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Hi all, I bought 12 Barrina T5 LED lights. They’ve always had a rapid flicker when I use a heat gun. I can live with that since I don’t use the heat gun much. Now I’ve moved to a new house (built 1955, previous house slightly older). The leds are pulsing. Approximately once a second, the...

So I recently tried buying a variety of Snap On pliers. I got the 8” 3 position slip joint, diagonal cutters, 8” needle nose, 11” needle nose, 11” bent nose, and 8” bent nose. My favorite pliers were always a pair of 7-8” channellock bent nose pliers (about 45 degrees). Recently I tried using...

Hi all, I’m looking for an automotive voltage tester that can tell me if I have a hot wire without puncturing the wire insulation. Bonus points if it can tell me the actual voltage, as I think sometimes the voltage is 5v and sometimes 12v for what vehicles I have. Thanks

Hi, I’m looking for a high quality task light to attach to my workbench or wall next to the bench. I’m looking for an articulating light so I can reposition it above whatever work I’m doing. I think LED would probably be preferred. Any tips much appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all, I’m looking to add some sort of air quality monitor to my shop and/or garage. What’s a good cost-effective option? What types of monitoring should I be looking for? So far I know of: - particle count - VOC - Carbon monoxide (no I don’t even have this) I’ve seen some cheap and crappy...

Hey I just got a 3 piece set of Snap On pliers. PL307ACF. It includes 47ACF Talon Grip Combination pliers. The talon grip knurling is supposed to interlock. And it does on mine, sort of. If I close the pliers straight so the sides are flush, the talon grip machining does not mesh. If I close...

Reversible (non-flex) metric ratcheting combo wrench sets: - Matco S7GRRCM12 12 piece 72 tooth - $260 - Matco S9GRRCM12 12 piece 90 tooth - $490 - Snap On SOXRRM710 10 piece dual 80 flank drive plus - $?? ? (Website not working, maybe $500 or so) First of all, what’s the difference between the...

Guys, I visit this forum a lot. Checking remember me does not work. Every time I visit a page it pops up a suggestion to sign in, which takes up about 10% of my phone screen. It doesn’t sound like much, but it drives me crazy. Please fix the sign in so it lasts! Thanks.

Hi, I currently have an 8” flex head 3/8 ratchet (FF80a). I’m looking to get a longer 3/8 so either the FLF80a (12”) or the FLLF80a (18”). Which would you get and why?

I’ve seen two types. Type 1 is like a regular extension except the male end is thinner so the socket can wobble in it. Type 2 is like a wobble adapter socket welded onto the end of the extension. It seems like Snaap On only sells the type 2 now? Does the type 1 have reliability problems? I...

Hi all, I’m looking for a quality 3/4 impact socket set in regular and deep lengths. I’m looking for mm sizes like 19-36 skipping the uncommon sizes. Maybe 19,21,22,24,27,30,32,34,36? I’m looking for Sunex/Gray Pneumatic quality at least. Proto/SK/Wright/Williams level would also be good if...

Hi all, I have some clear tubing in two different types. One is the super clear plastic tubing sold at Home Depot. It’s flexible, yet not very soft. It doesn’t like to be straightened out, doesn’t stretch much to go onto a ******. Generally I hate this stuff, very frustrating to work with...

I know, I know, something like 60 gallons is the way to go for most spray guns I’m looking at using the Iwata LPH80 mini spray gun which only needs 1.8cfm. I think my main issue using it with my compressor is the moisture in the air. If I get a filter and put it right at the end of my 50...

So I’m just a shade tree mechanic. Idk why but the snap on truck isn’t paying me weekly visits. With no truck, and not much online presence (except the official site), I’m wondering are there any options for guys like me to get a decent deal on snap on stuff? I’ve seen snap on’s site but would...

... and don’t tell me “pry bar”... :D I’ve found that one of my most used tools is a screwdriver I use for finesse prying. I can insert the tip between the end of a hose and another object, twist the screwdriver and it applies leverage to push the hose off its fitting. I also use it to separate...

Hi all, I’ve been slowly upgrading my shop setup. I used to store and work on my dirt bike out of a 4x8 storage unit. Then it was a small 1 car garage. Now I’m in a small 2 car garage. I still have a 30” 5 drawer US General tool cart. It’s ok but I want more storage and a little heavier...

So I’ve been looking at some videos on YouTube. It looks like some tool aficionados have a mix of Snap On and Knipex pliers. Currently I have a mix of Knipex and Channel Locks. The Channel Locks have served me well but sometimes fall a little short (the dykes **** compared to my old diamonds and...

Hi all, I know it’s possible to build a fuel injector test setup. The idea is to pressurize a liquid chamber which is connected to the injector which is off the vehicle. You can then use an electric pulse generator to fire the injector at a steady rate and measure the volume or weight over...

Hi all, what are the first attachments I should get for a Milwaukee cordless right angle due grinder? I’ve just had a dremel and an angle grinder. So far I’m looking at the 3m abrasive discs, the 3m rubber bristle wheels, and that’s about it. There’s way too many 2” cutoff wheels out there so I...

Bonus points for double box end. I just need metric. If it’s a combination flex ratcheting that’s ok. I just don’t want a long length. What’s the best out there?