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There are some guys on YouTube that are "raising the dead" when it comes to working on old tractors, construction equipment, cars, generators, etc. I can't stop watching these videos from Marty T, Andrew Camarata, Jesse Muller, Diesel Creek, and Mustie1. I won't post links. We can all use...

Although I really like the cantilever tool boxes, already have enough toolboxes right now. I'd really like an Eastern German adjustable wrench, if only to see how much slop there is in the jaw. How much wiggle was tolerable in the workers' dystopia of East Germany? It looks like a 10" Western...

Looks like the German military had some nice cantilever toolboxes. This guy on Youtube is selling some old surplus boxes along with some (East/West?) German adjustable wrenches. There's some stickers/patches thrown in as well. Skip to 13:00 The Youtube channel is The Post Apocalyptic...

I hope I remember to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

A tool box is a tool, too. This tool from Trusco will keep my electric tools more organized. It's the ST-350, a cantilever tool box that just about 14 inches long on the outside. I like that the dividers are removable and there are slots for storing them at the ends of the upper shelves...

Based on the comments, it seems like there is at least 2 distinct types of consumers for utility knives: 1) the casual user who opens packages, etc 2) the tradesman/professional who considers it an essential tool-of-the-trade, such as drywallers Currently, Spyderco is focused on the EDC and...

These guys have a lot of used pallet racking and other industrial supplies https://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/pallet-racking/

I own some of the Grip-On (rebranded as Proto) and I am disappointed that they performed in the bottom half of the two most relevant tests. I may have to buy some of those Malco or Chinese Irwins in the future. I am not a HF fanboy but it would have interesting to see the Bremen brand vise grips.

Here's a decent review video from project farm. Irwin did okay. Some of the tests may not be that relevant YMMV

I almost wonder if the costs of new styling and innovating is what finally made Ideal sell SK. I mean, their super-strong X-frame wrenches must have been expensive to develop but not a ton of people recommend them. The LP90s were hit and miss. The socket sets they sold still came with the old...

Just to play Devil's Advocate; A big obstacle for brick and mortar retailers is just getting people into the store (it's a type of transactions cost for the customer). You may go in there for a cheap tarp or one-use drill, but then see the pliers on display and think "I could use an new pair of...

Since thrift stores don't post inventory online, I thought it would be good to post some of their GJ themed items here. It can save people a lot of driving around. I'll start it off: 4 drawer HON file cabinets, are normally about $250 but a few (biege/off-white color) are at: Greater...

Even if some contractors will fake having insurance, not all of the uninsured contractors will. It's better to ask just to eliminate those who don't bother faking it. I think a lot (but not all) of people who are too lazy/cheap/incompetent to do the right thing are often too lazy to FAKE doing...

My dad bought a couple Trinity stainless steel tool boxes for his place in Florida. They seem to have avoided rusting or breaking in any way. He bought them from Costco years ago and now other retailers sell them for around $1000 or less...

Here's the 72 inch Husky acting as an extra counter for my kitchen. I'll add a shelf or two underneath when I feel the need.

Second update: Lowe's has a sale on the Gladiator workbenches (possibly in response to the HD sale. Gotta love competition!). The price is marked down from $400 to $360 and a veteran's discount for another $36 still works. I ordered a 72" Gladiator workbench. I'll compare it to the Husky 72"...

I'm in Virginia near D.C.

Update: Home Depot has a sale on their Husky benches and storage products. On the advice of this forum, I bought option (2) for $246. It will go in my kitchen where I can put a couple shelves under it for more storage. I'm still leaning towards the Gladiator for the desk but I wanted to say...

Thank you all for the responses. I'm leaning towards the Gladiator although the Husky is still a nice looking bench. I think the Gladiator might be more comfortable as a computer desk without having that angle iron cross piece like the Husky uses. I think the Gladiator will also be slightly...

I think you've convinced me not to go with option 1. Option 2 might be harder to mount a vise to than the Gladiator bench but those additional cross members might make it more stable. I'm surprised no one here seems to have experience/opinions on these two work benches. We do have a long...