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Hello everyone, couldn't find the best section to ask this but I figured this one covers organizing and is the closest. I have a somewhat new shop that was opened about 6 months ago, we work on importing Japanese vehicles but we are also trying to move into the realm of repairing them now that...

Just picked up a 7 piece metric ratcheting flex head set from Sears today to have as a backup for a set I bought maybe 8 years ago and the 10 mm is already broken in the box. The ratchets are now made in China, I think my original set was Taiwan. I haven't even opened them but now I have to...

I work on family's, friend's and personal cars at my house, I don't do this for a living but I typically have at least 1 car at my house every few weeks so I don't need anything from Snapon or a north of $500 testing system. I already found myself needing to pressure test systems a few times. I...

Ebay 10% off Tools / Auto Parts 12/10/18 Ebay has 10% off auto parts and accessories, I was able to get 10% off tools as well. Use code PEDAL2METAL. Ends tonight at 11:59pm PT. I know this is in the ebay thread but I figured it would get more visibility here.

I am helping clean out a old home and we found a few vises just trying to see what we have here and if they have any value to help the owner pay for bills. <a href="https://ibb.co/d2jFXd"><img src="https://thumb.ibb.co/d2jFXd/IMG_20180528_162842.jpg" alt="IMG_20180528_162842" border="0"></a> <a...

I was hoping that buying a Husky, made in Taiwan, dual action palm air sander would let me have a longer lasting tool but I guess not. I haven't used my palm sander in a while but I always oil it before and after use, yesterday I went to use it and the damn thing won't stop spinning, if I...

Hello all, I was looking at these torque wrenches as a DIY wrench alternative to the more expensive electric torque wrenches. I would like to own at least one, I probably have more uses for the 3/8th than the 1/2 inch, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these, I have some...

Hey all, I just picked up the red tool box from harbor freight, the 5 drawer 30 inch box and I am trying to see what the best way to organize sockets is while still saving the most amount of space. I picked up the 3 piece from harbor freight...

Hey everyone, I went to powder coat my wheels and was slapped in the face with my oven not being deep enough by about 1 inch and considering I don't powder coat very often, buying a new oven seems pointless. I have been reading about build a pregnant oven and expanding the oven on the door...

It has a good run... went to turn on the air compressor and sparks flew out of the box that holds 3 huge capacitors... So now I need a new motor My dead WEG was a 21AMP 5HP 3450rpm motor and now that I need a new one, I might as well go down to 1750rpm... Im trying to decide between these...

Hello fellow journalers... Im looking for a cheap gun to shoot primer, trying to keep my devilbiss clean of primer even though it came with a 1.8mm tip. Im looking to pick this up http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/paint/2-pc-professional-automotive-hvlp-air-spray-gun-kit-61472.html...

Does anyone make a consumer level hot water pressure washer or steam cleaner with a high PSI that doesnt cost $500+? All the ones I have found are either well over $1000, or have steam at a low PSI (58psi) I was hoping to find something in the 2-$300 range I currently have an ARblue electric...

Is there a specialty tool to remove plugs under the hood without damaging them? I work on older cars and I always seem to break one or two plugs, especially the ones in hard to get to corners, I currently try to squeeze the release and wiggle a panel popper in there in a sea-saw motion left and...

So I have been in the market for an LED work light and the Snap-on Deal at Costco a few weeks back bummed me out because I didn't have a membership there, today I was at my local Homedepot in CT, and saw this, I couldnt leave it behind. I CAN NOT find it anywhere on their website, they have the...

Are all the modern Master Mechanic tools out of True Value Chinese made now? I was about to buy a tap and die set on CL for $40 and it is a Master Mechanic set, True Value has it and lists its Country as "CN" I am assuming that is not short for Canada :sad: This is the kit on their site...

Hey guys, I have been through a few broke screw spiral extractor sets, one from harbor freight which I didn't expect much of, just picked up a set today from pepboys by OEM, which was made in china, seemed a bit more rugged but I broke one of the extractors too. I was looking at these...

Hey guys, I recently restored my Mazda Miata and replaced alot of the bolts with new ones, but now I am left with a tub of bolts that I have left over. I cant use them on my car anymore because I sprayed it blue and it was originally red, so I was wondering would one of those vibratory...

What is the difference between a A-frame style press and the typical horizontal beam on the top type press? Also if you were in the position to get a A-frame style for cheap, would you go for one or hold out for the horizontal beam>?

Ok just a topic for discussion. What is your own biggest regret about your shop/garage. Something you bought that if you could go back and pick something different you would. Or a remodel you wish you had though out differently, etc. My regret is my air compressor, not the type or...

Looking to buy a shop press for my garage. I don't work on big trucks or heavy equipment, but I will occasionally have to push out a bushing, wheel bearing, wheel stud, etc. I am also pressed for space no pun intended. I was looking at the 12 ton and 20 ton press from HF. I can afford...