Recent content by lilcraigford

BelMetric is an excellent online source.

I've recycled this post several times over the years.

I regurgitate this post anytime plastic socket rails come up.

I'll second the KAI stuff. The "Tools of Japan" thread lead me to purchasing two sizes for general purpose cutting - N5210 (210mm or 8in) and N5135 (135mm or 5.5in). I also have a pair of 8in Klein "High-Leverage Utility Shears" (22003) that I bought specifically for cutting the braided...

Yes... but the prices are eye watering! Take a look at Brunnhoelzl (USA) or Zinko (Taiwan). There is also the Snap-On FJ175 (recently introduced IIRC). Full disclaimer, I have no experience with any of these jacks - these are just examples that I've come across. Here is an older GJ thread that...

I couldn't find a 6064-2, but did find two examples of a 6064-5. The torque range varies between each listing. J6064C 40-200 in lb *current model 6064-2 30-200 in lb *linked by 66HertzClone 6064-5 10-150 in lb (eBay listing) 6064-5 40-200 in lb (KB Tools listing) *calibration paperwork shows...

In addition to Starrett and Craftsman the same utility knife was sold by Armstrong, Ideal and Matco. :thumbup:

Hmm... maybe take a look at Pro America? I don't have any personal experience with any Pro America tools, but they seem to get good reviews on the forums. Made in the USA and also the OEM behind some of Proto's offerings. From a quick search, it looks like Pro America #4048 is a close match...

Keep in mind that vinegar removes rust because its acidic whereas Evapo-Rust is not. There is nothing wrong with using vinegar, just make sure you neutralize the acid in the vinegar with something like a baking soda/water mixture.

To elaborate on what Tom said, VIM makes the plastic socket rails for the following: Armstrong Craftsman Kobalt *Formerly; can still be found NOS through places like Cripe Distributing. Matco McMaster Carr *I believe these are Wright branded. SK *Called "Suregrip" Rails; I have only seen these...

As others have said, that is undoubtedly a relabel of the Knipex 48 11 J2 that you linked in your original post. Kind of a neat detail I noticed - Würth has concealed who the original manufacturer is by machining down the face where the Knipex lettering is normally embossed. On the Knipex...

My everyday pencil is a Pental PS315 that a coworker gave me when I found myself empty handed one day. It looks just like the P205, the difference being the sliding for the lead (according to google). I didn't realize it at first, but I have to say I've grown quite fond of it. I also have a...

Sorry to bump an old thread. I wandered over here from the more recent "The best utility knife" thread. It took me quite awhile to find my Craftsman utility knife. I passed on a few, either because the price was unreasonably high or the knife was hammered (sometimes both). During the search...

Just to add to this comment, make sure you neutralize the acid in the vinegar with something like a baking soda/water mixture.

Direct Industry has a digital copy of the 2011-2012 catalog: link