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I keep telling myself I will buy that hydraulic flaring tool "next time" on every brake line job. Still haven't picked it up yet.

I do mine by hand. I always use cuni lines (copper nickel) if able. I use tools usually at the ends to get those tight bends going into and out of hoses / valves etc.

Love these things. Used them for years. I once dropped on on a Sunday morning in a Friend's engine bay in a spot I couldn't get to, had him come to the shop Monday night so I could lift the car, and the sucker was still there and still on. They have a new rechargeable version out now as well.

For non-swivel complete sets, I use Hanson socket trays (and some Chinese knock-offs of them). For swivels and odd lots, you can get a 3-row magnetic socket tray. Its a steel plate with three lines of magnetic...no need to interchange anything. Only issue is if you only store a few sockets the...

Look into Grey Pneumatic. They sell every size, type, and configuration. They are usually priced under SK

I have a Mac side locker and their new service cart setup, and I find the quality to be acceptable. The self-closing drawer slides on the cart are awesome, and the "new" boxes are supposed to be coming with them soon. Either MAC box series tends to be a little heavier and better built than the...

I am considering this. The garage is in range of the house WiFi though, so I'm not sure if running a Ethernet cable would be advantageous. Hmm. That stuff is cheaper than drywall here! I like it for the ceiling. I'm not sure I'd be crazy about the texture on the walls. Did you do something to...

I don't think you can use copper for Natural Gas, correct? I have asked the utility companies that service my area. They both said black iron, although consumers said black iron is fine, but THEY are switching to the yellow hoses for all their new install. I am not a fan of burying black iron...

Wow! I would live there if there was a place around here (SE Michigan) like that. Nice start on the cabinets OP! I find I enjoy building them a lot more than organizing them!

Hey folks, I just bought a house (Nov) up here in Michigan, and it came with a 24x24 detached 2 car (1 door) garage! Now, as it sits the garage is in good structural condition, it is 2x4 on 16" centers, built in 1993 (only 8' ceiling, sadly). Now the bad news - the floor is plain concrete in...

I am not a fan of the ATD system, which is sold under several brand names. I've had the hose pop off the adapters and WHOOSH...hot coolant everywhere. No experience / opinion on the redline.

I have used the BJP1 in the past, but it is really expensive to keep the thing updated with new adaptors. I prefer my OTC for that reason. OTC also makes a larger C-frame press that I love...lets you use multiple tall adaptors. I do have a harbor freight one kicking around that I use as a spare...

The harbor freight light lasts about 4hrs on a charge, and you can always leave it plugged in, too. I wish it was just a little brighter sometimes.

Best bang for the buck that I've found are actually the nitrile exam gloves you can buy from Sam's Club. They are about $11.50 / box, but the box has 200 in it. I use them daily. I keep a box of the black "midnight" gloves around and use them when ever I am dealing with lots of solvent or sharp...

Toilet bowl cleaner. No, really. The good stuff.

THIS! I work 'round the corner and I love that shop. Really good prices! Also, Lapeer is about 20 miles North of Auburn hills right up M-24. There is a shop there called Sam and Jakes. Awesome place.

Not to hijack the thread or anything, but I freaking hate those. And the newer Cadillac RWD/AWD that are the same way.

Each type of drawer has a individual price, the tool rep will usually price them based difference between the factory drawer in question and the one you want. It can get expensive quick, if your preferred layout requires additional slides. Snap-on drawers for regular bays go for $150-$400 each...

I'll throw my hat in the ring. As a professional mechanic, I am trained in proper solder techniques. My father is an electrical engineer, and he would die of shame if I made a non-conducting solder joint. That said, on customer vehicles I ALWAYS USE HEATSHRINK CRIMP CONNECTIONS. Why? 1) They...

Cornwell? Who needs 'em? They don't have anything "unique", and the one Cornwell rep we had was such an asswipe I kicked him out and told him never to come back. We have an independent around here we all call "Taiwan Todd" (His name is Todd). He sells IR, gear wrench, OTC, SK, etc. Very...