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    SO vs. Matco vs. Gearwrench Metric Universal Extensions

    I bought the GW set since I figured I will hardly use these and when I did, I busted the 14mm at the pinless joint. I got it warrantied but they say it's impact rated - but apparently they're not. I was going to splurge on the SO set but my driver said it was a 4-6 month backlog and I needed...
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    Button lock pliers comparison on a tough job.

    Knipex Cobras, hands down the winner.
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    How does Milwaukee tool box compare to others?

    Pass, I love my Snap-on boxes. Milwaukee is no comparison.
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    Snap On locking flex head ratchet

    I have to check with my driver to see and feel it. I hated the previous version with the latch on the stem between the head and handle. If I had the head unlocked and bumped the lever while working on a vehicle it would lock.
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    USA made lineman pliers: Is this market saturated?

    My gotos are Klein and CHannellocks lineman pliers.
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    Hub Removal: Astro 78830 vs. Lisle 40100

    I've used both the Astro 78830 and an OTC Slide Hammer to remove hubs sitting in press-fit wheel bearings and both worked well.
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    Milwaukee's New USA Hand Tool Factory

    I love my Snap-ons and Vessel screwdrivers!
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    Malco Eagle Grip pliers

    I bought the 10" and 7" curved jaw versions when it first came out. I use them everyday along with the Petersen's I bought from Ebay and yard sales. I bought the Malco's to help support them, hoping they would stay in business and not buy chinese Milwaukees, Irvins and others.
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    Best and most affordable ball joint press kit?

    I have this set and the Snap-on BJP1. I grab the Astro set first and if that can't remove the ball joint then I go for the SO which always does. So far the Astro couldn't do it 2 out of 12 times.
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    After careful consideration...Ego is the worst company ever...

    EGO is owned by a chinese company Chervon. They also own Skil, Skilsaw, Flex, Hammerhead and a few small companies.
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    Lug Nut / Stud Torque

    Most Toyotas I've worked on is 76 lb-ft torque, including Tacos. The one exception is our 1993 Toyota pickup which is torques to 80 lb-ft of torque.
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    Please, Apex Tool Group, tell me this is not happening...

    Yep, they lasts a long time and people want them.
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    Ratcheting wrench comparison

    Love my Snap-ons.
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    What batteries are you putting in your expensive electronic tools (ie digital torque wrenches & DMMs)?

    Energizer lithium 9V in the DMM and Eneloop AA in the torque wrenches.
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    After careful consideration...Ego is the worst company ever...

    Instead of going with Ego, I would have checked out Stihl cordless chainsaws knowing Makita doesn't make a 18" saw.
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    Snapon 3/4" Ratchets?

    I've broken a brand new unused Pittsburgh Pro 1/2" breaker bar removing a pittman arm bolt torqued to 150 lb-ft.
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    What are good vice grips?

    Original Petersens at yard sales or Ebay. Brand mew Malco Eagle Grips if you have the money.
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    LocTite sticks

    or your wife's mistakenly using them as lipstick.
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    Drill press waste

    No issues drilling and using cutting oil, even WD-40 as cutting fluid. It just smokes a bit but no fires in over 40 years.
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    New Harbor Freight Head Lamp Magnifier Warranty??

    and look at the guy using it, he looks middle eastern from Iran.
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