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One of our customers stopped by yesterday and had a few of these in the back of his truck. He said someone gave them to him, but he didn't know what they were used for. They look like some kind of ratcheting jack? Any help is greatly appreciated.

I dug up an old thread on this subject from 2013, but I also realize there have been advancements in battery technology since. I’m currently on the Craftsman V20 battery platform, not that it matters. My current workshop space is in our basement laundry room/furnace area. I have plenty of room...

I'm always curious as I see many different style handles being offered. My preference is dipped grip (i.e. Channellock style). I see more companies that appear to be shifting towards the chunky handles. I'm not basing your opinions on any future purchases, just curious as to the reasoning behind...

I’ve been struggling a bit lately… my memory is not what it used to be. It started earlier this summer when our check book turned up missing, then my favorite Kershaw pocket knife, then some cheap door panel clips I bought for my Camaro… and now the keys to my Husky chest that I bought less than...

Happy Saturday Gentlemen! This question doesn’t appear to have been asked in GarageJournal since 2015 according to my research, so I’m interested to know if anyone here owns/uses Matco Silver Eagle tools, specifically purchased post-Covid? I noticed that their 122 Piece set is made in Vietnam...

I’m in the market for a gas pressure washer. It’ll be used primarily for pressuring washing the house, driveway, sidewalks and washing cars. I keep coming back to this 3400 psi Westinghouse available at Home Depot. It has the attachments I want. Before I pull the trigger, are there any other...

I apologize if this has been previously discussed, but when I stumble upon a YouTube tool review that’s title begins with something like, “The Shocking Truth About *blank*….!”, or some similar phrase, I just skip past it. Just review the tools bro. You’re not exposing anyone and you’re not the...

I’ve always been a fan of blow molded mechanics tool sets. Unfortunately, most brands are quick to skip sizes, skimp on wrenches and add a ton of filler (bits and hex keys) that drive the count up. For anyone who enjoys these sets as much as I do, I present to you my latest purchase… the 268...

This was literally the best title I could think of for this post, so please allow me to explain… SnapOn, MAC, Matco and Cornwell primarily market to the automotive professional. Klein primarily markets to electricians. Proto is primarily marketed to the industrial professional. Craftsman...

Often times, I get sucked into the YouTube wormhole watching tool box tour videos. One thing I’ve noticed are the DIY home gamer guys such as myself that have these huge tool chests, but the tools in the drawers are not well organized and every drawer has tons of available space. Of course it’s...

I'm sure by now everyone has seen the "Blackout" Klein screwdriver set being offered at Lowe's. It got me thinking... I like the concept of the blacked out tools. It would be cool to see black handle, black shank screwdrivers and maybe black oxidized pliers. I have a set of old Craftsman...

Does anyone know if SBD Craftsman is going through a supplier change, or is Lowe’s aggressively pushing Kobalt tool storage? I’ve stopped by 4 different Lowe’s stores in my city and they all have the same 1 or 2 flimsy Craftsman tool chests. There are significantly more Kobalt chests out on the...

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These popped up yesterday on Harbor Freights website. I like this option better than the individual socket sets. Now if they would only make a comprehensive 3 drawer ICON mechanics sets with combination wrenches and all 3 drive sizes..

Good evening everyone, We purchased our new to us home last year and one of the first things I did was install Husky PVC garage tile down on the old (possibly) asbestos tile. Well, Spring hasn’t been kind to us. The heavy rains have caused a little water to seep into the garage and make its way...

I purchased some new old stock Craftsman USA acetate screwdrivers from an antique mall today. The seller had string price tags tied around the screwdriver handles, wrapped with electrical tape. I removed the tape and the handles are sticky in spots. I seem to recall using either rubbing...

We recently got our first Northern Tool location across the river from Cincinnati in Crescent Springs, KY and I just found out they're opening a second location in (Sharonville) Cincinnati close to my work. I was cruising their website to see what all they had and ran across Dynamic brand hand...

My wife and I recently purchased a home that was built in the 1950’s. The entire home has been remodeled, unfortunately the garage was not. At some point many years ago, someone put down this hideous tile on the concrete floor and previous water damage over the years has eroded some of it away...

I was cruising Amazon out of boredom, looking at tool carts when this caught my attention. We recently moved into a new house with an oversized one car garage and I’m looking for a small, light weight tool cart I can put one of my 3 drawer blow molded mechanics tool sets on top that can also be...

I’m looking for a reliable shop vacuum that would be excellent to use for auto detailing. So far, I’ve found one at Home Depot made by Rigid. You can also buy auto detailing accessories for it. $79.99...