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    Armstrong moving?

    Yea i actually ordered both the 3/8 and 1/4", wheb they called me i told them to send the 1/4 and email me when the 3/8 comes in
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    Armstrong moving?

    Well thanks for the info, thats a bummer
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    Armstrong moving?

    Was trying to order and armstrong 11-994 ratchet today,started with epsteins , everything went through fine. And a little later they call me and saybthey are not sure when the ratchet willbe back in stock. So i try it from unique truck equipment, and same thing, payment goes through and a little...
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    Mac axis ratchets

    Thanks for the input, ill have to do some searching tonight. Sure wish mr mac man would stop at our shop so i could checkem out
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    Mac axis ratchets

    Hey guys, was wondering youre thoughts on the mac axis series of ratchets.they look sweet and i read that they engage 20 teeth at a rip. I have 3 dual 80's (1/4,38,1/2") standard ratchets -love them! but im looking to pick up a new 1/4 and 3/8 flex head to replace the 1/4 tekton and wright 3427...
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    Plier question

    Hey another advice thread. Im looking to replace my pliers next. Im fond of sk tools, but ive read their pliers are the same as craftsman just with a different color grip and more money? Any thoughts? Also considering channellock as my go to brand. Idk just looking for input, you guys have been...
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    Lubricating ratchets

    well i got my 1/2" sk wrench in the mail today. was a little rougher than expected. went to the shed pulled it apart, and wd-40 the **** out of it, than brake clean. and a coating of ams oil 10-40 ( all i had in the shed), and it really smoothed it out. But monday ill bring it in to work and...
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    Lubricating ratchets

    Hey guys, so ordered up a few new(to me atleast) ratchets. A wright 3427- brand new, and 3 used sk's - 1/2" 42470 , 3/8 45170 , and a 1/4 40970. Was wondering what lubes you guys would recommend for them. Thanks!
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    Ratchet advice

    Ended up buying a 1/4 sk used in god shape off ebay actually. Couldbt go wrong for 15 bucks!
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    Where to get larger sockets

    Thanks!Ill have to check ebay for he metric sizes. And cheap is fine with me.currently have deep/ shallow impacts from 5/16 to 1 1/4 and 8mm to 33mm. The three sizes i listed are just for doing brushogs . Biggest nut i usually deal with is a Gator axle nut , which is 33mm
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    Where to get larger sockets

    Hey guys, looking to get some pointers on where i could find a 1 3/4, 1 3/8 and1 1/2 impact socket (1/2 drive would be nice). Dont care if they are used. Just need them to zip off the occasional brushhog blade at work. Ebay did yeild much deal wise. Work has a set or two, but im on the road alot...
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    Ratchet advice

    Well guys i appreciate all insight, really glad i joined the forum. i ended up going with the Wright 3427, did a little digging on it and its supposed to be an excellent ratchet, found one new shipped to my door for 50 bucks and there is a place to warranty them ten minutes away. and its USA...
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    Ratchet advice

    i really like that wright ratchet and its a great price!
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    Ratchet advice

    That four piece gear wrench deal is looking mighty good
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    Ratchet advice

    ive seen that sk 3/8 in a 1/4" body, do you have that one? and if so what are your thoughts?
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