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I'm taking mechanics courses for an impending career change. Not sure exactly what line of work I'll go with but I am accumulating tools for the future and home use. I have non skip sets of 3/8 and 1/2 sockets in metric and standard, shallow and deep 6 points (Tekton). I have some non skip rails...

Is there much use for general auto repair mechanics to get a 3/4 socket set? Not for heavy duty or diesel mechanics, but broad spectrum mechanic work. SAE and/ or metric. The harbor freight chrome set looks decent for occasional use, but I'm wondering if they would ever get used working on...

To keep a full set of metric and of SAE wrenches, does anyone use the "equivalent" size to fill in a missing spot? For example, if you don't have a 5/16 wrench, do you throw an 8mm so you can complete a set and have a full sizing range? OR Do you combine metric and SAE into one large set...

Mechanics and folks who change their own oil, what size wrenches and sockets do you use to remove the drain plug? I'm wanting to put a set of commonly used ones together. My family vehicles use 15mm, 17mm, and 5/8

I would like to get some SK extra deep sockets. However, I can't find pictures of them next to standard and regular deep socket for comparison. Can anyone share a picture of theirs, in 1/4" and/ or 3/8"?

I got the Hart 1/4" ratchet and socket set from Walmart because I needed a small kit with a case. I used it for my need and it worked really well. It has a 90 tooth ratchet, which was quite pleasant. Their hand tools have a lifetime warranty, but it's unlikely you'd ever break a 1/4" socket if...

I have a knife blank I cut out of 1095 high carbon steel, 1/8" thick. It was heat treated on coals until it became non magnetic, then tempered for 2 hours at 400 degrees. It had a goldish straw color afterwards. I tried drilling into the handle with a Bosch and a Milwaukee cobalt bit but it...

Anyone have good luck with Thorogood boots? I've had a few pairs over the years (work on tile, standing 8+ hours daily), and I've had problems with one boot of multiple pairs squeak with every step. The company had me return one pair and they seemed there was a defect with a shank causing the...

I haven't noticed this one before. Anyone use it lately? Does this mean up to 5 different items, or a total of 5 items of the same kind? I am in making a stop there and don't want to look like a complete idiot if I'm misinterpreting the fine print..

I can't seem to find a way to buy a single size of a quick change drill bit in bulk/ a large quantity. I've used Black And Decker, Dewalt, and generic. So far, every 7/64, 1/8, and 9/64 bit has eventually broken. All I can find are the 13 piece sets, which I don't need. Does anyone know where to...