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I have a running wish list that she has access to :bounce:

All courtesy of the girlfriend :bounce: Knipex 7 1/4" wrench pliers Knipex 12" cobra water pump pliers Bremen 7" curved locking jaw pliers Generic chinesium magnet pick up tool Wilde 1/4" ***** punch Wilde 1/2" center punch Capri tools 1/4" drive wobble extension set

I find that Dawn cuts oil and grease and general automotive grime off my hands better than anything else. A little goes a long way, and it's way cheaper than all the fancy hand degreasers and "automotive hand cleaners". As I like to tell my friends, if it's good enough for the ducks, it's good...

Story time! Okay so I can't say that I know EXACTLY what happened during this story but I have a strong suspicion. To answer your question, as some others have stated, if you over torque a fastener you can plastically deform it causing it to become brittle and ultimately break under stress/load...

I’m a big big fan of my Fix It Sticks T way ratcheting wrench. T shape offers great leverage to break fasteners free then you can use the ratcheting mechanism or the black spin knob on top or the knurling to quickly remove the fastener. If you’re in tighter clearance spaces you can remove the...

Like others have said, the Daytona low profile long reach is a really great option and hard to beat, not just for price, but overall performance regardless of price. Yes it’s made in China and yes it’s sold at Harbor Freight, but unless you’re ready to shell out $600-$1000 you won’t be able to...

Maybe try ALLDATA. They are a huge resource to many mechanics. Some info I know you have to pay for. Not sure if it’ll help you but worth a plug

Welcome! I lived in Fairbanks and Valdez for about 4 years and really miss it. Made a lot of great memories up there!

Yes, Tsunoda pliers are no joke!

Yes yes yes and yes

I, like you @dsh, have no specific brand loyalty. I just counted all the different brands in my at home quick grab tool bucket I have 44 different brands represented :lol: A I like what works and I don't like what doesn't. I also like what's on sale. And I shop around a lot at pawn shops and...

Not to my experience, I have had no issues with bit retention. I've tried many different brands (Bosch, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, Warrior, other misc no name brands) and many different styles of bits (socket adapters, bit holders, nut drive bits, shock absorbing bits, etc.) and have had no...

Something I Just learned today, those longer double ended vessel bits (made in Japan I'm assuming?) would likely work in Japanese tools (or at least something like my Japanese Makita impact driver) but do NOT work in American market impact drivers. My Japanese Makita has a deeper chuck than my...

I responded to your direct message but for the record, to my knowledge, I have found no inserts that don't work with the Japan one. Everything I have tried to put in it fits and locks into place. However, the tool came with a double ended bit and that bit (obviously works in the Japan driver)...

Auction only, several days out still, but will keep an eye on it as it’s exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks for the lead

Thanks all for the input! @Boilerhouse good to know about the rocker switch. @corn chip and @F-22 I would love love love to pick up a Metabo but I just don't think I can find on in my price range unless I find a screaming sale somewhere. I would defnitely be willing to pay $100 for one based off...

I'm in the market for a new corded 4 1/2" angle grinder. I've read through some of the other threads and got some information but not a lot on this specific grinder I'm looking at. I currently have one grinder (which is why I want another, tired of wasting time switching attachments) which is...

Thanks, I changed it. When I started that reply I was only intending it to be a few sentences, then it quickly became long winded.. :dunno:

I'll try not to speak too much out of hand but I do have some thoughts about Japanese Makita's higher standard of manufacturing quality based on trends observed in other industries, a Japanese history course I took in college, and what I've learned form other people who know more than I do. When...

eBay. There were multiple sellers for this impact driver, I just went with one of the highest rated that shipped for free. It's cheap enough that you don't have to pay an import tax. No currency exchange fee or anything like that for the buyer. The seller I bought from was very friendly and good...