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I got this tool in an assortment of miscellaneous stuff. It has 3 edges. I assume it's an awl of some kind, but when researching awls, I find the long point round shaft ones and 4 side square/ birdcage awls. It may also not even be an awl, but I'm curious what it is and what it's used for

I have a Mitutoyo tape measure and the font looks like it's from some years ago. The "snap lock" looks 70s or 80s to me. Does anyone happen to know about when this tape was made? I'm not having any luck finding anything about it

I received a vintage Sargent 1508 1/2 Rabbet Plane. I didn't know anything about it, but further research with limited results shows it is very old (100+ years) and desirable. Does anybody here have one? Apparently they're worth a decent chunk of money, enough to make it worth selling...

I'm looking for a specific ruler and having no luck. Accuracy and thickness are the most important things. I want it to be short, 3" to 6". It will be kept in a pocket, so 3" or 4" would be ideal if possible. It needs to be very thick, so there's no chance of flexing. Does anyone have one of...

I want a 16' imperial tape measure with a clip, much like the Stanley Power lock. I'm not going to buy one that isn't made in America (or made in America with global parts). In lieu of buying a new old stock Stanley, has anyone bought a 16' tape measure in recent months? I'd like one made in...

I've recently been doing some wiring and realized I don't know if I like my wire strippers that much. One pair is a basic 12-20g Klein and the other is the auto trigger style Harbor Freight. They both serve their purpose, but both could be better. As we do here, what wire strippers are your...

I'm looking to get a tire pressure gauge that goes to 120 psi or higher. I'd prefer digital, but standard would suffice. The caveat is it has to fit in my pocket. I've been able to find a few, but I'd like multiple options before buying. Basically, it can't have a hose or attach to an air...

I'm strongly considered the Husky Cordless Ratchet at Home Depot for $59. It has a charger and blowmold case with an internal battery. It will be used working on vehicles, in a home and part time professional manner. I'm not interested in getting Milwaukee, SnapOn, etc. Those who have used the...

I'm ordering some Red Kap clothes for working In. I know they make work uniforms for several industries. I have their Carhartt style coat and like it a lot. Anyone have much Red Kap?

I saw these Hyper Tough pen lights at my local Walmart for $1.44 in the automotive department. I'll be getting several more. Obviously, they're not the super fancy titanium, 12 mode flashlights people like taking pictures of to show their every day carry nonsense. However, they're definitely...

I don't have many extractor tools, but I have a pair of Vampliers and the Harbor Freight extractor sockets. I've rarely used them, so that's probably a good thing. Show off your collections if you please, I want to spend money on stuff I didn't know I needed

I ordered the 4 inch pair of these, item #4LW. Anyone used these?

I don't work for a mechanic shop or business that a tool truck would go to. I do have a small pocket sized Snap On 2 in 1 screwdriver and I bought it online. I'd like to buy another one or two and a couple small pocket screwdrivers (ones that have a flat blade and a magnet, or a flat blade and a...

I cannot find any regular handled stubby screwdrivers. The only ones I see online are no longer produced Craftsman and Pratt Read brand ones. I'm not sure if anyone makes them now or what terms to search for, but I'm having nothing but dead ends. Here's a picture of what I'm looking for. I'd...

I got a Wright 3400 ratchet a while back and have only used it a few times (been using a few others instead). The rubber handle is kind of neat. It feels pretty indestructible and, in spite of it not being a modern 400 tooth ratchet, works really well Wright 3400 owners, your input on these...

I ordered a pair of Fujiya Screw Pliers from Amazon. Apparently a Japanese company and these are made in Vietnam according to some comments. They're about $16 and they have similar workings as Engineer/ vampliers and Knipex Twin Grip. Amazon link Anyone heard of/ used these? They'll be...

I'd like to learn as many things as I train to be a mechanic. To professional mechanics to those who work on their own cars, what are some tips you can pass along that you have been taught, stumbled across, learned the hard way, learned in hindsight, or learned as an eye opener? They don't have...

I live in a relatively humid area and don't have ideal means to prevent flash rust. Sometimes I spray WD40 all over my tools and in my tool boxes to try to stave off rusting. It works alright. I want to get a spray (not something I need to wipe on) that I can shoot my hand tools and metal parts...

I read a couple threads from years ago about 1/4" impact sockets, but that's a while back and I don't want to resurrect an old thread. Do any mechanics specifically use 1/4" impact sockets? I got some metric SK's really cheap, but I don't have an impact gun they would fit. I'm not sure if a...

I bought a 10 pound assortment of sockets from eBay, so I have plenty of cheap spares. I'd like to have some super shallow sockets. Has anyone made some improvised sockets by cutting down a spare one? If so, what did you use? When I have time, I was going to try an angle grinder with a cut off...