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https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-Linear-Shop-Light-Common-4-ft-Actual-4-55-in-x-47-92-in/4013481 Not sure if these are the ones in question, but they're the only ~$12 lights at Lowe's. I went down the cheap path as well, and used LED bulbs. I'm regretting it now, as the bulbs aren't always...

I'm on the 20v Dewalt platform, and it's pretty sweet. I would strongly advise opting for brushless, and the 3-speed impact driver -- DCF887, there's also one that has all the speed control in the trigger (DCF885) but it's an annoyance compared to the speed limiting options available in the 887...

This is pretty rad to see, particularly how far a (relatively) small amount of money has carried you. I'm in a similar boat, I've been buying budget for a while and my needs are met just fine.

On advice from here, I got the Blackhawk/proto line wrench set for ~$80. Definitely a good deal, there was one smaller size it was missing (I want to say it was a 9mmx11mm?) which I picked up for another ~$12 from MSC. The fitment seems good, and they're definitely relatively beefy. Used them...

If you're only using it a couple of times a year, the HF one isn't an awful buy. I've been using mine pretty extensively in carpentry projects (particularly to make plunge cuts) as well as for modifying plastic pieces where necessary... For the ~$20 (probably cheaper with a coupon out there...

Just for some (more) input, I've got the 52" Husky box, not the "Industrial" one but the cheaper one. It definitely doesn't feel as sturdy as the US General boxes, but I bought it when I was relatively strapped for cash and needed something. Definitely worth the money IMO, I wanna say it was...

These are the kind of shenanigans I'm all about, some crafty suggestions! OEMTools will also send you a second set of rings to replace the ones that ship in the wrenches, AND they're reversible. I'm a pretty big fan, overall.

We used Wiha exclusively when I worked in laptop/small electronics repair, and those things held up to some insane levels of abuse. In my personal life, I'm a big fan of the Wera screwdrivers for smaller stuff, for automotive I've got a set of Kobalt with a hex bolster that I'm very fond of. At...

VW flywheel bolts and axle nuts are the only places I've seen 12 point fasteners... For both I think 3/8" in 12-point was fine, though I also have a run of combination wrenches (Tekton) in 8mm-22mm that comes in handy from time to time. If you really wanted to cover all your bases, Mobile...

Why doesn't Astro make me a better mechanic? :lol_hitti

Strength tests bother me. A strong ratchet that feels like garbage is worse to me than one that only meets ANSI standards, but feels smooth. But I generally don't abuse my tools, so they typically don't see the peak of standards anyway. I'd like to see more videos focusing on backdrag...

I've been using 3/8" drive to remove spark plugs, and then for installation 1/4" drive since that was the only size I could get the recommended torque range in an inexpensive torque wrench. Normally I'll just get them snug, but working on a car I still owe money on, I've become a big fan of...

Man, that's generous of you -- enjoy your new Daytona, and hopefully someone out there wants to tear this bad boy down and rebuild it! How nice of the original manufacturer to make everyone aware, I see "IMPORT" right on the sticker :lol_hitti

Thanks! Man, I never realized how spendy these things are. Back to the drawing board I suppose, I'm not too comfortable spending that kind of money at the moment for what ultimately is a convenience. If a coupon comes up maybe I'll revisit the idea.

Thanks for looking out, guys! I'll have to see what kind of options I have for longer-term storage that keeps the wheels on the car, worst case scenario I've got a spare set of wheels/tires that I can put on for winters. Being able to move the car around is a nice luxury. Maybe I'm dumb, but...

Man that's a scary thought, I spend a pretty fair amount of my downtime at work on here. :thumbup:

How many dollies do you get, at that price point? With winter on the way it seems like it wouldn't be a half-bad investment, particularly if they can be used for long-term storage to avoid flat spots.

I'm probably on a handful of "Ignore" lists, I tend to re-read things I post and hell if I don't sound like a shill. But I think the original post here touches on the primary issue at hand -- different folks have different levels of accessibility, and different points of reference. If we all...

I've got a 52" Husky that barely fit in the trunk of my VW station wagon. Definitely consider how you're getting it home/into your garage, before you buy. The 52" is also supplemented by a 26" Husky that I use for smaller stuff. My garage is pretty firmly laid out, at least to the point where I...

I'd definitely pick up the Daytona for that price difference, visually it looks like the construction is a little bit more solid. I'd ask the manager at the store regarding checking it over/testing it, though I believe when I got my Daytona the extended warranty was ~$20 -- definitely worth the...