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Why are our water systems full of lead pipes and buildings full of asbestos?

I've stopped buying SAE tools, full stop. I have the basics (sockets, combo wrenches, allen wrenches) and haven't come across a situation where I needed more...ever. I know other people have different needs, but for me, SAE is dead.

OP: If you want to see if you can get by with only impact sockets, give it a go. If you run into a situation where you don't have enough clearance, get some chrome. They aren't hard to find.

The guy that thinks coefficient of friction is the biggest factor in how well pliers grip doesn't think concentricity matters in a screwdriver test. I'm shocked.

If you don't grasp how flawed that test was, I can't help you.

So it is. My bad.

The 21700 cells in the HO batteries have greater internal surface area (and thus less resistance) which allows them to pass more current.

Project Farm's screwdriver testing was a joke. Hand-grinding flats on the shanks for tip testing? GTFOH.

I'm not interested in pointing fingers, but there was a post hinting at the inferiority of Taiwanese tools.

I always feel compelled to post this when people start talking about how the Pittsburgh Pro breaker bar is a wet noodle:

Another vote for iFixit. I've had my Mako set for years and all the bits are in excellent condition. I've used it on everything from RC cars to smart watches and it always has what I need. The driver spinner is on bearing. The flexible extension can transfer enough torque to break fasteners...

What kind of work are you doing?

Makita's current mid-torque is an excellent multi-purpose tool.

If it's good enough for Tom Lipton.... https://www.youtube.com/@oxtoolco

A 205 post thread titled "Screwdriver Decision Fatigue" is this forum in a nutshell.

A 15" adjustable is the perfect tool for straightening twisted studs before nailing them in place.

You don't believe your own eyeballs? Snap-On is selling a tool Malco never produced, clearly manufactured using Malco's tooling and patents.

I heard Snap-On bought Malco's tooling when they shut down.

Is the speed stable? It sounds like the run winding isn't engaging and the centrifugal switch is cutting in and out as it speeds up and slows down.

Glad to hear it. Don't worry about the gears. Judging by the commutator that saw doesn't have enough miles on it to have any appreciable gear wear. If you want to be extra careful, go ahead and replace the gear lube, but make sure you get the right stuff.