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is there a US-made option? Or is Lisle the best available?

Where can I buy a small bearing race driver made in USA or a close ally, smaller than the 1.5" to 3" dia kits that are common for automobiles? I'm not finding much at all, whether US made or not. Thank you!

Has anyone tried the Yankee Tweezers from Epsteins, and specifically is anyone able to compare to a set of Knipex? (The latter admittedly being expensive). I'm considering ordering some of the Yankees, but really like the quality of the Knipexes. By nice I mean; -- fine tipped, narrow, crisp...

Am I missing something or does Proto only make deep-well 1/2" drive chrome sockets with 6 points in American Inch sizes? It looks like inch only. Seems very odd. SK set can be had for quite a bit more. Or piece together a write set that stops at about 26mm and then add 3/4" sockets above...

What's a good place to read up on tire spoons and selecting the right styles? Looks like a variety of shapes and profiles are available. Looks like at least Ken Tool manufacturers in USA, not sure yet if there are others.

Hi, anyone have experience with an epoxy-coated steel work surface? Wondering how it might hold up to heavy work, welding, etc. Would like to have something like a light gray or white, but anything that would stay rust-free and be easy to keep clean would be awesome!

Seems craftsman only puts 5 drawers in their rolling chests now. Any good (non china) options for 9+ drawer 26" chests short of vidmar/snapon range? Not seeing much.

Anyone know if there are other sizes blind bearing puller to match Proto 4280? Looks like thats the only size proto makes. I see an OTC American made set for $500 and a bunch of import knockoffs. Thanks!

Anyone aware of any? I've searched long and hard and all i find are places claiming to be American Made, but upon inquiry state that they use Chinese ratchets and sew the ******** in the US. That's pretty disingenuous and I'm not going to patronize that. Anyone know of a real US made...

Has anyone built a manual tire balancer? I want to buy one but it seems the only option is chinese. And I'm not going to do that. Considering fabricating one.

Looking for a variety of fasteners from size 4-40 up through 10-24 in socket head cap screw. As well as T nuts, nylon lock nuts, etc. Is there any source left that's not specialty? Midwest boxes say "packed in usa" with parts from some of a dozens countries. Which I'm guessing means china...

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Who makes quality garage hooks for hanging tools and such? Searching Garage Hooks Made in USA, it looks like the tornado brand did but is now chinese. Looking for basic "screw in" hooks with integral threads on the shank. Thanks!

Anyone made a slide hammer? Isn't it just 5/8 rod (with threads), a stop, and a weight? Do the factory versions have any sort of heat treat?

Extractors claim to work on Torx as well as allen Hex snd Metric allens. Anyone used these? Looks like they'd be real handy in a pinch. https://www.tooldiscounter.com/product/lisle-stripped-screw-extractor-set-10-pc-lis61980

I see there are US made bits such as Cle-line, Triumph, etc.. seems the only ones that get much press here are Norseman. Is it group think or is there a real reason? Thanks!

Who makes a good reel in the USA? I see Cox but the feviews don't look good. :(

Do straight and offset (90°) ridgid pipe wrenches use different dynamic/moving hook jaws? It looks like it based on online part numbers. But why would this be? Trying to figure out if i can put a jaw and nut from a straight wrench on an offset handle. The offset handles dont seem say made in...

This may be a long shot, but does anyone have pictures of the wiring to the switches and controls inside the control unit on their benchtop mini mill? I can't find a schematic, but pictures would also be a huge help. Thank you to anyone who has some!

If you still have CFL bulbs in your shop, consider trying LED. Its a massive upgrade in ability to see things easily and clearly if you get a daylight version. 5000k, or maybe 4000k. (I've only tried the former, but 4000k migh be a good middle ground if 5kk is too bright for you).