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I would post some of mine but Merk's box is close enough to the way mine is arranged. He also has that fancy Snap-on box but it's in the wrong color....

5 HP is right at the limit where a mag starter is needed. It uses a lower amperage on the pressure switch (like a relay) to start the motor. It will increase the life of the pressure switch, and if the motor does not have thermal protection, the heaters in the mag starter will do that for you...

Get a homeowner grade Stihl and you will not regret it. Then again, I might be biased just a little... The two saws with white handles are an old 028AV Super Wood Boss and a newer MS660. They are pro level saws that will last a lifetime The orange handle is a 290 Farm Boss is a homeowner saw...

Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR According to Snap On website, the 16" Long Needle Nose Pliers, straight part# BDG916CP and 45° Angle part# BDG91645CP, are made in China, very disappointed. So far only 16" pliers made in USA is KAL, and only 45° Angle part# BDG91645CP is available on UK eBay. As...

Originally Posted By: George7941 I assume you are concerned about loss of temper due to overheating when a bench grinder is used. i have always sharpened my cold chisels on a bench grinder but I use a low speed grinder and I will only grind for a few seconds at a time and let the chisel cool...

If you are wanting a cheap set of just chisels (no punches) try this set from Mayhew (USA made) that are harder than anything you will get from HF. http://www.tooltopia.com/mayhew-tools-60560.aspx If you want a GOOD set of chisels that will cut like they should and last a long time, try this...

Pneumatic if I'm at home or at the shop. If one of the kids needs help on the road or something is stuck in the yard, the battery impact comes out. There is a large difference in power between the two.

Originally Posted By: ajchien ..............Bottom line, serviceable tool with some unique features. Who else makes a low profile 1/4 ratchet that has a flex head and 15" handle? Who NEEDS a 15" long 1/4" drive ratchet with a flex head? That might be the reason no one else makes one...

???? That is a seal puller. For the pan gasket shown above, you just use a gasket scraper. In a pinch, you can bend a cheap screwdriver to make a seal puller or grind a hook in the side of the blade to pop a seal out.

Originally Posted By: Chris Meutsch "Another Saab story." I had no idea that a caliper was so complicated as I've never worked on a Saab/random Volvo or Mini. But, I learn something every day. Good luck! Chris, a LOT of cars use a screw in caliper now. They will have either a drun brake for a...

My Trusty Cook dead blow hammer has lasted for years and still hits just as hard today as the day that I bought it. My HF ball joint press snapped into two pieces the first time I used it. Based upon my apples to apples comparison, All HF tools are junk and fall apart and Trusty Cook tools will...

Originally Posted By: Astro14 Oil-less won't last as long but they're cheaper and you don't have to filter to use it for spraying or other things that need clean air. You will still need to filter out water if you are spraying. Oil from the compressor is rarely a problem spraying paint. Most...

Several items, 1) As noted above, any specs to meet? 2) Any Stainless welding that will require a forced fresh air supply? 3) Stick with a known brand (Miller, 3M Speedglas, Jackson Nexgen). 4) Ask your welders what they prefer. 5) Price out replacement lens and splash shields for the top two...

I just bought a OTC Silver Slapper slide hammer and the OTC bearing splitter set. I made several calls to OTC to make SURE that I was buying a "made in America" tool and they assured me that they were. Both came in with "Made in the USA from globally sourced components". I was not very happy...

OK, you were using an 8" instead of 4".... I have that one and you are right, it is handy at times but I often use a beefy screwdriver if the little pry bar is not handy.