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I offer up these submissions: http://matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=3573&page=2&#63611 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=80242&group_ID=1626&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog These two wrenches are IDENTICAL. No big deal, with the exception...

We are a feeble being. Goes back to the original sin.

So this is not 100% tool related, but I think it fits here pretty well. Obviously there are different grades of steel, different types of steel, and of course casting methods, forgings, heat treatings. We all get that, but, how would you guys say steel varies from country to country? My thought...

Every person I know that has them loves them. Best value in impact tools in my opinion. I'd stay away from their swivels, but their regular sockets are just great.

Wow, I had no idea of this. I've never been in the same room as an MRI, but this pretty much sums it up. I keep having this image of X-Men movies come to my mind. Sounds to me like I need to own one of these MRI machines for some, um, constructive (destructive) downtime.

From what I understand (!), Ti is a superior metal for spring use. It can flex substantially without fatigue.

Maybe I'll sound stupid here, but what about an MRI requires the use of a titanium tool? And while we all care about close tolerances and strength, these are, after all, just machines. Very expensive machines with very important jobs, but what about them calls for $1,100 ratchets? Edited to...

Nice post TangoFoxTrot. Well said.

I feel this way too, about the CORE line - which isn't much more than Wrenches, Sockets, and Ratchets. However, I bought that stuff years ago. I now care about things like wheel hub pullers, large diameter taps and dies, the stuff you acquire after being in the business for 10+ years. The real...

Very nice anthropology. You might want to add that several of the tribes listed are indigenous the area of KDonia, which is in the region of Danahassee.

Sure - don't buy them unless you work on german cars. At least for now anyway. My $400 investment just stares at me saying "you used to work on German cars", but they haven't been off their rail in over a year.

Move that chain to the end of the ratchet handle and lets see what happens. I remember an old Hot Rod , around the late 90's, where they did a comparison of ratchets. It involved them measuring smoothness of clicks, degrees of swing, the "cheater pipe" test, and functionality test. I've looked...

I have never understood the idea of just selling all the tools as one package, and who in the hell would buy it without knowing EXACTLY what all is in the box? And, do these 10k+ "tool box full of tools" packages that people sell EVER get bought? We had a guy at work decide he wanted out of the...

Anyone have an idea or suspicion of who makes the Bluepoint regular wrenches? They have the rough-cast feel, like a Hazet wrench, I haven't seen another Tiawan/PRC wrench like them.

I think it is because it says "complete with tools".

And while we are at it, who makes Blue Point regular wrenches?

18 is about the 4th most common bolt size on GM vehicles, I use it everday. 16/20mm is extremely common on flare nuts, I think that the following large wrenches are essential: 24, 27, 30, 32, 36, and corresponding SAE sizes are also found. I've never seen a bolt/nut larger than 36 on a vehicle...

You are correct. I have many craftsman tools, mainly 1/4" and 3/8" drive sockets, as well as a very complete set of raised panel wrenches (metic and SAE). 80% of my returns are 3/8" sockets, and 80% of those are due to abuse (impact, anyone?). The remaining returns are typically torx bits, and...

I walk into Sears with my work clothes on (automotive Tech) all the time to warranty return tools - never a single question raised.

It was at the Vegas show. It won't be initially offered in all ratchet combinations (not drive size, but length/flex/rotating combinations), but supposed will eventually be.