Recent content by NoxiousBurrito

I could see NASA having a use for them, the reduced weight might actually be worthwhile when trying send them into space. Maybe for someone who works at heights/climbs a lot in their job and the reduced weight is worth it. Got too think pretty hard for a situation where they would be...

Add to that 44 in-lbs on Subaru 2.5 N/A valve cover bolts.

My local Masters were all stocking the Knipex set for $128. I bought the top nws set for $60. If I could have got the Knipex for $56 I would have bought it, as I prefer the jaws on the Cobra over the thinner but more aggressive nws jaws. The nws linesman and side cutter pliers are excellent...

You can still properly cover the grip of a plier with heat shrink. Cut the heat shrink piece with a little extra at the end of where you want the grip to be. Use a heat gun to shrink it. Continue to the base, then keep applying heat. Heat shrink has a melting point. When the heat shrink...

It really depends on what particular tools you are talking about. Buying something from a major truck brand you cannot really go too far wrong, you will just likely pay a lot. Other worthwhile mentions Pliers: Knipex, NWS, Klein, ChannelLock Screwdrivers: Wiha, PB Swiss Files: Bahco...

If that old Snappy is still available that will probably give you the best bang for your buck. Other options worth looking at though are the Gearwrench boxes at Masters, decent quality with a couple of size options below $1k, the 7 drawer roller cabinet costs around $600. They also have the...

They are also sold under the Sidchrome brand name (another Stanley owned company) http://www.sidchrome.com.au/products/ball-pein-anti-vibe-hammer Find whichever branding is the cheapest ;)

To add to the above with something like a SO tool a premium is probably added onto the price because of the warranty. A 4" impact socket is not really interchangeable for another tool. In selling a tool of this size SO is thereby committed to maintaining the ability to produce them due to the...