Search results

That looks like the ideal hammer I've been looking for to add to my "road box". Having both a dead blow mallet and a steelhead in one tool saves a lot of valuable space. Others I've seen have a much larger soft end, too big for my shallow drawers. I've looked thru your site and have not seen...

Do you have any problem with latex? I buy the Microflex Diamond Grip latex gloves. They're thin enough for all the sensitivity you need and if you snag them on something, you'll get a small hole or tear, rather than the whole glove splitting like the thinner nitrile ones. Bill

Many years ago, I worked in the engineering garage at GM's HydraMatic division and built many a transmission to test engineering changes and updates. Every assembly bench had a small jar of Vaseline. We used it to hold check balls in place, lube O rings and hold gaskets in place for assembly...

My father was a flat-rate dealer mechanic for years, before he went into management. Unless he had a clearance problem, he would always grab a deep socket for virtually every fastener. Not only could he use the same tool for both bolt heads and nuts, saving trips back to the toolbox, but the...

I saw it posted here once and wrote it down. Here are my notes: All drawers are 22 1/4" wide by 19 1/2" deep. Drawers 1-3 are 1 1/2" deep, 4-5 are 2 1/2" deep, 6 is 3 1/4" deep, 7-8 is 5 1/2" deep. Bill

I grew up as the son of a dealership mechanic. Considering all the guys who constantly came to him for advice, both at home and in the shop, I took his words as bible. His opinion was "buy the best tools you can afford, treat 'em with respect and they'll last a lifetime". He never owned a 1/2"...

That looks like the typical Rockwell piece. I'd bet it's powerful enough you could hook up a long extension cord and ride it around the yard. Does it say "Pittsburgh, PA" on the model tag? Bill

I'm not familiar with that particular tool, but I have a bunch of Rockwell power tools I bought new in the mid-70's to mid-80's and it's good quality stuff, made in the USA and still going strong after all these years. Don't confuse it with the Rockwell-branded stuff they sell today that's...

A few years ago I was flying to Florida to help a buddy by checking out a new-to-him motor for his street rod. I had a dial indicator and a just-calibrated set of mikes 0-1, 1-2 and 2-3 in my carry-on. Of course I was searched. agent-"What are these" ? me- "Precision measuring instruments...

Haven't seen them in person yet, but the x-frames look outstanding. Count me in! Bill

I did exactly that. You can't even buy 4 cheapo casters for the price of the dolly. Bill

Thanks for the history, Lugz. I've got a bunch of these from 6" to 16", some Snap On and a few Channellock. My late father was a dealer mechanic in the 50's and 60's. From the time I was a toddler handing him tools, "water pump" pliers was the only term I knew. I never asked him why. Now I know...

Your post reminded me of something from years ago. Way in the back of my box are a set of these from when I did a bunch of motorcycle work. They were a joy to use on bikes, as each one felt like it had its handle flex calibrated to be its own torque wrench. Bill

Congrats to the winners! And, of course, thanks for the opportunity. Bill

Count me in! Thanks for the offer! Bill

Haven't tried it yet, but I just ordered a Vacmaster "Beast" to replace my aged Craftsman. I did a bunch of research and Vacmaster products stood out in terms of airflow CFM and water lift over most others. Not to mention the 5 year warranty. IMO, the inflated HP ratings mean little. It's...

Same here with the Werner. Had it for 15 years and still serves well. I still have complete confidence in it when I'm 20 feet up. For some reason it's putting on weight. It didn't seem so heavy years ago when I was still in my 50's. Bill

Working in a car dealership in Western PA for over 40 years, I've seen my share of corrosion-related incidents and I'm an anti-seize believer. Now that most lug nuts are covered, one application lasts through many wheel removals, IMO. However, the wheel-to-hub contact surfaces and the lug nut...

Thanks for the opportunity. All steps taken. Bill

Congratulations, winners! Thanks to Chris for the giveaways. Win or lose, they're always enjoyable. Bill