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Good Morning! As a self-professed overthinker, should the torque tester available in most tool trucks be effected by drive size adapters? My Snap-On guy has a torque tester which he encourages me to use to quickly determine if a torque wrench should be sent in for calibration. The wall mounted...

Anyone a rugby fan? For those that are big upset with the Scots beating England yesterday. Was a player a hundred years ago and now back in the game supporting from the sidelines as a coach. My two sons will hopefully wear the red jersey for Team Canada one day. My eldest plays for Team Canada...

Good Morning, Despite my best efforts I am unable to find the appropriate repair kits for the following ratchets to convert them into bit drivers instead of conventional ratchets. I am calling on the Garage Journal Braintrust for assistance please. I have both a TM70c and TML836 which I would...

For the past several years, any tool related question has been successfully been answered by the GJ Braintrust. I come to you again in search of advice. I was able to purchase 2 very large (and heavy) milling vices. I got them both for a song and really didn't pay attention to the description...

I am in the process of building a new shop and another 40' bay for my bassboat. Part of the plan was to build my own Steevo specials with the Lista cabs which I have been collecting over the past few years. Relatively speaking I am a complete newbie when it comes to welding. I have experience...

Greeting and Happy Holidays. I need help from the GJ Braintrust, Please. I wish I had the space in my new garage for a floor model metal horizontal bandsaw, but unfortunately my 21' BassCat takes priority. I am just getting into metal fabrication and in the interest of dust avoidance (abrasive...

Over the past few months I have been on the hunt for Vidmar/Lista cabinets. I have been pretty successful but I now have the great task of cleaning years of hardened grease on all of the bearings. I have been soaking the drawer carriages in Zep purple degreaser. This process seems to work but my...

Greetings, I looking for some advise from the GJ Braintrust. I have 3 bench grinders and I am seeking recommendations on the best wheel combinations. Having been a member here for many years I long since realized that my abilities would best be described as "advanced hack". I am so envious of...

Despite the acknowledged superior performance of Baldor, Craftsman Block grinders have rightfully earned a cult status amongst the tool world. For a variety of well documented reasons "blocks" are being snapped up everywhere and have been coveted like a rare barn-find Hemi Cuda. From my...

A friend has a co-worker selling a grinder. He asked my advise as to the value. The "257" prefix in the model number would suggest "block grinder" but from my own experience not all "257's" are true block grinders (eg. late model plastic body). So again here I am asking you to share your...

Hey Gang, a while back I found an Ingersoll Rand grinder for sale online. It was quite a ways out of town, but the deal seemed good enough ($75) that I asked a friend to swing by and pick it up for me. Well my schedule has prevented me from getting it till now. Holy ****, I had no idea how big...

Happy Easter GJ, Hope this message receives you well, as the subject suggests could you help a brother out. A friend where I work wants to sell his father's box. Could you help identify it and give an approximate value. Any shortcomings or comments are welcome. Many Thanks, -Paul

While running through PA in Ottawa I noticed an end cap featuring Vessel screwdrivers from Japan. Kinda surprised given the low-end tool market which Princess Auto normally targets. They are being advertised as a "new product" and aren't mixed in with the surplus stock like the yellow acetate...

It's that time of year that I must tear down and overhaul about 60 fishing reels. In the interests of making the job somewhat easier, I was curious if anyone else makes a decent miniature screwdriver like the no longer available Snap On ssdmrm/sgrmini? I have lots of Wiha, Moody and General...

Just an FYI, Princess Auto has their premium brand Pro Point impact sets on sale this week. They are Cro-Mo and very well made in comparison to the CrV impacts from Crappy Tire. I picked up the entire series in 1/2" (26pc metric shallow & deep, 19pc sae shallow & deep). I suspect that the Pro...

On the Klein website, they advertise a new steel alloy for their screwdrivers (Phillips and Robertson). They are boasting that the new harder alloy is more durable and resists camout. Just curious if the GJ crew have any experience with the new drivers to verify these claims. I've always liked...

Just a heads up for those that missed it last year, Crappy Tire has the regular Channellock line on sale for 40% off. The newer code blue series is 30% off. For today only there is an extra 10% on top of the sale price. Happy accident which I was greeted with when I popped in there today to...

Anyone that has used a cordless impact will never be without one. The benefits are immense when compared to chucking everything into our cordless drills for the most part. That said, when we are required to work on smaller fasteners and delicate materials (dash work, interiors, plastics) at what...

Is this just me or does this HF box set seem a bit rich? It is for sale in Ottawa Canada and must have been purchased originally in the States. Watching all of the General US threads as of late and the coupons available it appears to be a bit expensive. $2000.00...

I have been on the hunt for a new set of screwdrivers to add to a mobile box which I am assembling. Subsequently it seems like I have assessed every screwdriver that we would consider worthy as of late. My observations have led me to question the current offerings in a "standard" 7pc set...