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    Petersen Dewitt 5WR Vice Grip replacement

    Is there any brand of new vice grips that compares? I feel like the Irwin screw doesn’t adjust in and out smoothly and I feel like it doesn’t grip as tightly when you lock it and I feel like they aren’t as easy to release as the originals. I have a Milwaukee pair that isn’t the worst but the...
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    Precision measuring tools: dial indicators and mounting options

    I have very few precision measuring devices. In fact, the closest thing I have is a Brown and Sharpe vernier caliper. My wife's minivan has a serious problem of wanting to "warp" the rotor prematurely. I do not believe it to be due to driving habits. I am beginning to suspect there may be...
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    Craftsman Professional 5 piece set

    I'm on the hunt for a prybar set that is a good value. This is for farm use. I don't make my living turning wrenches, but to make a living, I have to turn wrenches on a regular basis because that's what keeps my equipment (from small cars to semi's to tractors to sprayers) making money. Because...
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    New guy from KS

    Hey guys. Figured I'd introduce myself. I'm a farmer in NW KS. Being able to wrench on a few things is a bit of a prerequisite for getting things done in a timely manner sometimes. Guess you could call me a shade tree mechanic. I've lurked on this board for awhile to find tools with the best...
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