Recent content by gregrobbins

I have sold a number of sets off my truck in the last three months. I have had to warranty a couple 1/4" extensions, but no sockets. They seem to be holding up well to use.

Similar yes, but not identical. That comes from our head of product engineering in Stowe, OH. There are internal differences. Save the cost of metallurgical testing, buy one of each and work with them. Then recommend the one the works/feels best for you.

Next time you get on a Matco truck, ask them to do the oil/screwdriver/torque test and see how good the flocking works when you have oily/greasy hands. Sorry the truck didn't have them in stock. I've never know them to be on back order. Odd.

Any Matco truck will be able to get one for you.

I carry the Shake-N-Break on my truck. I also have a 3/8 and 1/2 version designed to use with sockets. Clients say they all work well for subborn screws, nuts and bolts. Check with your local Mato truck, or if you don't have one, PM me.

Matco and Armstrong are part of the Dannahar group. I have the Armstrong catalog on my truck and order tools for some of my clients. Their large wrenches are popular with my heavy equipment guys.

Local Matco truck should have an Armstrong catalogue on board and be able to order one for you.

70% of my route is heavy equipement/trucking. I recommend: 1. Good 3/8 and 1/2 impact socket sets 2. Quality impact guns 3. A good quality drop light 4. Good pliers and wire cutters (I recommend Knipex) 5. A powerful flashlight 6. Good screwdriver set (I really like the Matco Top Torque...

I leave all the tools on the truck. I only will allow someone I trust to service her, so no worries.

I can order clients Armstrong on my truck, and assume other Matco trucks can/will too. Armstrong is not a tool brand commonly used by/known to my mechanics, so I don't carry them in stock. Only sold one Armstrong Spud Ratchet in the last six months.

A number of my older clients like the comfort grip as it is easier for their hands to grip after years of beating. The younger guys like thin metal. I have, use and like both.

Selling a very nice top and bottom box Angelle Sampey edition Snap On tool box that I took in on trade. This box has been well maintained and looks/works great. Price: SOLD Greg [email protected]

I encourage trade in tools and always have a few quality used items on the truck. Some are purchased by new techs with tight budgets, some by others looking to fill in for lost or missing tools, and some buy items to modify for specific needs.

I would sell it for $350 off the truck taking terms, maybe $300 for cash.

Reduced: $2,250.