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For me its got to be Vise Grips. I only own 3 pair, but I NEVER use them anymore. A close second is the Traditional Adjustable wrench, I own a set of the Channellock brand with the black Phosphate coating, but ever since I purchased the Knipex Pliers wrench, my Adjustables haven't been moved.

3 New Snap On XDHRM wrenches, still have factory stickers on them. These are the Long Double box end Ratcheting wrenches. Sizes: 11,12, & 14MM. Snap on Website Price for these are $47.75, $50.00, & $61.50. All 3 for $100 TYD.

Dewalt offers 2 tips, Pilot point & speed tip. Are the pilot point able to be resharpened?

Anyone use the Double box end ratcheting wrenches from S.O.? These appear to be 0 degree offset? & extended length? Any reviews? Pros/Cons.

Hello, I am needing a Long size #1 phillips screwdriver. 16" in length to be exact. Would prefer a USA brand, or really anything that's not made in China. Any pointers appreciated. Thanks Mike B.

Making up a small quick grab socket set (3/8 drive). I have a Lisle 3/8 magnetic socket carrier, it holds both shallow and deep sockets. Should I carry 3/8 Metric Shallow on one side and 3/8 Metric deep on the other? OR 3/8 Metric Shallow with 3/8 SAE Shallow. This is just for a quick...

Looking for a good 100 ft rubber garden hose. Locally have the Craftsman available for $60. Any other brand worth considering before I buy?

Almost pulled the trigger a time or two, really like the long versions. Are they worth the coin? Are they magnetic tip? If so is it a strong magnet that will hold fasteners well?

Got my new Snap on ratchet (my 1st ever snap on) out to use for the first time the other day model FHLL80. The task involved some oily fluids and switching back and forth between different sized sockets. When it came time to remove the socket with my oily fingers, man that was tough. First...

Do you guys use them much? I have a super nice set of SK both metric and SAE but rarely find that I need them. Seems like I hardly ever reach for them in the tool drawer. Only 1 time I can remember of actually needing one when another wrench or socket wouldn't do the job. ** Edit: in the...

I currently have a set of Snap on Double box end wrenches, the XB series, have also noticed that Snap on makes another set of double box wrenches, called the High Performance XD series. Are the XD series noticeably longer in length than the XB series? Anyone have both? If so would like to...

Need to buy a Serpentine belt tool. Looks Like I can either get a $30 tool at Autozone, which has some negative reviews for breaking, or Something Like a Bluepoint/Snap on off ebay (used) for around $85. The Bluepoint is a ratcheting type with interchangeable sockets. I've never owned or...

Which do you reach for 1st and most often?

Looking to upgrade out of my current Craftsman raised panel comb. wrenches, would really like a long wrench for added leverage. Been looking online at the SK long patterns, anyone have any pros/cons with these? How do they grip a fastener compared to say a more high end wrench like a Snap...

Got a small project to finish on my aluminum Bass Boat. I will be making some trim cuts in the aluminum Decking on the front deck, the decking looks to be about 1/8" thickness, and seems to be fairly sturdy. I need to make Two 5" cuts, One 2" cut, and possibly another 10" cut, they will all...

Looking at getting an Impact wrench for homeowner general use, like for when I rotate tires, removing wheels to inspect brakes, etc. I have several tools in the Dewalt 20v line, Dewalt offers a 1/2" impact in this cordless version, which I guess the portability would be handy for on the road...

Anyone use this ratchet? http://http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/099198/099198858708sm.jpg I was handling it today at Lowe's, it had a nice ergonomic fit to it, I just wondered about the internals quality of the ratcheting mechanism and if it was of decent quality. Sorry, cant get...

In general, which style do you find most comfortable, the flex head ratchets or the one piece fixed head? Is a universal joint a good substitute for a flex head ratchet? I have 3 USA Craftsman flex head ratchets, but find myself using my standard fixed head Craftsman ratchet most of the time...

Hello, New guy here. I live in E. Ky Enjoy Bass Fishing, working on Automobiles, riding ATV's, playing with my Yellow Lab. Married with one son. Not a Mechanic by any means, but enjoy working with tools, and go out of my way to buy USA made tools. Used to buy Craftsman, but trying to...