Recent content by thor80

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    Pliers & Diagonal Cutters - Klein vs. Channellock

    oh yeah, and avoid the knipex lineman pliers too. Cutting regular 8/32 screws, my kleins have lasted years with no damage, knipex left notches in the cutting edges right away. For euro pliers it seems nws does a better heat treat to me
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    Pliers & Diagonal Cutters - Klein vs. Channellock

    my experience as well, knipex makes some cool items but their needlenose are made of butter, don't know why
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    Williams usa sockets, where to purchase?

    Anyone figure out those discount codes?
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    ChadsToolbox Review

    Poor experience to say the least for me, reasons already stated we'll by others, will not be giving them anymore business
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    Zoro Deals Thread

    Anyone have a code they are not going to use? I need to place an order today, it would be much appreciated!
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    dust collection: vacuum auto on switch

    Or pony up for a festool vac, I've got one that lives on my chopsaw, works great, switches seem to last forever even on chopsaws
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    Road Trip Tool Kit

    Ha, try not taking them and see how fast you will need them lol
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    German Vise Grips now at Harry J. Epsteins

    Is knipex rebranding these? They look uncanny alike
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    Craftsman USA 5 pc Wood Chisels $25

    Narex are a huge step up, these craftsmans were pretty crappy from day one imo, maybe for going through nails and saving good chisels they could serve a purpose. If you are doing any precision woodworking, skip these, usa or not.
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    Extra long DBl Boxed End Ratcheting Wrenches

    I believe they are same as ez red, mountain, Steelman and pretty much all of the others, tekton I see has the same but 6or instead of spline. I have the Steelman, prob shouldn't figure on this style as your only set, handy sometimes
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    Quality made, small, portable, hydraulic, floor jacks

    I love a good 'merican tool as much as the next guy but no options led me to a little hf unit and mine works great. I would just return them until you get a good one and never be dumb enough to get under a car supported completely by it (should never do that anyway). No reason to pay double...
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    CAT boxes at costco

    Nevermind I found the thread http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=334418
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    CAT boxes at costco

    Anyone know who makes these? http://m.costco.com/Cat-52"-Tool-Chest-and-Cabinet-Combo.product.100283666.html I'm guessing maybe Waterloo? Anybody have any experience with them?
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    2016 Costco BF ad.

    Anyone know who makes that cat box? Waterloo?
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    Do I need 15 gauge for baseboard?

    I am a cabinet and millwork contractor and have installed miles of base, I use a 15 and nail into studs when doing it for someone. When doing my own houses I use my pops old trick, put a bead of adhesive caulk down the back and then tack it on with an 18 gauge. Theres way less holes to fill...
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