Recent content by greenbalot

Anybody have any tips how to preserve the blue color of the handles for as long as possible?

Our shop has one. Been there since I can remember. (uncle worked for the shop long before I did.)

I have a straight set with two flex heads to complete the missing ones. I dislike the flex because it's flimsy at times. go with the straight. Unless to you really see yourself needing to use them on tight spots.

i bought the service cart from HB for $100 after coupons. It's serves me well even after 5 years. All I do in my spare time is maintain my truck and assemble furniture for family members bought from ikea.

The Pittsburgh Pro 1/4 dr socket set for 14 usd. - Pass. Any mini pliers/dykes is hit more miss. Thankfully you can play around with them before purchasing.

Wright grips are nice. (actually saving up for them). But if budget doesnt allow, gear wrench makes a decent set even ratcheting ones. Im not a professional mechanic nor do I do anything heavy duty. I mainly use my wrenches for assembling furniture and working on my truck.

Wiha precision screwdrivers. Made my job a hell of a lot easier. Actually thinking of buying a spare set incase the ones I have gets "borrowed"

drivesitfar : Our shop has the same kind of work bench. It's deep enough that you can place a few things below it like chemicals or jacks / jack stands.

You can't beat the value of free. Duralast makes a decent socket and ratchet set as long as you're not gonna abuse it. I can't really think of anything in an apartment environment that would break a ratchet. As one of the posters mentioned. The channellock design pliers is a must. Needle...

As much as i like the look and feel of the channellock 424 pliers. The width of the plier head is too thick for what i do. Only the craftsman ones afit perfectly. :(

my first oil change on my mom's car using my uncle's craftsman ratchet and 17mm socket. Stripped the drain bolt and my uncle ended up having to bail me out.

i started a position as a technician at a speedometer job. It was the best career decision I've made so far xD

I haven't have much experience with Klein screwdrivers. But at work I bought a pair of Wiha precisions screwdrivers and it's pretty much the best purchase I made for this job. Prior to that I bought a set of Kobalt ones at Lowe's because I was in a pinch when I got hired. I know I only have...

Leatherman wave black oxide. Got it on the hills of camp pendleton

Thanks all! I do plan to ask for tips how to make my set up at work more efficient. Next thing I know I have a bunch of tools and small parts on my desk and it just gets hard to focus. I would have to take a pic of it soon.