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What tool do I need to buy to turn this? It is a valve stem that is retracted into a cavity so I would need a nut driver type of tool. The shape is a round stem with two flat sides.

does any one make a speeder bar shaped extension or an offset extension such that two could be put together to make the shape of a speeder bar. Have speeders but never use them as they are bulky and never make it into the rotation. Would like to have something smaller with capabilities of...

Looking for my options for a flex head flare nut wrench set, preferably 12 pt. Have tight access and would be a big timesaver for a particular job. Need at least up to 7/8 sae for a 1/2 tubing run with swage fittings. I can use crowsfoot to get to it but would prefer a single piece that is...

Anyone have experience with this ratcheting driver. The specs say 6mm bits. Would like to use felo smart bits I already have with it as well as other 1/4 drive bits. 6mm is smaller than 1/4 so wondering if the bits would fit in vario driver.

Work in plant setting where a lot of communication requires radios. Want to upgrade over what work provides...ideas?

http://kpr.craigslist.org/tls/3765012964.html I know it had to ruin his day, but can't help but get a good laugh....No, not my pliers, and not my truck :D "Yes I found a pair of pliers. Where you might ask? In the freakin middle of burden near the sonic drive-in. If you think these may belong...

Anybody know of a good place to find posidriv drivers locally. Need the full on screwdriver style for proper access. Working with some electrical contactors and tired of phillips or cabinet screwdrivers on the posidriv / slotted combo screws in recesses. As its electrical contact screws, I'd...

Was thinking about trying a little black oxide coating at home. Anybody ever done this? Ill start with scrap metal to see how it works and am hoping to get to point of using it to restore a few wedges and putters. Sounds like the process works with a caustic solution boiling at 275-300 for 15...

Looking to give a few more brands a try. Of the listed brands, what is the "gotta have" tool - if u could have one matco tool, which one, and same for other brands. Not looking for one brand vs. another, just a great starter tool from each brand. Looking for hand tools only. Preferably not...

Picked up a few pipe taps at an estate sale and was unsure of brand. Appears to be two arrows or triangles facing opposite directions - down and up, made in usa. Anyone familiar with which brand this is?

Any thoughts on why flathead screwdriver heads generally have a taper on them thats wider than the blade width? Strength or mfg process used to make em?

For sale is snap on GL72T 3/4 drive ratchet and detachable handle GL72H. Internals are in great shape and it is rarely used. PM if interested. Bought it on a whim and don't have a ton of use for 3/4 drive. Sorry sold already. No idea how quick it would go. CL buyers started calling immediately...

Got a little bosch 12v impact the other day and loving the power in such a small package. Any thoughts on best accessoies to keep with the cordless impact...the kind with 1/4 hex bits. So far i have hf impact sockets, a few makita sets of driving bits, and a set of dewalt german made drill bits...

Use compression fittings a ton. Swagelok is across the street and top of the line so they get my primary business, but cost can be astronomical. Does anyone have recommendations of an alternative brand that would save a few bucks. Home depot no name brands are not an option. Just looking for...

I'm looking for the longest and flattest pitched knurl on an adjustable - the antithesis of the Husky 2x rapid adjustable wrench. Seems like the longest flattest ramp on a knurl would be best. Any input on who makes em flattest? I don't care how long it takes to adjust. When I'm using this style...

Anyone have any experience with wilde pipe wrench pliers? Seems like something id like to give a go. Daily use will always be the cobras for me (9 differnt versions and counting there) but id like to mix in a little variety and was hoping to find some usa made equivalents.

Was wondering what places you have been able to find premium tools that might not have crossed my radar. I live in a mid sized town with a few hundred thousand people. Home depot lowes sears and ace are here as well as the tool trucks. Just looking to go out and find something in a place i wasnt...

Looking for a hammer that will fit in tool bag. Not looking for much weight, junt something to drive a wedge / chisel with. Ive got a hf mini but not a huge fan. Looking for something stubby but would prefer a straight claw similat to framing hammers to use as a small prybar. Is there a high end...

Kinda wondering if its worth investing in top dollar stuff. I go for premium german or american made stuff with ratchets, pliers and screwdrivers and the like. With sockets i just have usa craftsman. Am i missing out on anything with this approach besides the finish and feel of quality? Ive...

We have a set of Jonnesway screwdrivers from fastenal at work and they seem decent. They say made in Germany on the side. I'm sure Jonnesway is not the OEM and was wondering if anyone knew who OEM actually was?... Thanks