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Okay, one vote for the ball swivel vs. the u-joint type, in the impact flavor. Good for hand ratchets and air/power tools? Upsides? Downsides?

I'm curious about opinions on this board about these types of sockets – not a universal joint adapter, but, ya know, the bendy, twisty sockets in all the sizes. 6 and 12 point. I have a couple of them, and I've been thinking about purchasing a couple more in sizes that I use commonly, but I'm...

I'm pretty sure it's an older style. See how the face plate goes all the way to the edge? It looks different in a pic of the TR32 on the Cornwell website and a pic posted by a previous poster. Sometimes the look can be different but it still fits, though. Assuming I could even find a kit. It's...

I'm inclined to believe that the mechanism is the same, with 30 teeth, but the faceplate is different because the drive size is different. Plus, looking at pictures, the older faceplates seem to fit the head a little differently than the newer ones. I dunno. That's why I'm asking if anyone has...

Hah, the thread that will never die! I work on my Subaru Forester and my wife's Honda CRV. Pretty tight quarters, and I've got almost everything covered, but felt like I was missing a niche with my ratchets. For most stuff, my go-to ratchets are my GearWrench 3/8" and Carlyle 1/4" rotos. But...

Count me as a fan of King Tony hand tools! We have an Agri-Supply here in Statesboro, GA, and whenever I've need a particular socket and I can't wait for shipping, I head there. I've also bought a King Tony 1/2" drive breaker bar and ratchet there, as well. The only other "real" tool shop we...

Thanks! Does the Carlyle have a "Facom" style head, with the funny little heart shaped spring?

I've got 1/4" drive Wera Zyklop socket sets (got'em on sale), and two individual Zyklop 19mm (in 3/8 and 1/2 in.) sockets that I've used on lug nuts and suspension parts. Comparing them to other sockets in my wildly random collection (couple of Snap-Ons, Mac, Matco, Proto, Blackhawk, Wright...

I have the GW 3/8. It's the ratchet I use the most. The head was dry when I got it, so I opened it up and dabbed the gears with Super Lube. Feels real good now. Fairly easy to service. It's got a longer handle (10" overall length), so you can put a little torque on it if necessary. I've seen...

I found a source for some NOS NAPA EYE-D socket sets at very reasonable prices. Anyone have any experience with these? They are USA made. I'm inclined to think they are similar in quality to US made Craftsman sockets. Maybe similar to Armstrong? They seem to be a great deal and might be an...

OMG! The sand actually works! At least it did for me. After trying to loosen up a pair of brand new 9" Cannellock diagonal cutters with WD-40 and 3-in-1 oil and not having cutting oil on hand or the patience to soak, I started searching forums and the sand method kept popping up. My yard has...

I know this is an old thread, but since these tools are still being sold by places like Cripe, I thought I'd share this, right from Klein itself: http://toolguyd.com/wirepro-by-klein-tools/ Anybody buy any of these tools? Sounds like Klein quality, US-made, at a deep discount.

Hi all. I'm thinking about adding a beam-style torque wrench to my tool collection, and I've been perusing eBay for possibilities. I already have several click-style torque wrenches in my collection, but it seems like having an old-fashioned beam-style might be good to have around for backup...