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Do you like screwdrivers? T handles? Sockets? Short? Long? Half-cut? Stubby? Bits? L handles? For torx and hex, its easy to go down the rabbithole of multiple types every possibly solution. What are your current "go to" favortites or can't live withouts? What are over-rated tools that just...

what are some good user ratchets from earlier eras? ie, not snap on f80, 120xp, Armstrong 88T etc maybe also looking at sizes like 1/2 where the technology matters less just curious for under-rated and over-looked user-tools

Snap on, Stahlwille, Bahco/Belzer....all used to have this feature. Is this progress or :shocking: going backwards?

Nissan GT-R Snap-on Tool Set Exclusive LTD Edition Rare Best Buy 1 of 1000 Last :willy_nil http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-GT-R-Snap-on-Tool-Set-Exclusive-LTD-Edition-Rare-Best-Buy-1-of-1000-Last-/191810861120?hash=item2ca8d17840:g:r2gAAOSwDwtUm66Z&item=191810861120&vxp=mtr

Lots of folks seem to like these round head, fine-tooth, flex ratchets. :beer:

Looking for 100mm standard edit: screwdrivers, anyone have some compact well balanced ones they recommend in this eact [shaft length/] size? Tips normal ph2/slotted 5,5 (or 6.x mm) I'm also interested in a compact flip driver (i know they are uncool) in maybe 80mm with ph2/5,5 but a modern...

Experimenting with several types of hex keys and bit sockets After cleaning up several damaged hex keys and examining them...I learned that many hex keys are rough at the ends and have metals edges that wil smear or deform starting in small amounts. This starts to catch in the fastener and...

I want to know the best sets out there that are not snap on.

I need a general shop saw, and something that can deal with cutting exotics (hardened steel, stainless, cfrp, etc) and making precision cuts, as well as everyday "hacksaw" stuff. Everybody loves the Bahco 319/325 but they are pricy, and even more so in Snap On guise. Napa has a decent looking...

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These knipex pliers look pretty cool...basically a 250 cobra modified for hoseclamps... Has anyone used these and have real world feedback? :headscrat Previous GJ thread is here> http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237711&highlight=8551250A&showall=1 But this was before they...

Min order is $99...may be useful as their prices are typically good to start with.:thumbup:

What jobs does a cobra out-perform a good locking pliers? - cobra has no leverage multiplier when clamping - cobra only-kinda-locks into place These are the pro's of the cobras + lighter for length + faster jaw adjustment + thinner jaw + harder jaw So would a cobra or a locking plier be...

Not sure if this is a repost but might be of interest http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m12-fuel-circular-saw/

Looked today at cman usa (vaughn) and it sheds rubber all over...nice tool otherwise...perfect weight and balance for $9.99. Been looking at a couple others like Estwing, but undecided still and wanted to see what do you guys like? I'm looking to see if I need to save up for a couple hammers or...

Ok folks, please take a minute to contribute. This thread is to compare dimensions of common handtools. Ground Rules: Please note each of the following. 1) By type. 2) By Brand. 3) By Vintage. 4) Published vs Empirical/Measured. 5) Units of Measurement. 6) By weight (optional but helpful).

Looking for short zero offset series XDHSFM... (in metric) tks

Anyone compared these to the older version? There are a lot of mixed reviews out there on the original CF cutters (#87CF). The new ones (#87ACF) are specifically based on a new "tightly tolerance" parallel closure...whereas the old ones had that V- shaped closure...

How strong are the thinwalls? What are the operating limits of these ? Looking at 3/8 square Drive.

Looking at putting together an index. What are your thoughts on length and material? People's recommendations often tend to be to buy HSS from a reputable USA manufacturer, typically through an industrial supply shop. So my question may is simply whether or not I should follow that generic...