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I know this is an old thread, but just throwing my $0.02 into the pot... I own a bunch of Proto "pinned" impact extensions, universals, and adaptors, and I badly wish I had bought the ball type. The pin type is a pain in the buttocks if you change sockets even semi-often. If you're using the...

What tool is that you got holding that still?? I could have used that tool when I was working on the VW! And that's the same bolt I was talking about on the same timing belt gear. Only difference is the one I was working on could also have a triple square in the center, but I trusted the 12pt...

I know this is an old thread, but if anyone googles this and this thread comes up I want to add one I just came across that isn't mentioned. VW 2.0 SOHC (and possibly others) harmonic balancer bolt is a 19mm 12pt (some of them can also take a triple square, but I trust a 12pt impact socket on a...

I still have it.

I'm still in. I don't get on forums overall as much as I used to, just occasionally, or when I'm looking up info on something. Then I hang around a bit browsing the latest topics, lol. I sent him my address.

I really like the design of the new Milwaukee cart, but I don't like the price - especially being made in China. I'll by a $50 cart if I'm getting a Chinese one. I would be willing to pay $200 for the Milwaukee, because of the design, but that's it. So.. I don't have one either (and need one).

I saw a test between the Knipex Cobra's and the Channel Lock "cobra likes". The Channel Locks certainly held there own against the Cobras. The Cobras were every so slightly better performers, overall, but barely. Certainly not enough to justify the price difference, and the Channel Locks are...

Stanley Black & Decker. The parent company to Proto, DeWalt, MAC, now Craftsman, and other brands.

Drill large and deep holes in the stump. Pour gasoline in the holes. Let it soak in. Light it on fire. Most of it will burn up, and the rest will just rot.

If you're a "made in usa" guy (like me), Shop Vac brand (though they were bought out by a Chinese company) and/or new SBD Craftsman models - being made here now.

I will absolutely buy US made Craftsman, if I feel like the quality is back to old Sears Craftsman standards (don't see why it wouldn't be with SBD already making the majority of Proto and MAC in the US).

These are my latest arrivals SK LP90 ratchets 1/4-1/2 (looks like I forgot to take a pic of the 3/8 drive one) A few Snap-On ratchets Nearly complete Impact socket/accessory set Metric set of Proto reversible ratcheting wrenches (there's a few larges one in a lower drawer, didn't feel...

I was just pointing out that there are SOME, and definitely more than Walmart. COO is one of the things I check when I am looking for a tool at Lowes.

Lenox - Some, yes Craftsman - Some, yes Dewalt - Some, yes Channel Lock - Some, yes Southwire - Some, yes and the list does continue... I just don't feel like continuing it....

Chicago Pneumatic is not the same company as Chicago Electric - a HF brand. Chicago Pneumatic is NOT a HF brand! They are actually a very well respected, and very long time in the business, pneumatic tool manufacture (they do make some other things also)

I don't shop HD a lot, but Lowes definitely has a lot more "Made in USA" tools on the shelf than Walmart. Even Kobalt used to be....

That would make them more like "Northern Tool" than "Harbor Freight". Northern Tool actual sells, and stocks, some high quality tools amongst the sea of cheap ****. Harbor Freight = all cheap ****. Just letting ya know!

I have the SAE OS Craftsman set, and in the perfect position, and not where there isn't too much torque, they perform as advertised and work well. The problem is, meeting the conditions for them to work well is so rare, that mine never get used. It was an impulse buy of "hey, that looks/sounds...

If I'm walking into HF, I need the cheap and I need it now. I don't care about their branding. All of it is "cheap ****" in my mind, so I am going to stay on the cheaper side if I'm in there.

Oh.. I don't believe that. Channel-Lock is still sold in Lowes and Home Depot (including the US made offerings). But the guy you quoted is correct. The average consumer, who isn't into tools and wrenching, likely hasn't heard of SK, Wright, and Proto. However, I do believe the "smart" consumer...