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    CDI vs Snap On Torque Screwdrivers

    Hi everybody: Considering that CDI is a Snap On subsidiary, does anyone know if CDI manufactures SO torque screwdrivers. Specific example: CDI 401SM Torque Screwdrivers ( http://www.cditorquecanada.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=cdi&Category_Code=tst-mas ) which is also sold as a...
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    Question about torque wrenches

    Howdy: 1) What is the difference between a Fixed Adj. Click Type Torque Wrench and a Fixed-Ratchet Adj. Click Type Torque Wrench?, and 2) Does anyone manufacture a 1/4" Adj. Click Type Torque Wrench (in-lb) with a flex head? Thanks, RHP
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    "Merkava 4"

    Good strong tanks.
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    Flex Head SQ Driver 3/8 - 1/2

    Went to Harry Epsteins today and saw an interesting tool, a Williams Flex Head SQ Driver 3/8 - 1/2: http://www.harryepstein.com/williamsimporttools.htm Please explain what it can be used for/ Thanks, RHP
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    Box vs flare

    Knowing that flare wrenches are usually used for nuts attached to tube ends, and having read the previous discussions on box v open wrenches and crowfeet, I have a simple question: For general purposes, can a flare be almost always substituted for a box?, and what is the downside to this?
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    Crow foot, again

    Having studied the previous thread on crowsfeet, (& admired Uncle Buck's tools) I have a simple question: A bolt should rotate on a thread, but logically attaching a crows foot to a ratchet make the center of rotation the slot rather than the bolt. Empirically, attaching a ratchet should turn...
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    Crowfoot, again

    please delete, wrong forum,sorry.
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    Crowsfeet

    While flare nut crowfoot wrenches are designed for use on soft fittings such as brass or aluminum, can any please give me any other reason to use a flare over an open end crowsfoot in typical auto/motorcycle mechanical situations. Thanks, RHP
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    TORX, Heavy Duty Removal

    Snap-On makes a Heavy Duty Removal Torx socket set (209EFTXBY). Why are they lsited as "Heavy Duty Removal"? Are they meant solely for removal as in impact work? In other words, would they work for both tightening as well as untightening Torx bolts?, or would they strip, deform or otherwise...
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    SO Folding Creeper

    Hello Gents, Does anyone familiarity with the Snap-On Folding Creeper/Seat Creeper, JCW42A? I am toying btw a seat creeper w/ drawers & a flat creeper. The 2-in-1 concept is nice but how well does it function? Thanks in advance, RHP
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    SO Breaker bars (again) - 18" vs 24"

    Howdy, I am in the market for a 1/2" breaker bar, Am debating btw. the SO 18" industrial finish vs the SO 24" (plain jane, offset or comfort handle). Question: what are the tangible benefits of a 24" over the 18", and vice versa? Thanks
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    Great vintage Snap on site

    http://collectingsnapon.com/Site/Home-1.html
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    Torx - Torx Plus

    As per Wikipedia: "Standard TORX drivers can be used to drive TORX PLUS screws, but TORX PLUS drivers will not fit standard TORX screws." Is this correct?, (would have thoght the other way around). Also, SO TORX Plus, Combination Drive (211EFTXTPY) lists for $292.85 where as Torx Plus, Tamper...
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    Ratcheting Adapter?

    What is the purpose of a Ratcheting Adapter? Why would it be attached to a breaker bar instead of using a stout ratchet? Can it be attached to a driver handle for use as a ratcheting screwdriver? Thanks, RHP
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    Offset breaker bar

    Would someone please school me on when to use a 45° Offset Breaker Bar. Thanks, RHP
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    A "Flare" tool for pipes?

    Hello, Years ago my Dad had a tool that he used for broken small bore pipes. He would fit a male and female nut unit over the respective broken halves, then use an tool to flare the broken ends, and finally thread the nuts to restore pipe integrity. The tool and nuts/bolts came in a set. Could...
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