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[JackE]

Here’s another new favorite: Knipex Cobra 5”

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I have one of those but it says Matco on it. Been in my tool box for over 20 years, one of my favorites!

 

[Biggershaft96]

Bought the big brother to my other ratchets. Also had him pull the blue hard handle off of my 1/4” and put the orange soft grip on

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[GarrettGmc]

Bought the big brother to my other ratchets. Also had him pull the blue hard handle off of my 1/4” and put the orange soft grip on

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Hmm never thought about having my buddy change the handles so they color match.

 

[Biggershaft96]

Hmm never thought about having my buddy change the handles so they color match.

Yep the snappy trucks have a special fixture on the truck specifically for swapping handles out. The orange handle on my 1/2” came off of a breaker bar. It was originally red. Also I think i paid $8 and change after tax for the orange soft grip itself. If your OCD with your tools like me i would recommend lol.

Honestly im not a fan of that 1/4” though. Needs wore in, the backdrag is Pretty heavy. My duralast 1/4 flex is still my favorite 1/4” ratchet

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

I decided to go for a ride and wound up at HF. Looked all over to find that unicorn 5.5mm socket. Their Pittsburgh sets don't come with one but, I found 1/4" shallow and deep well Icon sockets (this is the 1st time I've bough any Icons). Since I already have a **** load of shallow sockets I got the deep one for ~$30. Got some more micro fiber towels for working on my interior and a mirror to replace the one I broke a while ago.

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[PlayingWithTBI]

Hell, in a weak moment, I just ordered these to go along with my sockets so they won't be too lonely, ha ha.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002F9MNPE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[alpinecrick]

I think we have a consensus on Wilton being the best, but they are 2x the price. Plus finding a vintage USA Wilton on the used market is a daunting task. What’s the 2nd best, and good value vise?

Wilton makes vises in the 4"-5" jaw size for $150-$200. Check Wilton's website and then check ebay. As mentioned, those are generally made in Asia but they are made to Wilton's specs.

Ok I lied, I have seen them before, but I can't find a 5" for under $200, but here's a 5" mechanics vise for $250 shipped.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-214...508407&hash=item2102cf81e5:g:6YYAAOSw37tWAA6j

4" for $200
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-IN-BOX...889173?hash=item365c5ddc95:g:8-4AAOSwnv5a15Iw

 

[alpinecrick]

Yost is another good vise.

Columbian and Rock Island are excellent vises on the used market, don't think they are in business anymore.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Columbian

I got some Columbian "C" and furniture clamps not too long ago, they're alright but not built as strong as "Bessey" clamps.

 

[skylark]

I decided to go for a ride and wound up at HF. Looked all over to find that unicorn 5.5mm socket. Their Pittsburgh sets don't come with one but, I found 1/4" shallow and deep well Icon sockets (this is the 1st time I've bough any Icons). Since I already have a **** load of shallow sockets I got the deep one for ~$30. Got some more micro fiber towels for working on my interior and a mirror to replace the one I broke a while ago.

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Check out these. The 1/4 metric has the 5.5. These are pretty much my go to sockets anymore even though my shallow and deep are snap on.
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-M...7Q0NR3Q0DWS&psc=1&refRID=16N4TF24JHXRDR20HWX1
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-8...WH4FTY3EGP4&psc=1&refRID=TE6DE43B7WH4FTY3EGP4
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-8...WH4FTY3EGP4&psc=1&refRID=TE6DE43B7WH4FTY3EGP4