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@neophyte thanks for the info on the 15/16 gauge difference, I didn't know there was a difference in DA and FN. @Rarified27 thanks for the detailed response, very helpful!

Thanks all. I will give the Fortress compressors a good look as they sound like they're a great buy. I might also reconsider the CAT options as well and see if I can justify the increased expense. The Paslode nailers seem like they would be premium but they also cost a premium, and I think they...

@tarbellb I do value my hearing, especially since I'm younger and I haven't destroyed it yet, I'd like to keep it that way as long as I can. One of the reasons I've been skeptical of buying a pancake, because they always seem so dang loud. Another thought I had, even if I have hearing...

A lot to unpack here so thank you in advance if you can offer some helpful insight and actually take the time to read through all of this! The time has come to buy a coupler nailers and an air compressor. I have always borrowed these tools when I need them and I'm tired of being that guy that...

+1 for everything @Tools4Me said. I can't really add anything more of substantial value that he didn't already say. I do have some Channelock nut busters and a few times they have helped remove rounded off nuts because they do a get a good bite that you don't get with other pliers. Never tried...

A few weeks ago I texted my former boss if I could borrow his cordless Milwaukee hammer drill because I don’t have my own and I needed to drill some holes in my brick wall so I could sink some tapcons for my TV mount. Well he said I could but the hammer mechanism was flakey and didn’t always...

You lost the 10mm socket because it’s a 10mm socket!! :lol:

Here is a link to a thread about 3/8" drive ratchet failure loads, linked below. Most 3/8" ratchets will fail around 200 ft lbs of torque on the low end and 300 ft lbs of torque on the high end. Check out this discussion and the chart I put together for more detailed information Thread: 3/8"...

Thanks OP

Got any pictures?

I don't know about hard cases for this impact. I use a Harbor Freight soft carry bag for mine. You could buy something like a Pelican case and cut your own foam shape out of it if you want a custom fit and a protective case. I don't know how specific fit the Makita brand plastic cases are for...

Which model did you purchase?

Bremen sold at Harbor Freight +1 Irwin Vise Grip I believe both are made in Taiwan. Both have been good for me

@klassenl Out of curiosity, did you end up buying a Makita impact wrench? Or any wrench for that matter? And if so, how has it treated you this past year?

I own and do maintenance on Toyotas and Lexus (some other makes too like Honda and Ram and Kia) and I had the same dilemma as you. I went with the two different size Lisle universal filter wrenches. They have worked flawlessly for me. I have taken filters off of my brother’s Ram 3500, regularly...

I thought the hammer might be an Estwing but I couldn’t confirm so thank you for the mental confirmation. I was real excited about the sockets especially a few Snap-On ones because I’m piecing together a couple 3/8” drive socket sets and I was missing those sizes so it was a perfect match. Also...

No personal experience on the issue but my neighbor’s ego push mower lasted less than one summer. I’m sorry to hear you’re also having troubles with their products. It seems like the push to develop battery powered lawn/garden tools has developed faster than they can design quality tools that...

Stopped by an estate sale I passed by today and picked up a pretty good haul for $20 Full can of CRC brake parts cleaner Full bottle old type MAPP gas Rislone motor oil Marathon motor oil Marathon thermometer Snap on 3/8” drive extension Mac tools screwdriver Sperry New Holland Allen key set...

Is eBay the best place to look for these?

Pawn shop finds, 25 cents each. I had to do a little reviving of the plier teeth, they were pretty chewed up. Still not great, but better. Don’t know anything about Asahi ASH Tools but who doesn’t need another 10mm wrench ya know?? :lol: