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Eklind filed a WARN to close its HQ production facility in Franklin Park which is just outside of Chicago. As an Illinois resident and a dude in manufacturing I can say this *****. I know Eklind wasn’t the best but they were still decent hex keys at a really good price. It’s just Bondhus now...

Would anyone here be able to tell me if the MAC set is the same as the Icon and Matco sets? The MAC set is in the flyer for a promo but it’s priced similar to the US-made Snap-on set. The Icon and Matco sets are cheaper. In fact, I think they are the same thing but I cannot tell because Icon...

Does anyone have an SK SAE wrench set they’d like to part with? Ideally I’d prefer like new or similar condition but I’m down with a used set in good condition. Looking for something to pair with my SK stubby set I bought from HJE a few years back.

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Have any of the members here buying off the tool trucks ever had a driver charge you more than what the online price is for non-promo items? I never noticed before, but my Matco dude has been coming in about 5-10% more than what Matco charges online for items. No other driver I have bought...

To those that own one or both, is there any criticism or praise you may have for either the Matco or MAC pry bar handles? I’ve been looking into both but my Matco guy doesn’t have a truck so I can only feel the handles once I buy them. I’ve missed the MAC truck twice in a row. I’d like to...

MAC has redesigned their Axis ratchets. They look to be held together by a clip and have a quick change handle. Supposedly the inner parts are completely redesigned but I haven’t found a video going into the technicals yet. I’m eager to see them. The current ratchets are really nice but I...

I’m trying to figure out what I am doing wrong. I have this square stock, for lack of a better term, that protrudes from the milling vises. It’s used to clamp/unclamp my work. I’ve been using the cheap wheel that came with it but I want to have something that allows me to apply better force...

I have some US-made tools for sale. Payment can be check via snail mail, cash if local, or Venmo. I will cover shipping. Most everything is either in new condition or used but good condition. If you want more photos I’ll DM you. Wright 1/4” 6pt metric and SAE shallow socket sets. 4mm...

Guys with the Matco Eighty8s, how do you like the ratchets? I’m looking at the fixed head chrome handles. Is there much play in the drive? How is socket retention? Are the chrome handles comfortable? Work gave me a list of stuff that I have to change out due to an audit and COO stuff. I...

Thought it might be cool to start a thread about what tools you’re using today or something like that since we are always talking about them. I had to readjust A bunch of precision vises on the VMCs at work and busted out the 1/2” drive Proto breaker, a Proto 14mm hex, and my trusty Wera 1/2”...

This is a stab in the dark but do any members here know of a Snap-on rep/truck or a Mac dealer that has a route for either Addison, IL or the near western suburbs? I’ve seen a truck once or twice while heading home from work but haven’t been able to flag them down due to traffic. I was looking...

It dawned on me that I never properly introduced myself on GJ so here it goes. I live just outside Chicago in the western suburbs. I was born and raised in the Windy City then moved out to the ‘burbs after college. I am a machinist that started in the trade a little later in life at 27...

Haven’t seen a dedicated post about this year’s Epstein Day. I figured I’d start her up. Looking forward to seeing which company partners up with HJE this year! I think it’s been Wright for every Epstein’s Day I’ve participated in but I’ve seen Wera, Ko-ken and others begin to feature...

I have accumulated a bunch of ratchets as of late from a whole bunch of manufacturers. I have to admit that although I was skeptical at first, I have found that I reach for my roto head ratchets more than any other. I really like the ability to use it at 180 degrees to the handle, like a...

So I bought a new tool cart for Black Friday and loaded it up with a bunch of my nice tools. The point being that I can easily access everything in my garage instead of having to load the tools I may or may not need up in a go bag and walk it from the basement to the garage. Everything seemed...

Does anyone here recommend these Matco 4 drawer service carts? A few guys are selling them on FB marketplace for $500-700 and that seems pretty reasonable (I think) based on Matco’s pricing. How does it compare with the US Gen 5 drawer? I do not have firsthand knowledge on these carts but...

I’m looking for a 3/8 quick release locking flex head ratchet. I know the Napa Carlyle ones are highly regarded but they’ve been out of stock for a very long time and my local Napa has no idea when or even if they will see them again. So does that mean Snap-On is the next alternative? It’s...

Ok. So I haven't ever seen these in person on the truck but the Snap-On website says that the magnet is supposed to be two solid strips running the entire length of the back of the tray so it should hold weight well. I also know US General has a similar parts tray but it has four smaller...

This is probably a dumb question but I have been cleaning my Kennedy roller cabinet and getting it ready to take to work. I originally cleaned and lubed the ball bearing slides with the dry film lubricant that was recommended in a lot of threads. Anyways the stuff dried up, turned white and...