Recent content by Stinky_Pete

I think this info needs to be added to the tool truck equivalent thread.

Thank you gentlemen. 1 hour after I post my question is answered. Another reason this site is the best for tool knowledge.

So I have been looking to replace some old screwdrivers and decided to look at Wera and PB Swiss because of all the good things I hear about them on this forum. The problem is, all my life I've been using slotted screwdrivers in sizes like 3/16 and 1/4, and I see the European screwdrivers and...

This is spot on and my reaction too. I passed an HF on my way back from Costco and thought, I'll check out the ICON stuff. I wasn't impressed either. I agree the wrenches are too thin, I always hated this about snap-on wrenches too, and the ratchets felt clunky, and the thing is, these were just...

I started out using non QR, but I am starting to see the advantages of QR, and though I have plenty of ratchets, if I ever get another one it will be quick release. If you think QR can be a nuisance because you forget that stupid little button, just wait until you have to get a small screwdriver...

How many of them did you use? And did they all have this same problem? I'm just wondering if it's only a few out of this order that deformed like this, and did the others hold up. I agree there's no excuse for this, and not even one in a set should be bad, and the quality of all of them are in...

I always felt 1/2 drive socket sets were incredibly stupid with the size range. For example, my metric impact set starts at 10mm. I also have 1/4 and 3/8 in that size. And if my life depended on it I can't think of an instance when I would need an impact gun for a 10mm bolt or nut. If I need a...

This is an interesting thread, but some of these seem too small to be practical, like pliers or adjustable wrenches that are slightly bigger than a quarter. Does anyone who owns these use them, and if so what for?

I regret giving them so much of my money, but some things they get right. And sometimes they have things nobody else does, and when they do it seems like a bargain. I needed a 1/4 hex to 1/4 square adapter for a ratcheting screwdriver I have. It's an inch long and meant to be used with a bit...

As someone who loved going to Sears as a kid, that story by Houe was as depressing as it was well written. I remember growing up in the 80's and seeing Craftsman tool commercials with the motto: "Made in America, Guaranteed Forever" In those days I didn't know one person who didn't have at...

I worked in auto repair for a couple years in the late 90's. I bought mostly Snap-on because the truck came around and at that age that's all I knew. These days though, Sockets-Williams USA for chrome in 1/4 & 3/8 drive, 1/2 would all be impact and Sunex Wrenches-Wright or SK, flare nut...

I used to hate 12 point sockets. Probably because the first 12 points I used were Craftsman, and were just as likely to round off a nut or bolt then they were to remove it. Then I used Snap-on and Matco 12 point sockets that I liked and knew I could rely on. And all the box end wrenches I've...