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This is a duplicate post, I originally posted in the general room and was advised to post it again here as it is more appropriate. Does anyone have an idea on what the manufacturer of this wrench might be? I did communicate with the seller and they believe it is Craftsman, but I do not believe...

Does anyone have an idea on what the manufacturer of this wrench might be? I did communicate with the seller and they believe it is Craftsman, but I do not believe so. If you look at the letter we can identify as a "T", the letter to the left of it would need to be a "F". Given that there is...

My query is to get the opinion on nut drivers and their use. I have an old USA Craftsman set that came with my first tool set many years ago. They all look new. I like the idea of them, but looking at my usage, it seems I just use sockets instead. Thinking about it, this allows me to use...

This is just a general question to see the opinions of others. Say one wanted a basic tool set... one like those sought when I was younger (~30 years ago) and a nice Craftsman set was the go to set. I obviously refer to a DIYer, not a professional working in a shop of any sort where they tend to...

I have attached image of a external torx socket showing the logo on the tool. Could someone assist me in identifying this manufacturer? this is an Asian manufacturer, assumingly a China manufacturer.

I recently acquired a USA made Craftsman 32mm RP combo wrench. Prior, I have a China made Craftsman. I needed a second one anyway, and I was interested to compare them. I refer to Sears Craftsman. I do not notice much difference between the two. The China made one does have edges that are a bit...

What is the opinion of those here on greasing parts that do not have a zerk fitting, or other way of adding grease? On such parts, I see three options. You can obviously treat it as disposable and not worry on grease. You start to see issues, you replace it. The other side seems to have the...

Does anyone know who makes IR air tools? It is my understanding that they are now made in China, Taiwan, or similar, but I wonder if they are made specifically for IR (who also rebrands their product to truck brands), or if they are using a manufacturer who sells to brands other than IR...

I have a sort of devil's advocate question.... Many air tools come with directions stating to avoid over oiling the tool. My question is simply, why? There are some common sense items here like you will be wasting oil and it will spray out more oil in the exhaust, but otherwise, why is this to...

I have a good condition Earthquake EQ38R impacting air ratchet in need of a new top portion. The bottom section with the air inlet, motor, etc is just fine, but the top "fork like" piece that holds the anvil and ratcheting portion is broken beyond repair. I am looking for one of these tools to...

I have an old Craftsman impact wrench, Model 875.188840, that just sits on the shelf. I assume this is one of the 250 foot pound rates units. The tool works, everything moves and it will tighten and remove a lug nut, but either I have just adjusted too much to more modern high power units, or...

I have a question of controversy.... I want to discuss tire plugs. Not should you should you not, but some detail. In the kits, you find those that state the plugs are self vulcanizing, some include rubber cement, some include a vulcanizing compound, and there may be even others with methods I...

As I was reorganizing come tools, I grabbed my 2 cases of crow foot sockets. I have a 10 piece each SAE and Metric USA Craftsman set, VV stamp. I had a quick look at them as I know I don't use them much, and a visual inspection shows I used only 3 of them, and very light use based on the marks...

A question for those who use impact drivers, the 1/4 kind. I have a Ryobi P238 which states the ability to produce 2000 inch pounds of torque, which approximates to 166 foot pounds. Now, I got to thinking that I cannot use a 1/4 drive ratchet at over 80-100 foot pounds as the anvil will break...

Does anyone have recommendations for a swivel for use on an air tool at the connection to the air line? It appears that the most common style is this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61sKX%2BibIyL._AC_SY355_.jpg but I also read a fair amount of people saying they leak easily...

What does everyone here use for a protective oil coating on tools? I recently purchased a small set of torx bit sockets and used 3-in-1 oil to coat them. What I found is that after a few months, the 3-in-1 oil seems to have evaporated leaving the bit ends dry. Seeing this made me think about...

Most of my spark plug sockets are 3/8 drive. I have 2, the 5/8 and 13/16 sizes, that I also have a 1/2 drive for. I have never used the 1/2 drive ones, I guess I just never found the need or reason to use them. My question is ... what and why do others use the 1/2 drive spark plug sockets for...

Hi- I want to make a new thread that for organizational purposes should be divided into sub threads of sorts. Can this be done here? Let me explain what I want to try.... I want to start a thread on tool feedback and suggestions, specifically for Tekton, although this can apply to anything or...

Has anyone used or seen anyone use petroleum jelly as a thread lubricant? I mean not using it as a substitute for anti seize or anything like that, but as general purpose. I am curious on all applications whether it be a dashboard in your car, screws in a metal case, or even assembling furniture...

What is your preference on ratchets and why, quick release or non quick release? Is it simply a preference or is there a tangible reason? I was always to understand that the non quick release was a bit stronger as there was no release through the anvil, but in looking at specifications (like...