Recent content by Ska-T

Probably not what your were thinking of, but I find a magnetic deep socket for spark plug removal/installation is very useful.

Torque Wrench, 1/4" drive, 0 to 120 lbf-in. Purchased about 1990.

Just to wrap up this old thread . . . I finally decided to bite the bullet and buy a ratchet assembly or the slightly less expensive overhaul kit just to get the two little springs I needed. Via Team Torque it would cost me a little less than $30 for parts, surcharge (for not buying enough)...

Thanks for the great replies! Each comment was helpful, which is unusual in many forums. Now my concern is that the ad for this Reed machinist vise is just a means of harvesting email addresses and phone numbers. I will know by tomorrow. A mechanics vise would suit my present needs. The two...

Is it necessary? Is that something that I can find as a replacement part? Does it have conventional threads and can I fashion a suitable substitute?

I have no meaningful experience with vises, but I did read the "Everything you need to know about bench vises..." thread. This vise (see below) appears in a local ad. That's the only photo I have. Is it worth buying (for less than $27)? That is, is this a real Reed or one made for Reed? is...

CDI is in southern California. Team Torque is in North Dakota.

My brother bought a "new" CDI 752MFRMH (5 to 75 ft-lb, 3/8" drive) torque wrench that is missing the two conical compression springs (PN 46-69-3) that push against the left and right dogs of the ratchet body assembly (PN 46-500-12). CDI customer service said they don't sell parts and referred me...