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I have been getting by with a bottle jack on my Dakota, and would like a floor jack...but the problem is I have a not so good back. The shops I've worked in have had floor jacks up to 10 ton and I love that sturdy feeling they give when lifting equipment, but for occasional use at home I can't...

A while back I figured I would try my luck with a harbor freight gas powered pressure washer. It started out great until one day I went to use it and noticed the fuel tank HEAVILY rusted and carburetor clogged. Despite the use of fuel stabilizer the tank still continues to rust after cleaning...

I recently had the enjoyment of changing the plugs on a dodge hemi, and was surprised to find that most of my 5/8" sockets didn't fit down into the spark plug well, I eventually was able to get a 12 point socket to work. I know I read a lot of good things about the snap on sockets that use...

And once again I find myself hitting a brick wall and turning to you guys for advice. This time it's about the constant need for a decent work surface of some form while working at a friend's house. Does anyone make a small portable version of a work bench that may even have a small vice on it...

Yesterday I was at a friend's house changing the attic fan which was little to no fun, and despite the fact I had brought a bag with a few of the tools I knew I would need, I still found myself having to crawl up into the attic more than once cause I needed a wire nut or different screwdriver. I...

I can't help but be jealous of the set ups some of you guys have with shop air, but the reality for me is that I have a small house with a very small amount of storage, most of which is already filled with tools and lawn equipment. My storage building also only has 120 volt power supply. I was...

Yesterday I walked into my local industrial hardware store to warranty a large proto screwdriver that the tip broke off of. Now keep in mind this was a 3/8" flat tip yellow handled screwdriver that I have been having for quite some time, I have never used it as a chisel or pry bar. I was using...

I just got back from my first trip to sears in 3 years since my girlfriend gave me a gift card for there and so I figured it was a good time to update her home tool stash with some metric stuff. I'm an oilfield mechanic and am pretty used to the proto/armstrong/wright prices of the industrial...

I recently did an oil change on a 2009 Chevy Cobalt which was my first encounter with the plastic oil filter cap style. I was able to use a Proto 1-1/4" 6 point chrome socket which just barely fit, but the problem I had was the plastic nut on the cap got a little scuffed up which isn't a big...

I started a new job recently and the uniform pants we have to wear are made like typical pants instead of the cargo style, and the regular side pockets really aren't that deep...not to mention the company is trying to save money by renting the uniforms in stead of buying them, so I really don't...

I've tried several small pocket screwdrivers of the 1/8" variety and they always seem to either snap or twist in the handle as the cheap freebies often to. I've seen several threads already on this topic but they mostly discuss the handiness of them verses the actually quality. So far I've tried...

I am in need of a pair of tongue and groove style pliers for pocket carrying at work. I currently work offshore in the gulf as a mechanic and most guys carry either channellock or knipex cobra's anywhere from 6" to 12". The cobra's are awesome from what I have seen and usually cost around $30 to...

Has anyone every found a small roll pin punch that does not break? I know the thin ones can only take so much abuse, but most times at work when I encounter a roll pin, it usually destroys the punch and ends up having to be drilled out carefully. I would probably be looking for a good set of the...

I have been a home owner for several years now, and do all my own home repairs. I fix the usual stuff around the house plus my lawn mowers, pressure washer, vehicle, and so on. I often see you guys with well filled out home shops with the nicest vises around...and I can't help but wonder what...

While at work filling up an engine with oil for start up, I got to thinking about how many mechanics seem to have their own pumps/hoses/custom set-up for fluid transfers. Seems like there is always that one guy that has some pricey pump or device for when he wants to pump out a tank, transfer...

At my job there comes a point when lots of stainless steel tubing needs to be ran for days and days, the tubing is mostly 3/8", 1/2", and 3/4". The company bought all new benders but we still have to have our own cutters. I have recently purchased the Ridgid stainless steel cutter for up to 1...

Let me start off by saying I work for an oilfield company and the majority of my job consists of running process pipe that is schedule 80. I literally spend 12 hours a day every day with a darn pipe wrench in my hand. I have been getting by with an old harbor freight 24" that has served me well...

I find myself often fighting to remove connecting rod bolts in a tight crankcase, breaking them loose is the easy part, backing out the 2 inches of threads is the annoying part. All I need an air ratchet for is to spin out the bolts once they are broke loose. I was thinking a simple 3/8 drive...

Let me start off by saying I am one of those people that plan for every circumstance in case it ever happens...so that being said, I usually tend to accumulate LOTS of stuff in the vehicle and around the house. So what items have you found yourself in dire need of when out on a trip somewhere in...

Can anyone suggest a good 2 jaw puller, the kind that come with the extra piece so you can bolt the two jaws together around what you are trying to remove. A co-worker bought the snap-on set for $500 and it works great, but thats a bit pricey or me at the moment. I see OTC makes a very similar...