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I have all the different configurations. For the thinnest head. This…..

These are very good. They are a little spendy when not on sale though. I got 6 more for $13.00each a few weeks ago. The magnets are great. The 1/2 inch version stands up easily with deep impact sockets in a carts that moves frequently. They never fall over. The tension balls are good and can...

Cripe Distributing had some of those as singles last time I was on their site. I have combination wrench variant of those from Gearwrench. They had poor reviews on Amazon for the locking mechanism, but I just wiggle them a bit when I lock them to make sure they are seated and never had a...

If I wanted it, I would give a grand for that. I think it’s cool. I buy a fair amount of used tools off eBay for daily use. If the old tool has a name engraved on it, I call the old guy by name when I use his wrench. “Come on Mr Sal, let’s go to work”. I think it’s good karma.

When I was younger, yes. Now I just buy what I need. I work for a Cat dealer. We use 16mm and 18mm for the bulk of the day. Then some 24, 30 and 36. Most hydraulic lines are SAE. Now, I just buy just what I need but I have several, several”air quotes”, versions of each size and length to get...

I have a lot of the original USA SK Superchrome wrenches. Use them professionally as a Cat dealer tech everyday and have never broken any of them. If you can find them on eBay or marketplace, I wouldn’t hesitate to grab them. The only wrench I find more comfortable in hand is the Wright tools...

I have this ratchet. Use it professionally. Nothing wrong with it

I can vouch for the Astro. I use it professionally and it’ s a good little gun.

I have a 3/8 metric Carlye set from Napa. I have had no issues with them.

I’m a Caterpillar heavy equipment tech. The only sizes we use are 16, 18 and 24. I use the 3/8 and 1/2 sets often. I have only locked up an 18mm 3/8 drive. A quick email to Gloria at Astro with a picture and new one was on the way. I run them fairly hard usually with an Astro Nano impact wrench...

Nebo RC Inspector is a great pocket pen style light. I don’t recall the price but I believe it wasn’t much over $20. I have carried it every day for the last 4 years as a heavy equipment mechanic. Rechargeable. I will purchase another if this one ever dies.

I am heavy equipment tech by trade. I use a 3/8 x 50 Flexzilla daily. It has 1/4” pipe threaded ends. It’s been a good hose. After 4 1/2 years of daily use it is getting a bit stiffer. Recently needed another 25 foot hose. Grabbed a Diablo from HF on sale for like $12. It’s an ok hose but it is...

Those SP's look interesting, but I work for Cat. 80% of what we use is 16mm and 18mm

I am a master tech and a mentor tech for a Cat dealer. The company I work for has an excellent apprenticeship program. You start as an apprentice and you take all kinds of in person off site training. You are required to do 4 hours per week of paid online training on your own. Inbetween, you are...

I have the 3/8" drive set and have been using it everyday. No problems or issues so far. They work very well with the Nano impact wrenches. 16mm to 24mm range in the 1/2" drive set will work for me.