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I've got a cordless 18v Li Ion Dewalt impact driver that came in a combo set that i bought a couple of years ago. I rarely have need of an impact around the house so had yet to buy a set of sockets for it and had just used a regular socket the times it had been used (yes, I know this is wrong...

My local TSC in Theodore, Al. currently has some pretty good deals on a wide assortment of hand tools. Dewalt 1/2 drive socket/ratchet sets and 6 pc. combo wrench sets for $39 and $29. Also a lot of Crescent branded tools (Tiawan and China COO) including a 6 pc. set of locking pliers (COO is...

Was tinkering in the shop tonight and noticed that there were a few pair of Channellock pliers in every box I own and several pairs hanging on the pegboard. I decided I'd gather them up just to see how many I own. These are just from my shop, I have them in the house toolbag, all 3 vehicles and...

My local (Mobile, Al. ) Sears has announced that they will be closing in Sept. Liquidation "sale" is to begin tomorrow, the 17th. I'm one of the few here who still shop their tool/lawn and garden dept. and seem to find some decent tools at reasonable prices. I'm a bit saddened by their closing...

I've had a 12 lb. Woodings Verona splitting maul that's been used as both a maul and sledge around the house for years now. That thing is seriously heavy though (especially if needed for more than a few good whacks!) so I bought an 8lb. Husky sledge hammer from HD today. All of their sledges are...

My local Sears has the U.S. made 1/2 in. premium ratchet on sale/clearance for $41. I've looked at and handled it several times and it seems solid and well built. I currently have an Armstrong 972, Proto 5449, CM RP and the Craftsman Industrial ratchet that was clearanced a while back for $10...

Sears had these on sale for $29.99 and since I needed a set of Allen and Torx bits, I used a few points and got it for $23. I've not bought any of the Chinese A series Craftsman but at less than $25 bucks, I reluctantly pulled the trigger. The bits and extension seem O.K. but I think you'd have...

Was in Lowes today and noticed these German made pliers by Irwin. Any one know if these are rebranded Knipix? First I'd seen or heard about them.

I know that Sears and Craftsman get a lot of flak on these boards, a lot of it rightly so. However, I had a good experience at my local mall store today and just wanted to let everyone know about it. Over the years I've assembled several entire sets of Craftsman sockets. I've either lost or...

Just got a free $10 in points and applied to these. With the free shipping, I got the set shipped for $23.50. I have a 10 piece set of metric/SAE GW ratcheting wrenches at home and I use a set of 7/8 reversible ratcheting wrenches at work almost daily. I'm not a huge fan of most import tools...

$5 today got me this. A local pawn shop is closing and claims that he's trying to move everything quick. He has a fair amount of good tools but was being really stubborn about selling individual pieces out of tool boxes or bags. Had a box of Snap On sockets and extensions, probably 20-25 pieces...

My go to ratchet at work is an Armstrong 10-972 1/2 drive. It is a VERY fine ratchet and I have 0 negative things to say about it. However.....while at the local flea market 2 weekends ago, I saw a Proto 5449 1/2 drive for 15$ at a stall selling all tools. I was looking for a spare 13/16 and...

Never have used the Stanley warranty as I don't have a lot of their tools. I do have a couple of the yellow and black handled screw drivers (like the ones pictured above) and 2 of them had broken tips. Decided to call them and see what their policy on replacing these drivers would be. Was told...

Picked all these gems up for 7$ at a local pawn shop. Had to dig a bit but I feel it was worth the effort. SK, Proto, U.S. Craftsman and the one SnapOn socket. Klein tape, Channel Lock cutters and a #3 philips. The SO socket is 1/2 drive with the following # 11/16 NAF 110 11 USN. I read...

I have this pair of Kraeuter pliers that have been in my box forever. Nice pair of pliers but I've never been able to find any info as to their age or the reason for the hole located in one of the jaws. Anyone out there have any knowledge on this piece.

Hello all, long time visitor to the site and finally decided to create an account. I guess I'll just jump in and ask a question. I'm an operator in the chemical industry and use a combo of Williams, Proto and Armstrong wrenches and ratchets on a regular basis at work. All are great tools and...