TJohn's latest activity

No experience with the Koken, but I have a few of the non-locking version of the Hazet and have been very pleased with them. If you...

Facom have always been quite innovative with their sets. They have always offered a considerable selection, and they were the first to...

Wrenches, socket wrenches, and most accessories are made in Taiwan. It has been noted however, that unlike many manufacturers, the...

Picked up a NOS insulated screwdriver set. I like the ergotwist handles for lower torque situations like electrical.

I’ve already pressed mine into service. In fact, I’m not sure it’s going to get added to the set I intended. It’s just so nice to use...

Last year I bought a Facom 1/2” drive set on a deal. This one. Didn’t need another 1/2“ drive set, and didn’t really want more 12 point...

I verified the Craftsman v-Series was identical to the Facom both visually and with a caliper, except for the ratchets and a small...

Picked up another of these excellent sets. There are still a few of the craftsman v-series around, which have identical components...

Also DBOX = detection box; you can detect any missing part

It's so you can inspect to make sure no sockets are missing. If it weren't for those holes you'd have to... uh, open the lid, I guess...

Thanks for the ratchet knowledge. I got to use my Nano box recently on a working "vacation" and I'm tickled. And that's a good little...

It was suggested to me by @Squankum in the arrivals thread that I cross post here. These are for my go-toolbox so I opted for the 10...

Facom offer those sets with several different ratchets. The round head ratchet’s are made in Italy. As are the “dustproof” ratchet’s...

For the sake of completion, here’s the 3/8” drive set with the extendable ratchet.

As a kid, I did a lot of repairs with my Dad. We probably all did. He always seemed to be able to do a lot, with relatively little, but...