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1/4" socket set. I just never seem to use it. I cant say that Ive ever been in a situation where 3/8 didnt get the job done.

They do but the distinctions are much clearer than it is with HF. Tool Shop is the entry level, Performax is the DIYer brand and Masterforce is the top of the line. Its nowhere near as confusing as HF is, where the brands have no real theme over who they are geared towards and it kind of just...

Take a look at the Masterforce breaker bar that Menards sells. Ive got one and its built like a tank, plus you can get it with a longish handle. Ive got the 18" version but they also make a 30" version for when youre done messing around.

Ive just got a cheap little Tool Shop blow gun. It does the job and doesnt leak. If you want a good quality, all-metal unit, take a look at the Masterforce Hi-Performance unit. I believe its made by Campbell Hausfield.

Right but its not the made in the USA stuff that SBD has been promising. Made in the USA is what Craftsman used to hang their hat on, so by any measure these are still not, "real Craftsman", just Facom ratchets with Craftsman stamped on them. Not at all. Im old enough to remember buying new...

On Saturday, on picked up a 6" Masterforce vise from Menards. Before that, I had a cheap little light duty Bessey but the lock on the Bessey never quite kept the vise from turning when you really cranked on something, so I decided to upgrade. The Masterforce has 2 locks on it and is an absolute...

Now that Ive read and heard more on these tools, Id say its going to be a no from me. Too expensive for me. Why spend Snap-On or Matco money for a Craftsman? Den Of Tools recently did a really good video on the V Series line that clearly lays out what they are and what they cost.

It can certainly be confusing because HF has so many different brands.

If youve already got M18 batteries but no M12, then the M18 version would be a no-brainer.

I work in automotive manufacturing and we use a lot of Milwaukee M12 impacts. For the past 1.5 years, we've been wiping out guns down every 2 hours with alcohol and theyre the cleanest theyve been in years. Might try that.

Id say its because they are trying to cut production costs as much as possible and when you do that, often quality goes out the window. Personally, I think its pretty silly to say, "I refuse to buy tools from country X" because theres good and bad tools from everywhere. Ive used some newer...

Id be interested in it, I just dont think that I have nearly big enough of an air compressor. Im all about my pneumatic drill, impact driver, impact wrenches and die grinder but those are all pretty small tools that dont have a huge demand for air. I feel like a circular saw would require a...

This is one of the reasons why I prefer a die grinder over an angle grinder and always wear both a face shield AND safety glasses.

You do often get a little more power with a 4ah vs a 2ah. Its because pretty obvious especially with high demand tools like impact wrenches. When you are talking about electricity, volts and amps go hand in hand. When you have more amp hours and more of a supply of power, you can put more...

Not to mention they are of good quality and easily replaceable. I was a Craftsman guy for a long, long time but Ive really come to favor Husky these days.

Husky 24 piece. SAE and metric, no skips and it costs about $50.

Theyre of good quality. I wouldnt say theyre any better than any of the Chinese or Taiwanese made ones though.

The Milwaukee is probably better but Kobalt is made by Chervon, which is no slouch in terms of power tools themselves. The problem, like you said, is how long will you be able to buy Kobalt batteries.

Id look at a Husky, Kobalt or one at HF. Im looking to upgrade to a Husky 20-gallon here in a couple months. Ive got an 8-gallon right now and its great for airing up tires but Im looking to get into using air tools for light auto repair and that 8 just isnt enough for running a drill, impact...

As someone who has worked in manufacturing (including welding and grinding) for over 20 years, I can tell you always wear a shield and safety glasses. Having a piece of metal drilled out of your eye is no fun and having a grinding wheel explode and hit you in the face is even less fun. Ive...