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I have the Capri sockets but the only Tekton tools that I have are a crowfoot set so its tough to compare directly. However, I haven't found anything to complain about with the Capri sockets. Nice fit, chrome, marking...

To make an on topic contribution to this thread, I was inspired by the recent zip tie tool thread that was floating around recently. I honestly didn't even know such a thing existed previously. I was curious to try out but some of the suggestions were a bit expensive considering I already have...

That would have been my guess. I honestly don't know of any USA manufacturers of dead blow hammers besides Trusty Cook. Do you know if they are also the supplier for Capri? I saw they also started selling made in USA dead blow hammers.

The 36oz ball peen hammer is one of the made in USA items.

I was thinking it might be metric but the base plate outer dimensions checked pretty much exactly 2.375x3.75 so I thought it would be standard. My quick conversion also came up with 28mm for the 1.1" dimension which doesn't seem to come up in the metric engineering I see but admittedly I don't...

You could use Milwaukee consumables on you Dewalt tools to increase the made in USA content.

Quick look hovering the calipers to the same sides of the bolts is about 1.10x2.95. Kind of odd numbers so I would take that with a grain of salt. Maybe that's close to a standard size.

It looks like the picture you posted that the Kimo battery has a triangular profile and the AC Delco has a T shaped profile. Maybe the pictures are showing the wrong chargers?

I have a couple of Protos with the black oxide finish that I specifically use for oily jobs because it gets less slippery than a chrome finish ratchet. I do agree that the chrome finish does look great on these ratchets.

Capri has forged vises that are very similar to the Yost vise with only slight differences in the designs based on looking at pictures. Something else to consider.

I haven't seen any besides guys saying "I tried it out and it worked pretty good" or just pointing at differences between the tools on a table. It would be nice to have some control of variables and test actual function of the tools. The closest I have seen only compared 2 different brands. It...

Sounds like a good idea for a Project Farm episode. It would be interesting to see the differences in holding ability and marring of fasteners with the different designs. If that comparison already exists, I'm not aware of it.

I have the 46x24 combo. I really like it. Apparently they are the same boxes as Masterforce from Menards but I don't have any near me to compare so I'll take other's word for it. You are right, there is limited feedback on them, but I have had nothing but positive experience with mine. Well...

For the most part, I think any driver you picked out will do fine for 99% of whatever you end up doing with it. I guess the one thing that I like to look for is being able to modulate the power that the tool puts out. I seem to have a knack for breaking things quite easily so I always try to use...

Part of your parent's anecdote could be explained by the relaxation of entrance requirements in the pursuit of greater equality. Basically a larger swath of people can be admitted than the past which could bring the average intelligence of the classroom down without the actual intelligence of...

I like that o-ring retention. Oh boy, here I go spending money again.

I don't know why I completely spaced on using these for taps. Now I can honestly justify a set for myself.

That's interesting. I never knew 8 point sockets even existed. I don't think I've ever seen an 8 point bolt, but the double square means you should be able to use them on things like the square headed set screws on garage door springs.

A lot of the threads are getting more existential. In the past, tools were discussed on their merits to perform a task whereas now the morally redemptive values of the supply chain of said tool are thrust into the forefront of the conversation. Unfortunately, you rarely realize when the goods...

I have ARPs that are 12 point on the flex plate, torque converter, rod bolts, main studs, and supercharger brackets. I went with 6 points on the head studs and rest of the engine accessories. I assume my situation is the exception.