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I bought two Irwin tap and die sets. One SAE and one Metric. First usage the tap holder broke with very little force applied. I got the tap holder out of the other set and the exact same thing happened. Who makes a really high quality tap holder? Also, is there an item that functions...

This would be an awesome thread. Post chemicals, solvents, stain removers, thread lockers, torque paint whatever you have found to be super useful in the shop that maybe some of us here don't know about. Share that knowledge! I will go first. Item #1 Naval Jelly. I love this stuff for...

My shop has in floor radiant heat. This means I can't bolt a 2 Post lift to the floor. I am obligated to purchase a 4 post. Some people say the 4 post is only good for maintenance and storage. Other people say with bridge jacks I am fine. I am about to undertake a frame off restoration of a...

I am going to purchase a finger brake for my shop. I have a budget that would allow me to spend 7K if needed on this. I was looking at the Tennsmith 48" Box and Pan brake that allows 6" box depths. It is over $6K plus shipping...

I want a Baleigh Mag Break. It looks like this is the best quality mag brake available. Correct me if I am wrong and should be looking at something else. What is the best place to purchase one and does anyone know if there is a discount or something like that for being a GJ member. Thanks...

Snap on makes the 4 way wrenches with the ends set at 30 and 60 degrees. Bonney made wrenches with the ends set at 15 and 45 degrees. In both cases the ends are 30 degrees different from each. In usage would they accomplish the same thing given the same offset from the opposing end?

I just read the Bonney tools thread and became interested in these tools. I just bought a 7mm-19mm Bonney combo wrench set off Ebay that is being shipped to me. I like old tools. So here is the question. Everything I have read says Bonney Tools were high quality and affordable. I...

Is it still nepros.net?

I know that the Nepro ratchets are incredibly beautiful. That aside, how do they compare from a functional perspective like backdrag, swing arc, durability etc to other high end alternatives like Stahlwille or SnapOn etc.

I have a number of pry bars but don't have any of the striking variety and I want to get a few. Of course the Snap On version is high priced but looks nice. I have heard they flex less than their competitors and are a smaller profile but I can't verify that. Are these a Snap On item that...

One month ago I thought grease, is grease, is grease. Uhhhh, wrong. Then I read that I should use Moly for shafts and Non-Moly for bearings. It seemed like Lucas X-tra heavy duty and Schaefer 221 were recommended highly so I bought a tub of Lucas and a Tube of 221. Then in my continued...

I need a screwdriver style handle that is 1/4" drive to hold sockets. Then in the top of the handle have a recess to put a 1/4" ratchet into to use to snug up the bolt after spinning it down with the screwdriver handle. Anyone know who makes these?

Who makes the best manual grease gun? I want a high quality gun. I have heard that these two are good: Alemite A500 Lincoln 1134 I want a made in USA or Germany/Europe of possible. I want a high quality gun and I don't mind paying for it as it will be a long time purchase. Please don't...

I have a few random questions I am trying to find answers to before buying some tools: 1) Ring Ends on Box End Wrenches - Does anyone have as thin or thinner ring ends than snap on without sacrificing strength? 2) Does anyone other than Cornwell have combo wrenches that are as long (SAE)...

I looked at the parts washers at Harbor Freight (20 gallon model) and it said it was for water based solvents. Is there a different model for using solvents like mineral spirits? If not, can I used mineral spirits in the water based model? If not, what is the best water based solvent?

I searched on this topic and only found threads that were 2 or more years old. Technology changes fast. I am just a shade tree mechanic so I don't want to go $$$$$ on this one. What is the best way to approach this for IOS? I have iPhones and iPads all over the place so I would prefer to go...

Does anyone make long pattern 6 point wrenches? Preferably ratcheting.

I am wondering if ratcheting wrenches are strong enough to use the ratchet end to break free rusted fasteners. The reason I as is that I have the SK ratcheting wrenches with 6 point ratcheting ends and I have 12 point wright grip non-ratcheting wrenches. So If I need to break a fastener loose...

I wrote read carefully because my question is NOT 6 vs 12 point sockets. I have read a bunch of the 6 point vs 12 point threads and I know there is a load of back and forth on that. My take away is that if it is rusted or stubborn and I have a 6 point socket I should use it just to be certain...

I know Gearwrench makes a set of Ratcheting Snap Ring Pliers. Who makes the highest quality set out there?