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    For the Canucks here:

    Canadian tire is frustrating to shop at because if you ever buy anything at "regular price" you know you are getting the shaft. Sure there is some good deals but I generally buy what I need so it is very hit or miss.
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    Fractional Inch Tools - Who Needs 'Em?

    Up in alberta canada at a lumber mill we are still about 95% sae. I don't even have full size metric wrenches at work. At home everything is metric.
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    12pt SAE bolts....

    All over a Coe veneer lathe at my plywood plant. Had to by a new set of 12 point sockets to work on the damn thing.
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    Are dial indicating torque wrenches undesirable?

    The only time a have seen anyone use a dial touque wrench was to check the rolling torque on a debarker shaft assembly. The preload on the bearings was set based on the rolling tourque that was desired at the end. They aren't popular but they have their uses. The company I work for only...
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    Soft-sided tool bags? Again? HVAC Industry

    Not in hvac but a millwright, I have used a soft sided kuny bag that holds my most used tools to the job site for three years now. It is extremely durable and folds closed when I strap it around my shoulder.
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    Millwright on board!

    Just signed up after finding this forum researching tools mostly for work. I just got my canada red seal millwright papers working at a west fraser plywood plant. I have a old shop that I will tear down to make room for a good sized garage in the next couple years so just lurking around...
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    Your 3 favorite/most used tools in your box that you couldn't live without...

    Millwakee 1/2 inch cordless impact My super big otc snap ring plier set 6 inch rule in my from pocket
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