Recent content by chkustom

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    New Tekton USA Made Angle Wrenches

    Amen to that!
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    As a technician, how much does NOT owning a scan tool limit you?

    The one piece of advise I could offer is to learn how to read electrical and hydraulic schematics/diagrams. Learn how to use a DVOM, you would surprised how many don't.
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    Best budget vintage oscilloscope for automotive repair?

    I've been debating for awhile now about a scope. I was contemplating getting a Pico from autonerdz, but I just ordered a MicSig TO1104. The price couldn't be beat and all the reviews I find are positive.
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    3/4 drive ratchets

    It doesn't fit I've tried. The extendable handle is garbage, I used it once and it broke. The handle won't collapse anymore. I have the USA Williams head but the only handle you can get is too short.
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    IR5130 or 3/8 Fuel

    I appreciate the input guys. I'm contemplating selling my IR and just expanding my M18 line. I have the 1/4" impact driver that I've beat the snot out of and hasent let me down. I like the idea of the brushless fuel line of tools.
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    IR5130 or 3/8 Fuel

    Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Charles and I'm a forklift mechanic for the past 15years. I've been a member for a little bit. Never posted before, but I have a question as to what to do. I have a W7150 with 3 batteries and I'm looking for a 3/8 impact. I also have some M18 tools...
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    Price Increases at Harbor Freight Tool

    It is ALWAYS passed on to the consumer.
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    Price Increases at Harbor Freight Tool

    Stop letting the sierra club,the epa and whatever other "Green" outfit dictate our energy policy in this country. But I forget that George W Bush is the cause of ALL OUR PROBLEMS, If I didn't now any better I would think he's still President.
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    Price Increases at Harbor Freight Tool

    I read that article and no where do I see political party mentioned. Quite honestly he sounds like a liberal douche bag. Every body ******* about corporate greed and profit, but nobody wants to talk about how the goverment is the cause of it. America has the highest corporate tax rate in the...
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    Gearwrench question

    So gearwrench has a differnent line for the chain stores, ie sears and advance auto. So where can you get the higher quality ones? Gearwrench directly then?
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    forklift mechanic tools

    Angle wrenches, combination wrenches to at least 1 1/2" if working on 30k+ machines up to at least 2". A good 3/4" impact and sockets up to about 2". Crowsfeet, prybars and gauges.
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    Anyone else have an awful Snap On rep?

    I too am a road tech and had a similar experince with a snap on driver/rep in my primary area. I asked him to get me something and after a few weeks of calls and stopping on the truck,I finally told him to shove it where the sun dosen't shine. I've been dealing with tool trucks for close to...
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    Best Entry level Tool for DIY/Beginning Mechanic/DIY.

    Buy what you can afford. The tool brand don't make you a better technican. Starting out is tough but as you get better, more experinced,aka make money at it you will be able to afford higher quality tools. I will say from experince that harbor freight has one of the best return policys I have...
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