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    Magnetic Sockets - Do you use 'em?

    There's also Koken's nut grip sockets, which use a spring loaded ball bearing to securely hold a bolt head in the socket. No magnet required, and excellent retention.
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    How many ratchet teeth do you consider fine tooth?

    Ko-ken Zeal ratchets are only 36 tooth, but extraordinarily smooth and nice to use. They're about as close to the platonic ideal of a 36 ratchet as you can get.
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    Are Blackhawk by proto tools still being produced?

    Yup. I've been building a set of Blackhawk 1/2 drive chrome sockets to replace some Craftsman ones, and they've all been stamped as US made. Like them better than the Williams USA sockets that are the bulk of my other good sockets.
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    Craftsman screwdrivers/phillips?

    I used to have some Stanley screwdrivers that I swear would destroy screws just by touching them. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    Tool companies specialties?

    Sockets: Ko-ken. Pliers: Knipex. Screwdrivers: Wiha. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    Ratio of premuim ratchets to good ratchets

    My favorite ratchets these days are Ko-ken Zeal ones. The Armstrong locking flex ones are great too, but I've acquired a new appreciation for the ease of use of a short one when you don't need the length of the Armstrong. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    Kobalt USA made screwdrivers now clearanced

    At least 1 more than you currently have. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    SK, Snap On and Williams Socket Review

    Blackhawk is also worth looking into for reasonably priced good quality US made sockets. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    Tools of Japan

    I like that. It'd go well with 1/4 nut grip sockets when I don't want to keep track of a second ratchet. Where'd you pick it up at? (Or I could break down and get the 3/8 nut grips, but I like the smaller ones for tight spaces).
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    Mac Flex Socket Wrench Set

    Matco makes metric ones, but they're big bucks. Looks like SK does too. The style seems to be mostly only found in fractional sizes for some reason but there are a few exceptions.
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    Favorite 3" 3/8 drive extension?

    I don't think I've touched another extension since I got the Ko-ken wobble plus ones. Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
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    Looking for a 1/4" deep metric socket set

    The nut grip sockets are really nice. Great for recessed bolts or just ones in crowded spots so you don't lose them somewhere in the depths.
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    Extensions for 1/4 drive

    +1 for the Kokens. They also have plain extensions if you don't like wobble.
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    Socket organizers

    I like the Lisle magnetic trays.
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    Your favorite spark plug socket(s)

    Have you tried the Zeal ones?
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