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Titan makes an excellent carbide scraper. I use it for engine blocks and head surfaces, even aluminum heads, you just have to be extra careful...

Double post, sorry.

I've pulled engines and transmissions from Ram, GM, Ford, etc. ranging from mid 1990's to 2020's. There is definitely an ongoing transition to metric, but there are still quite a few SAE bolts to remove 🙂

These specifically are excellent suggestions since each one allows you to know immediately if a tool is missing. Great post.

What year is that TA in your profile picture? I can see it was originally an LT1, is it still? I have a strong affinity for TA's and still have my red 1996 TA 6-speed that I got when I was in college back in 1998. It never sees daylight unless I open the bay door, lol.

I work on all types of machinery, and find myself using SAE more often than metric, but everybody's hobbies and work are different. A good starting point, especially if you aren't using SAE a lot, is to get a complete set of 3/8 inch drive SAE shallow and deep sockets, and a set of SAE...

I find myself operating in the same way most of the time. Nowadays, instead of letting someone borrow a tool, I ask them to bring over the vehicle or equipment and I will help them with it if possible.

I have a separate set of tools that I generally will allow others to grab from, but there is only one other individual allowed to use my preferred tools, and they are more concerned and consistent about tool placement and organization than I am. Like me, if they break or lose a borrowed tool...

I use molded trays for all of my sockets and ratchets, and wrench organizers for my open and closed end wrenches. I know immediately whether a tool is unaccounted for, and I stop what I am doing at that moment and will not continue until the tool is accounted for. There is no "finish now and...

I rarely lose a tool by misplacing it or leaving it behind on a job. However, I drop A LOT into the abyss while working on projects, and I use my tools for a lot of field work in various environments. I'll sometimes spend more time removing panels and parts to get a socket or wrench that I...

Name brand isn't a deal breaker for me, I have several Harbor Freight tools in my tool chests. As long as it gets the job done, and doesn't mar a fastener beyond re-use, I'm good with it.

I like your logic, I can definitely support your rationalization. :beer:

What would you use that for, inflating air mattresses and river tubes?

Unlike me, I bet you actually find them though :)

I have that set and its a great set for mechanics. Pricey, but worth the price. People who don't do a lot of mechanic work think the square ends are marketing, but they aren't, they are worth their weight in gold if you turn a lot of wrenches. In tight areas, certain bolts and nuts are...

That stubby end is super short which is what I am looking for. Thank you for the heads up and the thread link, I appreciate it.

Good point :)

Something along the lines of the Bondhus, but with a ball end on the short shank?

I'm looking to add to my Allen key sets, and I am strongly considering the purchase of a ball end set as opposed to a traditionally cut key set. For those of you who have extensive USE of Allen keys, have you noticed any typical failure modes, or common deficiencies with the design of ball end...

Everybody is saying Clutch A, and yall would know better than me, but darn it looks like an early ECX.