Recent content by DNash

About a month ago needed a flare nut wrench and bought a Craftsman. I wanted a set put could not bring myself to get more of the non-USA then I needed so only bought a 7/16 -1/2. Even that one tool looked so inferior next to the "V" craftsman wrenches from the 70's and 80's. I had to return it...

I bought both a Husqvarna and Stihl in 1985 and both contiue to start and run great. They are the small 18" bar size and I use them quite a bit all year around. I like the "Husky" but prefer the Stihl because it feels better balanced. My Stihl was also used when I bought it, having been traded...

I was lucky enough to pick 12 wrenches Monday and really like them. I noticed a small screw on the rachet end that was covered over with a clear epoxy. Does anybody know what this is for?

I was lucky enough to find a few cross-beam wrenches left at Lowes in Bedford NH at $ 1.79 and bought 12, missing the 7/16 and 10mm - the ones I wanted most. I also checked a MA Loews and they were all out. I noticed that the chrome on the 17mm is flaking off of the open end so maybe that is why...