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Garage Journal members, Do you use tools on the job? If so, we're looking for your insight on socket sets. Please take our extremely short survey after the link and we'll draw one winner for a new 65PC Ratcheting Tap & Die set on Friday, April 3rd. (changed from Monday) <a...

I was running a little late, so I was able to include the last few of you guys. Here are the lucky winners: Post #104: jrj3rd Post #140: porschedude996TT I'll be in touch with you via PM to get your wearables selection. Thanks to everyone who registered! Steve

Last chance! I'll do the drawing at 5:30 Eastern. Thanks, Steve

I'm not a manufacturing expert, but my guess is for constant feeding of the headers - it continuously pulls from a large spindle of steel wire. The round shape probably helps too.. Steve

Yes, I am referring to Danaher in general. Craftsman sockets are mainly manufactured by this method (cold forging) as well. Some lower volume sockets may be hot forged, but there is no powdered metal technique that I am aware of. Thanks, Steve

We use cold forging for our higher volume sockets (both in Asia and US). These are large, highly mechanized headers that require significant up front investment. The input is steel wire, no powder. Our competitors use the same or very similar equipment depending on the volume requirements...

The winners can pick one of anything on the wearables site. Sorry - I had a typo.... Thanks, Steve

Sure - We'll send to the UK for the giveaway

Yes SIR, FREE!

Sure, we can do International.

GarageJournal members, We're pleased to announce our new wearables program (shirts, hats, etc) on www.gearwrench.com Here's a 10% discount code if you'd like to order anything: GWE1 In addition, we'll be giving away 2 wearable items free (one per winner) - just post to this thread and you'll...

I apologize if I came across as disingenuous in my first post. Currently, we use a high-grade steel alloy - we aren't cutting any corners there. To make the box end stronger, the most viable option is to beef it up into more a standard box end from its current thin design. For those that...

The GearBox fixed box end is designed to be more of an access tool than a regular box end wrench. We designed it to have a zero degree offset and a thin box wall for tight spaces. We evaluated thicker designs that could withstand more torque, but our customer research valued access over...

We're here.... just busy... Thanks, Steve

We don't make them. I believe it's trading company that has licensed the Channelock name and contracted with a Taiwanese OEM. Steve

Yes, the magnetic stem of these drive tools is intended to be long to ensure close proximity to the fastener. The number one problem we are solving here is fastener retention in the socket. Surface contact on the fastener is a secondary concern as long as the specified ANSI torque can be...

Glad you like the markings - that's what our voice of customer research suggested. Enjoy! Steve

We're seeing production shift in some industries, but unfortunately it hasn't happened for tools. There's still too much labor in producing hand tools to offset the currency and transportation gains from domestic production. Steve

We make Allen brand hex keys in both our Asia and US plants. If you like MUSA, I would encourage you to buy Allen from Industrial distribution (i.e. Fastenal). They stock the US version because that customer segment is more willing to pay the premium for it than the average consumer. As far...

The new Evolv tools website has launched. Check it out below: http://www.evolvtools.com/ Steve