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Everyone, I know that the most common socket drive sizes are: 1/4-drive, 3/8-drive, 1/2-drive. I am wondering about 3/4-drive and 1 inch drive. I know that some will say just let the shop by the 3/4 and 1-inch drive socket sizes. However, you need a socket, the ratchet, or the impact...

Just a simple question for these two types of fasteners, POZIDrive and Tamperproof TORX. How often you use them? Come by them? I am working on my tool collection, and I do not want to buy a lot of miscellaneous tools that is going to just lay around? Also, if you know of any other odd-type...

Thank You Much, for a well structured answer that I could follow. And, I appreciate your honesty when you admitted that you did not know. A sure sign of a good mechanic is when they know that they do not know

Type of Work - I do some engine rebuilding, and some maintenance. Type of Cars - Not modern cars, I'd say 70's and sooner. I am a classic car, muscle car, mechanic. I even help around demolition derbies :) Thank You, Greg

I've been looking in (Matco, Snap On) catalogs on mechanic's special tools. For instance, the special tools for working on (brakes, changing oil, ignition, spark plugs, carburetor, inside engine, piston, valve, cam shaft, transmission, drive shaft, differential, etc.), and also under-car...

Alright, I'm working on my list of tools to be a mechanic. I want to be able to handle heavy equipment, tractor-trailors/semi's, construction machinery, farm tractors, etc. By looking inside the tool catalogs of say (Snap-On, Matco, Armstrong, etc.), I know that it is impossible to have every...

Looks great - where did you get the organizer for your pliers; the drawer with the pliers standing on their side. Thought it looked well organized. Thank You, Greg

I am looking at getting a Milwaukee Cordless Impact Wrench. A lot of mechanics swear by them, even in the professional garage world, compared to Snap On and even Matco. Does the "friction ring" or the "pin detent" hold sockets better? -And- Should I get one with the "friction ring" or the...

There is a reason that Craftsman is also called CRAPS-man now!!! Craftsman is now Craps-man in the skilled trades. :shocking:Even electricians and lineman refer to Craftsman tools as Craps-man compared to other brands like Klein, S-K, and Snap-On. :lol:

Alright, thank you so much for the recommendation. I took it to heart. I got my set of VACO screwdrivers in the mail today. The tools/front of package says VACO, but the back of the pachage says Klein. And, it also mentions the company is Klein. I held those hard-handled screwdrivers in my...

Mostly Snap-On Wrenches - Snap-On Specialty Wrenches (Chain Wrench, Strap Wrency, Pipe Wrench) - Rigid Sockets, Ratchets, Accesories - Mostly Snap-On, few Matco Screwdrivers - Klein, Snap-On Pliers - Klein, Channellock Hammers - Snap On Chisels/Punches - Snap On Torgue Wrenches - Oldy but a...

I would not say we are picky: 1. We care about quality tools. When you do this all the time, and you have to pay for your own, you will look for good quality. Staying loyal to quality products says somethiing about you in how you approach your job. 2. Some of us want to know how well the...

Are you saying that the new Snap-On screwdrivers are really German made by the Witte's company? It would be a shame that SO would market their screwdrivers made in USA like Craftsman, but really be made outside the country. More companies are trying to get around it these days. Thank...

Bobcatdan, Where do you get your pliers from?

Thank You, Perfect I will get the Snap On hard handled screwdrivers for the real greasy/mechanical jobs, and I will also continue to use my Kleins for lineman/elecrical/plumbing/carpentry/and other mechanical jobs. And yes, I swear by Klein screwdrivers and nutdrivers. Second, I will continue...

Yes, I know that Klein makes very good screwdrivers and pliers. My concern for them is that their comfort grips may not hold up in all the greasy environments that I have started working (remodeling 50's and 60's, heavy duty trucks, semi's, demolition derby car preparation, etc. etc.). These...

Yes, that was good, I have big hands. The handles have got to hold up in a lot of grease. Remodeling cars from 50's and 60's, demolition derby cars (grease monkey heaven), fixing heavy duty trucks and semi's, and working on general automotive work. Again Thank YOu

I have been using tools for 16-years and have never used a screwdriver for prying. However, I know that Snap-on, Stanley, and even Vaughan make very good pry bars, wrecking bars, and nail pullers. Thank You Much

This question has another side: 1. I have some KLEIN screwdrivers. These Klein screwdrivers are well-made, made in the USA, have chrome finish, tips are well-machined, and are very durable screwdrivers (in Lineman, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC trades). Do professional auto mechanics ever use...