Recent content by Viggen337

I don't have a problem with manufacturers changing styles at all, that isn't what I meant! I'm disappointed in the set, but the individual pieces I'm sure I will be very happy with as far as performance. As firworks said, everything sold as a set should match. It would be different if I had...

I wasn't sure which style is the old and new, but I definitely like the large printed "Wiha" version better. It looks nicer, and the sizes are easier to see at a glance, especially with the sizes also on the handle ends (assuming they don't wear off easily). Here's some more detailed shots. I...

Got my first Cyber Monday delivery from Zoro: It was a great deal; the only complaint I have is that 5 of the SAE drivers have a different style handle than the rest of the set. I guess they are revising the design, but it irritates the heck out of me that all 14 don't match (or even just all...

How much did you get that Mitutoyo caliper for? I put in a Zoro order Monday but didn't even think to get that, and I could've saved 30% on it... [emoji35] Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

I second that! [emoji106] I bought the DCF899B as soon as I could order it back in the spring. I tried getting the DCF899HB (hog ring anvil), but I kept getting back order emails. I settled for the pin detent, which is just fine for my occasional automotive use at home. I have yet to see these...

Keeping the Proto theme going at work. UPS just dropped some more presents from Grainger: Proto SAE and metric t-handle hex keys, and the 4 pc set of those nice Proto prybars that were discussed earlier in this thread. In light of incoming winter weather, I noticed my company added these to...

My primary job is a facilities maintenance tech for a retail chain, which I have been doing for almost a year now, after working for this retailer for almost a decade in other departments. Today I was cleaning up some junk in my HVAC spare parts cabinet in one of my mechanical rooms when I came...

Couldn't help myself, I had to get the matching set: Now I just need to buy the 3 or 4 missing sizes for these 2 sets, so I have all of them. Too bad they don't have a larger range in the flex head ratcheting; I'll have to get some GearWrench to fill in the other sizes as needed. At least for...

This thread should help motivate you to do that. If you aren't careful, before you know it you'll need another one. [emoji1] Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

I finally got a chance to reorganize my wrench drawer a little bit this weekend. In the second long drawer of my HF 56" box, I originally had around 30 or so wrenches, along with 2 torque wrenches and some misc. tools that didn't have a home. I took all of that out and made use of those wrench...

Huh, it seems they are moving production of these to China, then. That *****, although I guess I couldn't tell the difference either. I didn't even notice until I had emptied the tray and happened to see it on the back. They're definitely on par with my Kobalt flex-head ratcheting combo...

Yes, the set I posted is made in China (see my posts later in the thread). I bought them online about a week after looking at the other sets in person and just assumed the COO would be the same. I haven't had a chance to compare them side by side, but for the price paid and my use/needs, I'll...

Sure thing! I'm not really too worried about it, just slightly disappointed. I have my 6-point combination wrenches when I need to really crank on stuff, and my flex-head ratcheting combo wrenches as well. It was worth it to add a set of ratcheting stubbys, and still a good price considering...

One thing to note: I was trying to figure out why the 32 piece is such a great deal compared to the 20 piece set combined with something like the 10 piece stubby set. Those are both made in Taiwan, but I discovered just now that the 32-piece is apparently made in China. [emoji35] I wasn't too...

I picked up some wrench racks recently, and as I started to organize my wrenches I began thinking about all the ones I still need... not a good thing to do around Black Friday! A few posts back, I mentioned that I don't really have any GearWrench tools. I'm off to a good start so far, I saw...