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Also used for removing and installing the heads on small hydraulic cylinders. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Because they are there... Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Sunnex makes a decent impact set. I have various loose sizes from 12mm to 17mm in 1/2" drive and 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, and 24mm in 3/4" drive. When the fasteners are that big, 1/2" drive often isn't enough. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Caterpillar uses torx almost exclusively on the cab interior panels of anything built in the last 15 years or so. I wouldn't doubt that others do as well. You don't see them much outside of that, but they are certainly there. I certainly prefer them to #2 Phillips or JIS, as they don't have...

I've used several, including SnapOn Koolkare Xtreme and a couple of Robinaire units. You'll want to check the condition of the vacuum pump oil, specifically to see if it dark and cloudy or clear and fresh. Generally gives an indication of whether or not the unit was serviced, as it is often...

Use one almost daily working on heavy equipment. I'm a fan of the Alemite, but I have co-workers with Lincoln's that seem to work well. Not really sure how one would lose most of the grease trying to prime the thing. Lock the plunger back, install the tube, pull the seal, install the head...

Yeah, you don't need flare nut wrenches at all. The fittings will be steel, and if they won't initially budge, a couple of sharp blows with a small hammer to the flats should help break them free. I have some cheap open end wrenches that I use to break especially stubborn hoses. Just put the...

I have a decent collection of used Proto wrenches in the 1"+ sizes that I've bought from used industrial surplus lots, pawn shops, etc. I just hit em with a wire wheel and put them to work. They aren't pretty, but they are longer than any of the Chinese wrenches that I've seen, and the price...

Solid as hell. I've gotten bolts loose with the open end of my Protos that my RP and non ASD Proto would round off. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I had just finished repairing a bulldozer and was driving down a lease road back to the highway. Got to the highway and saw something shiny flash in the sun just before the passenger fender obscured it (truck was a KW W900). Jumped out and walked around the truck and found a 15" Proto...

Fine work! How about a few more of the NSX? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Developing an eye for it takes time, but I always found just finding the wrench that fits works best. For the bicycle chain, a machinist's rule would work well. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Great gun. Has held up to regular abuse in a shop environment for two years and still going strong. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Proto ASD's are a great choice. I personally prefer the slightly fatter and more rounded beam of the Proto to the thinner, sharper beam of Armstrong and Snap-On, but YMMV. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

CP734 is a great gun. I have my grandfather's early 734 that still works well to this day. My professional weapon is choice is the CP7748 which is very powerful, right up there with the Ti Ingersoll's. Either can be had for reasonable money, and are a worthy investment. Sent from my XT1254...