Recent content by GearJammer

Ive got the 41" top and bottom and the side box. So far no complaints other than the previously mentioned cold slides sticking. I probably wouldnt get the side box if I had to do it again, but whats done is done. Dunno how much weight ive got in it, but the full width 6" drawer is holding up...

Problem is that most of us who have been around long enough to see the brand really hit the skids will have hard time paying the same price for tools that were once made in the US. Im quite sure the C-Man pro long beam wrench sales have tanked, once made in the US, now in PRC and the price...

Ok here goes: gal of coolant 2qts of oil booster cables cell phone tire inflater and plug kit reflective triangles and flares thats it. Im not going to make some major repair along the freeway and be squashed like a bug. If its serious I'll call for a tow. If it breaks down in a parking lot...

Thats awesome, thanks Scout for the look back in time. The Ertl's caught my eye and the countless hours I enjoyed them as a kid. Just seems so odd looking thru there and seeing no listing for metric versions of the sets.

I think we all are ticked at Sears. Just another example of a once great company going down the crapper while trying to search for maximum profits. Most of the time it works, and the consumer never notices the lower quality. I own mostly craftsman stuff and its almost all older USA made...

That ***** that the Offset Box Ends are now made in China. I bought a set last year, and was really suprised how nice the finish was on them. (US version) Should have ordered the bigger online set before they went overseas

First and foremost, get the safety gear. Chaps, saw gloves, boots, face protection...etc. I would rule out a trimming service as insurance will be critical, and the businesses that do trimming and tree removal have tons of experience. If you've been trimming with a 14" saw then I would...

I like to think of them as the Homer Simpson tool company. When it breaks from Homier, you scream "Doohhhhhh!!!" Little, if anything, I would buy from them.

Sadly, its a store I want to like shopping at. Even despite some of the Craftsman line going overseas, and the annoying sales staff, I do like their tools for what they are. A reasonably priced, mostly domestic manufactured line of tools with a great warranty for the weekend guy. But it...

Thanks for the heads up Skin. Local sears was having a 10% opening sale, so I got mine for 63$. Kinda suprised how handy the case is. Always wanted the SK Bit Set with the case, but this is a nice alternative. Now what to do with the ratchet???

I especially like the tool reviews by the retards (no offense to the mentally challenged people). I know when I want to know if a tool is durable and worthy of purchase, i consult a guy with a mullet and a lady who is using her tools for "green" jobs. Pretty sad when those half wits make Bob...

I was always under the assumption Kleins were not really designed to be the toughest screwdrivers as they are primarily designed for electricians and the ability to handle larger torque amounts is rarely needed in electrical work. I've had really good luck with the C-man pro's as the tips seem...

Absolutely love my CL's. Gotta be one of the best buys in USA made tools. Problem with buying them is there is always another version to buy just when you think you're done. When you have one complete drawer for nothing but CL's you know something is going right. Although it would be nice to...

Man that L9000 just screams "that bump is gonna hurt"--picture spring ride, no air ride cab, and a Bostrom seat that cant keep up :) Just make sure you keep the lid on your cup of joe or you'll be wearing it.

Ditto on the older 2stroke Lawnboys, absolutely bulletproof engine and a great self propel drive and deck. You can still find them in relatively good shape and usually priced well as many ppl are sick of mixing fuel now. I have a 5hp self propel 3spd from 1996 and I paid the sum of 50$ for...