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Nice Job! I had a similar idea but was looking for a cheaper source of gears than McMaster... looks like you got that part figured out. I may even have a hand winch lying around somewhere. Sent from my SM-G930V using The Garage Journal mobile app

Its very difficult to really make a comparison because most people have not seen enough of a variety in daily use. "I had brand x before, but now have brand y and the batteries last longer" is not always a fair comparison as technology improves across all brands. You also can't compare entry...

I stopped into HF yesterday just out of curiosity and the ICON tools were just so/so to me. The ratchets has an unbelievable amount of back-drag and the chrome seemed crude on the wrenches... had that wierd look (maybe color) that most asian tools have. Sorry, but I don't feel that they come...

For right now they are slapping stickers on Hitachi tools. Maybe they have plans for the future, but if they do I doubt it will be for the better since Hitachi became their "cheap" line. Since they weren't really in the air tool market and Hitachi has a good reputation there, they may remain...

I don't think I want to see the barmaids near you if you're questioning the strength of bronze bushings holding them up. Sent from my SM-G930V using The Garage Journal mobile app

You guys are a bad influence... I'm really thinking about going and picking up that one for sale that I posted earlier. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

This is sad to hear, c-m is one of the only (maybe THE only) source of domestic rigging gear and you could expect the highest quality because you sure pay for it. Another thought... for preservation you may try fluid-film. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Yeah, I could be wrong too. That came from the guy behind the counter at Berland's tools, which is the only place I know of to walk in to buy sk. This was about a year ago and he made it sound like it was a new thing.

There are 2 on Amazon that are chinese knockoffs made by hanteck that seem to get pretty good reviews... A higher and lower amperage model. I've thought about trying them but haven't yet been able to bring myself to. I still shop ebay and whatnot occasionally waiting for a fluke. Sent from my...

I see you are from Rockford, I have heard from an SK distributor that at their Sycamore headquarters they have some sort of warranty kiosk where you can walk right in and exchange tools. I am fairly close as well and have been meaning to find out for sure but have not yet. Sent from my...

I've tried keeping receipts just for that purpose... you get about a year, two if you're lucky until there is no print on them anymore since most use thermal print. If they are going to require a receipt for purchase they better give a receipt that lasts as long as the warranty. I've never had...

Is that what you tell the wife? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Not sure why it cut off my last post, but anyway, I'm not a machinist so I don't deal with 64th often enough to memorize them so it takes me a little longer to add them. For now I'll just bow down to your superior intellect... until 1/4 starts being expressed as 4/16 I'll stand my ground that...

I guess you really are as arrogant as you first sounded... And it isn't really that easy. If fractions weren't automatically simplified, then maybe. Wrenches for the most part are stepped by 1/16th, so what's on size bigger than 1/4? Well 5/16 of cour! Had we asked what's one size bigger...

I believe that's technically most if not all brand's written policy, but it's near impossible to enforce so it's overlooked most of the time. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I heard like 4th hand that dealer mark-up is more like 100%... not that it matters much, especially since I can't verify the fact. Either way, I have also heard how ****** it is to be a SO dealer. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

If you don't like the discussion, move on. I don't really know what makes you feel that you are the one who can decide what is a worthwhile discussion. I believe the incentive has been hashed over quite a few times... we are stuck with multiple measuring systems because the rest of the world...

strangely enough, I just came across one on craigslist just now. Maybe the pictures will give you a clue? https://rockford.craigslist.org/tls/d/south-beloit-vintage-craftsman-tool/6980934257.html

In your case, I would consider something like this. I have a similar receptacle tester and find it way more handy than I thought I would for around the house. No dc current measurement or mv measurement, but I don't know how much you would need that...

I have a jet 3/4 x 20-1/2", I can't remember the model# off the top of my head but it doesn't seem excessively loud. But then again, it has a muffler on it.