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    Midtronics vs OTC Sabre

    So in all my previous jobs they have used a midtronics of some sort to test all their batteries. Both in standard repair shops and fleets. It’s also helped me with warranty claims on personal cars through interstate and autozone when initially they said the batteries tested fine. So I have...
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    Complete 6pc. NOS husky USA double box wrench set SAE

    Complete 6 piece set never used. New just out of the packaging Pn 39830 1” x 15/16” Pn 39826 7/8” x 13/16 Pn 39822 3/4” x 11/16” Pn 39821 5/8” x 9/16” Pn 39814 1/2” x 7/16” Pn 39811 3/8 x 5/16 Unsure of the original manufacturer but the chrome is flawless and the quality rivals any of the high...
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    Looking for some ideas on toolbox drawer modification

    So 1 thing that drives me nuts about my box as well as most is that with a drawer fully opened, filled all the way to the back with tools. And you’re left with a good 1-2” overhang where you’re forced to tilt sockets sideways, move stuff out the way etc to get to the tool you need. I have a...
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    How much longer can Matco keep up the charade

    Recently discovered that my husky 72tooth ratchet has the same internals as a $200 88 tooth ratchet, with the only difference being the tooth count. Seeing as Matco now sells nothing but Taiwan tools, what’s to stop people from just heading down to the local hardware store and picking up the...
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    If you could only choose 1, which would it be?

    Probably a pointless post but I was curious on who you would choose. Recently I switched jobs to a secured facility where the job requirements and responsibilities are high. All of which requires me to invest a lot more in tools, however the lure of the tool truck brands has been long lost after...
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    Brand new streamlight stylus pro usb flashlight

    Don’t let the price deter you if you feel it’s not a fair deal, I’m also open to reasonable offers. Warrantied my old damaged one and recieved this one in its place, however I find myself grabbing my stinger or headlamp before actually needing this one. So it’s been sitting in its original...
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    Gearwrench x-core vs. Matco/Armstrong pinless

    So I stumbled on the gearwrench Xcore line and was excited at the fact that they now offer a much cheaper alternative to the pinless set that is a small fortune through Matco. I opted to try out the adapter set first prior to getting the whole metric and standard sets and I am very pleased with...
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    I find myself cringing everytine this happens in a toolbox tour

    I often watch toolbox tours on YouTube for organization ideas as well as discovering tools I didn’t even know existed. What comes of it though is a ton of snap-on fanboys that just run down the line of snap-on flashlights, pens, coffee mugs... I can’t help but feel like I’m watching a commercial...
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    Need help in regards to buying a secondhand tool box

    Most of my career I have always worked out of some service cart never really justifying needing anything larger. My current job I am 1 of 2 technicians and the overall job requirements are a lot higher than anywhere I’ve worked previously. More requirements= more tools. And I’m just flat out...
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    Question regarding these pliers for other diesel mechanics

    One of the best tool purchases I made was getting the lisle airline disconnect tool set. Prior I would use open end wrenches but these just make my life so much easier. However they only go up to 5/8 so anything larger I still use wrenches. I stumbled on these ratchetmaster pliers. was...
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    I’m beginning to grow a bit of a Mayhew tools obsession

    Recently I went on an eBay binge buying some much needed tools (some spontaneous buys). I’ve had great experience with Matco/cornwell rebranded Mayhew prybars and punches sk when I was looking for some new gasket scrapers I stumbled on a 4piece dominator set missing the 1” scraper brand new for...
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    Cornwell, craftsman, gearwrench, snap on, blue point

    Trying to clean out a lot of stuff I’ve been holding onto for some sort of future use or haven’t used in years Snap on SGHBF614 8” round ******* file $30 Cornwell CTG12HPSG 12 piece hook and pick set. used 2 picks maybe 1time each. $80 Bluepoint BOERM710 missing 15mm and 13mm. Bought second...
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    Williams SuperCombo Black.... anyone have em?

    I’m really digging the Williams SuperCombos and the chromd vs the black version is a pretty substantial price difference and I’m not 1 to need bright and shiny stuff. I can’t for the life of me find any detailed pictures on the black sets finish through. Are they satin,flat, polished? Is it...
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    I think snap on became my favorite tool company

    So I’ve been in the diesel technician field for going on 12 years and it’s been about 10 since I’ve had a snap on franchisee at any of my jobs. So I mainly bought rebranded stuff from cornwell and Matco with less than a handful of snap on tools I acquired 1 way or another over the years. Well...
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    Matco s9grcm4 alternative with reversible option

    I currently have the Matco 90tooth reversible 12 piece metric set and picked up the 4 piece 21-25mm to finish off my metric set but 1 thing that’s bugged me is that Matco doesn’t offer those in a reversible nor offset option. Seeing is most of Matco wrenches are gearwrench I decided to see their...
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    Swap meet find

    So was at the swap meet and stumbled on a set of USA made husky double box from the late 90s. They are some quality looking wrenches, but can’t seem to find any info on them. By any chance, anyone know who made them? Part number for the 6 piece set is 45008
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    Mt1827a drill chuck upgrade

    So I've had my Matco mt1827a drill for some time now and have gotten a great amount of use out of it. However the chuck has began to bind up when trying to tighten on smaller drill bits. I was wondering if anyone knew of a quality keyless chuck that's compatible with my drill. Currently has a...
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    Was campbell hausfeld ever a reputable brand?

    Have a chance to pick up a brand new in box ch 3/8 airdrill and couldn't help but notice a striking simularity to and old matco mt1785 drill I have. The box says made in Taiwan and assembled in usa. I'm mainly using it to drill out rivets and was wondering if it'll take the punishment or if I'm...
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    Alternative to snap on for eect300b chord

    So I inherited a snap on eect300b test light with a broken chord. Snap on is mental as they want $40 just for the chord. Was wondering if there's an alternative or is it proprietary
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    New (to me) tools

    Picked these up the other day. Never really messed with these style of wrenches but I wanted to try them out. Some older Cornwell wrenches. An older set of snap on picks and these cool little craftsman socket adapters I've personally never seen
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