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You can also use a magnetic socket. I have a set and it is usefull for tight situations and you do not have to apply much pressure.

If you take your time, you can do it. It justs takes a little practice. I have a 24 inch extension and many others so reaching 36 inches is no problem for me.

You can also use univeral sockets in tight spots that will give you even more access. I think it is a good idea to have some of these for the most common sizes. Univeral joints are another option although rarely you might not have enough space for these. Snap On has a swivel universal...

The guy who owns that business is real nice and honest and it is a good place to buy. I highly reccommend it.

If you want the wobble feature when you use the Wobble Plus make sure it is not straight when you push the socket on the bolt. It is so easy once you get used to it and it will save you some space.

You are not supposed to push down while applying torque! You could end up busting your hand or worse. Once you learn how to use these tools properly, you will love them.

The Snap On wobble plus are really good tools. Trust me, I use these tools often and they do not go from regular to wobble very easily. They hold the socket very well and I reccommend them. I started a whold thread with reference to wobble plus extensions recently. Buy some and try them...

Wiha makes some nice screwdrivers that are not very expensive. They also have some screwdrivers with a metal plate on the top of the handle that is designed for hammering if you are interested. I would not hammer a screwdriver but if you must use a hammer these are the screwdrivers you...

I went back and looked at mine and they do not appear off center. If they are off center it would allow for more torque though.

MAybe they are not off center.

You may not always have access to a compressor so tradtional hand ratchets are important. Air tools also can be damaged by dirt and mud. You must keep them clean and oil them which is hard for lazy people.

You should be able to use a good quality torque wrench from 20% full scale to full scale. It is a myth that they are only reliable in the middle third of the range.

For in lbs buy the 1/4 inch drive torque wrench. You should have at least three torque wrenches, one low torque ( 6 to 30 Nm), another for medium torque (20 to 100 lbf ft), and one high torque (50 to 250 lbf ft) The dial type is my favorite, but you cannot always use this wrench especially...

Excellent torque wrench for engine rebuilding.

I have spent about $8,000 on tools in the last eight months and bought about 380 pieces. I could have bought the same tools at Sears for about $800.00 but the quality is not the same. For about $8,500 you can buy a 1400 piece Craftsman tool set. If you want the best tools you must be willing...

Precision Instruments also has a 68Nm 3/8 inch drive split beam torque wrench. The split beam design is better than the spring clickers because you do not have to set on lowest setting after using it. It also has less friction and fewer moving parts. I try to use the dial type torque...

I have a set of the flank drive plus and have not used the open end yet. Like dxdexter said, you will likely remove most fasteners with the box end when using a wrench. Not trying to discourage you, but you want to spend your money on tools you may use more often. A set of just the flank...

Anyone have experience using the Snap On torx sockets. I have a set but I do not encounter very many torx fasteners. Form what I have read on the internet, most are vulnerable to break no matter the brand.

I did not know that there are similar extensions available from Sears. This is good to know and it will help people save a lot of money. I wish I had known this.

Part numbers sxwp8,sxwp11 etc