Recent content by phi2039

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    do I need to lube my new Armstrong 88 tooth aerospace ratchet?

    Marvel is what is used at the factory for all of the thin-profile Armstrong ratchets (60T, 88T) and the Craftsman Premium ratchets (84T)
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    Craftsman Cordless Impact Wrench

    Yeah...sometimes photo-ready samples are not available until right before shipment, so 'tweaked' photos, or even CAD models are the best we can do...
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    My new toy/tool, matador 4 in 1 ratchet wrench

    Gearwrench has a nice assortment of "stepped-box-end" ratcheting wrenches: http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/wrenches/ratcheting/quadbox/
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    Anyone warranty Armstrong tools recently? How was your experience? What did you do?

    @stephen9666 - PM with your contact information and I will make sure you get taken care of.
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    Armstrong Maxx Ratchets

    FYI guys...the 1/4 and 3/8 drive Maxx ratchets are now 88-tooth from the factory. I am sure there are some 60T units in distributor inventory, but I expect those will flow through before long.
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    Craftsman Professional Ratchets

    @Aberdale - if you are still having any problems with those ratchets, PM me and I will get it taken care of.
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    LOL! Touche... We use Marvel Mystery Oil in the plant as well as in the repair kits, so use that if you want 'OEM' lube. 3-in-1 works and is widely available, so I usually recommend it first.
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Yes...listening...
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    The patent number is on the 'front' instead the 'back'.
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Wow...those just shipped, so you may the first to have them. Great to hear that you love them!!
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Well...it doesn't get much more real than the camera on my phone... (My original 3/8 donated its body to science, so the one in the photo is a prototype) Compared to Good 'Ol... Thinner than a Dual 80...
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Good news and bad... These have longer-than-standard handles, but not quite 'long', so they should help on that front. To be able to develop more variety in the platform, we need all of you enthusiasts to get out and drive the volume of these through the roof. We have a great line-up on the...
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Nope and Nope....Sorry...
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    Craftsman Premium Grade Ratchets

    Early November, but not in every store. We are hoping to get demos in the non-stock stores, but no decision on that yet.
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