Recent content by WrenchinRider

I’ll start by stating, I’ve been a professional mechanic for over 40 years. 10 years working in a few independent shops and the last 30 in dealers. For a professional, most of the time,the expensive brand tools are worth the money. But even I will buy certain things from HF. “Good” , quality...

It was indeed. One person heating pipe with the oxy/acet.,while the other tightened vise. Worse, was right after the vise broke, I look across shop and fully functioning press. DOH!!!! 🤦‍♂️

That’s pretty much everywhere in my experience. 😃

I joined here a few years ago, mostly lurking not posting. Lately my life has settled down and I’ve been doing some more projects in my garage. This reminded me of this site. Hopefully I’ll pickup some wisdom here, and maybe help some others. I’ve been an Automotive mechanic my whole adult...

Learned that you must use a lot of heat to smash flat 1 1/2” gas pipe. Removed a broken vise off my mobile metal work bench. Welded up the mounting holes and drilled new holes to mount the replacement vise. Also sharpened a bunch of dull drills.

I would agree with others. Go as big as you can. I wish I had added another 10 feet both ways.

Don't know if I could pick one brand. But it would be a top tier brand . Broken, or inadequate tools waste too much time. Tool boxes, though from the tool trucks are a "HUGE" waste of money in my opinion. There are a lot of quality, lower priced tool storage options these days.