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    Why Craftsman is dying...or is dead

    Unbelievable, talk about warranty abuse.
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    Best tool you've ever found in the street

    I found a 15'' 1/4'' drive Snap-On extension under the hood of my GMC Savana work van I had recently purchased for new job. I figured it was a free gift with purchase of van, LOL!
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    Gearwrench thoughts

    Funny, I was thinking the same thing the last time I was at Sears, but with their combo wrenches instead of the sockets. The same damn thing but different price. Might as well get the Evolve set and save some bucks. I like the cardboard (go Green) recycled packaging they come in.:lol:
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    22mm 6 point deep socket in 1/2''

    It's a GMC Savana 2500 cargo van. I just don't want to rely on the cheap wrench that the jack comes with to remove the lugs. I'd rather have a nice long breaker bar and socket for better leverage. I remember having to change a tire on the side of the road in my father-in-laws Chevy Express van...
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    22mm 6 point deep socket in 1/2''

    Oh yeah, 22mm and 7/8" are basically the same size, I forgot about that. Didn't even think to check and see if they had a 7/8" socket when at Sears.
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    22mm 6 point deep socket in 1/2''

    I'm looking for a cheap but US made socket to keep in my work van in case I have to change a flat tire on the road. The size I'm looking for is 22mm 6 point deep well in 1/2" drive chrome or impact. I stopped at Sears and they only had 12point chrome deep wells and their impacts are Chinesse...
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    Mechanics get screwed

    I'm glad I got out of the Auto business. I would spend more on tools than I would make. The cars got real difficult and time consuming to work on. I just did not enjoy it anymore. I only do the occasional side jobs on friends and family vehicles. I remember just before I quit, it was really...
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    rusty tools

    I throw some of them silica desicant bags that come in some products you buy to keep the moisture out of my tool box. I've got a bunch of them and they seem to work ok.
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    Buying Craftsman tools other than from Sears

    If I remember correctly I've seen Craftsman sets at Menards. Not lately though.
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    Looking for a good metric stubby wrench set

    I have the Craftsman standard stubbies that are made in the USA, but never got the metric set. The new China ones are a joke. I was wondering if anybody here had any inputs on a nice set, preferably US made if still possible. I mainly will need sizes 10mm 12mm 13mm 15mm and 17mm. Thanx in advance.
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    USA goodness score, well kind of

    I got the 26 piece full-polished Craftsman combos right after Christmas time when they went on sale for $165.00 ( original price of $180.00) Then right after they came in, I went on-line to find that they dropped the price to $150.00:shocking: I called customer service to see if they would honor...
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    Getting creative with tools

    I just improvised an Exhaust Manifold spreader to line up the bolts on my small block Chevy engine in my truck. I used a 3/8" drive deep well socket, a bolt, large washer and a nut. Threaded the nut onto the bolt, put the washer between the socket and bolt and placed it between the exhaust ports...
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    Computer as a tool in your garage?

    I use my laptop computer all the time in my garage when I work on cars that I am not to familiar with. I look up things on Youtube, Mitchell On-Demand, and car forums for info. I also use it to play my Pandora radio station.
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    Craftsman Line Wrenches

    Have the SK sets and they work great.
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    Most Expensive Hand Tool You've Bought

    1/2" drive 50-250 Ft Lb Proto Torque wrench, Paid $250.00 for it then about a couple weeks later it goes on sale for $200.00:shocking: You win some, you lose some.
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    Vintage Billings 1/2" drive ratchet

    Here are some pics of a Billings Vitalloy 1/2" drive ratchet that I bought at a flea market a couple of years ago. I paid $1.00 for it. It was very rusty and dirty when I bought it. Took it apart to find the internals in great shape! Preserved by a lot of grease. The body of the ratchet was...
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    Some of my Plumbing hand tools

    The fourth one down is a 6" Rothenberger adjustable and the little one on the bottom is a 4" Proto adjustable, it does look like a little pirahna :bounce: It works awesome in small tight areas under sinks especially installing RO (Reverse Osmosis) faucets. Saved me alot of frustration when I...
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    Some of my Plumbing hand tools

    I usually use the filter pliers to tighten up basket strainers under kitchen sinks, they work great for them. Also sometimes you get those in-line water filters to replace, works great for those as well.
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    Some of my Plumbing hand tools

    Those Knipex pliers look awesome. At the moment there is no way I can afford any tools especially Knipex( a little pricey ) I need to find a job first. I've been out of a job for a couple of weeks now, it *****. But, once I get some money I'll try them out.
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