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    New long 14.4 ratchet?

    My buddy keeps telling me his snap-on dealer has a new long reach electric ratchet my dealer tells me it's not available yet but my buddy works up the road, I can't find anything about it inline, has anyone seen this thing? Have pictures? Specs?
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    snap-on torque glasses?

    Anyone have these? I was considering them, waiting for the truck to come back around so I could check email out, if anyone has emerged what do you think? Comfy, durable, etc https://store.snapon.com/Sun-Glasses-Nylon-Frame-Torque-Shiny-Black-Smoke-Polarized-Sunglasses-P875441.aspx
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    Snap-on 1/2 locking flex repair

    So a guy I work with broke my 24" locking flex ratchet by pulling the handle the wrong way while it was locked, my snap on man just happened to come on the same day but I had to go out on a service call so I asked my boss to give it to him to fix, when I returned he did fix it but he replaced...
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    I got a swench kit HUGE!

    So I just got this new in box swench kit it has the 3/4 drive with all accessories and the 1" with all accessories plus all the sockets for both, I did however have a question about it, so although it has never been used I honestly have no idea how old/when it was manufactured, does anyone know...
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    Servicing Snap On 3/8 14.4 ratchet

    So I bought one used and wanted to grease the head, after cleaning it off I found what appears to be a micro grease fitting in the directional switch, is this correct? If so what type of grease do you guy's recommend, and also how do you grease the rotational part underneath the head?
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    Most powerful cordless ratchet

    So I just bought the milwaukee 3/8 12v ratchet for work and am incredibly underwhelmed, this thing is kind of a dud in the power department, (which would be fine) if I could use it to break free fasteners manually then back them out, but this thing feels like it's gonna break when using it to...
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    Anyone know something about craftsman industrial?

    So I saw these http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Craftsman-Industrial-21pc-Crowfoot-Wrench-Set-SAE-Metric-Made-in-USA-/142297809816?hash=item21219c4398:g:kKEAAOSwzaJX-IqR Really thinking I'm gonna pick em up US made and look good, anyone have them? Can't seem to find much info on craftsman...
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    Making bronze punch

    So has anyone taken some bronze stock to a lathe and made a pin punch? I am planning on doing this because I deal with a lot of roll pins, large ones too, around 3/4 to 7/8, and I was just curious if anyone knew a good grade of bronze to use for a punch, from what I understand bushing bronze is...
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    DBE locking reversible wrench?

    Do they exist? Ideally a dbe locking flex with a reversible switch and the other end non ratcheting? I couldn't find anything, I found mountain brand which are reversible but no lock and both ends ratchet.
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    Toolsource and tools delivered.com

    So I made a thread a while ago regarding williams sockets or something else because snap on is too expensive, I decided I would like to get the williams and some people recommended tools delivered, the problem I'm having is many of the items I want are out of stock, I have found them for...
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    Why no dual 80 flex?

    So I have a long handle 1/2 locking flex head dual 80, I think it's 18" overall and I was wondering why they don't make one in 3/8? I cannot even find a long handle flex on their website let alone a locking one, what gives? The gearwrench 81267 is what I'm looking for in dual 80 did they ever...
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    Weekly creations thread

    So I often have to (or choose to) make custom tools to complete a specific task, I see homemade stuff here from time to time and it always attracts interest so why not make a thread about it? What are some of the things you guys have made to get a job done or have a handy tool? Ill kick it off...
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    Williams Taiwan sockets

    Ok so I'm looking around for some high quality chrome sockets, right now I'm kinda focusing on 1/2" drive and I want it all the way up to 1-1/2" shallow and deep, I can't justify spending 1k+ on snap on so I was looking at sk, proto, and williams, so far the williams seem to be the best price...
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    Snap On man ever get you?

    So I am a cash paying customer for snap on, I go on his truck, grab what I want and pay him in full right then and there, when I make a purchase he has always given me a cash discount, I never even asked for it he just gave it to me and I thought we had a mutual understanding that cash is king...
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    Snap on 3/4 breaker bar

    So I just ordered the L8112A with the L872RM handle 36", I'm kinda worried tho because another guy has an older 3/4 snap on ratchet with a 40" handle and the thing bends like a joke every time you pull on it, does anyone have this breaker bar or more importantly, this handle and care to comment...
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    Low profile hex bit sockets

    So I deal with a lot of hex at my job and I purchased the sunnex low p hex bit set 3/8 drive, that set actually goes up to 3/4 which is great but sometimes I'm limited by the 3/8 drive strength, does anyone know of a similar kit or "ala carte" sockets out there in 1/2 drive?
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    Dual 80 question

    Finally joined the snap on bandwagon, bought a 3/8 18" non flexing, and was wondering if I should grease it or is so pretty good about doing that? Also what do you guys use in your ratchets? I usually use molly grease. Thanks! The ratchet is killer btw.
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    Carlyle vs Wf adjustable

    Hi everyone, so I have been planning on buying the rigid brand adjustable wrenches off amazon, but I have never actually handled one, the reviews are solid and I was all set to get them but....today I walked into napa and saw they had these adjustables and picked one up and fell in love, This is...
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    Anyone have rigid adjustable?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LGBPAC/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I need some better quality adjustable wrenches and really like the rigid has anyone tried/ owned them? Are they sloppy or good?
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    Extreme 55" toolbox

    Hello everyone my name is Tom, I have been on the site anonymously for quite some time and finally stopped being lazy and registered lol, I was wondering if anyone here has purchased the extreme tools EX5511RC 55" 11 drawer from strictlytoolboxes, my 30 year old snap on box just isn't holding up...
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