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Everyone, I know that the most common socket drive sizes are: 1/4-drive, 3/8-drive, 1/2-drive. I am wondering about 3/4-drive and 1 inch drive. I know that some will say just let the shop by the 3/4 and 1-inch drive socket sizes. However, you need a socket, the ratchet, or the impact...

Just a simple question for these two types of fasteners, POZIDrive and Tamperproof TORX. How often you use them? Come by them? I am working on my tool collection, and I do not want to buy a lot of miscellaneous tools that is going to just lay around? Also, if you know of any other odd-type...

I've been looking in (Matco, Snap On) catalogs on mechanic's special tools. For instance, the special tools for working on (brakes, changing oil, ignition, spark plugs, carburetor, inside engine, piston, valve, cam shaft, transmission, drive shaft, differential, etc.), and also under-car...

Alright, I'm working on my list of tools to be a mechanic. I want to be able to handle heavy equipment, tractor-trailors/semi's, construction machinery, farm tractors, etc. By looking inside the tool catalogs of say (Snap-On, Matco, Armstrong, etc.), I know that it is impossible to have every...

I am looking at getting a Milwaukee Cordless Impact Wrench. A lot of mechanics swear by them, even in the professional garage world, compared to Snap On and even Matco. Does the "friction ring" or the "pin detent" hold sockets better? -And- Should I get one with the "friction ring" or the...

This question has another side: 1. I have some KLEIN screwdrivers. These Klein screwdrivers are well-made, made in the USA, have chrome finish, tips are well-machined, and are very durable screwdrivers (in Lineman, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC trades). Do professional auto mechanics ever use...