Recent content by gdpolk

That was my thoughts almost exactly. Just a few basics and I’ll toss in a spare serpentine belt, some grade 8 nuts/bolts, a variety of fuses, and spark plugs

Nope.

I'm putting together a very small tool kit of mechanics tools to toss in the back of the FJ Cruiser and leave there to do basic maintenance tasks with if/when needed. My home box has a full range of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2" drive sockets in 6 and 12 point shallows and deeps. I can't recall ever...

Anyone know of a good deal on these? http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-86126-10-pc-120xptm-universal-spline-metric-xl-flex-gearbox-ratcheting-wrench-set.html

I'm a non-pro user. I'm just a DIY guy that likes to tinker and I have 18 hand tools for driving sockets or 12 ratchets if you take out the torque wrenches and breaker bars. I've yet to find anything with this selection that I couldn't handle, although I would like the 4-piece set of...

They are good enough to get the job done. Fit and finish is average. The cost is below average. While I would not call them "good" tools, I will say that they are adequate and a very "good value" if it is going to be something that is somewhat infrequently used and not a critical tool. If...

What's a tool you own that was a worthwhile purchase but you wish would cost less? As a knife maker several come to mind: TW90 Grinder Mitutoyo calipers Mitutoyo height gauge Quality abrasives Air compressor Rockwell hardness tester Kiln

If these aren't gone by Sunday it's off to the auction house. Last few I put on there fetched more than I'm asking for here anyway; I'd just rather not deal with listing it there if I can put them in one of you guy's hands first.

bump then these are going to auction if they don't sell here

This is my experience as well. I’ve had mine for almost two years without any problems. I periodically check it against both an old beam style and an electronic torque meter tool and it’s never been more than 1.5 inch pounds off. The click noise is made from the head slapping the tube part of...

I found one more pair of these. These are used but in good mechanical condition with some scratches on the housing and a station location very lightly scribed into the flats of the jaws. Asking $135 shipped/insured via USPS Priority (2-3 days), $125 locally, or will trade for a doubler plate for...

I'd do this: A small and BASIC Craftsman mechanics set - he is primarily going to want SAE/Metric 3/8" drive sockets and some combination wrenches...occasionally a 1/4" or 1/2" drive socket is needed but 3/8" drive tools can do a ton of typical work around a home or for basic car maintenance -...

I look for something that is strong, sturdy, quality, with good ball bearings, ample room for the tools I own, ample options for organization (wider drawers are better), a durable paint, quality casters that lock, modularity with the options to add sidecars/cabinets/top boxes as desired, and a...

I tripped on an arrow while making a batch last fall when I tripped on a cord on the floor. It impaled my throat pinning my esophagus shut. CT scans indicated that I missed my carotid artery by 2-3mm. Penetration was stopped by the back of my skull. If I had of been more careful it wouldn't...

I would not. I'm also a DIY guy and have a mix of tools in pricepoints from Harbor Freight to SnapOn all mixed in the same box. I buy what I can afford at the time for a given job. In all honesty they all get the job done. For some stuff like a breaker bar for example it makes no sense for...