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gotta post this here. Wright 3430 @ Epsteins

Went through same dilemma and settled on a built in unit but also bought a port a mate stand for setup on projects elsewhere. Very happy with it for the price.

Buddy of mine just went through this. He ordered 3 Craftsman sets online and all came in China made. He almost wound up keeping a China set but I called in a favor and found him a couple USA mechanics sets at a local Ace and a local small time Sears Hometown store (the owner went through...

Re: Fill up a too box for $50. Go. Nice find Farmall. Ive been working on a similar deal for a friend's kid. Wound up going with a NOS USA Kobalt set and also found him a 4pc Channellock pliers kit for $30. Biggest reason we went Kobalt for the kid was to avoid mixing up tools as...

There are many many threads covering this but I will toss in a rather rare suggestion: Check Ebay for Blackhawk socket sets. If you can resist buying a "tool set", and instead buy what you need first, then take a step by step approach...this is very affordable. Start with 3/8 metric deep...

I work in Red Wing, though not at the Shoe (as its referred to around here). They are still made here. Hell, there is even a leather tannery in here in town. Some components are imported and they are plainly clear about it on the site. They DO, however, also have a line of boots and...

Used one last night to swap a temp sensor on my F150. Never used them much until I got the Channellock versions. In my plumbing bag I carry a 8in Wide 8WCB - very handy to have.

Not sure if its part of your issue but these came in both satin and semi-polished. I preferr the satin ones as they are less slippery when oil or grease are present. Ive had these since the early 90s when they were included in a 100ish pc Craftsman socket set. They never gave me any...

Re: 1/2" for Pro Use: Snap-On dual 80 vs Gearwrench 120xp vs imaginary (?) dream ratc Agree with the above but Id go for the 15inch version. This one and then Id put the extra bucks toward a Snap On SF80A I like the 120xp and have no problems using Gearwrench stuff but they dont quite...

Seems that you have the necessary means for the necessary means for good tire equipment. Is the preferred nomenclature of your car's paint color "caucasian"?

Also have used the half in impact for a few years. Its far better than the price indicates. Its been strong enough that I plan to pick up the 3/8 version soon.

For Bondhus, I have found Seven Corners Hardware to be very reasonable. Its the Epstein's of the north!

I live in a fairly unchanged 1917 craftsman bungalow up here in MN. Haven't found many forums...certainly nothing like GJ anyhow. Off the top of my head, one site worth stopping by is 1912bungalow That house was a complete mess and they have really turned it around. EDIT: Just...

I have the three pc hose clamp version and they are fine, mine are China though. Way back when, I scored the Crescent double X pliers (also China) from Sears for $20 though and havent had any issues. I see they are on sale here for $25 right now. The only complaint I can speak of is...

What Brownsfan said above - $50 is a bargain for that set of Craftsman ratchets. I think I paid that for the 1/2in version alone! Nice find.