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I wish I could vote. I've utilized all three philosophies depending on the tool in question. I've regretted going with #3 a few times when I went too cheap and haven't utilized #1 a whole lot if that helps.

Is that 3/8 in 1/4 a quick release or not?

What's the brand/model on that?

The Allen one sells for like $15. I've had mine apart and find the gearing very interesting.

I bought an allen one to see if id like the concept and the quietness of it is disconcerting. Unless you use it every day or are in open areas where you can see what is happening it's hard to know what's up and down anymore! I agree with you, they are kind of a novelty. Shucks, they tried them...

I would love to own one but people still want big bucks for them! Gearless ratchets take some getting used to. Has anyone spent enough time with the fzero to really like it and get used to using it?

Genuine Peterson Vice Grips are unsurpassed and so easy to pick up cheap at garage sales/flea markets. I picked up two today at a garage sale for a buck!

Saw a sale posted last night, said they had tools. I went to take a look this morning and didn't see much for Mechanic tools, it was all construction stuff. As I was leaving I poked around in one more box and procured two USA made Vicegrips! Best news yet? He sold them to me for $.50 each!

That's a good point on the depth. I should calculate surface area and verify that I'd actually be getting more space.

I have an 80's vintage Mac box I'm using in school right now. I got it for a very good deal about ten years ago. I love it except for one thing: The stupid integral drawer dividers. I've spent a lot of time organizing over the last year and it works, but it's awkward. So from time to time I...

I bought the Matco one and the Snap-on one. Snap-on's locking is no where close to Matco's! Matco's actually locks. Snapon's just has some resistance when you put the lock on. Snapon's ratcheting mechanism is a little nicer, but if it comes down to the lock, I'll take Matco's 88 Flex any day!

Thanks grouseman! I am planning to both things you said - spruce it up and use it! I'll post a pic when it's done!

I bought my first one today! Nothing fancy, a wilton clone Taskmaster 5.

What is the model number on that Kobalt box? I'm looking for something similiar for my brother.

Id pay a few bucks postage and send them into Matco with a nice note explaining the situation. Id be surprised if they didn't send you two brand new replacements in the mail. Shucks, even a phone call explaining your situation might get you the same response.

I've got a student discount with Carlyle that makes the set fairly comparable to gearwrench so I've decided to go that direction. I didn't even realize carlyle offered the mid depth sockets before I posted the question. Thanks guys!

I've wanted a matching top box for awhile now, but the price is never right when I find them. That's a nice setup and a good deal you got there!

That Mac bottom box is the same as mine! I love it! The only thing that irks me sometimes is the drawer dividers.

I'm looking for suggestions. Which set do you use and do you like them?

The green lever is growing on me. I've decided I need the 80280 when it comes out!