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This is probably a dumb question but when using sockets on the shop press should you be using chrome or impact sockets?

Where can I source a nice & flat, square block for safely & accurately pressing items with the shop press? I'm not talking about the press plates that rest on the bolster of the press.

Is this chop saw worth grabbing off marketplace for $150 bucks? Or would I be better of just getting this modern M18 for $275?

Found on marketplace and the seller is looking for $450. It comes with the table. Is this worth grabbing for general DIY work?

I've been keeping my eye out for a made in USA belt/disc sander for quite some time now. I've never heard of this one and it just popped up on marketplace for $75 bucks. Is this worth grabbing?

I've been using this Milton inflator/gauge for several years now and I'm wondering if it's worth spending the money on a digital tire inflator? I have my eye on a Snap-on TPGDL2000

I have a Wilton C0 bench vise (this model includes a pipe vise section just below the main jaws). Anyways, I have some round tubing that I need to cut with my bandsaw. The tubing is somewhere around 1" diameter. Now, the problem is that this tubing is already in a finished condition and...

Excellent condition, very gently used. 20-150 ft-lb range $125 - will ship on buyer's dime

Excellent condition, only used a handful of times. $65 - will ship on buyer's dime.

ATECHFSET02R 3 pc 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2" Drive Flex-Head TechAngle® Torque Wrench Set with PRO-FI™ Organization (Red) Brand new, never used in its original packaging. The plastic was removed for pictures. $2,000 Willing to ship on buyer's dime. I'd say expect $50 bucks or so due to the length of...

Ordered this socket online - just received it and it doesn't properly interface with my normal 3/8" drive ratchets. There is no hole drilled in the drive side of the socket for the drive gear (ball) of the ratchet head to click into. Is this socket meant to be used with the Snap-on low profile...

CDI (Snap-on) 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench (1503MFRMH-QR) $150 I've only gently used this torque wrench at home as a DIY'er. It's never been dropped or abused. Willing to ship on buyer's dime. Thank you

What's everybody using for a dedicated lug nut socket set? I'm considering this 5pc. Snappy set PN# 305LSDM https://shop.snapon.com/product/Lug-Nut-Sockets/5-pc-1-2%22-Drive-Metric-Increased-Hex-Depth-Lug-Socket-Set-(17%E2%80%9322-mm)/305LSDM

Mostly working on powersports as well as passenger vehicles at home. I have just about all of the 3/8" drive 6pt. chrome sockets in all of the flavors (metric & SAE in both shallow, semi-deep and deep) I also have a set of 12pts in both metric & SAE. Just recently picked up an M12 stubby 3/8"...

Can anyone recommend a good quality wire wheel for my 6" grinder? I picked up some old rusty c-clamps that I'd like to restore. I also have some hardware that needs to be cleaned as well. What material of wheel should I be using, brass, carbon steel or stainless steel?

Are any drill press vises still made in the USA? What are some good vintage brands to keep an eye out for on marketplace? Also, how about the different types of drill press vises?

I recently picked up a Baldor 612 bench grinder off of marketplace. Unfortunately, both tool rests are missing. What are the main functions of the tool rests? I noticed that a lot of them are usually missing/removed. Do you still use a tool rest with a wire wheel application, or...

Recently picked up this Atlas 1060 which appears to be in relatively good condition: Now, the seller handed me this one particular handle separately: After finding an old "instructions and parts list" document online, it looks like this handle is P/N# BD1A-42 Which looks like it is...

Okay, I need to be schooled on ratcheting electrical crimpers. Do you need a dedicated crimper (or at least dedicated jaws) for crimping HEAT SHRINK insulated connectors? For example, these connectors: https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/part-detail/191640807 I was looking at the Klein...

I'd like to add a ratcheting electrical crimper to my inventory. I was going to get the Klein3000CRKIT until I discovered it was made in China. https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/combination-cutting-tools/ratcheting-crimper-set-10-22-awg-terminals Does anyone know of any good alternatives...