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I still need mine

Knipex Plier wrench.

I was thinking the same....

Total FOD risk and more importantly, chipping chrome really hurts when it punctures the skin. I know my Mac guy would not have an issue. All you can do is ask!

After 5 years of professional daily use as my go to wrench, I would say they are fantastic. Have not had an issue yet, would recommend to anyone.

Launch is excellent. It acts as a generic obd tool when working on MOST domestic and some Jap vehicles so no bi-directional functions would be available on your GM.

You are not going to find a LASER alignment system for any kind of budget that is worth anything. But, a VERY good option for your self is what I have used for many customers for at the track tweaks is this setup: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=12736...

My old shop had an industrial hydraulic crimper mounted to a bench for making custom A/C and power steering lines. Now I need to purchase one for my new employer and have been looking at the Mastercool 71500A since there is no budget for one of those nice $5k plus machines. Anyone own one...

Oh man that is too funny. It has been a while since I heard that.:lol_hitti

I've never needed a tool specific to this job and I have encountered some mighty large ones in my career. An appropriate sized screw driver to pry them off and a pair of channel locks or my thumb to install. I do not understand the issue?

Precision Matthews. I own a PM-727M. Truly well built piece of equipment, with astounding reviews. I do a lot of programming on a Haas and find this little guy to be perfectly for my home workshop. I added a 3 axis and power feed. machinetoolonline.com they are local to me (about 15 min)...

Porsche cayenne/911/boxster headlight tool, in the toolkit.

I saw a set of those at co-workers father's workshop. He was a clock maker from waaaayyyy back (1920's) before he passed. Those are templates for creating brass gears and from what I can tell, a very well made set. Think of it as a master to not only scribe new gears, but to also check for...

Some stuff to replace the home shop stuff with quality.

Selling a barely used Matco FPT1000 with a bunch of extra fittings (OTC and Matco Brand) used as a backup once. 175 OBO Also A BRAND NEW Helicoil 4833 O2 sensor repair kit. Bought the time sert and the Helicoil kit at the same time. Never used this one. Ill also throw in a used drill...