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How many of you keep ratchet straps in your tool box? Not for securing loads but I mean for automotive work. Reason I am asking is a few weeks I was working on a mid-90s Bronco. I was installing a lift kit and it has a TTB suspension. I could not get radius arms to line up. After hitting...

What kind of tape do you keep in your tool box....automotive related? electrical, masking, etc...

Today I took a chance and bought a Matco MD4000F (OTC rebadge) from a pawn store for $150. Of course after reading some of info on this board, I was naturally interested in trying out a scope. I happen to come across this as it was listed on craigslist and I drove after work to check it out...

Picked up Mac pp827b, which I am pretty sure is a rebadged OTC7394. It is 5 legs, the hub and the striking wrench. Seller had it listed for $50 and I offered him $25. He took it but it is missing the pulling screw. My question is where is the best place (cheapest) to buy OTC puller parts...

So far this year I have bought both the 3/8" and 1/2" precision instruments torque wrench. The 3/8" goes from 20-100 ft/lbs and the 1/2" goes 40-250 ft/lbs. Looking to pick out my Xmas gift (wife and I pick out our own gifts :)) I am thinking I want something in the inch lbs range. Wish they...

Saw this from Gearwrench on Facebook. Looks like they are moving to the 84 tooth ratchets. http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/Article/94312/gearwrench_introduces_new_productivityenhancing_tools_at_sema.aspx

It seems that most 1/2 metric socket sets don't contain many sockets in the 20-29 range. Why is that? Are they not used much? Sometimes they may contain 21, 24, 27, but most of the time they stop at 19.

Bought these mini pliers today at Frys. They are made in the USA. looks well made.

Well I have an abs light on my 04 Pontiac Grandprix. In order to figure out, think I am going to buy the Autoenginuity with the GM enhanced package. Question is where do you buy it for the best price? Is Autoenginuity site the best place?

A guy in my neighborhood was selling lot of tools. Talked to him a bit and he said that he spent a few years buying and selling used tools. He had a pretty good sized table with Craftsman socket rails. I ended up getting 2 3/8" rails, one metric and one SAE, in 12pt shallows for $10. Also...

Has anyone used the Android Torque app? I recently purchased it and it seems pretty slick. It can check codes, graphy and log live data. Obviously not dealer level, but for the $25 ($20 bluetooth adapter + $5 app costs), it seems pretty slick. Even has some limited enhanced manufacture...

Really....899 for a Cornwell cart? http://austin.craigslist.org/tls/2573747123.html http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=CTBMM100RG-%252d-Pro-Series-Cart-Orange ............it's 699 on their site is it just me or do pawn stores seem to absolutely ridiculous with the tool...

I'd like to hear from folks that have upgraded from the beginer sockets sets such as Craftsman to the professional socket lines made by Matco or Snap-On. Some points to discuss if you have... 1) DIYer or Professional 2) Why did you upgrade 3) We're the results worth it in your eyes This is...

This week, I picked up a Matco AFR88T. It's a 1/4" ratchet that is 8" long. So far it was a good purchase. I always thought 1/4" ratchets seemed useless because they were so small, then I bought an Armstrong locking flex and I used it frequently. Saw Matco released this new series. So far I...

I have the Matco sales flyer and they have the 7pc axle nut socket set for $71.50. On top of that, i think I can get for a few dollars cheaper for paying in cash. Thinking about getting a set. Do you all think it's a good deal? My only gripe is they aren't made in the USA...

Found a listing on CL that had a lot of random tools, many specialized. I ended up buying the following for $30. The pullers are mostly OTC, one is MAC, and 2 are KD. All USA made. Also got a hazet oil filter wrench and hook. Always on the look out for pullers since they are so expensive...

What are peoples opinions on brands? I have all CM but may add some Gearwrench. They seem like they they all would be the same. Might even get the wobble ones to have them.

Got these off of craigslist today. Matco double box XL offset 6pc set. On the matco site they go for $245. Got them for $30. They have some wear, but good price.

What size torque wrenches do you use the most. What ranges do they have (ex 3/8" with 20ft/lb - 200 ft/lb)?

Picked this up yesterday at a garage sale. Guy had it listed in craigslist for $100. Walked up to him in the garage sale and asked how much to which he replied $75. Sold. Easiest negotiation I have been apart of. It's a Dayton 3/4 hp, 8" grinder. It didn't come with tool rests which I will...