me several years to buy that orange hammer even though I needed one many...

Thanks, looks like you've been a member for a while. Have you had any similar experiences to mine or do you always have the right tool available? I assume you don't use the cheap socket set to take off your wheels so what do you use for that? Ever had a tool fail?

I know that this is an old thread but I signed up for Garage Journal to delve into this issue and can't see a more recent discussion. Anyways, I also used to think that a cheap set would be fine especially since there is a risk of it being stolen but then I thought about it some more and came to...