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In a previous thread I stated I was "done" with P#2 screwdrivers. Clearly the evidence does not support my claim. It's a shame the Phillips #2 came into such widespread use. It was designed to cam out. Sort of like how the qwerty keyboards we all use were designed to slow the typist down, back...

(This post is not "aimed" at anyone in particular. I have not been reading the classified section for awhile, so I don't know if this even applies to any current sales or not. Don't take this post personally, it's not intended that way.) I have a modest proposal regarding people posting in the...

Someone who uses a Wiha Phillps #2 driver...did yours dull quickly? Cams out of the screw easily? Trying to figure out if I just got a bad one or what...my Wiha insulated P#2 slips out of screws a lot. Still have to use it because it's my only insulated...frustrated, thought I was buying top...

Do you prefer your 1/4" bit holders to be magnetic or clip? Magnetic maybe a little faster, and more fun... Clip doesn't magnetize the bits, and magnetized bits can be a pain... Seem to be about the same retention on new quality bit holders; I've seen some very weak magnets on some, do the...

You may have seen the thread where I bought a Proto slide puller that was missing its nut. The nut is the big, machined knurled piece that tightens the fingers. I was thinking I'd have to machine this myself, and then some GJers showed me where I could buy it. But when I first got the puller...

Haven't paid much attention to SK at the markets, but after the chatter here, I started looking. Found one today. Is this the chrome finish issue y'all have been talking about? "Orangepeel" look? Is this common?

I'm fascinated with Urrea. (pronounced: oo-ray-uh) People seem to avoid it like it's some sort of plague. It's the Mexican Proto, as you know. Nowdays it also has some connection with Witte. A quality tool, that came in last place when I ran my favored-tool-brand survey. I'm thinking it must...

I hate all of my #2 Phillips drivers. I own Felo, Snap-on, Williams, Wiha, and Cman, and hate them all. With just a little use, the tips get mushy and the bits don't bite, prone to cam-out. So I'm going in a different direction now. I'm buying hardened 1/4 hex bit P#2s and using them in a PB...

Plomb Pebble 3/8 Kit w/ Sockets - SOLD SOLD This is a not-quite complete Plomb pebble vintage 3/8 kit in box. The rat is of the later "rounded" chromed pebble design. Many items are marked with stamps or engraving; the ratchet in particular was dear to somebody and has GG and RR on one side...

Quantity or quality, which do you prefer, if you could only choose one? (Sure, we all want both.) I see all these threads where people are buying boatloads of tools, which is very cool, but I can't see myself buying that way. I'm seeking particular things, and am reasonably picky about quality...

I was thrilled to find this Proto hammer puller, but it's missing the threaded collar that tightens the "fingers." I bought it anyway, thinking it would be a lathe project. But I am not able to find a decent photo of the missing piece. If anyone has one of these (or similar) could you please...

Plomb Pebble 3/8 Ratchet - Now Pending Sale Now Pending This is a "late style pebble" 3/8 ratchet, works well, and has the late-style ribbed selector that's much easier to use than the earlier smooth types. $20, and I think I can get this shipped USPS first class for +$3.

Guy at the local flea market had a PILE of identical new Kraeuter metric combo sets in original poly zip-top bags. I think 7 in the set (?) he wanted $10 each set. The wrenches were a pebbly sort of satin, not smooth chrome. But all were marked 'made in USA'. I didn't buy any, as I'd just...

I'm looking for you crazies to post up your OCD purchases of EXACTLY THE SAME TOOL, that you buy multiples of just because you love it to death and one one everywhere: toolbox, auto, nightstand, bathroom... I guess I can only claim a particular model of pocketknife as my really outstanding OCD...

Do any of you have or use lock picking tools? I trained as a locksmith ages ago, before all the "cool" tools were out (we learned how to pick with the old style picks you see in the ancient james bond movies, not the guns or bump keys, etc.)

Who else makes sockets with "Oversize ID Markings"? I'm looking to buy a set, but I really want big markings on the sockets. I like them. Don't want to limit my shopping to the only two I know, which are: Matco... Craftsman... Anybody else?

Has this stuff improved any, since I last used it about 20 years ago? Not too impressive at the time, it went on real thin. But in the picture it's going on nice and thick...smoke and mirrors? Or the real deal?

Let's talk $#it for a moment. Given you folks are "I'll do it myself if I can, I'll call a professional if I have to" type of guys (and gals), what tools do you have and use to keep your sewer lines open and working? I would love to know what tools are recommended for "first aid" sorts of...

Need Duro Chrome 18/19mm DOE to complete a set.

Torsion Box Portable Workbench Lots of you have wonderful, stationary shops, and I envy you. A fair amount of my work is at remote locations, and I have to shlep seemingly uncountable toolboxes to the worksite to get the job done. One thing I really miss at these remote sessions is a sturdy...