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My wife and I are expecting our first child in a few months. She bought this tiny flimsy backpack that feels like it will fall apart, and I can barely wear it. I'm thinking about going different route and picking something that is durable, spacious enough, and has multiple compartments. Why...

My parents had a short when flipping a switch for an ordinary light. Replaced the switch and still got a short. Inspected the wire in the receptacle box and found one wire is pretty worn. The circuit would only short when said wire was touching the metal receptacle box. My dad had some heat...

Just saw a commercial on Youtube for this: https://channellock.com/speedgrip/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=SpdGrpLch_15_Conv&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnvOaBhDTARIsAJf8eVM8SHkUlndfXyLL3Y4NJ4Xzwz8IWwUI9vIZGE-VwEqRRhyT7x2XYkcaAhgrEALw_wcB $21 on Amazon for a USA made Channellock version...

Here's short video showing what appears to be the ICON ratchets (which we all know are re-brands) sold as EPauto ratchets. You could get a 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive and 6pt sockets for less than the price of one HF ICON. This isn't a HF bashing thread, just seems like a good deal you should be...

I saw this video about a small-time mechanic who is now repairing and modifying SUVs for the Ukrainian Army. The video is interesting even if you're not a tool nut. I noticed the mechanics were pretty happy to receive some TopTul tools sets and some other brands I didn't recognize. How common...

There are some guys on YouTube that are "raising the dead" when it comes to working on old tractors, construction equipment, cars, generators, etc. I can't stop watching these videos from Marty T, Andrew Camarata, Jesse Muller, Diesel Creek, and Mustie1. I won't post links. We can all use...

Looks like the German military had some nice cantilever toolboxes. This guy on Youtube is selling some old surplus boxes along with some (East/West?) German adjustable wrenches. There's some stickers/patches thrown in as well. Skip to 13:00 The Youtube channel is The Post Apocalyptic...

Since thrift stores don't post inventory online, I thought it would be good to post some of their GJ themed items here. It can save people a lot of driving around. I'll start it off: 4 drawer HON file cabinets, are normally about $250 but a few (biege/off-white color) are at: Greater...

Hey GJ, I'm looking to get (2) 6' butcher block workbenches that would first function as a kitchen island and a computer work station, and later become sturdy work benches in my garage. I'm not a tradesman but I don't like buying wobbly junk. I'm looking at the $400 price area and I have these...

This is the 120 tooth design. I don't own any but a lot guys here seem to like them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PJPL6A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This is on Woot so Amazon Prime members get free shipping. Limit is 10 per buyer. Good way to avoid the plague at Home Depot. https://tools.woot.com/offers/lufkin-25-control-series-power-tape-1?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_tool_5_25 And here's a USA made WOODEN Level. Never seen this before...

Never used Woot before but here's a deal on Kleins fulfilled by Amazon. Klein Tools D213-9NE High Leverage https://home.woot.com/offers/klein-tools-9-high-leverage-pliers-9?ref=w_cnt_lnd_cat_tool_8_2 The same pair is $32, buying directly from Amazon. But you can still get free shipping...

Proto 9" Locking Pliers for $13on Amazon Stanley Proto J292XL https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IBRE4E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Noticed from @tool_drop that these Klein cable cutters are priced at $19 instead of $40. I don't uses them but some of you guys could. Yes, I know it's not in Hot Deals... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000302X1/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Thanks again, tool_drop guy, wherever you are...

Hey all, It seems there are a slew of small tool liquidator sites that don't show up often on google searches. We've been looking at some great deals on some of these sites and here's another called Zerbee.com with deals on those Proto socket sets...

Stumbled upon this today: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/01/18/finally-china-manufactures-a-ballpoint-pen-all-by-itself/?utm_term=.345eafdbd734 Basically China has not been able to produce smooth ballpoint pens because of their imprecise manufacturing methods. I don't...

Here's the link for those 10 large wrenches. Looks like they found another pallet somewhere. Just got a set. Still $60 with PARTS17 discount code. https://www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/48989SP/0009/009.html Happy hunting!

We have threads like "Tools of Japan" or "Tools of the Old World" where we can show off our more exotic acquisitions. But these tools are expensive and sometimes hard to get. Do our non-American members also find it difficult to find a set of Snap On flare wrenches or SK's new 90 tooth wrench...

Does anyone know the kind of discounts that NAPA gives on their tools and parts to their commercial customers? What kind of sales volume is required for a commercial account?

I bought a few Armstrong and KD (USA) wrenches from Cripes at $2-3 per wrench, which I consider very fair. The minimum shipping cost at first appeared to be $12 but they later refunded $6 of that which was an unexpected bonus. The goods arrived in about 4 days with standard ground shipping. I...