Recent content by rudy88

Now THAT sounds accurate. That's something I'd like to see in action. Why did you have to be so precise for those particular engines?

Alright, thanks. I did do a search on here, and on google as well. I'll try again with some of the terms you all are using. I was able to find general info regarding how lube affects torque, but the one thing I could not find a source for is if the wrench should be in motion when it clicks...

Question about torque wrenches and their proper use: I have read that "break away torque" will cause a bolt to resist movement after it has stopped, meaning it may take more torque to free it than was used to tighten it. I find this curious because when I see people torquing (usually lug nuts)...

No one wants to jump on the bandwagon until everyone else it doing it. Think about seat belts, or bike helmets. No one used either of those 10 years ago. Pants with built in pads sounds like the golden ticket, much more comfortable if you are wearing them full time.

Morning- For those of you who turn wrenches for a living (or do any job which requires getting on your knees often) I hope this review helps you. For the last month or so I've been using some knee pads under my jeans. (see here). They are very thin but still provide plenty of cushion. When you...

I like this idea, I've seen boxes like that going for 5-10k and I can't help but drool over them. I have already invested about 3k in my current tools and box (all used), so I would definitely have a few doubles. That doesn't bother me much as I could sell anything for about what I payed.

I don't think i'll be spending 20k anytime soon, but I have been browsing the sets they have as a starting point to filling the gaps in my current toolset.

Been a while since I've been to Tucson. You spend much time at bicas? There was another shop I used to go to a little ways south, I'll remember it later... Anyways, welcome, I just joined too. Make sure you have a spoke wrench in there! I like your idea about the traveling toolkit, but the...

Here's a summary of what we've come up with- Rep: Free promo stuff Occasional deals (BOGO) Warranties Convenience/delivery Emergency rushes? Obscure tools/complete inventory Financing Internet: Choose any company A lot cheaper for almost everything Thanks guys, it sounds like the balance is...

I see, so it seems the tool reps might be useful after all. I'll probably stock up on the basics now using the discount / ebay and then begin to buy a few things from the rep. So sleepy, I'll be back tomorrow. Thanks for the info, these reps have been a mystery to me since day one.

haha, point taken!

But that's what I'm trying to say, can't you still get stuff just as cheap as the student discount? I'm finding some stuff cheaper on ebay than buying from factory with the discount. That's why I don't understand the tool rep. The legitimate reasons I've heard for a rep so far are: -Warranty...

BTW this is the quickest responding message board I have ever seen

You bring up another question I was wondering, but it's not the one I was asking here. I'm comparing buying the same tool, lets say a socket set, from the rep vs the net. If you get a set of sockets from your snap on rep he will charge you $200 (just an example) or you can get the exact set...

I see, so besides selling tools they can also expedite something if you need it? Is this like if you have a customer calling and you need a tool to finish the job sort of situation?