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I have since availed myself of the fine 1/2" HF breaker Bar. Unfortunately for the poor ratchet, I was unaware of it's lineage or age when I got it from a tenant who liked to bring me things he picked up here and there. I have been using it as my only 1/2" ratchet since the early 90's, usually...

I didn't get the pipe I was using as a leverage extension all the way down when I was "convincing" a bolt to leave it's home...:( I'll do a little research when I get home tomorrow morning.

I'm working on it... See my other post: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53027 Oh, wait a minute. You did.

Funny you should mention comfort, Woody. That is one of the things I don't like about Craftsman ratchets, they make my hand hurt because of the edges on the handle. I'm going to reserve further comment until I get more feedback...

I got to thinking about my current 1/2" drive ratchet. I thought it was a no name Asian tool, but I went and looked at it and it turns out it is a "New Briton" NB 43. I searched here and Googled, but did not find much on these. Anyone here able to age this ratchet? Or anything else about...

That's a rare Matco accessory. He teaches you how to use your new box and tools. No warranty, though. Reminds me of those Verizon commercials from a few years back.

One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Think of it: A person with no mechanical inclination finds themselves in possession of some tools that have rust on them. Doesn't know a Snap On from a snapdragon. The tools have no value to them, so, obviously, they must be worthless. Into the...

Check the electrical connectors. You could have a connection to the solenoid which is overheating and cutting the juice, then when you try again overheating and cutting the juice... I don't know Western, I have Meyer, but it strikes me as a possible cause.

I appeal to the knowledgeable members of this forum for their advice and consent on an addition to my meager tool collection. My intent is to use the "new" ratchet as my main ratchet for larger/stubborn fasteners on vehicles. I am ignorant of the pros and cons of these brands. :confused: My...

My point was that someone, especially just starting out, doesn't need to have every tool in a truck catalog to be able to get the work done, and I acknowledged that being thus burdened does make things easier. I even admitted that I wish I was so burdened, but I'm so tight I'll never have what...

I found a loose set of three punches in a parking lot at Fort Drum once, nowhere near any sort of maintenance facility, can't figure out how they got there. :confused: I found an SK socket a few years ago, it's the only one I have, laying in the middle of a back country road. That's about it.

As long as the gauge is working, yes. One post to ground and one to positive. Just make sure you put the right ones to the right posts, or you will let out the magic smoke and it won't work anymore. Really, just run over to a HF and pick up a $10 multi. like this...

I’ve just finished up the current 138 pages of tool **** here :drool: and I thought I should “show off” what I’ve been using for twenty years or so of home auto repair. Mind you, I assembled a Jeep CJ7 with just these tools and a stick welder. By assembled, I mean: “The frame is here, the...

I've finally read this whole thread and I think I can shed a little light on the quality issue that we observe at HF. Understand that the suppliers that HF buys from are not top tier manufacturers, but would like to be. The quality of their goods often suffers from too much variation to snag...

I second that PASS. I haven't taken them apart, though... You folks are going to corrupt me.

I'm curious, how does the warranty work on your end? When you replace a tool on warranty do you turn it in and get credit against your dealer account for the replacement? How long are you holding the bag for the cost? Does the company QC your warranty claims and give you grief over the bent...

Very nice. Looks like you scored with that gift.

Reading this thread made me register. Thanks for not killing it Bull.