I've been using HF 3/8ths impact sockets as my standard socket for the past 2 years. Kept in my unheated garage and used in all conditions, beaten on, Impacted with 3/8ths and 1/2 inch guns. They haven't quit yet.
From what I've seen it's almost always unfamiliarity with where to place the lift pads. When I worked at Saturn and we only had like 5 models to worry about putting up on lifts it was when the guy next to me loaded up a 2500 Suburban on his lift that I almost got crushed. We had the lift pads...
SO here's my two cents. I've bought a bunch of stuff from the tool reps over the years, but I've also moved around a lot. Now who's to say that the tools you are trying to get warrantied weren't purchased from another tool guy in a different area or state for that matter. If it's got the...
http://www.tooltopia.com/general-1113-2502.aspx
Try to find one of these if you can stand a cord
http://www.tooltopia.com/atd-tools-80330.aspx
that if you want a small one with no cord.
and the one you already posted for a FULL underhood light.
Yeah i saw those 10 point sockets for sale from SO and it specified that it was for honda control arm bolts. I have NO idea why they needed to make a new bolt design for that aside from making us buy MORE specialty sockets.... Anyone else think of a reason why those exist?
Some Ebay finds to finish off my snap on ratchet family, Some socket replacements, and a new to me EZred Light from GJ member JoeDodge. Not a bad week.
When i first started out I had to borrow stuff. It was just a necessity. But I was told very early on that If I had to borrow it twice, then I should buy it. I've lived by that rule since then. Tell him the same thing. If he's any kind of a decent person then he will understand. If he's not...
Wow man. You have been making awesome progress on this. and I LOVE the panel lighting combined with the spot lights, they remind me of the bridge lighting on the Enterprise >.> (i might be a big nerd). I'm definitely gonna be following this through to completion. Can't wait to see it all...
Use what works. If you can use a sealed head, awesome. If you prefer QR, awesome. Why would you call out people who have a different preferance than you? **** move.