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Can anyone suggest a good brake tool kit for working on commercial transport S-cam brake assemblies? I will be working on these massive drum brakes soon and need to purchase a good quality kit to have in my box. Thanks guys :beer:

I'm would like your opinions on Gearwrench sockets. I'm getting in to being a transport mechanic and want to know if you think Gearwrench sockets will hold up as a good starter set. I would love to by proto or any American made sockets they are just to pricey for me at this time. Cheer guys.

So I'm going to be switching careers to a commercial transport tech with in the next 6 months and I'm building up my sockets and wrenches. I'm wondering what is used more? Am I better off building my metric socket and wrench sets first or my SAE...

Does anyone here know how long it generally takes for a snap on ratchet to ship to your house in Canada? I ordered a 1/4"drive T72 and I'm just wondering how long it might take to ship to Vancouver BC. Thanks guys. :beer:

Are the JH Williams socket sets made in the USA I'm looking at this 1/4" drive set it looks nice but seems so cheap for a US made tool set. Does anyone have any input? Says its Snap on industrial...

Has anyone used these socket organizers before? They look awesome and I'm looking to buy them. Any feed back would be great thanks guys! http://www.ernstmfg.com/store/p/52-8451-3-Rail-Twist-Lock-Socket-Boss-18-Blue.aspx

My buddy wants to sell me his snap on box he no longer uses. He's going to sell it to me for $850 Canadian good deal or not good box or not? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=526421&stc=1&d=1455329457 Thanks guys

I am wondering if a good set of flare nut wrenches would be a good investment? I'm going to be getting into the commercial transport truck line of work? Thanks guys. Looking at this set...

Hi guys I'm going to be switching careers to a diesel tech. I would like to know what tools I will be needing in my first year? I have most the basics proto 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4" ratchets and deep/shallow sockets, 3"-8" extensions. Snap ring pliers, filter pliers, small punch set, 16oz ballpein...

Hey guys just picked this bad boy up. 20 gal speedaire dual side by side piston cast iron made in USA compressor. Got it for $325 Canadian has maybe 4 hours on it. It looks brand new. I've read they have good reviews. What do you guys think...

I'm looking at this 10 gallon air compressor http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K2T9UK0/?tag=atomicindus08-20 and I'm wondering if you guys think it would be a good size for my home garage. I will be occasionally rotating my tires with a CP-7748 impact gun and using my air ratchet to work on family...

Hi guys I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Chicago Pneumatic CP-7748 1/2" air impact gun. I'm looking at buying it. It has 922ft-lbs of reverse torque and it's only about $219 Canadian. Good buy or not? https://www.kmstools.com/chicago-pneumatic-1-2-air-impact-wrench-17670

Hello everyone I'm new to the forum and have lots to learn from all the wise folks here. Wanted to get your opinions. I've been a red seal carpenter in Canada now for 8 years and in the trade for 11 and I find my self being very unhappy with my career choice now. The last year and a half I've...

Hello everyone thanks for having me. Been viewing this page for a long time and decided I'd finally join. Seems like a knowledgeable bunch of guys here and I have lots to learn!:beer: