Recent content by McGR

I recently discovered Cripe on ebay. Their offerings on eBay usually seem like outstanding deals to me . I'm constantly browsing their listings looking for bargains on tools I really don't need.

That's a nice tool! All speed wrenches should have that flex head. Who makes that?

We've had several Jeeps and Mopars over the last 20+ years and corrosion really hasn't been the issue. The problem is just that the caps get beat up and deformed from using impacts. Part of my solution is using the breaker bar, the other part is using a 19.5mm deep socket. This combination works...

I've got a few impacts, but I feel the breaker bar is easier on the crappy capped lug nuts on my vehicles. I usually break them free with the breaker bar and finish removal with an impact. Installation is the opposite. I snug them with the impact and torque them on with the breaker bar (no I...

I find this magnetic tool box shelf from HF to be darned handy. Keeps several essentials at arms length. Here's what I keep in mine: - Utility Knife - Razor Blades - Small WD-40 - Electrical Tape - Self Fusing Silicone Tape - Flashlight/Worklight - Small Screwdrivers...

Yeah, I replaced a missing Craftsman wrench with one from eBay. It appeared the same online but turned out to have a somewhat different angle on the box end. Hopefully, one of these days I'll come to terms with this situation and stop tossing and turning all night thinking about that wrench.

I've been using one for about 35 years for working on various electronic and electrical assemblies. I think that is Panavise's primary and intended market. They work very well in for these light duty applications. Can't ever remember having one fail on me. I think they work great when used...

Picked up a used MTD/Tecumseh snow blower for my son last year. Went the cheap route and put the $12 eBay carb on it. Hate to admit it, but it worked great. How can they do is so cheap?

Sometimes you need the big sockets to get the job done. Axle and pinion nuts is where I've needed mine. I currently have three sockets and one 3/4 - 1/2 adapter. These have gotten my by to this point. Though, I should probably up my game. Because, you never know... Perhaps a nice shiny 3/4...

Proudly made in Milwaukee, China. Maybe those tools made in Pittsburgh might be better?:poop:

I just received a set of Williams screwdrivers. They are nice tools, however, one of the slotted drivers is defective - the plating on the tip is chipped. Kinda disappointing. Hopefully getting it replaced under warranty won't be a hassle. I guess they could have been my favorite were it not...

I've got the HF combination metric/standard set. I don't use it professionally or on a daily basis, but it has worked fine for me the several times I've needed it. I haven't run into a problem with it not having the thread size needed.

Awesome thread, great stuff and memories in here. I don't think I've heard the term "VAT-40" since high school auto shop in 1981. Good times!

For the last few years I've been using the Paladin Tools GripP 20 (30-20AWG) strippers. I like them a lot. On the other hand, I really dislike automatic strippers. Too bulky and clunky for me; nonetheless, some think they're great.

All depends on the car and accessibility to the filter. I don't think there's any clear cut winner. Day in and out the metal strap type do the job well. Sometimes only the socket type will work. Other times the pliers type or a big Channellocks are the ticket. Now that the automakers have...