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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...

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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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

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?

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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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

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...

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

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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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...

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

Would someone please school me on when to use a 45° Offset Breaker Bar. Thanks, RHP

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...