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    Hydraulic crimpers for 6 - 2/0 awg with properly sized dies?

    I have spent the last week trying to find a somewhat reasonably priced ($300 or less) hydraulic crimper with dies that are not improperly sized, and literally every crimper I find has a slew of reviews by people who appear to know what they are talking about claiming the dies are improperly...
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    Good tool companies in Latin America?

    I have a Colombian friend who is going to attend Avianca's aviation tech school program. While discussing this, this naturally caused me to ponder the state of the hand tool industry in Latin America, and after 5 minutes of googling, I didn't find any clear answers. Anyone familiar with the...
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    Any Lufkin outside micrometers with .0001 resolution?

    or are they limited to .001?
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    Chicago Brand Micrometers

    Anyone have any hands on experience with Chicago Brand outside micrometers? I have an old 1 in. Starrett that has served me well, but it doesn't have sufficient resolution for my needs, plus I need additional sizes going forward. Intended purpose will be for engine building. This is in the...
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    Advice on value of a Columbian Vice

    I have an opportunity to buy the following Columbian vice from a friend of a friend: http://imgur.com/mGpm5P1 It obviously needs some TLC, but its movement is good and the cross-hatching on the pads is in perfect condition. What is a good price for this vice? Edit: Whoops, obviously I am...
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    Starting over w/ tool collection; Thinking Bosch 12v & Makita 18v is the way to go

    Starting over w/ tool collection; Thinking Bosch 12v & Makita 18v is the way to go My entire tool collection was stolen a couple years ago during a move, and ever since, I have got by with a rusty, partial Craftsman tool set. Now that I am well situated and thinking about embarking on another...
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