Recent content by milky2k

You can try this Husky flex head, its about 11mm and also has the same style detents for the flex. I found this at a flea market for $1 because it didn't have the switch but I had a spare switch from a Duralast ratchet and then I cut the handle down to make it a stubby.

Apex aside from making Gearwrench tools also makes them for Duralast, Husky, Master Mechanic, and many others. You can try sourcing a donor handle one of their ratchets or breaker bars even since they will most likely have a clone of the GW ratchet. Maybe a flea market or cheap pawn shop...

That 1/2 wrench doesn't look bad. A while back O'reilly's PowerTorque wrenches also started to be made in India and they finish looks quite poor. I don't blame the Indian manufacturer. When a retailer wants a supplier to provide cheaper tools (for more profit) costs have to be cut somewhere so...

I did a Crosstrek brake job once. I had to use my foot on a long double box wrench to break it loose. That socket would have come in handy. It would be interesting if they made a universal with an extension so that you can use your own socket. Anyway, hope this one was just a one off dud and VIM...

I think you guys are talking about two different screwdriver sets. SKU 56508 is for the older set SD-8 that is no longer available and sku 70309 is for the current set ACSD-8 that added anti-cam out features. It seems that HF is not offering replacements for the newer anti-cam out screwdrivers.

I "modified" a Duralast 100 position 1/2 ratchet to reduce backdrag. The ratchet is Apex/Gearwrench made with dual offset pawls so you get 100 positions out of a 50 tooth gear. I just removed the springs holding the pawls and fully compressed them about 150-200 times or so. This made it feel...

I think bolt cutters are the wrong tool to cut padlocks since most people will try to cut the shackle. That is hardened steel and you may end up breaking your tool. They're called bolt cutters not padlock cutters. You might succeed cutting a small brass lock body instead. Otherwise, you should...

I bought the PSE55E from Komelon, dual inch and metric scales because I got tired of doing conversions in my head. The one I have is marked 5m/16ft and has inch and metric on both sides with the scales marked vertically on the back side. I like this one because the 16ft tape is still one inch...

These use AAA batteries. That was one of the things that made me hesitate buying it. I prefer something rechargeable.

I was eyeing these at Home Depot a while back. I ended up not buying, I must have got distracted by something shiny. I'm glad I didn't get them now. What type of work do you do? Were any of these dropped or the switch breaks from normal use? Not trying to blame you if they've been dropped...

I have this style of box by Craftsman and Husky, I believe they were both made by Waterloo. Yours looks similar with a slightly different tray layout but the paint job looks like all the other Kennedy toolboxes, so I am going to guess its made by Kennedy. I also used this for my bicycle tools...

If you want something with an easy exchange, maybe look again at the new Craftsman at Lowes? They are nicer than what Sears used to sell and they look like the old familiar Craftsmans that you used for the past 20 years. The blades are improved over the old screwdrivers and they are made in...

Just search ebay for "husky tool box" and they will sell you a key based on the lock cylinder code. I'm sure your local locksmith could do the same.

I don't own Snap On wrenches and I'm no SO expert, but I've seen plenty at flea markets and these wouldn't stand out as counterfeits to me. If they are counterfeit, they put in a lot of effort to make them look legit. I thought you were going to get some poorly made knock offs but these look...

It depends. Were you already planning to buy these toolboxes from Lowes? If so, then yes its good deal, they retail for $329 so $200 is more than a third off the price and you don't have to make the trip to Lowes. There is always going to be someone that will say they got a better deal with X...