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Another vote for the Amflo 150. I bought mine a few months ago and I really like it. It seems durable and reads within 1 psi of my other gauges.

I know this is an old thread, but I just happened to stumble across it. There were a few posters commenting on how a old fashioned incandescent test light is useless or for hacks. Here is a good video showing how useful they can be. Skip to about 22:00 to see the volt reading vs test light...

I need a wire wheel for my HF 8" 3/4hp bench grinder. I just picked up a Kobalt wire wheel, but the wire interferes with the guards. Anyone know what wire wheels fit on this grinder without interfering with the guards? This is the grinder I have...

I have been very impressed with the Husky tool bags. I have a few of them I use as trunk tool bags. Very durable and a good price.

The Accu-Gage DT110 measures 5-150 PSI. The Milton Milton S-976 measures up to 160 PSI. I have both of these. They are both about $16.

My go to gauges are the Jaco Elite ($20) and an Accugage DT110 digital ($16) Both are accurate and durable. I would recommend both as good quality at a good price and durable. I probably have 6 or so Milton pencil gauges. They are perfect for keeping in the glovebox since they are cheap and...

I just got my first reactionless air ratchet. Are they supposed to hammer with no load? If I run a bolt at slow speed it turns like most other air ratchets, but when I pull the lever all the way it starts impacting even though there is no torque load on it. It is advertised at 600 RPM free...

My Precision Instruments split beams get the most use.

If that were my collection, my next two plier purchases would be these... Channellock 748- Useful for grabbing brake springs, fuses, etc. You will find many uses for them... Knipex 8603250- Everyone need these. EDIT: I'd also throw in a pair of Channellock slip joint pliers as well.

Which would you find most useful for engine/automotive work? I am trying to decide between these ratchets... -SP Air 1765: compact, high speed 500 RPM, 55ft/lbs reaction free. $130 -Aircat ACR802: larger, 280 RPM, 90ft/lbs. $87 -HF Earthquake: larger, 400 RPM, 70ft/lbs, reaction free. $75 I am...

I got the Gearwrench 81204P set which is a set that includes both the 1/4 and 3/8 flex head 120xp ratchets. They quickly became my most used ratchets. $63 includes two ratchets. I use the 1/4 a lot when working on engines. It is long enough to give some torque, yet small enough for access. The...

I need some new air hose. Is there any reason to choose rubber over the new hybrid air hoses? By hybrid, I am talking about the Tekton hybrid hose that is red. Not the see through flex-eel type hose.

I have the Jaco, but it is the one without the hose extension. I like it. I reads within .5 PSI of my other quality tire gauges.

I have a Husky 30 gallon cast iron compressor. It came with a regulator that looks like the one pictured below. The regulator used to always stop at about 120 PSI. You could turn the knob more, but it would not let you have more than 120 PSI to your hose. Just today the regulator started making...

Hose grip pliers work good for electrical connectors...

This is the answer. I only wish I got mine years ago instead of dealing with cheap creepers that did not roll well and bruised my shoulders.

I just did extensive work under my sedan last week. (transmission rebuild, rear main seal, oil pan gasket) In addition to using 4 6-ton jackstands, I put wood cribbing under the wheels.

I am in a very similar situation. I was constantly walking back and forth from the garage to the driveway carrying tools. I was originally going to get a service cart, but decided on a 5 drawer tool chest as the solution. I put all my most frequently used tools in this chest and just roll the...

Are you putting together a portable toolbox for working on cars, or a multi-purpose bag for fixing other stuff? There are a lot of SAE tools in that Craftsman Industrial kit that will not be used for 99% of cars on the road today.

Channels I like that have been mentioned... Scanner Danner South Main Auto Channels I like that have not been mentioned... Schrodingers Box (DIY Automotive) AgentJayZ (jet engines) I mostly watch automotive, aviation, welding, ice hockey and firearm channels. I am surprised Scotty Kilmers...