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These sunex 8019 trays were popular for a while, wondering if anyone still uses them?

Recently ran into this issue and found this somehwat humerous you tube video. Posting for comments and general discussion.

This is a great video detailing Ryobi's warranty process. Its complete trash. Literally just had the same experience...

Can someone school me on these? What are the better iterations of the design and what materials are the best? They seem to be made by alot of brands like rubbermaid, husky, sunex etc. Pretty robust and cost effective...

These are a shorter version of the Cobra-style hose-clamp pliers. The Knipex website has no pictures and no retailers appear to have them in stock yet. But they are on the Knipex Web-page. A number of reviewers and commenters here have wished for these, as the 10 inch versions maybe a bit...

I had to remove some pop rivets recently, and it raised a couple interesting issues. basically the rivet is formed leaving a hard post in the centre which makes drilling out the rivet a pain. What is the technically correct way to proceed?

What are these gunmetal/blued steel pieces? :dunno: This is a small Snap-on KRA box with friction slides; pre 1990s.

What is the correct geometry and shape for a ball-peen hammer... after it has been properly dressed and finished?

Has anyone got feedback on these spoon-type hose picks? The flatened shap is designed to not put a hole/tear or damage hoses. These appear to be similar to some DIY type picks people were making with flat-heaf screwdrivers, heated with a torch and bent to shape. Some of those were in another...

Is this legit? Are they not even repackaging the tools these days? (see label)

Hot Deal or *** (Another Sketchy Seller)? So this ebay store seems to have a bunch of discounted industrial tools. How does one verify if this is legit operation/ seller? :dunno...

Has anyone here done a head-to-head review or side by side testing of the modern USA production vises from Wilton, Yost, Morgan etc and compared them? Wilton seems to have the name/look/resale value part of the market cornered. But what is it about the other vises like yost and morgan that...

$400 BIN :rocker:

I see loads of variation, and understand that many folks think big is never big enough, but where is the sweetspot for overal usability vs "special application"? Regarding overall mass and size, and style 40 to 70 pounds 5 inch to 8 inch opening distance 3 to 5 inch jaw width 15 to 20+ inches...

Bahco File sets - High Quality - $16+ shipping for the SET (3 pcs) (60% discount, net 40% of retail) 1x Round, 8 Inch 1x Triple square, 6 inch 1x Mill *******, 6 inch COO EU/Portugal ALL BRAND NEW from FIRST QUALITY LOTS PM any q's etc...

Just curious who is using what So ... between the Rigid , the Sweedish, and the Ford Wrench styles :headscrat What do you like any why...

How much has metric made inroads (if any) into this work in the past 10-20 years? I know most of the contractor stuff at Home Depot remains fractional, but I see names like Honda and Husqvarna in the lawnmovers areal alot more :dunno:

I see lots of carbon (or gasket) scrapers around, and in toolbox pics. Just curious what ya'll actually do with these? :D

Hazet 600SPC/10 Combination Wrench Set* 600N long pattern wrenches, made in Germany https://www.jensputzier.com/hazet/hand-tools/wrenches/wrench-sets/600n-metric/1013/hazet-600spc/10-combination-wrench-set *Note the set redacts the 11 for the more widely used 8mm :thumbup:

What are your favorite shapes and cuts? Been thinking about getting mini-files, but also may buy some new standard files. Maybe piece together a set.