Recent content by Javadave

If I was in your shoes I would seriously look at the Craftsman 309pc Mechanics set for $199 on black friday. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941309000P?sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y You get 16 ratcheting wrenches :) Then buy a decent tool box. I like Kobalt but to me this 309pc...

Thanks outlaw!

Hi Everyone - Been shopping for a vise and found this Parker. Don't know much about it other than its a good brand. Anything to look for other than cracks? - Thanks in advance Dave

Work is pushing a mouse and MS office so my tools are for the weekend....which is why I buy mostly Asia imports. If tools impacted my paycheck I would buy snap on or something of that caliber.

I think the website loophole has been closed. No way to open the second browser and get to checkout and skip the cart :(

Didnt Shatner use one of these in the 60's aboard the Enterprise? Very cool!

That Crescent set is made in Taiwan if it makes a difference. They had a Stanley black chrome for set for $75 but it was made in China. If that Crescent set was made in China i would have passed.

Costco is clearing out some stock and selling their 195 pc Crescent tool set for $55. Maybe because Stanley and Craftsman are coming in but its a great buy. Also they are clearing out Whalen tool chests and workbench's. One by me sold their last Whalen workbench (open box) for $60! Each...

I bought it and love it. The wood top is great and has plenty of space. As a weekend wrencher it meets all of my needs 350 I would jump all over it.

Love the thread title Strouty because this forum kicked me off to cleaning out my garage. It sux and looks daunting but a little bit each day adds up. All that stuff didnt get in your shop in 1 day. By the way, at the end of your project I would keep the dummy. You had him for so long and he...

Sorry to hear about that. If this is a trend, will people now buy a tool based on the ease of its warranty vs. the country it is made in. It has crossed my mind.

CFM to run the tools Quality so it will last longer than me

The Craftsman brand name will remain but you will have to tell your kids/grandkids that it was once part of Sears...then you have to explain what Sears was :) But seriously the Craftsman brandname carries a lot of recognition and perceived value. Some company will always own that name and some...

I am about to paint mine and chose grey like a ww2 battleship. doing the floor with a blue epoxy with grey flakes. thought about 2 tones w/stripes but saw my project taking longer... KISS = Keep It Simple Stupid

Your wife is a keeper letting you have that many toys. Great looking garage.