Recent content by brveagle

I got a good deal on craigslist from someone needing money quickly. They sell for 500-$1500 on ebay depending on what version the software is. If you are used to the mt2500 like i was, you'll love a solus pro. Don't get too caught up in the newer stuff if you are just a home mechanic. Easy way...

For what it's worth, i was recently in your shoes. I am just a guy that works on my vehicles and my families. Went from a mt2500 to a snap on solus pro. Use the same keys and i was able to buy a version with 2013 software which will last me awhile as my family tends to fix our vehicles, rather...

Had the privilege to walk down over my lunch to grab one of the new SK ratchets. Always a pleasure to visit this store. So much inventory. Just wish my wallet was a bit thicker to accommodate all my "wants".

+1 on garage sales, and estate sales. Know what you want/need and pick and choose. If you drive a toyota and yamaha dirtbike (just an example), you don't need a full set of standard size wrenches/sockets up to 2". Search craigslist and start lowballin people with cash offers and pickup, you may...

as a fellow track rider, i just throw my spare wheels/rains in the back of my 4runner. No real easy way to store them on a trailer. good luck with your search

I picked up an older craftsman tool box (the old school mechanic style) and just started adding bits and pieces to it that i found at estate sales or garage sales. Socket set, few sets of pliers, etc.. I use it more for when i am at a friends house or parents place and need a set of tools...

heck of a first post

this has been a useful thread. i still rock the brick but that's because i just work on my vehicle and families vehicles, all 90's stuff. but eventually i will need to upgrade..

This made me laugh. :)

Don't have anything to contribute regarding the lift, but that garage is nice! I would love to have something like that.

looks good

I would pass. Here's why.. If you ever have to pull the pin and squeeze the handle on those for a small fire, you are going to hate life when it comes to cleaning up stuff. That powder is extremely corrosive (rusted matco sockets in 24 hours once for me) I'd rather have one or two good, halon...

+1 on champion 2k generators. I have two of them, running in parallel to make 4k Peak watts. All cheaper than one honda/yamaha 2k generator.

Love my Hobart 140 handler welder... Wish I could have bought mine at that price though!

I go to estate sales when i can. About 90% of the time i walk out disappointed. Even the ones that say "tools, tools tools!" usually will have some SAE craftsman and a bunch of 80's chinese ratchets. Always priced like they are brand new. Don't beat yourself up on them. Just live and learn