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To cut a long story short, my Snap-on KRA2007/2055 combo got damaged in transit, and I need to find suitable replacements (as the movers insurance company has finally paid out). I`m tossing up between: KRA2007/2055 combo (approx $2700NZD) Facom JET.7GXL and JETC.4GXL (approx $2900NZD)...

I`ve just brought a set of 1/2" Koken impact sockets from the local engineering supply shop, and thought I`d share them with the board, as they`re not the run of the mill you guys see every day. They came in a nice painted red metal case, with a few decals thrown in, sizes 10-27mm (big enough...

This might not be such a big deal to the american denizens of this board, who can purchase just about any tools they want which are Made in the US, but for those of us whose countries don`t have a huge manufacturing sector its a pretty cool thing. I was at my local engineering supply store last...

Its nice having a good relationship with my local tool / engineering supply shop: These two Gearwrenches (brand new) for 2 boxes of beer - good deal? (a box is a 12 pack in NZ)... Both are 9/16, 1/2 inch combinations, exactly what I need to remove the starter motor from a 1950`s diesel...

Just thought I`d share some <grainy, phone> pictures of my latest purchase, a 3/8" intermediate Koken set. Note the pictures of the knurled extensions, and the oval profile of the T-handle to increase strength, by placing mass where it is needed (the power bar is ovalised as well). Lifetime...

Call me crazy but does anyone else on here feel that the notion of buying cheap second hand 'branded' tools on ebay (trademe in NZ) or in pawn stores then trying to get free replacements from their dealers is somehow wrong? I mean you didn`t pay retail, you didnt buy it from the manufacturer...

Just wondering if anyone on here has experience with Titanium Sockets / Ratchets? I was talking to my local Koken rep and he offered to get some in, should I so desire (what a dumb question...) http://www.koken-tool.co.jp/catalog/en/index.html Anyway they have a pentagonal drive system, so as...

Just so no-one thinks I dont like Snap-on gear, i`m looking at buying a wee roll-cab for the garage, a KRA2007. I know this is one of their entry level cabs - anyone have any experience with these? Is the quality okay? they cost about NZD$1800 (about USD$1400) so are a bit more than the...

Firstly, hi to everyone here from teh other side of the world, down here in New Zealand. i`ve been lurking on here for a while, looking for advice and technical hints, but this is the first post. A common theme seems to be "buy USA made rather than japanese/german/italian/british/taiwanese...