Recent content by quasijr

It does coil on ignition if it has the adapter

He was actually my transmission instructor at trade school. Never really got into the tool conversation except about going metric in Canada at that particular time & how much more accurate it was. This was also reinforced by my instructor for automotive machining at the time. Remember this was...

This post is a joke. When I went to trade school (late 70's early 80's) I had a instructor from the Netherlands, all shops there were affiliated with one specific car manufacturer. He belonged to a that guild & was well versed in that manufacturer. His was Mercedes. When he emigrated to Canada...

This thread should be called why did I buy Snap-on. When I started in this trade 35 yrs ago the access to quality tools was limited due to geography & distributers. Craftsman, MasterCraft, Grey did not hold up under constant professional use. Proto, S/K, Herbrand were alternatives but selection...

http://s145.photobucket.com/user/quasijr/slideshow/My%20Tool%20Box TY the KRL761 10" drawer I swapped 20yrs ago for 2 smaller ones. Also all my special sockets, crows feet (line & Reg) are in metal cases for storage purposes. All theses tools fit into my KRL 761. I just bought the top box KRL791...

http://s145.photobucket.com/user/quasijr/slideshow/My%20Tool%20Box Here is my tool box after 35 years in the trade. Its not pretty but functional.

I agree a used Solus or a Modis is the way to go. A Modis which is a lab scope too can be had with the Dom/Asian & Euro for $1500 Can so probably cheaper in States. Updates are around $900 & 1/2 price next time you get it. I use to update every 2nd year when I owned my own shop. The scanner...

Check with your Snap On dealer make sure that your Blue Point tire gauge doesn't come with a life time warranty mine did. I had mine for 20 yrs & still got warranty.

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Here is my best freebie I got from a former client who's father passed away. Since Im not a machinist I gave the box to my brother inlay who is a tool & die man for home use. He calibrated all the micrometers & dial indicator. Says they were spot on & in fabulous shape. Gotta love 60yr old tools!!!!