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    Craftsman vs Blue Point

    Nothing wrong with craftsman as a starter set (your going to need multiple tools anyway); read all these informative posts; by so many; who take the time & help us all out; use the search feature on this forum;(its great) & will save you thousands of dollars in the long run; I wished this forum...
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    The real reason, it is made in China!/India

    The way I look at it, why so many tool companies are now making tool over seas; are for several reasons; the first cheap labor & labor regulations; secondly; aren't most of our steel companies now overseas & lastly; how hard is it really to make a half way decent socket or wrench; were not...
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    Need an industrial strength TORX bit

    First of all; I assumed you use penetrating fluid first; I would also suggest using a hand impact driver instead of impact wrench; I have used both Lisle & Craftsman torx bits (never really been impressed with either) I purchased a set of HF Pittsurgh Professional torx bits just for a spare set...
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    US General compressors??

    It all depends what you want to do with that compressor; I love HF but I think an air compressor is one item that I would'nt purchase there. I believe an air compressor; is in my opinion just one tool not to skimp on.
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    Best size dimension

    Just starting to do my research on my planning for a new garage. Just wondering; what dimension would you all recommended. I was thinking on building around the size of 32x40.
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    Polisher/Buffer

    My opinion is that a rotary is not very hard to operate at all; today's factory clears are all very hard; if you use a little common sense the rotary is the way to go.
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    Polisher/Buffer

    I've read a lot about the Porter Cable polishers, never used one; ben buffing with my Makita for years; never burnt through unless it was new paint that I might not had enough clear on;
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    Polisher/Buffer

    Get the Makita; it is a great buffer; the only thing you will replace is the cord; Now question for you how is the harbor freight version for periodic use.
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    My 7.5hp Coleman air compresor died:

    Guys I've read every post there is to read about compressors (getting ready to build my home shop) But at work my 7.5 hp Coleman Powermate, that we have has crapped the bed (been rebuilt a few times); Unfortunately; I dont have the time to get a compressor through the internet because of time...
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