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    Astro Nano Sockets

    yes, it's much harder, i use pocket screwdriver to pry it out
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    Astro Nano Sockets

    it's all good but far from perfect solution. it's PIA to remove sockets.
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    Astro Nano Sockets

    They are NOT exact reproduction. They are coming from the same taiwan factory. Like these ones too. sunex or grey pneumatic also had them i think?
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    1/4" Sockets - How small are they?

    As others have mentioned, combine those PT sockets with 11mm or 7/16 ratcheting wrench and that will give you about 17-18mm height. No other socket/wrench or socket/ratchet combination comes close. Yes, Koken Zeal 1/4 sockets are shallower by 2 mm but they don't have hex base and therefore can't...
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    Looking to Add some Versatile Wrenches

    Basically he needs something like this but with a detent ball instead of a magnet. I have been using 17mm wrench with nano sockets for over two years now and I find that I rarely need any socket retention. And it's easier to switch sockets or remove a wrench and spin socket off by hand when...
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    Looking to Add some Versatile Wrenches

    none of these will work for the purpose he wants, they are not flat where 3/8 drive tang begins.
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    Looking to Add some Versatile Wrenches

    either buy titan set i linked above or do what this guy did.
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    Looking to Add some Versatile Wrenches

    If you wanna go cheap way, here is the way: Buy this astro nano set and then get this wrench and this adapter set. now you have 6mm-24mm sizes on super long flex head wrench. Imo much better option than buying Kabo set which skips sizes, is flimsy and has questionable warranty (except Icon)...
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    Pliers That I Find Useful and Some I Don't. Tell Me Your Preferences

    is that because of teeth not being cross hatched? you got me interested here coz i've got that pair
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    Help finding 11mm hex to 1/4" square drive adapter

    You need this. I have 3/8" version of this. Then you stick it to one of your 11mm hex sockets. Not an ideal solution but it works.
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    Broken Tap in aluminum

    i'd try to stick needle nose pliers into gaps. if that doesn't work then comes out dremel with a carbide bit.
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    Howdy from DRPD!

    Mike please add Koken 3756zs to the inventory. Thanks!
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    What are good vice grips?

    definitely malco eagle grips here
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    Long pattern wrenches

    one of the options is to get this. usually it's $25 on amazon, then you can link either 21mm wrench or 1/2 breaker bar to your existing wrench.
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    Left hand thread tap and die set-Has anyone ever had the need for one?

    IMHO the best way to remove a broken bolt
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