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I always twist them open with a large Screwdriver then spread them with lock ring pliers. https://www.jbtools.com/wilde-tool-angle-tip-lock-ring-pliers-9-inch-with-satin-finish-g409-np-bb/

Here are the Vessel's from Amazon Japan. Mine came in a very nice case. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RJSHP77?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anyone had their hands on these? Quality thoughts? https://www.jbtools.com/astro-pneumatic-4143-43-piece-high-visibility-glowing-sae-socket-set There is a basic S.A.E. set as well.

Just a different perspective. The trucks may disappear, but the USA "truck tools" won't. Multimillion dollar industries where equipment down times can cost multiple thousands per second or occupations where lives are on the line don't care about tool costs, but only about quality. Mechanics...

If you look at Zoro for Lisle tools they generally have COO. This on is USA.

In case anyone is looking for particular sizes JB Tools has these on clearance: 12x14 https://www.jbtools.com/platinum-tools-12x14mm-xxl-flex-ratcheting-double-box-wrench-99662 13x15 https://www.jbtools.com/plantinum-tools-xl-ratcheting-wrench-13mm-x-15mm-16-07-long-99663 17x19...

I'm confused about the mobile mechanic comments. If I was making my living being mobile, where time is money, I wouldn't want to be wasting an hour chasing a $4 to $15 socket/wrench/nut driver. Anyway, just my thought.

Search for a Pacman carb adjusting tool. Here are a few: https://www.amazon.com/Carburetor-Adjustment-Husqvarna-Craftsman-308535002/dp/B08NFJ17BW?tag=atomicindus08-20 https://www.ebay.com/itm/134043646122...

Definitely Tesa tape, as mentioned twice. Plastic split loom is cheapest at HF, and larger sizes at Home Depot. Woven wire loom looks better than plastic. You can get both split and non-split. Aluminum heat tape if running near exhaust...

A few more: Astro front bearing puller https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-Tool-78825-Installer/dp/B01JBK2OJO?tag=atomicindus08-20 Asteo ball joint press (can also use on u-joints) https://www.jbtools.com/astro-goliath-ball-joing-service-tools-and-master-adapter-set-78197

If you want to spend the money then my post won't help, but here goes: I own this set. It provides you front hub, rear axle, rear axle bearing, pilot bushing/bearing, and one size of 2 and 3 jaw pullers...

This is back in stock: summit, Amazon, etc.

I have these which are good, are reversible, but no real warranty ATD platinum ratcheting wrenches - https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/mobile/5-Pc-XL-Ratcheting-Wrench-Set-with-10-Metric-Sizes-P165350.aspx Platinum XL SAE ratcheting wrenches -...

Here is a demonstration where a deep socket and universal joint on an impact is the right solution. A wrench and prybar may work, but is inefficient. Starts at 4 minutes Deep is often needed on exhaust flanges with studs. Many people do not have 1" extensions. I have installed headers...

If you are looking for USA made: Look on ebay for Mac, or Matco metric bubble flare tools. All are USA made. Sorry I can't remember who makes the tool for them. I have no idea if the Bluepoint is USA made. I own a Mac version and it works fine.