Recent content by texchappy

How about getting one socket in each and using them a while. Then you’d be able to tell first hand without a huge investment. Doing that led me to Nepros and Williams USA FWIW.

My first thought is Williams. They are nice tools that aren’t too expensive. How about the Japanese brands? KTC. Koken? And if you want the prettiest chrome -Nepros! My Keiba pliers are magnificent.

That’s a good question!

Looking at the Snap-On site it doesn’t show any tools being available period - strange.

I’d like a longer 3/8” ratchet. Right now I have a Williams round head and a Nepros 90tooth stubby. Both have served me well so I’m look8ng at the moment first. Which would you choose? The Nepros are beautiful and very functional but a good bit more than the Williams (and of course lower...

Sorry to hear of your situation and you have my prayers for you and your wife.

Western saws are dead simple and require minimal/inexpensive sharpening gear. Japanese saws are more complex but doable with the right gear and research. However, if you've spent the money on a non-hardened ryoba that can be sharpened it might be best to have it professionally done. The vast...

PB Swiss works really nice for me.

The China made Cman universals I got in about 2010 were nothing like the ones I grew up my Dad having. Horrible things guaranteed to round off anything they touched. My best luck has been with Japanese made sockets - KTC, Nepros, and Koken. I think that most sockets would do the job but the...

What about the Bahco ratchets? They're available on Amazon and the close relation of the Current snap-on no?

I know to check the weep hole for excess. Problem with watching the temp is that once the temp goes up the pump has already failed and apparently the engine bearings are shot and need to be replaced. 6.23mm and it’s not a 1/2”?

Not an expert but been in the position you're describing. Take a look at the Nepros 90 tooth stubby and short ratchets. They have 1/4, 3/8, 3/8 flex and 3/8 compact head.

The sets of the regular megadora are cheaper and really nice. They have a few sets to choose from and are great JIS options.

If you want hammer caps... https://www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/demolition/930-kit-p123-detail

Don't see that it does but manual says it has a fuse but can't find it in the manual. It is a c2002 I believe.