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I was planning my mini-tool-spree and saw the Carlyle 2lb hammer for $55. Did I understand that this is a Trusty-Cook piece? Would you buy this hammer at this price or hold out for a Snap-On 32oz? I've used the SO a couple of times and it is very very nice, never tried the TC but hear good...

Planning on spending Easter in the Detroit area (Troy) and was wondering if there were any recommendations on tool stores please? I have the customary trips to Harbor Freight, Napa and Sears - have my wish list written up but would love to hear suggestions on hot buys at any of those places...

Tire season will soon be upon us and I am dreading those when nuts - a 21mm doesn't fit the all and a 22 had a bit too much play. Anyone have a recommendation for what size / brand to use please? Thanks!

I recently watched a YouTube video titled “The Worst Ratchet Ever” where the premise was that the HF long handle flex head is terrible. So terrible that it earns that title. Thing is I have purchased one and it wasn’t bad. My colleague liked it so much I gave it to him and he uses it every day...

Of late I have been on a bit of a tool upgrade spree, which has resulted in a shortage of space. This obviously turns one's thoughts to the notion of buying a larger toolbox. I have a couple of ideas / options and was looking for advice please. Option # 1 - get rid of everything that does not...

I was out grocery shopping yesterday and there was a second-hand store in the same plaza. They had a bunch of old brand name tools - I picked up some Mac sockets from 17mm to 23mm with no skips for the equivalent of USD 30. I don't have any 19+ sockets in 3/8 and hopefully the price wasn't too...

So I bought a set of Matco sockets SBUPM106V under the impression they were THE Matco swivel sockets. How good are these ADV ones compared to the real thing?

So this morning our neighbour / landlord comes by and is like "did you do any electrical work" and we were like nope... he's on about how his compressor was spinning backwards and I almost thought fumes had got to him, but we went and looked at ours and it really was! The short version is that...

So I am moving in a week to a townhouse and have been thinking I should have some tools at home to fix basic stuff arouund the house and put Ikea stuff together and all that. I'm thinking of getting a 27" 11 drawer International from Costco or the 26" 16 drawer Harbor Freight type due to space...

After a dry spell with tune-up's I did two today - a Lexus ES350 and a Camry 2.5 - which made me realize I seem to have misplaced the rubber inserts on all my spark plug sockets. Tomorrow is Tool-Truck-Friday and I am looking for suggestions on what to get... I mostly do imports, so I need a 5/8...

Hello everyone; I am looking for an air impact and have been toying with the idea of the Nitrocat 1200 because it offers more power than my M18 2763 that sometimes stumbles on the Sprinters we do. Is this a good choice? Is there anything else I should be considering? Thanks! Shawn

Hello Everyone With the cooler weather comes tire season and in our shop the tire machine is set up right next to the compressor. My job requires interacting with customers as well as doing the tires, so I can't plug in headphones or the giant earmuffs. I was looking at those reusable plugs -...

So it is late September - that wonderful time of the year when the leaves change colour and one's thoughts turn to the joy of changing tires. I am going to be in the market for a tire change tool - I think tire iron may be the wrong term. Looking for suggestions on what is a good and proper one...

I was looking at this set - 1/4 mid-length impact. I use the M12 impact and screwdriver a fair bit hence the inclination towards impact sockets. Looking for input from anyone used this set or Matco impact 1/4 in general please. Alternately, if there are better alternatives? thanks in advance.

I have not used these ratchets (standard length round head) in years but yesterday was closing up a job for a colleague and the tools were all there, so I figured I'd be lazy and use them. Bolting on a radiator fan on an Accord, so 10mm and not a lot of force and the stupid ratchet kept...

I recently purchased Grip On locking pliers (thanks to Matthew) and they are absolutely amazing. I would like to have one more of a specific style and read that SO LP10WR is the same tool. The price on Amazon has since risen from what I paid and my SO Dealer has them for within a few $$ of...

So I was out shopping this afternoon and my wife stumbled upon some old Snap On sockets - shallow chrome and deep impacts in 3/8. Of course I have to have them. They are marked "Canada"... A wise man once told me about a SO factory on the outskirts of the GTA- maybe Newmarket back in the 80's...

Hello Everyone! I am contemplating upgrading my pliers and cutters and was looking for suggestions please. My current ones are the sort you get at Canadian Tire / harbor Freight, so nothing to write home about... I do use Channellock T&G and am very impressed with those but have never seen the...