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I have two: - a Multi-Master, maybe seven years old, bought new - a vac, maybe 25 years old, bought used Very happy with both.

For me, it's about access, not leverage.

Mikey, you mentioned chisels-- I don't think that I've ever purchased a new one, but all except (maybe) the Gucci brands will need work even if new. And, yeah, I did buy a new M18 drill, and I couldn't believe how bad the chuck was. I didn't buy a Röhm. I just grabbed a chuck from a...

I have a similar set-- "Ladder Mitts." Great product.

Just for fun (and to add to the confusion), my old Delta 24" scroll saw can also use saber blades (jigsaw blades). Useful every now and then.

Yes. For me, penetrating oil, then impact with low torque tapping to get things moving (and to get the oil in deeper).

ReelCraft purchased used ten years ago, still going strong.

These 3M P100 cartridges have been good for both sorts of uses for me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEFCKKY?tag=atomicindus08-20

These are good. Thomas and Betts Ty-Rap: https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Betts-TY526MX-Cable-30LB/dp/B001DEHV36/?tag=atomicindus08-20

As noted above, sometimes they are just the ticket. I use mine juuust enough to keep them in the box.

Does any manufacturer make shims for that small of a gap? Do you have any machinist buddies who could make one for you?

I've had some Lang snap ring pliers in the past-- good value. So, I bought a full set this year: absolute ****. A given pair of tips were different lengths or pointed in different directions. Maybe one of the twelve pieces in the set was usable. Returned, obviously.

Hard to beat the old Deltas, particularly in terms of parts availability. And you might be able to find a Delta variable speed, metal-wood version, if that would have any interest. Two less common, but still steadily available options to consider as well: the Walker-Turner 14"; it's an...

Fancy carry handle?

I almost picked one of those up at a sale-- ya'll are making me regret passing it by.