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A 1/2" Rotabroach cutter would also be my first choice in the OP's situation. I got my first Rotabroach set about 6 months ago and can't believe I didn't pony up sooner. All of the advice with the twist drill bits are great too (and probably cheaper), the annular cutter is just faster. One thing...

I bought a bunch of different sizes and colors of "Viewtainers" at the local Home Depot. We labeled and store the taps and corresponding drills in each one. We used to use labeled ziplock bags, but they were hard to spot when they were out and about in the shop. The Viewtainers are much easier...

The Snap On roto head ratchet is better, slightly longer and most likely stronger, but probably not $60 better for most people. My friends and co-workers have the Gearwrench roto ratchets and like them. Personally, I have all of the Snap On roto ratchets and love them, and would not replace them...

Another point to consider is the level of control that the die grinder offers. Some units may seem equal on the spec sheets but have totally different user experiences. A lot of the cheaper units have an all or nothing trigger. They're usually so weak that full throttle is needed just to get the...

Definitely spend the money on the mag motor starter. Especially at that price. I burnt up a couple expensive motors trying to get by without one.

Nice choice! Love mine.

The Blue Point version of the CRL Tight Fit Drill Kit was one of my first Snap On purchases over 20 years ago. It's very handy, but I wouldn't use it with an impact for sure. The plastic head heats up and fails over time. It's not a heavy duty tool. The threaded extensions that come with the...

I purchase replacement drill bits from McMaster or MSC. The cobalt bits from McMaster are good quality. I don't typically check brands with them because their products are almost always top quality. As far as step drill bits, I like the Lennox and Greenlee for the high end. The Harbor Freight...

Agreed. The cordless angle grinder is the least impressive Makita tool I have.

Love all of my Makita 18v stuff. I have over a dozen different tools. I wasn't too impressed with the 12v stuff which is mediocre.

For blue and red connectors, I like my old Blue Point crimper which is a rebadged Ideal 30-429 that CWP1616L posted and very similar to the Channellock 909s. I always felt that a wider crimp was better, but crushing the **** out of a connector is not good either. I have several pairs of the Snap...

Are you looking to drill hard to reach spots or deep holes? I've had this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002RUUA6/?tag=atomicindus08-20 and these types of bits http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002RV3WU/?tag=atomicindus08-20 for years and love the set up. The extensions can be used individually or in...

Been eyeing a pneumatic rivet nut tool for years, but haven't pulled the trigger... http://www.blindrivetsupply.com/Blue-Pneumatic-Accu-Spin-BP-600QC-Composite_p_164.html

Great ideas! I got both sets through Amazon (through eToolsDirect) (where I get most of my non-Snap On tools). If any of them get dull, I can buy replacements through McMaster. I am using the recommended stick lubricant religiously. What up fellow car audio guy! These things cut so clean and...

I've known about Rotabroach cutters, but I never ponied up for them until now. They are amazing and I wish I had known about them sooner!

We call them the "Yakuza cutters" at the shop because they'll remove a finger without blinking an eye. Gotta be careful!

Just to throw in my $.02, I gave up on cable cutters a long time ago. I had both Klein and Blue Point versions. Not because they aren't good, but inevitably, someone would cut a coat hanger or brad nail with them and put a kink in the blade. From that point forward, they would cut poorly. If you...

Definitely not a gimmick in my book. The 24" is my go-to. I have the regular SO pry bar set which gets a lot less use since I bought the adjustable versions. I'm pretty sure that Snap On makes the current version. Even if they don't, the Gearwrench pry bars are not "identical" to the SO. The...

I have the SO 24" and 16" adjustable pry bars and absolutely love them. I got a good deal on them, but they are worth the price to me. The Gearwrench and others look to have a shorter "head" with a slightly different profile, but I've never held one in my hand to compare them side to side. They...

It may not be considered ideal, but it can definitely used as a close quarters polisher. We use a lot of Buff and Shine 3" foam and wool pads to polish small parts and areas. They are better than most because the pad "cups" over the support pad edge which helps keep you from accidentally...