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what is a reasonable amount of meters for 1 person to own? 🤔 I definitely don't need another right now. But the one I keep in my mobile repair bag is a convenient tiny one that has the leads permanently attached with zero strain relief. I feel like that one has a finite lifespan to it...

Some of the best. Link to one example below. Probably the most popular. There are some variations to it. https://www.knipex-tools.com/products/knipextend/wire-strippers-and-dismantling-tools/forged-wire-stripper-awg/13728

I’ve got a Koken 16mm spark plug socket that was sent to me by mistake, 2 actually. It’s a magnetic one, part number starts with 3305 something. They are very nice but I don’t have any vehicles that use this size. I ordered an extension in a various order of Koken items, and it arrived. I...

I’ve been saying that it’s odd nobody has the offset Kabo wrenchs that aren’t crazy long and double sided. I bet they would sell a ton. SK11 has similar of unknown manufacture. I’ve got a couple in my forwarding box in Japan waiting for me to send over here to check out. But really id like to...

With a chain saw

Do you have a metric set of the Eklind and a good caliper? I have this like 15+ year old uncoated Bondhus 5mm hex key on my assembly table. Its loose, whatever set its from is long gone, I just used that 5mm every day for years and thus its stuck around this particular assembly workstation...

The TTC is using hex keys to tear this community apart and create divide to weaken us. What are their real intentions after they have turned us against one another?

I recommend the Bondhus, thats what I use. Dont mistake me pointing out that the test equipment wasn't capable of testing the tools correctly as a suggestion to buy the one that failed the test.

I think those eBay snapOn sellers have some sort of arrangements to dump factory seconds or warrantied tools on eBay. Every time I got a “deal” on a new snapOn item from eBay, I sent It back due to annoying flaws.

You’re proving my point for me. The test method exacerbates the problem so much so that you’re convinced you would have to concentrate to use a hex key. On the other hand, I believe in you. I’m not praising them or encouraging anyone to go buy them. Just pointing out that I am 100% confident I...

You wouldn’t have to press down if the torque was applied concentrically. It’s not about creating artificial praise, it’s about not creating artificially unrealistic results. The test scenario itself isn’t quite real world so small issues can easily knock a tool out of testing when in real life...

Fortunately I already have a Harley. But if I ever remove the axle nut I will probably use a socket anyway :D

I can 100% guarantee that if I was using those Eklinds by hand, they would not come out. The problem with the machine is that is only applies force at a single plane. As an exaggerated comparison for demonstration, put a 12” extension on your socket and ratchet. Notice how it becomes difficult...

I felt like the Eklinds didn't get a fair chance with the way that machine applies the torque. It doesn't seem like their testing machine has the adaptability to keep the torque load axis centerline concentric with the fastener. So depending on the length of the short arm on the key, and...

Got this big *** pointless Gedore 34/36mm wrench for $8. I didn’t post link cause they only had the one. It’s only a few mm shorter than the Stahlwille 36/41 I got for $24 a couple months back. That Stahlwille ended up turning into me hunting down deals on every other one to fill in the set...

I got an Eaton screw compressor like 4 years ago and it’s been great so far. They aren’t too expensive. at my friends shop, when I was working there maybe 10 years ago, they picked up a used Kaeser locally for a hell of a deal. That thing was beautiful. I maintained it while working there. We...

I bought this last fall, haven’t had to use it yet. But last week my winter beater tacoma lost brake pressure when something in the rear blew out, so I am guessing ill get to try it out in the next couple weeks. the flex head was the reason I wanted to try it out. And it looks pretty beefy and...

Are they as good as the Bahco? That’s what I’m curious to see. I feel like my Bahco adjustable are about as good as adjustables can get.

Earlier today I finally ordered a Lobtex adjustable to check it out. One of the short 0-24mm ones. I also ordered that Top HY-26S Adjustable too. Its been a long time since I did a BlackShip order. So I have been scrounging up stuff on Amazon Japan trying to build up a worthy freight forwarding...