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For me its probably a Channellocks 440, then a Klein multi screwdriver, then a Craftsman 8" adjustable wrench.

NHBandit, I like your take on it. Both are very skilled and should be highly respected, whatever trade you happen to be in. I can tell you from a mechanics point of view, its often times a thankless job, because the machines I am working on are not personal to anyone, its get it done now and...

Mechanics do exist, its called industrial. Its a whole different world from cars. "Techs" in my world are very specific usually, then there are Millwrights, who do everyones job and then some. I like the word "mechanic".

I think Proto are the best, but a bit higher $$$. Gearwrench flex heads are nice, there are drawbacks to that design as well, but they have been the most versital for me, which is the most important aspect in my eyes for what I do.

Insize and Fowler make decent tools that wont break the bank.

Walker, that was it!

I have worked plenty of identical jacks, such as the large one, I recognize the handle but I cant remember brand name, good jacks! Lincoln makes great stuff as well and are rebuildable. I would say yes to rebuilding both! I will be willing to help if need be, the best that I can. Im sure...

Id buy it, its sweet!

The Miller 252 is awesome, I use one almost everyday.

Im kinda like LeGarage. I use 1/4" and 1/2" the most. Depends on what you work on.

BTW, antiseize is great stuff in general, but I wouldnt use it as slide lube, it will get gummy. It works well for things you dont intend on moving for a long time.

Coefficient friction of a grade 8 bolt is 1.17. Multiply that by the coefficient of .8 for C5A antiseize. Then multiply that by your dry torque value, that is the torque required IF you use C5A. Neverseize has a coefficient of .45 or something very close btw.

I have a couple of buddies who work for Wisconsin Lift, they all say the lifts that come from Sanimax are amongst the worst lol. The worst I had to deal will when doing hydraulics were garbage trucks, most of the time in the summer lol, that was bad enough.:willy_nil

Id say ACE, IRWIN/Hanson sets are the best middle of the road. I bought a 40pc Tekton set from fleet for $10, its been good so far. Greenfield is very good, more pricy though.

Its sharp, Im sure its made really well. At that price though, id be coughing up a few more pennies for a Lista that size.

I use an ampmeter all the time to check AC/DC motors in our plant. Everything very small up to 400 amps. All sorts of voltage ranges in AC, anything from 120V to 580V. Most often this is on three phase motors to see if a phase is higher or lower than another.

Superlube is great stuff!

Dang Dan, then they have those suckers too tight, plain and simple. I havent had an issue, but Im 25 and havent been in the game super long, Id suspect you have been going at this longer than me. Then again, 12 is big enough, if its been on there a long time, I could see it being a potential...

Yes. He was from Shawano. He passed away now. I purchased his machinist chest, had tons of PCMC part prints, very neat!

Very nice!