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My dad had bought a Harbor Freight 6 inch vice, and I decided to mount it as it was sitting on the shelf. The plates screwed to the jaws snapped off the first time I used it. Chinese garbage. Most of the vices on Craigslist look beat to ****. Should I keep looking there, or buy new? Which...

I need a set of offset wrenches - metric and standard. Ignoring Mac and Snap On, what other vendors are worth looking at? Are Craftsman still worth buying? Thanks

Does anyone have a good suggestion for a hard case for a Remington 479 powder actuated tool? The flimsy blister pack case kind of stinks. They don't make this model anymore, and Remington sold this company to another manufacturer. Thanks

Curious what is the highest HF discount coupon anyone has seen over the past year. Just got one for 25%, but am looking at a $1200 mill, and would like to buy it when the best discount is available. Thanks

I need a drill press. Initially looked at a Wen 14 inch press, but saw too many negative reviews about cheap, Chinese junk - pot metal parts, chrome peeling off, cheap castings, etc. So I'm thinking about the full-sized, Porter Cable unit from Lowes. I thought of spending real money on...

Need a 10,000 watt, portable generator to provide backup power in the base of an emergency. The Honda unit is $5,000. The Northern Tool brand 13,000 is about a grand less. Does anyone have any experience with the NT brand? I know the Honda's start instantly, run quietly, and generate stable...

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Looking at buying a 24 or 28 foot, fiberglass extension ladder. I checked one out at HD, and found that I could move the 24 foot fairly easily, but the 28 was heavy. Could I move the 28 foot in two pieces, erect one piece and then add the second? Or do I have to move the ladder as a single...

We've all been there. You need something, and using one of Zoro's coupons makes the thing affordable. However, you have to make a minimum purchase price to get the deal. What tools are in your collection that are so valuable that you think everyone needs one? In other words, what should I...

I need to drill two, 3 inch hole through a concrete foundation wall. I've heard that I can do this myself using a diamond core bit. Can anyone provide some advice? Buy or rent the drill? Buy the bit or rent the bit? Does anyone have any suggestions on brands? Hilti seems to make them, and...

For some reason, I'm not getting emails about this from Zoro. If anyone hears of a 25% off deal, let me know. I need a draft analyzer. Thanks

I need a Bacharach Intec combustion analyzer. There was an online tool vendor, Zoro, that offered up a New Years Sale of 15% or so off. I missed the sale, and they wouldn't offer up the deal even after talking with a manager. I signed up for their email, where such sales are announced, but...

Any recommendations on an allen wrench set? Need metric and std. Do I go T handle? Ball ends? Or just l shaped? Any suggestions on a rugged choice? Roger

On the Harbor Freight 2 ton folding shop crane, can you lift something that the base of the crane can't get underneath? I've seen one used where the legs slide under a car and lift out the engine. What if the engine is on the ground, and the crane legs won't fit around it? Can the engine be...

Any suggestions? The one from Sams was too stiff and plastic-like. Thanks.

Was at Home Depot, and was looking at some of the cordless drill deals for Father's Day. They had an 18 V Lithium Drill, two batteries, charger, and soft case for $179. They had a kit of the same drill with an 18 V Lithium impact driver for $199. I can't believe that they can sell a normally...

I need a shop press since I'm tired of peening metal over by hammering things into place. Heard good things about the HF 20 ton one. Current price is $199. Have seen coupons for $149. Is there one available now? Also, is HF having a 25% coupon for Memorial Day? In this economy, saving...

Can people weigh in on whether you like padded screwdrivers (like Klein) or plain plastic ones like Snapon or Craftsman? My dad used to use Kleins as an electrician, and they lasted for decades without falling apart, so I don't think the rubber coated handle is a problem. Even so, I'd like to...

I need to buy some pieces to fill in my Craftsman tool collection. Things like an hand impact set, speeder wrenches, and a variety of individual sockets. Found what I wanted online, but I hate to pay retail for stuff that's going to cost me a ton over a set price. Hate to buy a set to get a...

Any comments on the 20 ton HF shop press. Is this useful, or should I just use a hammer and a piece of 2 x 4? Thanks