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Any one own/use these? Are they solid and useful or more gimmicky? Im not concerned with price as I know they are expensive. (Plus got some PayPal $ so it won't really come out of my normal funds). Don't mind paying if it's a solidly built product that performs.

I've got the Stanley Powerlock (33-312) 12 ft. x 3/4" wide blade with the metal case and its awesome. Also own the 16 foot power lock with 3/4" blade and its nice but it doesn't have the same feel in hand as the Metal Case. I wish Stanley would offer more in the Metal Case, my...

Just purchased a new Makita 8.5" Sliding Compound 40v max cordless saw. The saw has a small footprint, & Ive currently got it sitting on a WORX Pegasus project work table. I will be just using for Homeowner use, projects around the house, woodworking, With a saw this size, is it worth...

Have always owned Stihl saws. MS180 (My 1st chainsaw, always worked good, no complaints, sold to my brother) MS250 (Piece of junk, sold to neighbor, told him upfront the issues, he wanted it bad, couldn't fix it so he ended up selling it also). MS181 (Sweet little saw- sort of wish I'd kept)...

First time using the yellow label chain, could really tell a big difference. My saw (MS261) felt like it had another gear in it. Was cutting some fallen poplar, cedar and oak. This chain is the real deal.

what is a good general purpose TW rating to look for. In a 3/8 size, for some under the hood type wrenching. I see Snap on offers models that are 15-75 ft lbs 20-100 40-200 etc...

Looking at a couple of Snap On metric wrench sets. (homeowner enthusiasts use) SOEXRM710 - These are the ratcheting combination wrench, open end on one side with a box end ratcheting with reverse on the other . XDLRM705K2 - These are the extra long hi performance double box end wrenches...

What keeps the metal track from moving around on the surface of the plywood/osb while making a cut? Is it clamped down or have some type of rubber bottom?

Just ordered a small Homeowner use Air Compressor (Makita MAC700) 2.0 HP, 2.6 gallon tank capacity, max pressure 130psi This compressor will be used primarily for 3 things. 1. Inflation of tires 2. Running a small finish/trim nail gun 3. Blowing dust/dirt when cleaning tools, etc. I...

Got myself a New Angle grinder (Makita Cordless/Brushless), Never owned one before. Need to stock up on some grinding wheels, and cut off discs. I see cut off discs listing sizes as 5" x 0.032" & 5" x 0.040" Is the 0.032 & 0.040 the thickness of the disc? If Yes, will the thicker...

Where have they all gone? Was looking on ACME tools and I only saw 3. Neither Dewalt, Milwaukee or even Porter Cable had one on the market. And the ones I did find, were not cheap. 1. Bosch - $329 2. Makita - $199 (This is the one I ended up ordering) 3. Festool - $430 The 1/4...

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How do the 415 compare for use as an adjustable wrench to the Knipex pliers wrench? I own 2 pairs of Knipex but none of the Channllock 415’s.

Anybody use the crate tool organizer from Duluth? I've always used the bucket organizer but the bucket never seem to hold up & can be tipsy.

What tool or bits should I use to make clean smooth hole in foundation blocks. Need to run a 3/4" water pipe from outside meter to under house (crawlspace foundation). So I'm thinking boring hole 1 inch- 1 1/4" to allow for spray foam insulation around water line. Do I need a rotary...

New home construction. 3b/2bath. 1500 sq ft. family of 3. Going with all Electric for heat/cooling, No propane/nat. gas. Considering a tankless electric WH OR a 50 gal. tank with digital thermostat. Pros. Cons. Etc. Want to be able to do laundry/dishes and take a hot...

Matco!! Darn autocorrect They are not the ones with a flex head, they have one ratcheting box end and a regular box end. Xl length. Thinking of buying a set for my son as a Christmas gift. Pros/cons.

Just a DIYer, not a pro mechanic, but occasionally would have been nice to have a torque wrench for small things like installing a prop on an outboard engine that calls for specific amount of torque, or even small things like torqueing oil pan drain bolts to proper specs. What size should I...

Just received my new SK 1/2" impact set today, SK 4053. Very nice well built looking sockets, fit and finish are excellent. However when noticed they seem to be a tad shallow on the inside. Meaning, When I took the 19MM shallow socket and placed it on the lug of my Ford Ranger pickup lug...

My question Are standard length impacts (1/2" drive) ok for most axle nuts? Getting ready to buy a full set of SK 1/2" impacts, the standard length are a lot less $ than the deep set, plus I prefer to use standard length when possible.