Search results

I think I figured this one out. Pittsburgh (Pro) is not offering 6 point sockets except for deep sockets or 1/4 drive. Colored or chrome, all the shallow sockets in 3/8 and 1/2 drives are 12 point. You have to go ICON to get shallow 6 point sockets. Not sure if they always did this or if...

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=colored%20sockets taste the rainbow

I bought mostly Armstrong 6-point wrenches from Cripe Distributing. Looks like they are still available. Note that the NAPA Pro, KD Tools and Allen brand wrenches all came out of the same factory as the Armstrong. At least the USA-made wrenches...

Building off Bubba Fett and dnschmidt, I think part of the reason that HF is pricing their ICON tools at a higher price is that the HF store has some advantages over HD, Lowes, and online shopping. Let's say you want a tool cart or toolbox, a nice set of chrome sockets, a beater set of impact...

I think qqzj's point was that the additional competitive pressure from the HF knock-offs forces (real) high-end tool companies to innovate more than they otherwise would, if there were no cheap substitutes. They also have to be competitive about pricing. So the Snap-on and MAC consumer...

If HF sold a lot of single sockets and wrenches in the store, that would make inventory mgt a lot harder. Imagine trying to stock singles of Pittsburg, Quinn, and Icon sockets. Also, to maintain a decent margin, they'd have to raise costs on those individual sockets to the point where...

It does seem to me like SBD is competing directly against itself. It's also a little weird to see Stanley FatMax tool bags that directly compete with DeWalt. I always thought of the FatMax line as being good tape measures (the original FatMax tool) and average pliers (with fat rubbery grips)...

There's a lot of deals on Klein tools at Home Depot. Here's a decent deal for insulated tools: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-1000V-Insulated-Tool-Set-5-Piece-94130/314242457 And another set with slight differences at the same price...

Matt on the Diesel Creek channel on Youtube started his workshop that way. Two shipping containers for storage and welding out in a clearing. Then he got a good deal on a pre-fab metal roof. Now, he's building his dream shop, but you check out the older videos. Here's a playlist of him...

Then here are some decent prices on Klein Diagonal Cutters. These are basically 2019 prices. Glow in the dark 2000 series at $26 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H7PIB66/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Regular 2000 series at $25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000302WR/?tag=atomicindus08-20

When you say you're on your umpteenth bag, do you mean you're wearing them out or you've bought a lot of them? Did you try other models? Please share your experience.

Also a PROTO 18 pc wrench set for less than $200. Also very tempting. https://www.grovesindustrial.com/product-details/PRO%25201200CS

If you click on the clearance option on this site, and go to the second to last page, it's all Williams, Wright, Wilton and Wiss. I wish I could easily justify buying those Wright wrenches but I probably have enough. Then there's this 1 inch drive breaker bar for $124...

Fedwrench mentioned that Channellock picks are really Mayhew rebrands with a lower price. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/updated-channelock-picks.505503/

This 3 drawer portable tool box is only $45 plus $10 shipping https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-drawer-portable-tool-chest/p-00935112000P Amazon wants about twice as much. Anyone know if this model is decent or just flimsy?

Just saw a commercial on Youtube for this: https://channellock.com/speedgrip/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=SpdGrpLch_15_Conv&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnvOaBhDTARIsAJf8eVM8SHkUlndfXyLL3Y4NJ4Xzwz8IWwUI9vIZGE-VwEqRRhyT7x2XYkcaAhgrEALw_wcB $21 on Amazon for a USA made Channellock version...

This guy has a couple of customized steel tool totes that fit the theme of a 90% box. I like that he put magnets on the side for larger wrenches, ratchets and breaker bars.

I see the newest flex head fine tooth has 100 teeth and looks similar to older model. Are you totally married to older model? The new model is $36. https://www.autozone.com/ratchets-sockets-and-wrenches/ratchet/p/duralast-3-8in-drive-100-position-full-polish-flex-head-ratchet/565718_0_0...

Do the 90 tooth conversions work for this model of ratchet? I bought the same set years ago when Grainger had that pricing error. Thought about trying to get a drop-in to increase the tooth count but maybe that would weaken the ratchet?

When you say "split" worm gear, did you mean "square" instead? On this page they mention "square screws". https://www.toptools.co.jp/english/products/monkey-wrench-hx-series/ Would you say TOP adjustables have less play than an old US Crescent or Lobster brand? Just curious.