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    DCF900 or DCF961 impact

    Looking at a new high torque Dewalt impact. This for home use, work on everything from cars, 1 ton trucks and farm equipment. Currently have DCF899 but my mid torque 891 has almost as much power and is my go to for most things. Every once and awhile I need more than the 899 can offer. Being this...
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    Another torque wrench question

    Looking at a new torque wrench, I need one that will do angles. New Snap on is out of the price range, used is doable. Possibly the Icon. 89in-lbs is the spec needed for the bolts. This will be towards the low side of the torque wrenches, so should I look at 1/4"? Also been looking at the...
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    US General Series 3 lock question

    I recently picked up a couple of series 56" boxes for a new shop location. I will be changing the locks to be keyed alike. The question I have is the hutch, top chest, side cabinets, and lockers 180 or 90 turn locks. I just have the bottom cabinets for now but will be expanding in the future and...
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    Looking at an induction heater

    I'm working on a project that would benefit from some localized heat. I'm looking at some induction heaters and can't decide on which one. Random Amazon brand, the " Mini Ductor II" or a bolt buster "BB2-acc" and bb2x-acc. This will be a seldom used item.
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    Spring cleaning shop Tekton, Proto, Ureea, Craftsman, and more

    I'm starting the process of cleaning shed/shop in prep for a move. I will listing several items in this thread and updating as I'm digging out. 1. Tekton 3/8 SAE USA crowfoot set 5/16-1" and holder. Chrome version $100 shipped to the lower 48 2. Urrea 3/8 socket set in metal case. Case has...
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    Source for Mac MCF901 anvil

    Want try to turn a Dewalt DCF801 in to a !/4" impact. Where can I source an anvil?
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    Brake line tools needed

    Brake line on our 03 Expedition rusted thru. Need to make a new one, would the HF stuff get me thru the job? Looking at the bender, former, and Maddox flaring kit.
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    Need some vise advice

    Have a Wilton 1765 US made vise. It has some damage on the end piece #6, and the casing nut #7 was damaged, but have sourced a NOS. Need some opinions on this. Either how to repair, source NOS, or run as is. I was able to use this piece to align and drill holes in the new casing nut. Have new...
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    What depinning tool need for VW CC

    Need to replace the connectors on the ignition coils of a 2012 VW CC. What depinning tool would I need or would I be better off replacing with after market pig tail?
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    2 Arm puller Proto vs Urrea

    Looking at 10 ton 2 arm puller. The 2 I have narrowed it down to an Urrea 4234B or the Proto J4234. Both a SBD, price difference why I'm looking at the Urrea. Needed for 2 projects sitting in my shop. Used Protos are as much as a new Urrea.
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    What wrenches for road box

    Looking for suggestions for a set of wrenches for a road, junk yard box. More than likely no SAE sizes needed as most vehicles I deal with are 2000+. Socket set is covered. Lots of options. Not sure if I should go with ratcheting, long pattern, std length fix box end, DBE, etc. budget of 150...
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    Pleasant warranty experience

    So I have a pair of Irwin-Visegrip automatic wire strippers, that I had broke the wire stop on. They had been like that for some time and it really doesn't affect using them. I decided to message customer support at Irwin seeing if they had a replacement stopper available. They replied back...
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    How to repair this Wilton Vise part?

    What would be the best way to repair this piece of a Wilton tradesman 1765. I thought I found a NOS stock one, but they sent one for 1780.
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    Wilton Parts needed

    Parts needed for a Tradesman 1675, I think 1760 as well. I need the casing nut 2900340 (spindle nut) and pins and the lock nut 2907780
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    Wilton Tradesman Parts Expert needed.

    I picked up another tradesman 1765 today. Reasonable price for condition. It needs a spindle nut, pins and the collar that holds them together. 2900340A is the part number I think, Ereplacements shows the spindle nut in the picture and Wilton parts shows it as a casing nut.
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    New to me vise

    So I found another Morgan today locally. Nothing that special except it looks like it had an easy life. Does anybody know how to date Morgans? Give $40 bucks for it.
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    Need help finding a 21mm torque adapter

    Need to find a 21mm torque adaptor or some other way to torque a nut that I can't get a socket and the head of the torque wrench on not enough clearance. Can get a box end wrench on it all day. I'm having a hard time finding metric over 19mm.
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    help with a Craftsman ratchet

    Need help with a Craftsman ratchet that I got at an estate sale. Model #42791 3/8 flex quick release. I would very much like to find a rebuild kit but they are NLA # 44782. Can any one tell what size of the spring is and if any other kit may work. I was thinking kit #43437 may work, but would...
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    Diehard Ratchet

    So I picked up a Diehard bent handle flex head yesterday. My first bent handle an comfort grip. After discounts and coupons, I got for $25. Comparing it to my other 90 tooth ratchets, and 84s the head is thicker, shape and size of the head is almost identical to my Tekton, and GW. The overall...
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    Does such a thing exist.

    More than likely the wrong tool for the job, but..... I was using my ball joint press to push in new bushing sleeves in some control arms. Even with a great assortment of adapters. I still had to revert to using some 3/4" sockets to push them in and out. I was successful. I was wondering if any...
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