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What are decent adjustable wrenches available these days? What sizes are generally recommended for a wide variety of projects? Not heavy equipment use, just household and vehicle/lawn equipment use. Are the Pittsburgh Pro set from HF good to go? These ones specifically -...

I'm looking for some opinions on pry bars that are handy to have for home remodeling. It looks like the three types that can get majority of jobs done are: 1. Flat Bar aka wonder bar 2. Cats paw 3. Wrecking bar aka crow bar What size for each bar is recommended? Is brand and COO important...

Just as the title states...I'm looking for suggestions on a long reach pliers set. I'm not a professional using tools to make a living everyday. I'm just a weekend hobbyist that likes to tinker on my own vehicles/equipment. I'm not sure how often I would use them to be honest. Just want to have...

Today I found a "Made in USA" Husky torque wrench at my local Home Depot. The specific torque wrench is the 1/2" model (Husky 564464). It is advertised as a 50-250 ft lbs rating, but the settings on the tool range from 25-250 ft lbs. The factory calibration appears really accurate and consistent...

I'm looking to buy my first floor jack and hoping you guys with much more experience than me can help me out. The budget I have set is $150 and would like the jack to last me for decades to come. My dad has an old Craftsman 2 ton jack from the 80's that still works like new, but I know Craftsman...

Would the torque wrench offerings from Tekton be a good choice for a hobbyist that likes to wrench on his own cars? Most tasks will include lug nuts, oil drain bolts, oil filters, and other basic DIY maintenance.

I'm looking for suggestions on hex sockets that will serve the DIYer well. Also, what are the most used sizes when it comes to motorcycles/vehicles/power equipment?

Can you suggest a solid and reliable oil filter tool? Which style is the best to be used for various applications ranging from cars, motorcycles, and tractors? The common options seem to be oil filter specific pliers, strap style, 3 jaw style, and the socket style. What has given you the best...

I could use some opinions on a good pry bar set for all around general usage. Something that will last a long time under normal tasks that require a pry bar. Budget = $50 A quick search provided me with the following results: 1. Craftsman 3 pc -...

Are the HF Pittsburgh Pro chrome sockets a good choice for the DIY user working on their own projects? Will it get the job done or is it worth it to step up to the next level in quality?

What types of hammers should the DIY type homeowner have on hand at all times? Would a basic claw hammer (what weight?), a small ball peen, and a sledgehammer (what weight?) do the trick? Any recommendations on brands? Thanks for your help.

How are the combination wrenches offered by these brands? I know each brand is offered by Snap On, Proto, and Matco, but is the durability and quality a good choice for the money?

Interesting video I found while browsing YouTube. Do you agree with this pro's view on the Stanley 145 piece mechanic's set?

Knowing what you know now... If you had to start over and had $150 to purchase a 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" ratchet, what specific make and model would you choose? New or used, it doesn't matter. Will $150 worth of ratchets provide years of trouble free service?

If most of my combination wrenches are 12 point, would I be making the right decision by purchasing 6 point sockets to use with my 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" ratchets? None of the sockets will be used with impact tools. Also, it seems Pittsburgh Pro and Craftsman USA sockets are the recommended...

What is your suggestion in regards to purchasing a metric and SAE set of wrenches at a brick and motor store? Which store provides the least amount of hassle should the warranty come into play? I classify myself as the weekend mechanic and DIYer. I'm not a pro at all. Will any of the major...

Can someone ID this pump and explain what type of pump it is? My uncle received it as part of a bundle purchase from a machine shop that went out of business. It appears to be a hydraulic pump and reservoir, but this is foreign territory for me. Any ballpark estimates on what it's worth? 30...

What tool brands are producing quality products these days? I am far from a professional, but do enjoy wrenching on cars, motorcycles, and other various projects. I suppose I am more of the "weekend warrior" type. When it comes to building up and piecing together a set of tools, what tool name...

Hey guys, I have a small single car garage at approximately 12' wide by 21' long. I'm looking for suggestions on what fan I should purchase. The garage gets hot at night when I work on projects. I like keeping my garage door closed, so the light does not effect the neighbors trying to sleep. I...

I purchased a condo that has an attached 12'x10' deck in the backyard. The previous owners did not take care of it, so off come the boards and I'm looking to replace the wood with composite material. Is there a decent composite decking material available? I have a Home Depot, Lowe's, and Ace...