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If you need rebuilt calipers, then check out Centric - I bought a pair of rears for an E28 a few years ago from Turner and that's who did the reman. Centric still lists them on their website. Just cleaned up a set of 40 year old calipers off my MG. Used "nylon fiber" type wire wheel which you...

I have had great luck with Carlyle hex bit sockets - very precise fit on everything I have ever used them on. Very impressed.

One thing is for certain, the probability of finding one goes up exponentially if you don't have the socket.

I'm need of a 1/4" drive torque wrench - just saw this in the NAPA Real Deals flyer https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQETW14FL. Looks decent for electronic with flex head for $120 (down from $329!!!). Anyone know about these?

I guess that would make sense given FACOM (Franco-Américaine de Construction d'Outillage Mécanique) was originally a French company!

Carlyle comfort grip ratchets are currently on sale Page 19:https://www.napaonline.com/en/promotions/real-deals?icid=q1_mar2018_megamenu-deals-real-deals. Although it is entirely possible they may be less expensive next quarter (4/1) or "on sale" but priced higher or not on sale at all. Either...

Yeah, I started with a couple of Carlyle ratchets - ended up costing me a lot of $$$ as I proceeded to replace most of my old Cman stuff with Carlyle. I will say I am really happy with their tools so far. They just seem to hit a sweet spot above the usual retail level brands out there yet are...

To give you some perspective, I bought my son a 300 piece Kobalt set last August for $80.00 which included 165 sockets. I wouldn't waste $500 on the set you are talking about. Get a Harbor Freight 5-drawer tool cart for around $170.00 which will be much more useful in a shop environment. Then...

Like you, after shopping ratchet handles I ended up buying Carlyle. I also bought metric sockets on rails (1/4, 3/8 & 1/2) to replace my old Cman sockets. The Carlyle sockets easily outperform my old Cman stuff on rusted difficult to remove fasteners that I routinely deal with on older...

I'm a long time audio guy who has had some serious high end gear (tube amps & pre amps, turntables, etc.) and recently purchased a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 computer speaker set up for my kitchen which I use with a Chromecast audio wifi streamer using Spotify on my phone. I can tell you, after...

Yes, I understand completely - I just finished painting a week and a half ago. The issue with propane heaters is they raise the humidity level which may cause problems. I would check with a Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore dealer and see what they have for low temperature paints. I know BM...

Having just done this in my garage with 40 year-old sheetrock which was yellowed and had to be completely re-taped and re-screwed (nail pops), I would strongly recommend against a dark color - particularly on the lower half of the wall. I went all white with a semi-gloss from Glidden and the...

Not aware of as comprehensive a set as the 299 piece CMan deal is the short answer. The pluses are: $1/socket and it goes to decently large sizes in 12pt 1/2" drive. The cons are: uncertain as to quality and the 1/2" 6pt sockets don't go much higher than the 3/8" (ie 22mm 1/2", 21mm 3/8"). As...

Just watched this one FWIW. Ultimate 18V Drill Tool Fight - Death and Destruction: The Milwaukee ratchet isn't really a deciding factor whether to switch brands or not. Even if you had their 18v stuff you can't just buy the bare tool - you would have to buy a 12v battery as well which would...

Well, if you're going Milwaukee that's a good deal considering you get $260 worth of batteries and for an additional $40 you get two heavy duty tools and a charger. Just don't break your wrists with that drill! I am curious whether you get new batteries with these refurb deals?

That's what I got at CPO however they have a larger list of bare tools to choose from. Having just gone thru this whole analysis what I discovered in this maze of options (current and potential future bare tool purchases) is its all about the batteries. If you get the typical "combo" kit for...

Just replaced my 30-year old 9.6v Makita cordless driver/drill (which still works fine!) with this:https://www.cpooutlets.com/makita-bl1850b2dc2x-18v-lxt-lithium-ion-battery-and-dual-port-charger-starter-pack--5-0ah-/mktnbl1850b2dc2x,default,pd.html. Basically 2 free tools from a decent list...

This is the clear paint you want to use:https://www.amazon.com/Spray-High-Gloss-Clearcoat-Aerosol/dp/B0043B7UQY?th=1 2k epoxy clear in a rattle can - you must wear a charcoal respirator and goggles & don't get any on your skin.

If you can put the o2 sensor back where it was and run the engine/drive the car to heat up the exhaust then hit it with penetrating oil before and after running it may help. Also try alternating penetrating oil and brake cleaner which I find helps. Was dealing with a similar situation with a...

Yes, that was me. https://www.napaonline.com/p/CHQCWLNS113M https://www.doitbest.com/products/306290?via=57c72fea69702d410a003cf7%2C57c7305669702d410a00406b%2C57c7305769702d410a004073%2C57c7305869702d410a004076 Enlarge the pictures, they are the same. Bought a few of the Carlyle then...