Recent content by Yankee Wrencher

Hanging tool cabinets from HFT. I don't--and wouldn't--store highly flammables in these, at least not while they're mounted inside my garage.

Welcome, wesleyb. And thank you for your service.

Which diagnostic scan tools should I consider for performing scheduled maintenance on my late-model Subaru and Audi? I understand a scan tool can be useful for monitoring transmission-fluid temperature and other measured values during fluid-level procedures. Both vehicles also have electronic...

Please consider me. And when you draw a name randomly, start with "Y-A-N-K-E-E W-R-E-N-C-H-E-R." > <

Through 8/23/26 at 11:59 p.m. CDT (UTC−5): $30 off $175 or $10 off $60 on vehicle maintenance items (brand exclusions and other rules and restrictions apply). Use code: VEHICLE87826 That $177.99 TOPDON ArtiDiag500 Android-Based OBD II Diagnostic Scan Tool just became $147.99!

A search of the Interweb for "G4809594" reveals your Proto 20-piece metric set is JSCVM-20SA. It includes 6-32mm, except 20mm, 23mm, 25-26mm, 28-29mm and 31mm. Its 19mm wrench, JSCVM19A, has the longer overall length I'm looking for (11-3/64 in, as opposed to 9-3/4 in). You're right, Zoro...

A Proto set appears to a great recommendation. It looks like only one metric set offers the longer format, however: JSCVM-14SA. The set's 14 wrenches (6-19mm) range in length from 5-5/32 in to 11-3/64 in. In all other Proto sets the 19mm wrench measures just 9-3/4 in. A Proto Customer Service...

I'm eyeing the Williams MWS-10RCU. It's a U.S.-made 10-piece SUPERCOMBO (long pattern) reversible ratcheting (80 teeth) combination wrench set that covers sizes 10 through 19 mm. The 19 mm wrench is 12 inches long, overall, and the 10 mm is seven. It retails for $240-290. What else compares?

Use code NAPATEXT at checkout online or PRO TESTREBATE at checkout in store. "Store participation and discount may vary. Exclusions apply. Offer ends 10/31/21. May not be combined with other offers."

NAPA $20 off $50 purchase Use code NAPATEXT, online, or PRO TESTREBATE, in store. "Store participation and discount may vary. Exclusions apply. Offer ends 10/31/21. May not be combined with other offers." I successfully used this in Middletown, RI.

My order is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I hope the HJE artist-in-residence didn't feel rushed to produce the requested box art. :p

If rust happens to take over a tool, that might be the perfect excuse to try electrolysis to convert the rust (ferric oxide--Fe2O3) to "black rust" (Fe3O4) and then to metallic iron. Keep in mind that electrolysis won't work on non-ferrous metals, and the treated tool must be protected...

While I have no first-hand experience with the U.S.-made Safe Jack RennStand, I'm drawn to how it works in conjunction with a floor jack. I always seem to struggle to find a lifting point on the underside of a vehicle that isn't where I intend to place a jack stand. This could help with that. I...

Applying a protective barrier as suggested is the perfect excuse to caress one's beloved tools.

Sure, give the guy more work! :D