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    My observation of my local Harbor Freight

    So i've been in my local HF about 4 times in the last 4 months. Every time the 1/4dr green handle roto head linked below has been completely empty. I went just yesterday and was able to snag the last one on the shelf. I wanted it for a little 1/4 set i'm making for a car. I find it kind of...
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    How are the Doyle Insolated Screwdrivers??

    I will be doing some basic electrical stuff around my house and I wanted to get a decent set of insolated screwdrivers. I went to Harbor Freight and went with the Doyle 3 pack after hearing some good things about them. I have used regular drivers for stuff like outlets but I believe in right...
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    Makita 3/8 impact sockets how are they??

    SO I am wondering how they hold up and if there actually a good socket. I had a Home Depot gift card with $15 left on it and decided to order the Metric set that was just around $12 something with shipping was $14.79. Part Number E-01688 it skips a few sizes 8, 10, 12-15, 17, 18, 21mm are the...
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    More information on my 3/8 socket set setup

    Since someone DM'd me and asked for a in-depth detailed list. Here it is! Ok the Red tooltote. Bottom right side is my SAE deeps from MAC tools the metal socket holder held on by magnets. Next to it is my 3/8dr MAC round flex head, Old snapon fixed head hard handle I custom added on. Then is the...
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    Who uses and likes these mobile battery jump packs?

    A little back story.. I am asking this because it's winter time and last year my old unit it was a Peak battery jump box. I got it cheap used it once successfully then it never worked again. Last week I grabbed a NOCO GB40 after hearing some good things about them and seeing that my local...
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    Dream 3/8dr socket set finally happened!

    Post #25 on here is my pictures of it all. Before I start if you have a dream socket set you made I want to hear!! So I've watched this video a few times x10 over the last few years. this video made me think really hard and I have always Loved MAC tools for there Sockets. When I first go...
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    HART brand screwdrivers from Hellmart.

    I'm not sure about anyone else but I HATE Walmart. That being said it is the closest by a hour. unless you count the hardware stores that sell the cheap screwdrivers and other cheap china made tools personal experience with there tools. So for me Walmart has a few basic tools worth getting. I...
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    Oil change and Basic maintenance toolkit ideas.

    So I kind of bought a MAC tools Tool tote MBT10-B as a spur of the moment gift to myself. For when my mobile tool bag dies I will end up making the metal tote my mobile tool tote. Since I use the tools in the bag more then any at home. My home box is kind of storage since I do most of the car...
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    What do you use for lawn equipment fuel storage stabilization?

    I am wondering how you store your lawn mower or snowblower for the months it's not in use. For the last few years I ran them till they where dry then I put them away. I just this year started using Stabil after dong alot of research and finding out that it would probably be the best thing to...
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    Are Stanley Tape measures still king???

    This is something i've been thinking about alot recently. So a few weekends back I was helping my inlaws put siding up on there house. I had one of my tape measures a Milwaukee 25ft nothing special it's the one that rides in the toolbox of my mobile toolkit. I have a few tape measures most...
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    When is it time ti warranty your old sockets?

    I have a set of old NAPA USA 3/8 drive deep sockets. Most of them the chrome is flaking where the bolt head goes at and around there. I am asking this because I went to a NAPA before and had them replace one like this and the guy said we don't like to replace these unless there cracked or...
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    Reviews on the MAC tools 3/8 AXIS ratchets??

    https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Ratchets-and-Accessories/3-8-Drive/47c8b45c-5fa5-42f4-9b28-aab601103286/3-8-Drive-Axis-Comfort-Handle-Flex-Head-Ratchets/XR990AFPA/3-8-Drive-Axis-Comfort-Handle-Flex-Head-Ratchet-9 This comfort grip flex head 9" ratchet and the 3/8 bent handle (sparkplug) ratchets...
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    WD-40 No Mess Pens

    So back story a few weeks back I was talking to a friend of mine a fellow car and tool guy. We talked about how we used to be able to get these WD-40 no mess pens at the local auto part stores for just a few dollars. I haven't seen them locally in a few years. I looked on Amazon for them and...
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    Thoughts on the new ICON 3/8 and 1/2 impact universal joint set

    https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-12-in-professional-impact-universal-joint-adapter-set-2-pc-56697.html :monkey_po Over the last weekend after thinking on getting these in hand and watching/ reading what reviews are out there for the last few months. I said why not spend the $30 and try these...
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    Anyone reuse a old socket box for a new socket toolkit?

    I have always been interested in the old school socket sets that came in these beautifully crafted tin boxes. I have thought about ordering a new one and making my own kit then I found this one a old SK box that had sat in the family's machine shed for who knows how long. The corners where...
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    Anyone else reuse a old socket box for a new socket kit?

    Reposted this thread something went wrong here.
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    My favorite hand tool tag team.

    I got this MAC 3/8 spinner handle or as Mac lables them a locking handled 3/8 extension. It is so damn handy you can stick a 3/8 ratchet in the end and break the fastener loose. The universal wobble joint which is impact rated but I only use it on hand tools. Is smooth operating and helps with...
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    Mobile family mechanic am I the only one?

    Am I alone in always having my own mobile garage per say with me in the trunk of my car? I drive a 06 chevy malibu and I keep a small 2ton floorjack, A repurposed Stanley toolkit with Hustky 1/4, 3/8 and some 1/2 sockets and ratchets, wrenches and a impact 1/2 socket set plus my 18inch HF...
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    I wanna buy pro level sockets one at a time what of the most used sockets.

    I want to order my most used 3/8 drive sockets deep and shallow individually from one of these American made companies. Snapon, MAC tools, Proto, (added-->) SK or Wright tools. Right now my go to socket set is a Husky 200 piece socket kit and they work well for me no complaints at all. I have...
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    What's everyone's favorite and go to 3/8 ratchet and what's yout favorite tool you ow

    Hi this is my first post I've been stalking around here for about a year now decided to make a account. I've been on here during my 8-hour shifts at work this group makes it go by way faster. So my question is what everyone's favorite go to 3/8 drive ratchet and why? Also what's everyone's...
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