Recent content by pswallace

My F-I-L gave me 3 5 gal buckets of assorted tools years ago. He's a retired mechanic. Nearly all of the SK tools needed replacing. I did a warranty claim and got store credit and replacements. All USA made USA steel I'm happy to report. I'm still trying to get as much new SK tools before...

SK was making tools in Sycamore, IL I believe. Now? Who knows. Pennsylvania? China? Timbuktu? Very sad either way.

Ever have a piece of chipped chrome cut you or fly into your face or lodge onto your hand? If not....I'll say it really *****. :-(

I've been making warranty claims over the past few months with SO. I think maybe because the # on the tool is very old and they don't make that version any longer, they just send me the new version and tell me not to worry about sending the old ones in. However, they WILL require a return on...

I hope this isn't a repeat answer... so I just got off the phone with SnapOn and gave them the #s of 2 sockets. She needed to confirm my contact info(from prev warr. claims) and expect the new sockets in 7 days. She didn't ask for proof or a receipt. I haven't had any issues yet with them and...

Hey there...Patrick W. here. I'm not a trained mechanic but I do all the oil changes, brakes and other non-invasive repairs to our cars here. My wife and I bought a house last year with a 1300 sq ft 4 bay detached garage. My searches for information always seem to lead me here. So, I thought it...

Are Homak rolling chests and Pink Boxes made in the USA....or other brands in 2024? Thanks! (Mac, Snap, Matco, Cornwell, SK & the like aren't an option for me.)

This is a rewrite of my earlier reply. On 6/21/24, I emailed SK asking about where the tools are made. Here's the response. "Chrome sockets, turbo sockets, pliers, and LP90 ratchets are made in the US along with a few other items. Most of our sets are made in the US of US and globally sourced...