Recent content by Dankotaru

Heck yeah, I'll throw my hat in.

It's a shame anyone should have an issue actually using a hand tool warranty, but unfortunately there are horror stories for every brand. Maybe I've been lucky, maybe my experience is the norm, but either way I still suggest the OP get a set from a brand that stocks individual sockets. Impacts...

I have been happy with Gearwrench impacts. The markings are really easy to read, and are both laser-etched and stamped. The case is good, with four metal latches across three sides. I have this 65 piece set, which does include hex impacts I've never used, but is a good deal for $179 and includes...

I don't own a cool set of Mountain, Matco, Icon, Snap-On, etc. long handle flex head ratcheting wrenches. There have been a few times one could have been handy, like when yanking my Suzuki's transfer case this weekend, but those sets are expensive and take up a lot of drawer space and for me...

The only Koken tools I own are their wonderfully knurled wobble-fix extensions, and they're great. So after hearing a lot of praise for their z-series sockets, curiosity got the better of me and I decided to burn a Zoro 20% off coupon and order a set of 3/8 drive semi-deeps. The set includes 7mm...

That's a killer deal. I've used these on so many different projects around the house, cutting everything from cable to artificial turf. Love these scissors, they're fantastic. (y)

Understood. But I love my 1/4 so much, I will buy a 3/8 drive if it is made. I really just don't use a 1/2 drive ratchet very often; sockets that size are usually on the end of an impact. But 3/8 is my main ratchet, and I'd REALLY like one as nice as my TRO 1/4 ratchet. Especially with my new...

Well, since you asked... I wish there was a wrench organizer designed to allow same size wrenches to be stacked. The idea is to save space by stacking combination wrenches in a drawer and simply organizing them by size. So a 14mm RBRT wrench, and my 14mm Craftsman, etc.. can occupy the same...

Makes sense if they both use the same manufacturer, as both are SBD brands. No hint of manufacturer on the packaging or calibration cert, only that it's made in Italy. I suspect there's likely a USAG equivalent as well. The knurling is amazing. Close-up shot with a Koken 1/4 extension for some...

Happy to oblige (y) Here's a pic with my two most common 1/4 extensions, a 3" Proto and 150mm Koken wobble, along with a TRO Ti hex bit holder and the two most commonly used bits, a T25 and a Wera hex-plus 5mm: I've got other extensions, and bit holders, but these are my most commonly used...

Bought myself a Father's Day gift in the form of a little 1/4 drive inlb torque wrench from Proto to replace an old Craftsman unit for motorcycle work. Been wanting something for low-torque aluminum hardware for awhile, and this guy's awesome: I'm very happy with it. Thread with more info if...

My 25 year old or so Craftsman Microtork inlb torque wrench isn't really cutting it for motorcycle work. Too chunky, too long, and not suitable for the low torque (3 Nm) aluminum case bolts on my S1000RR. In true GJ fashion, this predicament clearly justifies purchasing a new tool. After...

Looks like the same manufacturer as for Icon boxes here in the US, and people seem to really like them. You said the Icon seemed nicer finished, but it looks the exact same in the pics. Either way, it's very nice (y)

Stanley sold some screwdrivers like you're looking for. They were made in England and marketed as Fat Max demolition screwdrivers in the USA. I've had mine for a long time, maybe 20 years or more. They've held up well. The acetate handles are complimented with a bit of rubber material on the...

I use hex and torx sockets pretty regularly working on motorcycles, and Wera hex-plus are the only ones that I've broken. The fastener retention works alright, but they seem weak. Here's a 6mm that broke while torquing down some front rotors on a CBR, only 30 lbs as I recall: At least KC Tool...