Recent content by transittech

I would call up Wilton and ask them how to straighten it. If I was forced to make a bet, I would bet the handle is heat treated and heating it up would destroy that. I snapped a handle on an old Morgan one day trying to straighten it with a pipe. (It had a BIG bend) I figured if it bent the...

I have a full set of Gearwrench impact in 1/4" drive. They have held up just fine, although 1/4" obviously doesn't see a lot of torque. The only complaint it have with them is the wall thickness is a little bit on the thick side, so limited clearance applications are a challenge. If they are...

I really like the SK ratchet #45170. You can find them on ebay/pawnshops, etc. for about $15, sometimes a lot less. The heads are a little thick, but they are bulletproof. Find yourself a flex head, long handle ratchet with a thin head. You will be amazed how much more you will use it.

Yup, I was super broke and missed the Knipex train as well.

If you are buying ratchets for a nephew that will beat anything into the ground, loose it, break it, or otherwise mess it up, get a couple non-flex SK. $15 each for 3/8 drive standard handle used off ebay. Cant beat that. If you want something nice for yourself; Dual 80.

I have both an MG725 and a IR2135. The Snap On has more power overall. YMMV

Those all look like craftsman boxes to me.

YES!!!! I have a pair of quick adjusts and I hate them! Every time I get them out I start swearing and throw them, then go get a pair of the regular ones. They always adjust up too small and you have to re-adjust them 4 times with both hands. Then, half way through using them you have to repeat...

Weld a nut to it?? Maybe JB Weld if you have to??

I don't like my SO screwdrivers. Just sayin'. The tips are too soft and they slip easily. The grips are great, but the shanks ****. My "most bestest" suggestion would be Witte made Cornwell or Matco. My 2 cents, no offense intended to Farmall450, just stating my preference.

My vote: 13" SO flex head hard handle. :thumbup:

Really nice upgrade, nice box!

I've got a Macisimizer. Its a sturdy box. They need to 'fix' (i.e. upgrade) the drawer detent so you can roll it without locking it first, but overall a really good box. $2200 out of pocket for the Matco is not that great of a deal IMHO, you can buy macsimizers for about that on craigslist if...

Yup. What he said. Also 21mm for some suspension nuts. Get yourself the deep well 1/2 impact metric set from HF. It should have the size you'll need for axle nuts, in case you have to replace a wheel bearing. I've used 27mm on harmonic balancer bolts, and 32 and 36 for axle nuts...

Get an old Craftsman from the '60's. Some of those were super thin - 1/2 drive, deep well, full length broaching. Almost scary thin, especially compared to modern "thin wall" impact sockets.