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    Trying out Napa Roto Ratchets

    I have been looking at a Roto Ratchet for a while pulled the trigger on some Napa ratchets last night looks like gearwrench clone, but they were $28 shipped for a 1/4" and 3/8" figured can't go wrong at that price.
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    Feedback for morgaj1

    Great communication, quick shipping, got everything exactly as described. :thumbup:
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    Gave some extra tools away today

    I had a some extra craftsman wrenches USA and a few snap on wrench duplicates, and probably 2 craftsman socket sets I had been wasting time trying to sell on ebay. I asked this kid to come over and help me move a freezer he did, so I gave him these tools in return. It felt better to give them...
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    Broken Thread Restorer Tap where to get individual replacment?

    I have a Craftsman 40pc thread restorer kit made by Lang, I broke one of the taps. I would like to get a replacement part number 50-2600-0005. I looked on the Lang website they sell a 6 piece NF set for $13 which is fine I guess, I could use some extras, but does anyone know where to buy...
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    Anyone have or know where to get an old Proto catalog?

    Does anyone know where I could possibly find an old Proto catalog? I am collecting DBE wrenches I would like to know what all numbers they had in the 11XX series I currently have 1134,1135,1136,1137 1140,1145,1150,1161 But I know there are some others like a 1151 1122. It would be nice to know...
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    Anyone heard of Jonard tools?

    I was looking at stubby wrenches on ebay saw this wrench looks like a good idea a speeder on one side and ratcheting box on other. Has anyone ever heard of this company? https://www.anixter.com/en_us/products/ASWS-R716/JONARD/Hand-Tools/p/686945...
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    gearwrench stubby ratcheting, toothcount?

    I am thinking about getting some gearwrench stubby ratcheting wrenches 8,10,12MM. Have you guys had any issues with ratcheting stubby with clearance compared to non-ratcheting? I would think the ratcheting would be better, but I would like to ask your input. Do the gearwrench stubby ratcheting...
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    HF blantantly copying Snap on look

    I know they say "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" I don't think Snap-on is flattered with HF. I went inside HF yesterday looked around the Ratchets definitely looks like they copied from Snap-on, the new HF comfort-grip screwdrivers look they copied Snap-on Instinct grip. I don't...
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    Do any new wrenches made have a round beam like old Proto or Bonney?

    I was sorting through my old DBE wrenches and I have some Proto that are round they feel alot like the couple of Bonney Bonaloy DBE's that I have. The Proto and Bonney round beams are the most comfortable to me. Are there any new DBE wrenches made today made with a round beam like that or have...
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    Surface Drive Socket School me

    I was looking at Koken Surface Drive sockets http://www.kokenusa.com/products/itemicon/15 What would be the most practical application for these? I have not heard of these before.
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    Homemade Tool Organization

    I made a few organizational items don't look to fancy, but works for my needs. I made a cabinet on french cleats to hold all my drills, and driver bits. Gave me a reason to use my dado blade on table saw. Made a little shelf to hold some nut drivers to keep from digging though the drawers to...
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    Found a good use for Yoga Mat

    Had a yoga mat left over from a yard sale cut it up makes great drawer liners.
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    feedback for DKROTH

    Was pleasure to do to business with, would buy from anytime. :thumbup:
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    Amazed at Zoro free shipping practice

    I recently used the 20% code at zoro made a purchase from them, the total ended up being around $80 with free shipping with discount. They split the order up, shipped 4 different UPS packages. I am surprised how they stay in business doing that. I guess all these items are coming from different...
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    Not my week with Ebay

    I probably have ordered 400 items in the last 2 years with ebay actually had not had a problem until this week. 1 box came empty I think a resolution is on the way. 2nd problem I contacted a seller to see if the would combine shipping if purchased multiple items, they said yes, so I did buy it...
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    Who has been to Harry Epsteins store?

    I am thinking about taking a long weekend trip and checking this store out in person. Is it worth it? How big is it? Do they have anything not online? looking at the website only shows store hours open till noon on Saturday. Would have to get there early.
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    Bondhus best value in Hex Keys

    I was looking at Hex keys everyone keeps referring to PB Swiss as best, but not according to Bondhus, they have done Torque testing to prove it. http://www.bondhus.com/technical_library/competitor_comparisons/6mm-Torque-test.pdf The prices are much cheaper too and there made in the USA...
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    Anyone use Mayhew Select Screwdrivers?

    I saw these today at a pawn shop didn't buy them, but they looked very nice wanted to know if anyone uses them.
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    Disappointed Ebay order empty box arrived

    I ordered a set of Bonney Wrench last week was all excited when the box came, but it was empty. I am reaching out to the seller hopefully it will work out. Looks like someone at the post office likes collecting tools too.
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    Not Fond of PB Swiss Color Scheme

    I was going to try one of the screwdriver sets, but I am just not fond of the rainbow color schemes, seems like a tool set my wife would buy. I chose Williams USA instead. Has anyone else been deterred by the colors?
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