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It might be fun to also lay out what you don't want in a buy it once screwdriver: Acetate (CAB) handles Grips similar to Klein that degrade and delaminate over time Chrome plating on screwdriver tips

Couldn't locate the shop Impact Wrench and was told to check the cage in the boiler room. This is what I discovered:

I first discovered Martin Tools when I ordered a set of check nut wrenches from McMaster-Carr. I would describe the combination wrenches as excellent by industrial standards. They are hand finished so you will see variations in grinding and shaping. These photos compare the Martin to Wright...

Engineers Wrenches Check Nut Wrenches DOE Combination

Outstanding, thank you.

Proto has carried the 1/4 & 3/8 Integrated Socket Set J47122S for many years, even crossing over into their Blackhawk line. This is the set that has a 3/8 ratchet and a 3/8-to- 1/4 reducer to drive the smaller sockets. What would be the advantage with this set? My first thought, this negates the...

One of the great things about this board is the wealth of experience both within automotive and without. One mechanic may say the complete opposite of another, but both experiences are valid. This has been my experience as well. Some of the Wrights will not slip onto brass fittings and others...

Edited for clarity: Recently moved to FACOM 440 after experiencing challenges with the Wright 2.0 and brass fittings. On steel fittings I am neutral about the Wrights. I included a quote from another member regarding the brass fittings: >Quote 1/29/2023 Thread

I agree as well. The only tools I have warrantied have been manufacturing defects found upon delivery.

Williams Ratcheting Screwdriver Bit Holder

Discovered something interesting when ran across a listing for CAT ratchets > The 1/2 Drive Round-head ratchet looks to have a polished handle unlike the knurled on the Williams > The warranty is only six-months versus a lifetime on the Pear-heads Does CAT consider this ratchet so much weaker...

On older 277VAC electrical panels a shared neutral was common practice across each of the three phases. You can lock-out the correct breaker and verify line feed at 0VAC, while neutral backfeeding may still give you a jolt. If I remember correctly the Tic Tester would not alert on the neutral...

Okay, try this one on for size with the ball retention Apex EX-250-Ball

I don't have much use for India Pale Ale, much prefer Red Oak Lager :) In some circles IPA is known as Isopropyl Alcohol

Apex EX-250 / 1-3/8" OAL