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    Snap on epiq vs Mac macsimizer hutch with butcher block top

    I am looking to upgrade my epiq 84 for a 75 macsimizer with hutch and 5930 top and bottom I do like drawer layout over snap on but hard to find information as it seems snap on boxes are 8:1 ratio over Mac tool boxes and not really liking the matco 6s What is your opinion on these as the few...
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    Proto USA made ratcheting spline wrenches

    So I just had to warranty my 12mm proto USA made wrench and apparently they are discontinued but when I ask for replacement they send the black Asian made but luckily had one at Grainger but they couldn’t warranty for me from zoro even though they are the same company Any other have issues...
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    Ratcheting wrenches with retaining ring for fasteners

    I just purchased the Mac precision torque ratcheting wrench bundle and noticed there is a ring to hold fastener that is very useful And a great selling point as my Proto spline USA do not have this and no others have I seen with this So I know these are same as facom and Asian made but who...
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    Matco hardline sockets USA made?

    So I have searched with answers to this as Matco changes manufacturing because they don’t make there own tools So the discussion is Matco hardline chrome sockets mostly As we know Armstrong made there where usa is stamped under Matco name just like older pinless Matco universals And...
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    Snap on electronic torque wrenches atech vs controltech

    I have been looking for 1/4 torque wrench for engine work and the atech is not being made in soft grip only the metal ones but looking at black chrome controltech but almost 1k My question is both use angle and degree measurements but control tech seems geared for industrial applications over...
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    Proto 3/8 chrome sockets vs snap on

    I have been searching on here but looking at zoro and like how proto goes from 2-26mm without skip but not sure of quality over snap on as we don’t really have Mac guy to compare and replacing old Cornwell sockets as my rep retired last year and moving the, to road box I love my snap on 1/4...
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    Bosch 18v core tools

    I know a lot of you swear by Milwaukee m18 which I have for shop use But I have been quite impressed with Bosch 18v core I love the freak 2 impact I just wish more would adopt this style chuck with 1/4 bit/1/2 square and there new 1/2 high torque is close to my m18 fuel high torque and I prefer...
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    7mm 1/4 bit (why not in most kits)

    Like mentioned I was looking for a 1/4 bit in 7mm not snap on Mac or cornwell offer. I have found wera and vim offer. The reason I ask is I was doing brakes and most euro spec cars always use 7mm hex and with a nice bit ratchet was a tighter fit than any of my numerous bit sockets Just...
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    Mac/proto/facom round head torque wrench 1/2

    Looking at this facom made round head 1/2 torque wrench seems quite stout compared to my snap on click type this will be mostly used for wheels and have electronic snap on for precision I saw this on my Mac truck but know facom makes them for Mac/proto Would like opinions on those that have...
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    Best bit ratchet 1/4

    I was looking for best bit ratchet out there I am really liking the vim hbr3 due box end and other is ratcheting but super short And other option I want is more a thru bit ratchet rather than sits out due to clearance issues And lastly I like box end for stubborn ball joints that like to...
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    Organizing of electrical drawers?

    Getting a new tool cart soon and trying to see how others are keeping there electrical drawers as lately I have been doing more with diagnostic and a test light and dmm and scanner are being used more So getting ideas do you keep leads together with dmm as searching for leads or piercings...
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    Snap on sdm11a stainless bit adapter

    Looking for the snap on sdm11a bit adapter that ends with a it appears only to come with snap on bit sets and the sdm11 is gray and not stainless
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    Snap on Apollo d9 scan tool?

    I was looking at a new scan tool and tempted on this one as does most functions I need at shop or side work and with me recently getting a vantage legend I pretty much gave a Zeus with a 2 channel scope looking thru details I would rather not spend 5k on new platform as going from d8 to d9 will...
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    Milwaukee heated m12 jackets? Any other options

    I have been looking at these for awhile but my concern is the power supply with battery is bulky even with smaller battery Wish they had alternative power sources since I will be on my back a bit like underneath a car on creeper or underdash Seeing opinion on those that have them
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    Snap on 14.4v batteries discounted colors only black now

    Like the title says all 14.4 batteries from snap on cordless are coming with black and discontinued colors as per my snap on dealer I really like the colors thou but maybe it’s me being picky with my tools
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    Proto new pear head 90 tooth

    I have been looking at these for awhile but the prices are close to snap on and availablety is not very common They look super nice one of the best chrome handles looking at 1/4 and 3/8 flex head but prices are about the same as Mac and snap on 1/4 from zoro is 125 which is a bit steep...
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    Matco multi colored eighty8 ratchet coo?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/122467965456 Saw this on eBay even thou USA is stamped on ratchet packaging on last pic in made in China only standard 88 tooth with multi colored chrome finish
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    Best way to remove stick on weights from wheels

    So I was talking with my cornwell dealer he says the Porsche dealer uses Astro pin stripe removal tool with rubber disc on the inside of wheels for stick on weights Been using a rag with brake Kleen for years but some are a pain to remove all during balance or tire services Any suggestions...
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    Subaru techs? Rebuilding ej257 on my sti

    So this is my first time rebuilding an engine I usually get remans or just heads So I am just cautious these blocks are a pain to get apart and wrist pins pain plus head bolt came stripped out on 1 but trying to do this and get some experience too Any tips from Subaru techs or those that...
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    Cordless die grinder anyone have them?

    So I was on the matco truck and he had a 16v cordless right angle doe grinder I really like this size compared to the m18 and makita lxt options and not many are cordless in the mini factors after looking only acdelco had a 12v Any snap on in future or mac or possibly a m12 Milwaukee would be...
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