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What's your price for the 3 piece set ( http://store.snapon.com/Pliers-and-Cutter-Sets-Set-Cutters-Pliers-3-pcs--P647709.aspx)? I've heard great things about the snap on needle nose, dikes, and slip joints, but not the tongue and groove (haven't heard anything bad, just nobody raving about...

If you break one, go warranty it and then buy a replacement from whatever top-tier manufacturer (with a warranty) you prefer, and keep the Chinese Kobalt as a spare. You'll save a ton over buying a whole set if you got a good deal on the Kobalt stuff.

Haven't bought from them before, but KC Tools has them (branded as Orbis, the OEM) for about $100 for all three: http://www.kctoolco.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=orbis

Difference is less than half a thou... can't get much closer than that.

A big f'ing pile of new tools! There have been a few comments that suggest you'll have your work cut out for you.

If you're interested in the SK set, I second that you take a look at Craftsman. The made in USA stuff is Western Forge and I believe is exactly the same as the SK stuff. These 2 sets would give you everything in the SK set you posted, plus a couple extra pieces, for less...

Here's a couple of clips from Mayhew's catalog. They're calling starter punches "solid punches," which seems to be the same thing that Wilde does. They're different than drift punches.

What about adding a short locking impact extension, like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012WHI5U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think the Craftsmans are rebranded Stride/Imperial. So if you want a more complete set, that's one thing, but you're not going to be getting better quality. I can't speak to the Knipex set, but lots of guys on here like them: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251094...

I think all the boxes are Viper. In particular, I think these are the big cabinet and top box (in a different color): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DMLK2K/?tag=atomicindus08-20 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DMLK1G/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Looks like Viper markets these pretty heavily as things...

I see this as a good thing. Irwin is able to use their superior distribution channels to move NWS' superior product. It should be a good thing for NWS, Irwin, and the consumer. If they're available at a good price i would absolutely support this by buying some. Just because NWS has agreed to...

I have a Kennedy box with a broken nameplate, are you selling these?

It is a patternmakers vise. A little more info here: http://emmert-vise.blogspot.com/2010/09/wilton-universal-turret-paternmaker.html?m=1

Thanks for the post. I placed an order for a couple of 12-packs of brass brushed (scratch brush and toothbrush styles). Edit: Also, where are you seeing these are US made? Still a good deal if they're quality imports, I just couldn't find it on Brush Research's website.

Mayhew screwdriver pry bars: http://www.zoro.com/i/G0762666/ (31") http://www.zoro.com/i/G2881164/ (25") http://www.zoro.com/i/G3333294/ (17") These are their plain red handle instead of the dominator. Non-striking but a good bit cheaper and pretty similar to your Cman/Wilde prybar handles.

Re: Super-Exciting News for SK Day!! 9/23 Cool pics Jori. Is there production in that facility or just distribution?

So would you typically set a die for a particular thread class and leave it (presumably then having multiple dies on hand, one for each class you work with)?

That little box is great! I've never seen one of those before.

House handle (hickory tool handles) https://www.househandle.com

I ran into the same thing with a fitting the other week. I have DOE wrenches up to way bigger than I ever need (1-5/8 I think), but my set skips 1-3/16.