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So I finally bought a Mitutoyo digital caliper. While I really don't need anywhere near the precision of going down to ten-thousandths of an inch, I like having better quality tools whenever I can. That said, I was looking at the Mitutoyo 500-197-30 and noticed that there was a...

So I was doing an '03 Civics rear shoes and I forgot (it's be at least a decade since I changed brake shoes) the joy of working (keeping them all intact) with the springs+the wheel cylinder + the anti-size + the impossibly small spring hole. Behold the Irwin quick clamps are just the right size...

Are you guys still able to get to your local stores Local Deals section? Mines went away a couple of weeks ago. I haven't tried all the California ZIP's but all the ones around my area are gone. Sigh, too bad, coupons stacked on most of those local store deals.

Floor models, clean, no dents nor scratches and with keys. Bigger one's 40 and the other is the 26 At the sears in Marin CA. I almost picked up the 40 but I had nowhere to put it. Wasn't sure if I could even flip that for $299. Now if it was $99 I would have stuck that in my living room...

I'm looking on getting one, most likely the 3/8 flex but I'm wondering about how long they last. Has anybody owned one for at least 5 years? Would they make it to 10 under regular use barring a severe drop? Not doing engine work right now but who knows if/when the need comes. I already have a...

So I came across this box of Snap-On soft Dead Blow's. Don't ask me how nor why but the deal is I only get to keep one. I already have rubber and steel faced mallets at each of these weights anyway. This is a want not a need. Which one would you keep? Why?

Came across this a couple of hours ago. I passed at $325+Tax and the reason that I don't really have a use for it. Now I'm wondering... should I have? It's kinda pristine and I thought it was a factory floor model. $325+Tax

I've been looking at this and was wondering if anyone here has experience with? I'm only working on my own (2 over 130k 2 over 200k) cars. YA4000B Features: Applications: •Vacuum and pressure related engine performance diagnostics and tune-ups. •Brake bleeding. •Fluid transfer, evacuation...

When's the last time you guys used one? I'm stocked up on the regular Torx (bits and actual pro/SK handled ones) and am now wondering if I should pick up a Tamper resistant bit set now or when I come across one. Home user. I can coupon this down to $19 with free shipping at Sears.com...

@SEARS: Titan Tools 1/2-inch Drive SAE/METRIC Large Hex Bit Socket Set, 8-piece I got it down to $14 with a coupon and no shipping. I'm not even sure if I'll ever need giant hex bit sockets nor have I ever heard of Titan bit sockets before. Anyone got experience with these? Should I just get...

Hey gang, I tried searching for a match before I pull out the casters, I was wondering maybe someone has recent experience replacing these with newer counterparts. I called Snap-on and the reps said those are discontinued and they don't even have part numbers so they can't match them with...

So my friends Kid is dropping out of tech school pretty darn soon. What would you get asap to take advantage of the Snap On discount. No, I'm not into it for the resale since there's a ton of new tools for around 30-40% off on ebay anyway so with the fees and the HASSLE, it's really not worth...

Hey Gang, So I'm looking for a nice metric set of reversibles and I think I've decided between: Blue Points: Metric, Ratcheting Box / Open End, Standard, 15° Offset, (12 pcs.) Stock#: BOERM712 or Matco's : S7GRRCM12 12 PIECE 72 TOOTH METRIC REVERSIBLE COMBINATION RATCHETING WRENCH SET Or...

So I saw this article: Repurposing Old Tools as Decor and a couple of the ideas I dig then I wondered who else around here has repurposed their old vintage tools purely for decor around the house? Got any pics? Let's skip the toolboxes as dressers cause that's just too easy. Anyone?

Poor Man's "Bench" Grinders Needed to do a little sanding. You guys have makeshift ones around the house too?

So looking around the SK site, I came upon this: http://www.sktools.com/carousel/mobile-distributor-conversion.aspx So they're going for the tool truck thing I guess. Anyone seen one in their area? I wonder what differences (aside from being able to warranty on site) there are with the truck...

So it's tax time and I'm thinking I should deduct some tools. Haven't seen my tax guy yet and I just wanted a feeler on the topic. I'm not in the professional repair field but I was in the Automotive program at the local college last year. I was wondering if any students (or anyone with...

I want one! http://www.cnet.com/news/sneaky-leatherman-multi-tool-disguises-itself-as-a-bracelet/

So I picked this up at an Estate sale to what comes out to be $5 I've always seen them and never bothered but yesterday I pick one up on a lark, perhaps. The drills not bad. Not reversible but it locks. Maybe 1000-1500rpm and has that old brush electricity smell (not really burning...

So I have say up to $300 Snap-On credit and Flare Nut wrenches are on my list. While I don't need them right now and most likely maybe once a year really, I'm in the process of filling my boxes so I might as well get the flank drives since I have a credit. I've had my eye on: Set, Wrench...