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I'm looking for a metric 3/8" Snap On socket set (6pt). I've found some sellers on ebay selling "New" or "Like New" sets for around $100 (List IIRC is ~$140). After getting chastized in another thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37371) about almost overpaying for some...

I was thinking of buying these used snap on sockets online, and I have the following pics. Do the drive ends look ok to you guys? The price seems almost too good, but my amateur eyes could not find anything wrong.

I probably have about 5-6 of each size up to 1/2", and I can't stop the compulsion to buy those coffee cans of drill bits at garage sales! My Huot box is getting full. Are there any other drill bit freaks out there? Let's see your collection!

My "new to me garage" was probably painted in the 70's and looks pretty bad. I know it's just a garage and not a showroom, but I thought before I move the stuff in I should give it a fresh coat of paint to brighten the place up. Is there a good primer that I can use so I don't have to wash the...

I went to an estate sale on the weekend and the guy had been colecting tools for such a long time his basement was packed full of goodies. To my delight I found FOUR metal boxes with either "Gray" or "Gray Bonney" on them. Full of hope I'd pick up each case, to find it EMPTY! What a tease! I...

I was reading about the Indestro / Duro yools on Alloy aftifacts, and while they mention the many name changes, they don't mention if the quality of the tools changes with the name. From what I understand, Indestro was sperated from the Duro name to be a "consumer level" tool while Duro...

How can you tell if a Husky socket is a Stanley "Made in USA" vs a REALLY made in the USA New Britian socket? I have a set bought in the 90s which is probably of the Stanley variety, but I want to check.

Not a "Master set" I have a Puller that is simply marked "Master #365-3" No country of origin. Anyone know anything about "Master" Pullers?

Never heard about the brand until I joined this board. In a lot I picked up this weekend, there was one Wright 3/8" extension among the treasures. Does Wright sell any contracts in Canada, or did this extension have an interesting little journey to find its way into my toolbox?

I have an older Gray socket where the chrome is coming off the end (not due to rust, no visible scratch marks, not "worn off") Just wondering if anyone has tried warrantying something like this. Thought I'd ask before driving down to a distrbutor and making a fool out of myself :)

I have a few made in Japan KAL sockets. I know Japanese sockets at one time were regarded the same as Chinese ones . . . . The socket looks pretty new. Is this a good quality Japanese socket or a bad one?

Went to an estate sale at lunch and scored some Gray and Indestro Super tools! Woohoo One of the sockets I bought was labeled "ST12 GRAY" and no other markings like size etc. I checked the current catalog and could not find this part number anywhere. It's 3/8 drive and looks like a 12 point...

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Looking to upgrade my Home Depot Husky :puke: sockets. I'd prefer Snap On, Gray or Proto because I want to buy the best I can afford and to treat myself on the sockets I use the most. I'm primarily interested in the shallows socket, but may be tempted with a shallow / deep combo for a good...

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Just wondering WTF is up with this crazy bidding and how they magically stopped 78 cents short of my maximum bid . . . . . . I don't think I'm that lucky . . . Item number:180358414150 Bidder Bid Amount Bid Time miket450( 44) US $36.78 25-May-09 16:35:21 EDT r***0( 23) US $36.00...

Anyone who uses a 5 hole orbital sander should think about popping by Princess Auto. They have a box of 50 discs (220 grit) for $5! These are cheaper than the PA house brand, and they are quality made in Switzerland discs. I have some Siarex sandpaper (made by sia) and if these pads last as long...

I've been using my 8" bench grinder quite a bit lately and I've noticed the wheel that came with it is wearing quickly. I was about to buy a cheap replacement at the local import tool store, but from hanging out here too much, I've decided to seek out a better quality stone . . . . Who makes 'em...

On page 5 of the new Gray promotional flyer, there are a couple of 2/3 combination jaw pullers on sale. They have a 3 ton and 8 ton model. Anyone know anything about these? Does Gray manufacture them? Maybe someone like OTC? Just wondering if one of these would be a good start to a puller...

Anyone have a dedicated bench for the little helpers in your garage? My oldest is almost two and is starting to be able to manipulate things well enough ie he can thread a nut and bolt, and turn a screwdriver. I'm not sure I'm sold on those plastic "kids workbenches" you see at Toys R Us, so I...