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    Tire service step

    Anyone have one of these? I see there are a few different versions/makes. Thoughts ... comments.
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    Strongway Jacks

    I see my closest Northern Tool store has strongway jacks now, Never heard of them. Anyone have experience with that brand? I can get the arcan for about same price with sale price and grand opening discount. Which would you get? Both are made in china by whats printed on the box. Just looking to...
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    who makes small hard allens

    Need a small set of hardened allen/hex set......anyone know who makes a set?
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    Asphalt Patch Repair Recomendations

    What I need to do is try to level out where my concrete driveway and the roadway meet. Over the coarse of 10yrs or so the asphalt road has settled 2-3" in places along my driveway. I'm trying to prevent the edge of my driveway from getting broken. Looking for some kinda asphalt repair cold...
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    Harbour Freight 20T Press Jack Question

    Finally got the 20t gray press from harbor freight. Jack has slotted screw next to release valve. What is that slotted screw for? Bleeding pump? What? Manual doesn't say what its for. Check valve?
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    Crowfoot or angle wrenches????

    Got a few bucks from X-mas burning a hole in my pocket. Thinking maybe crowfoot wrench set or angle wrench set. I have a few sae crowfoots and have used them occasionally....just not sure what I would get the most use out of. Looks like angle sets in the 60 & 30 degree config are kinda...
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    KNIPEX PLIERS - Cobra OR Alligator?

    Was gonna pick some up for my son for x-mas. Which version do you prefer and why?
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    $49.99 GearWrench 20PC Ratcheting Wrench Set, SAE/MM

    http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-20pc-combination-ratcheting-wrench-set-sae-mm/p-00935720000P Say these at Sears earlier today. Looked like a good deal to me.
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    Ebay CRAFTSMAN 1/2 DRIVE RHFT flex head. WTF?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-1-2-DRIVE-ROUND-HEAD-FINE-TOOTH-QUICK-RELEASE-FLEX-HEAD-RATCHET-/181163669453?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=52VsbWg2tfrlNYw90BEfGsS0Fm0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_74wt_908 I think what is wrong with these people? ..... $360...
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    3/8" ratchet shootout by mrholeshot’s

    Been savings this in my favorites list. Thought you guys might like to see it again...came from mrholeshot’s on GJ. http://www.sonic.net/~alexz/Ratchet%20shootout.pdf
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    Earthquake 3/8 in. Impacting Air Ratchet questions

    Anyone here have one? Do you like it. Worth the money? Pass or fail? Rated at 70ft-lb....accurate? These are described in the advertizing as impacting air ratchet. Are they really impacting? I don't anything see in the description about how many blows per minute. Thanks for the info.
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    Who makes the kobalt torque wrenches?

    Anyone know who makes kobalt torque wrenches for Lowes?
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    Torque wrench questions?

    I always stop when I see, feel, and hear the break-over click but I've seen many people give the torque wrench just a smidgen/or small amount more of rotation to the bolt or nut after the click. 1. When you hear and feel the click/break-over do you/yourself immediately stop? 2. Can this...
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    Eulogy for USA Craftsman Tools ( Rot In Hell China Replacements )

    Eulogy For A Friend I pay tribute and celebrate the life of our friend USA Craftsman tools by writing a heartfelt eulogy. Craftsman tools and I met in my early years. We were paired together as wrenchmates helping father work on vehicles. Craftsman tools and I bonded instantly. Craftsman...
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    Air compressor oil brand?

    What oil brand does everyone run in their air compressors. I have two options available locally...Powermate All Weather or Synthetic Formula and PORTER-CABLE Air Compressor Oil from another local store. I've used both with no complaints so far. Anyone else?
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    Proto J5452F length?

    Proto J5452F 1/2-Inch Drive Round Head Ratchet? Stanley proto site says 9-3/8" long. Ebay seller tells me 10-1/4" long. Ultimate garage lists the made in Italy facom....same design and place of manufacture as the as the proto.....at 10.1" Does anyone here own one and can tell me the...
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    Ingersoll Rand outlet charges

    Anyone that tried to order late in the night when server was down needs to check their credit card account or bank account. I was charged 6 times for same item. Got an email yesterday saying they would credit my account for the mixup but it would take 2-3 busines days for the charges to be...
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    Flexheads...floppy, locking, or indents?

    Whats your personal preference and why? I like the free wheeling, but not floppy. Just snug enough that it does not flop around with socket attached. I find that the easiest to use.
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    Most overlooked tool brand for ratchets & wrenches?

    I know a lot of people love the truck brands for their superior strength, the ease of replacement, durability, overall quality. For those of us that can't afford the truck brands or have access to them..... What do you think are some of the brands that fly under the radar so to speak that have...
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    Where do YOU use your bent handle flexhead?

    Don't have one yet. Can't figure out the need. I'm sure theres a need I just haven't found it.
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