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So I’m in the market for a new bench top belt sander. My 18 year old Craftsman is completely worn out, bad bearings, won’t hold adjustment and motor has gotten so weak you have the release belt tension to get it started. For a brief moment I considered trying to rebuild it but that really isn’t...

So I’ve been in the construction trade for 20 years. I started in apartment maintenance and did random odd jobs evenings and weekends. In 2011 I went out on my own focusing mostly on painting and flooring. From that day to present my career has constantly evolved. I’ve done everything from...

I sold a Willaims 50666 set a few days ago and it really got me to thinking. That set rode on my work truck for years and only got pulled off because it had gotten to the point where I really wasn't using it. Impact sockets had pretty much taken its role and truck space is limited and precious...

So just how good (or bad) are some of these wrenches sold by Amazon? I was looking to fill in some gaps in a secondary set of tools that honestly don’t see a ton of use. Looking to buy a 15/16 combination wrench, 7mm combination wrench and 9mm, 11mm, and 15mm ratcheting wrench. Brands include...

Give me some ideas on how to store a decent amount of tools in a John Deere 5065e cab tractor. I’ve got a socket set in a case that fits behind the seat so that’s not a huge issue. Currently have a 16 inch tool bag sitting in the floor that contains pliers, wrenches, screw drivers and so on...

I know the general consensus on this topic is to buy from Harbor Freight. Ive got a few Harbor Freight wrenches and they work great. But the finish isn't that great and I'm not in love with the raised panel design. Noticed Tractor Supply had some full polish jumbo wrench sets under the Job...

Recently took delivery of a set of 1/2" drive metric chrome Tekton sockets. Tekton set SKT252. I have to say I'm not super impressed. I've used Tekton tools before. Read tons of good things about them. Have a few random wrenches with beautiful chrome. This set doesnt fall in that category. All...

So I was working on a homemade chain holder for my tractor the other day and ran into a situation where an angled 9/16 wrench would have been a real life saver. I completed the project but it sure wasn't easy. Later that night I hopped on Ebay and searched for SAE angle wrenches hoping to find...

One big gaping hole in my tool inventory is a good set of metric impact sockets. I've got a few randoms I've picked up over the years but nothing that resembles a complete set. Been looking at Sunex, Tekton, and Gear Wrench. I keep coming back to the Sunex 2569 metric master set. Seems to be...

With most wrench sets stopping at 19mm it leads one to believe that the average person is only dealing with small fasteners. In fact it's hard to find a metric wrench set that goes all the way to 32mm without having to buy "supplememtal" sets or singles. So am I in the minority by being...

So I've had two small 3/8 drive socket sets from William's for 3 or 4 years now. They are sets 50665 (metric) and 50663 (SAE). They've held up well although I dont use them everyday. In my eyes they are quality and a good value. Last night I ordered William's set 50666 47 pieces 3/8 drive...

First of all let me start with, I do alot of painting. I consider myself a professional painter. I run a small construction company and a big part of what we do is residential interior and exterior painting. Ever since all the major paint companies have went to this ultra thick paint/primer in...

According to Dewalt website the 60v Flexvolt circular saw averages 339 2x4 cuts per battery. According to Milwaukee the M18 Fuel 7 1/4" circular saw averages 750 2x4 cuts per battery. That's a huge difference and I personally can't see why there would be such a difference. Has anyone used both...

What brand power tools do you see contractors and other professionals using in your area. If you are a contractor or professional yourself what brand tools do you use? Also note what part of the country you are from. There's no rhyme or reason for this question other than my general curiosity...

For the past 10 years I carry a folding utility knife pretty much constantly while I'm working. I started with a Sheffield it worked but nothing great. Blade would pull out in really hard cuts. Ended up losing it in an attic. Replaced that with a Superknife that my wife promptly claimed and...

I've had three jobs in the last two weeks where I was stuck using a 1 inch insert bit and a small adjustable wrench to take out screws. Just no clearance for even the shortest of stubby screwdrivers. The first two jobs was commercial doors and today Ive spent an hour taking two screws out of a...

I did a job a few years back at a local apartment complex. Ending up becoming pretty good friends with one of the maintenance men working there. Long story short hes a part time maintenance man for a complex that's ran by the city. Hes on call but usually only gets 20 or so hours a week and I...

So I'm bored last night and on Ebay looking at tools. I've got ot a few searches I like to type in and it's always a good time killer (and wallet emptier haha). So I came across these Sunex 1/2 drive 43 piece master impact socket sets. Available in both SAE and MM. Part numbers 2568 and 2569...

I'm looking to pick up an additional cordless drill and impact to leave on my work truck. This would be for construction and building maintenance work mainly service calls and smaller jobs like door installs ect. I've got an enclosed tool trailer that gets parked on the big jobs. I don't want...

I know tool warranty is a big deal for alot of people. Reading on here it seems that some are constantly warranting hand tools. I understand a tool is a tool and many of us (myself included) rely on tools to make our living. That means that sometimes we have to use tools beyond their intended...