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I was just reading the GJ thread on hilarious brand names found on Amazon, and it got me to thinking about all the crazy translation fails on packaging, in ad descriptions and instruction manuals of Chinese products intended to be sold in the U.S. market. We've all seen them. I just recently...

I sometimes need to cut small metal parts for repairs or for fabricating some home-made contrivance. I'll typically cut things like metal rod, square or round metal tubing, or cut down bolts to a smaller length. The tubing rarely gets as big as 1", mostly smaller, and I rarely cut bolts or rod...

Rummaging through my Dad's old small tools and found an Apex #830 socket bit holder for square profile bits along with a bunch of Phillips #2 bits and a few modified for slotted screws. The bits look very much like had impact driver bits, but instead of the normal 5/16" hex shank profile, these...

I have a Matabo HPT 4-1/2" angle grinder for which no Type 1 cutting wheel guard is available. Plenty of accessories for their main Metabo lines, but the HPT is the old Hitachi line they bought and is sort of their lower tier line with far fewer options and accessories. After looking at a lot...

I acquired a used Ampro 'go-thru' pass-through socket set that's missing a couple of metric sockets, the 12mm and 15mm. AmPro North America cus. sv. is impossible to reach by phone--all calls automatically go to voice mail which then tells you the mail box is full and hangs up. So-called AmPro...

I just purchased a new set of reversible ratcheting box wrenches and the mechanisms feel dry as a bone. A little lube should smooth them out and reduce backdrag. What's your favorite lube for these kinds of wrenches?

I'm looking for some reasonably priced recommendations for a manual hand impact driver, one with a 3/8" drive stud and another in 1/2" drive (or I could use one with a drive adapter). I have a 3/8 and 1/2 I obtained at a yard sale a while back that have a "No. 2500" on both (no brand or COO)...

Hey, guys. Anyone ever rebuild or repair a 1950s Atlas 912 bandsaw? I got one a few years back and replaced the tires. My wife has been using it on occasion for arts and crafts projects, but just broke the blade. I noticed that the lower guide wheel turns only about 15 degrees either way and...

Looks like the Tool Talk forum over at papawswrench is gone. Has anybody heard something about this?

As has already been posted, Shop Vac went out of business last September, closed the PA fatory laid off 146 workers. I read that the assets were bought out by Chinesium GreatStar back in late December and re-opened the plant but only brought back 14 workers. Made some calls yesterday, no one...

We're looking to buy a battery powered chainsaw with a 16" to 18" bar for occasional use around the property, so it doesn't have to be high-end contractor grade, but we don't want junk either. Anyone have recommendations for what brand/model you like?

I'm thinking of buying a set of 3/8" and perhaps 1/2" quick release extension bars. Aging hands are making sockets more difficult to pull off the bars. Here's what I'm looking for: 1. NOT Craftsman 2. DIY grade for occasional use--no need for pro quality 3. As per above, looking for fairly...

I use these Dremel-type wire wheels on a regular basis. I've tried the HF wheels where you get a good assortment and quantity for around $5.00, but they wear out quickly and I wind up picking wires out of my clothes. The Dremel brand are much better quality, but they want about $5.00 per wheel...

Got these three items in a bag with a box of stuff. The first is some sort of feeler gauge, but it only has 6 blades. The top and bottom blades are uncommonly thick for a feeler gauge. The top is marked G B 210 in an old style. the blades have no other markings. The five cylinders with...

Anyone ever see this mark before? Plain 6.5" pliers, no grip pattern on handles, no other markings on the tool. Can't seem to find anything on it. Thanks

Picked up a set of pliers at a sale recently because they were so unusual. Research has been little help. it's about 10" long. Has a unique adjuster using a pivot with a spike to mesh with teeth along the handle, providing a much finer set of sdjusting positions than a typical water pump or...

I picked this up with a bunch of old wood handled screwdrivers. About 2-1/2" long. Almost looks like a bit in a holder with a locking pin, but on close examination it looks like the parts are made to be permanently assembled. Only marking is a number "11" on the ferrule, presumably the size...

Came upon this in a box of vintage tools. I don't think anything in the box was newer than 1970s, and nothing imported, all USA. I've never seen a rat like this. No markings. Anyone know what make this is?

Found this awhile ago and it just sifted to the surface of the tool bin pile somehow. I set it aside because what remains of the original finish looks like that old Army drab green. I have never seen a Danielson tool in a green finish, and it certainly looks factory. No other markings beside...

I posted this in the General section to find out what kind of pliers these are. But also wanted to post here to see if anyone knows about this Douglass Auto Appliance Mfg. Co. I found only a few references dating 1908-23. Made directional signal holders and all kinds of parts and accessories...