Recent content by brook41

I have a tube of this, it's18 yrs old and still works! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002MID28/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have a single Challenger 17 mm, it has a great feel in my hand and my favorite!

I Have the Craftsman / Steinel for over 20yrs, Swiss made, still works great ,I paid about $50 for it.

I would give the dealer a call , my daughter had the light on her 2005 3, out of warranty. (Seatbelt issue) Mazda fixed it for free.

I have this one http://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/breaker-bar-tool/duralast-1-2-in-drive-24-in-breaker-bar/560039/?_requestid=311675 Its 27 inches 3 3/4 lbs Comfortable handle

+1 on this case http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Sawzall-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-Set-9-Piece-49-22-1145/100634550?AID=11210757&PID=4003003&SID=irxpjhe7n30025g3001rw&cm_mmc=CJ-_-4003003-_-11210757&cj=true

I own a set of the Carlyle long pattern in metric and as someone had pointed out to me before. The notches have a tendency to mar the fastener and I found this to be true. I would buy one first and see how you like it before committing.

HK Porter http://www.galttech.com/research/household-DIY-tools/best-bolt-cutters.php http://www.armstrongtools.com/h-k-porterr-heavy-duty-cutters/manual-bolt-cutters/h-k-porter-0190me-24-end-cut-nipper.html

+1 on Stoko Kresto Bought a tube of it years ago and still have some left it's EXCELLENT

Noco makes a kit they carry it at Walmart P/N MC101, it costs a little under $4. It contains two felt washers that fit over the terminals,they provide a barrier against acid fumes that seep through improperly sealed batteries. The kit also contains a spray on corrosion inhibitor that protects...

I like this one better, thick and doesn't bend http://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/breaker-bar-tool/duralast-1-2-in-drive-24-in-breaker-bar/560039_0_0/

Here's a chart I have used http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/science/wrench-conversion.htm

I use these, they are slightly longer more leverage , identical to the Channellock 908 http://www.sears.com/craftsman-electricians-tool/p-00982563000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5

Klein makes a very STURDY pair,maybe out of your price range but very versatile.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000302WQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Drill capacity is 1 1/8 in masonry its fine.