Recent content by gpgab97

I broke both a Wera insulated and a Wiha lasertip PH2 tip in the same day on the same screw. I wasn't really giving it that much torque either as it was already backed out somewhat. I used the Wiha after the Wera broke and then i sat down and counted sand grains for a while until my buddy came...

Try finding a Re-Tool store. We have 3 of them where I'm at in PA and they always have great deals on stuff like used Vices. Some are top quality machinst grade and well cared for and others have seen hell on the back of a rail service truck, but they always have a couple.

looking for a nice condition floor jack, 4000-6000 lb range. Doesn't need to be low profile or anything crazy. PM pic/price/location.

They look Vehicle specific offset to me. No idea what foor or brand though..

High 40's? it's 38 here in the Phila suburbs and i'm outside with a cold one in cargo shorts....

Stahlwille 416 best indexing ratchet I ever bought. Not to mention it locks into position and has fine teeth needed for tight spots. I also like their sockets with knurling and satin nickel finish. I had a small Hazet set until I tried Stahlwille, sold it all to some VW groupie. Now It's...

Damn! Something that nice needs some Pure Mettalic Epoxy!

I've had a set I bought almost 8 years ago this month. They have held up just fine. I never use them to really torque something down however, just to speed things along. As long as you switch ends once ready to anchor something down they will hold up. I have worked with them in the desert heat...

Or painted over fittings that were never cleared before their initial grease, lots of that going on with new equipment i've seen. Just last week I had to remove some from our new roll off trucks winches. One driver complained that his hand pump grease gun wasn't working causing his winch not to...