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    Snap on Battery tester

    Do not own one but it uses conductance to test the battery, same as a midtronics unit. It does do starter and charging tests, how well it works idk, but I would bet it is a simple voltage /inferred amp test on starter and charging system test is just voltage.
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    Help me pick out a scan tool.

    I have used the 708 and now own the 908 mini I use it daily, mostly on euro and the odd CDJR vehicle I see, the shop has OE scan tools for ford, gm, Toyota Honda,kia and Hyundai plus VAG com for vw audi. The pid graphing is so much better on the 908. Plus the wireless is very nice. The tools...
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    Air ratchet or M12 Cordless?

    I have the M12 in 1/4 in and 3/8 in both get constant use, just as strong as most small body air ratchets. I still use my Full size 3/8 a good bit, but any were I would use a 1/4 air ratchet I use the m12
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    Scan tool time!

    I have the maxisys mini works great on euro, asian and domestics, it will do adaptions coding etc. I have never used it on VAG as the shop has VAGCOM so I cannot answer on how well it works there, and grab it over the HDS for Hondas
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    John Bean car lift

    Made by wheeltronics, OK lift better than bend-pak, how much depends on local market, keep in mind a new rotary installed is about 3500 anywhere in the us.
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    What's on your tool buying list for 2015?

    4 channel picoscope
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    Talk to me about semi-deep sockets.

    My go to sockets in 1/4 in and 3/8 in
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    Matco Taiwan sockets...won't buy them!!!

    ADV line is made by gearwrench not sunex. good tools though
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    If you only had $500 for power tools what would you get?

    I would---- Need more money:)
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    VW/Audi 3366 Cam Chain Tensioner Tool

    Snap On- OE Division, completely separate company from the tool trucks, that end of the biz sells to OE Dealers, that is the reason they are there to support the OE dealer network- they supply all the required tooling and are there so the dealers can replace missing broken Special tools, along...
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    VW/Audi 3366 Cam Chain Tensioner Tool

    That tool is not made by Snap On, it is a VAG special tool. Their tool program is administered by Snap On, Snap On is the Retailer only,can be made by any one approved to sell to VW dealers. So if it breaks do not expect the Snappy guy to replace. AS for how well it holds up IDK, mine is from...
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    What pulley holder is this?

    Flywheel turning tool, used on the flywheel to turn the engine over to get the Torque convertor bolts out, IIRR it was for GM 3.1s. I have one somewhere used lightly
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    Semi-Deep SnapOn Sockets?

    I can give an example, another tech was replacing the air compressor on a NQR truck, it had a stud with a nut, wrench was not getting in there, a deep hit the something, and a shallow would not hit the nut, I got the right size semi deep and a wobble extension from my box and in a couple minutes...
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    rebuilt SO ratchet issues

    That's funny, I had my FHLF80 rebuild a couple weeks ago my faceplate is tight. Maybe just tighten them your self and forget the idiot Snappy guy
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    Snap-on Verus

    Same software, different box, plus the Pro has a detachable and hot dockable scope module so you can extend the range of your scope leads, and once you are done you can just plug it back up without a restart. The standard Verus was available with a wireless module as well in the 2nd gen model...
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    Who's using cordless as their primary impact wrench?

    Primary is the IR 20v 1/2 almost never use air for 1/2, Milwaukee for my 3/8 not as strong as my IR 3/8 air impact but still, heck I use the hell out of my Milwaukee 1/4 ratchet. the only time I pull air hose is to air tires or use rotary tools like a cut off or die grinder or my snap on 3/8...
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    Damaged ball joint press

    Yep they sell a lot of tools direct shipped from ISN just like most online retailers. Tooltopia keeps some inventory mostly faster moving stuff, but most bigger more expensive stuff is drop shipped from an ISN warehouse. ISN aka Intergrated Supply Network, is a WD that sells to tool trucks...
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    Input On Kastar Ratcheting Brake Caliper Spreader

    I have had mine for a little over a year, as others said it is too large for some rear calipers, and on some large trucks it is too small, just have to add a pad in but other than that it is great I love it and it is one tool if lost, stolen or broken I would replace immediately. I am seriously...
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    Tool up for BMW

    11 MM is getting to be a common size fastener, GM uses them on steering shaft bolts, and yes they are metric. Volvo uses 11mm lines on master cylinders too. Nothing on a BMW is SAE. 9mm is used too on Saab. Just did a Hydraulic fan pump on a Lincoln LS the pressure line was 20mm
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