Search results

What's the best dremel type tool? One that will actually perform and will last decades in DIY use. Should be rebuildable, by nature. Thanks!

Any idea if this will happen? Need to budget if so :-)

I want to replace my old Die Hard US made jumper cables because they are too short (12' or 16') and won't reach if vehicles aren't parked front to front. However, i also noticed that after only ~13 years of being stored in a vehicle, the wire jackets are cracking. Does anyone have long term...

Hi, I tried to do some research, but I must not be using the correct terms. I appreciate any help! What's the proper tooling to use a punch with a press? I.e. just pressing on a regular hand-held punch would most-likely lead to the punch shooting out to the side under a lot of force. Is...

What's the best way to buy PB Swiss at a good price? My Kobalt USA made allen wrench is repeatedly rounding off in a socket head. I hear PB swiss is real good. Hopefully better than Eklind and Bhondus?

Are KD, Napa, and Allen really the same OEM with different stamps? Or one generally better? Thanks!

Hi, anyone have experience with boot clamp pliers (like for CV joint boots, rack bellow boots, etc.)? I'd like to buy a good quality boot crimping tool and replacement clamps for next time I need to replace a boot (rather than the plastic cable ties that ship with aftermarket boots...) Thanks!

Need to replace a broken PVC cutter from Horrible Freight. Looks like Ridgid has moved to China. Is MCC the best bet now? Looks like a decent tool imported from Japan. http://www.mccusainc.com/Tools/PVC-Pipe-Cutters.htm EDIT: Thread titled "PVC" cutter..... should have said PEX, CPVC...

Duplicate, not sure how to delete.

Hello, when I have 2 air hoses connected and pull across the driveway, the female quick connect catches on a small divot in the concrete and disconnects. The quick connect however does not seem overly weak. Is this behavior normal?

Did craftsman make a 26" wide chest that was red on inside and flat black on outside? Did craftsman make a 26" wide chest that was red on inside and flat black on outside?

Hi, bought an off-road hitch pin today that has visible forging line, maybe 1/32" thick (1/8" wide). How do most hitch pins end up perfectly (nominally) round and smooth? Are they machined after forging? Thanks

Looking at a piece of equipment. How is the service from this vendor? Is there a section here for vendor ratings and reviews?

I have a couple sets of USA bits from Kodiak Cutter. I believe they are in Hout indexes. It would make sense that when you open the index the largest bits are in the back, and so forth, with the smallest to the front. However if you position the index that way, the size stampings are on the...

Hello, I had stocked up and it's been several years since I purchased 4.5" cut off wheels. Now I need some more but it seems like what used to be $2 is now $4. What's the best deal on quality cut off wheels that won't just fall apart? Thanks!

Ok, I'm a bit stumped . I have the 4x6 HF metal cutting bandsaw. It leaks all of the oil out of the gear case. I took it apart once and replaced the seal. It still leaks when in the down position. The only place it could possibly be leaking is through the seal. Even if the shaft was...

Hello, Anyone know of a tamper-resistant HEX bit set (insert bits or square drive) made in USA? The closest I can find are small Wiha sets that include 4 driver bits. I was surprised Lisle doesn't seem to offer these. Did some googling only to find Wiha, and not very comprehensive sets...

Today I needed a 15/16" combo wrench. I checked my mid-2000s Craftsman raised panel USA wrenches to find that I didn't have one. Could this be a case where the first set went up to 7/8" and the next set started at 1"? I don't think I'd have lost the wrench, and I believe I've seen a couple...

Hello, I am looking for a good slide hammer and am considering Proto (are there others comparable?). However, Proto's website doesn't list basics, such as thread spec, etc. (I assume 5/8-18?). The kits also don't list which pullers are included, etc.. I have a couple of Craftsman...

I haven't seen talk of one in a long time. Thanks!