Recent content by Rat Fink

Those flex-head ratchets look identical to the Mac equivalent except for the handle is different. I found them great at first but 1 year later I've replaced 2 heads in the 1/2 inch, 2 heads and a complete replacement of my 3/8". The quality is nowhere near my Snap-On equivalent which I've...

Long-stem lincolns.....Not sure why my shop likes them so much. I've had to put swivels on my tools that I need for getting into tight spots. I go through the quick change coupler on my air-line every 2 weeks.

I have approx 4 feet of workbench space at my work and I comfortably work on anything from diesel engines, to full transmission overhauls. I plan on building a 9 or 10 foot workbench (thinking around 30" deep) and it's going to be more than plenty of space for anything I have to throw at...

It's recommended by ford to flush cooling systems with simple green in the event of diesel oil coolers failing and filling the cooling system with oil. The oil/coolant mixture creates a white/yellow gooey slop that gets thicker as there is more oil contamination present and performing a...

In my area a 1st year automotive apprentice makes around 15/hr with newly licensed journeyman guys (basically 4 years auto experience and completed all the government schooling and testing up here in Canada) starting at 26/hr and guys with full dealership training and certifications being at...

I am happy with my Snap-On toolbox purchase. I've had my box for over 3 years now. As a flat rate tech I track my monthly hours and I noticed an increase in efficiency when I upgraded from my cramped craftsman box to my snap-on unit. I like how freely the drawers open (I can open my most...