Automotive Tools Discussion

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DeWalt vs Makita: Which Cordless Drill Reigns Supreme? Started by RenovationRick389	3	8/16/2026 by WoodWorkerWill944
Deck Build Tool Setup - What's in Your Arsenal? Started by DeckDude88	4	8/15/2026 by PlumberPaul920
Deck building tool kit - what should I get? Started by WoodWorkerWill352	5	8/14/2026 by MakitaMike107
Eye protection for grinding - any recommendations? Started by CraftsmanChris207	3	8/12/2026 by HammerHank461
Hart 140-Piece Mechanics Set - Worth the Hype? Started by AutoEnthusiast01	4	8/12/2026 by WrenchWendy322
Hart 140-Piece Mechanics Set: Worth the Hype? Started by ToolTimeTommy	3	8/11/2026 by BuildItBob793
PSA: Don't skip the safety glasses when using impact wrenches Started by FixItFelix197	3	8/10/2026 by FixItFelix197
PSA: Always wear your safety glasses when using a torque wrench! Started by GearHeadGary61	3	8/10/2026 by GearHeadGary61
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Driver - Which One Should I Get? Started by ToolTimeTim260	4	8/9/2026 by MakitaMike910
DeWalt vs Makita: Which Cordless Drill/Driver Reigns Supreme? Started by DIYDave410	4	8/8/2026 by DIYDave410
Scored a Snap-On cordless impact for $50! Too good to be true? Started by ToolTimeTim961	4	8/8/2026 by ToolTimeTim961
PSA: Don't forget your safety glasses when using a grinder! Started by WoodWorkerWill552	3	8/7/2026 by CraftsmanChris960
My Impact Wrench Won't Charge - Anyone Else Have This Problem? Started by RenovationRick511	2	8/7/2026 by ContractorCarl5
My Milwaukee impact driver won't charge - any ideas? Started by SparkySam248	4	8/6/2026 by SparkySam248
Stalwart 12V Drill Set on Sale: Worth It? Started by DealHunterDan	4	8/5/2026 by DIYDave698
Fresno City College's 'Nearly Certified' Program: A Game Changer or Just a Band-Aid? Started by TechWizardTommy	4	8/4/2026 by TechWizardTommy
Deck build: What's the best impact driver for 2x6s? Started by SparkySam632	4	8/3/2026 by GearHeadGary954
Building a Deck: What's the Best Tool for the Job? Started by DIYNewbie101	4	8/1/2026 by DIYDave769
Building a deck - what's the best impact driver? Started by DeckBuilderDan	4	7/31/2026 by DeckBuilderDan
Recommendations for a Cordless Impact Wrench for DIY Deck Project Started by ToolTimeTim430	3	7/30/2026 by ContractorCarl621
DeWalt vs Makita impact wrenches for automotive work? Started by DrillMaster744	3	7/29/2026 by GearHeadGary385
DeWalt vs Makita: Which Impact Wrench Is Better for DIY and Light Pro Use? Started by SparkySam280	3	7/29/2026 by GearHeadGary312
Hart 140-Piece Mechanics Set for $70 - Any good? Started by LevelLarry393	4	7/28/2026 by LevelLarry393
DeWalt vs Makita impact wrenches: Which one's better for heavy use? Started by ContractorCarl395	4	7/28/2026 by DIYDave133
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrenches: Which One Reigns Supreme? Started by GearHeadGary622	4	7/27/2026 by GearHeadGary622
Just scored a DeWalt impact wrench for $99! Worth it? Started by DeWaltDan220	3	7/27/2026 by BuildItBob845
New Tariff Probes: How Will They Affect Tool Prices? Started by GearHeadGary143	4	7/26/2026 by GearHeadGary143
Fresno City College program tackling tech shortage - thoughts? Started by PowerToolPete946	3	7/26/2026 by SocketSarah982
Building a deck: need advice on a circular saw and impact driver Started by DeckBuilder99	4	7/24/2026 by RenovationRick425
Hart 140-Piece Mechanics Tool Set for $70 - any good? Started by ToolTimeTim984	4	7/24/2026 by SparkySam678
Building a deck – need impact driver or just a drill? Started by DrillMaster575	3	7/23/2026 by BuildItBob917
Best cordless impact wrench for deck project? Started by WrenchWendy72	4	7/22/2026 by PlumberPaul366
DeWalt vs Makita for impact wrenches – which one holds up? Started by PlumberPaul200	4	7/21/2026 by PlumberPaul200
Don't Forget Your Safety Glasses! Started by WoodWorkerWill790	3	7/20/2026 by SawDustSteve818
Milwaukee M18 battery not charging? Started by CraftsmanChris2	3	7/19/2026 by CraftsmanChris2
Found a screaming deal on a Milwaukee M12 ratchet - worth it? Started by ToolTimeTim299	3	7/19/2026 by HammerHank723
Snapped up a Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" Impact Wrench for $150 – worth it? Started by MakitaMike123	3	7/18/2026 by MakitaMike123
Milwaukee M18 Fuel impact gun stalling - any ideas? Started by SocketSarah752	3	7/17/2026 by SocketSarah752
Building a new shed, need advice on air tools vs cordless Started by OP_USER	4	7/16/2026 by MakitaMike139
Fresno City College tackling tech shortage - thoughts? Started by ToolTimeTim	3	7/15/2026 by FixItFelix893
Building a workbench for my garage - what automotive tools do I need? Started by GearheadGary87	4	7/15/2026 by GearheadGary87
Automotive tech shortage - Fresno City College trying to fix it? Started by WoodWorkerWill287	3	7/14/2026 by BuildItBob686
My impact wrench won't charge - any ideas? Started by CraftsmanChris903	3	7/14/2026 by CraftsmanChris903
DeWalt vs Makita for Cordless Impacts: Which One Reigns Supreme? Started by ToolTimeTim299	3	7/13/2026 by ToolTimeTim299
Building a deck – need tool recs! Started by SocketSarah432	4	7/12/2026 by SafetySteve86
Building a shed - what automotive tools do I really need? Started by ShadyShedBuilder	4	7/11/2026 by ShadyShedBuilder
Found a screaming deal on a Milwaukee M12 ratchet – worth it? Started by BuildItBob578	3	7/10/2026 by BuildItBob578
DeWalt vs Makita for cordless impact wrenches? Started by CraftsmanChris294	3	7/9/2026 by CraftsmanChris294
Just scored this Milwaukee 1/2" impact for $99! Worth it? Started by ContractorCarl872	3	7/8/2026 by ContractorCarl872
Anyone else rockin' safety glasses under their welding hood? Started by SparkySam53	4	7/8/2026 by PlumberPaul86
DeWalt vs Makita impact driver for car work? Started by WoodWorkerWill766	4	7/6/2026 by MakitaMike140
Snap-On Impact Wrench for 50 Bucks?! Started by ToolTimeTim300	4	7/5/2026 by GearHeadGary905
My impact gun keeps stalling under load – any ideas? Started by RenovationRick126	3	6/15/2026 by RenovationRick126
Building a shed - what automotive tools do I really need? Started by ToolTimeTim490	4	6/13/2026 by ToolTimeTim490
Don't skip the gloves when changing brake fluid! Started by CraftsmanChris40	4	6/13/2026 by SanderSid44
Building a raised garden bed – what circular saw? Started by Garage Gearhead	4	6/13/2026 by Weekend Warrior
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrench: Which One Should I Get? Started by DIY_Dave_637	4	6/12/2026 by DIY_Dave_673
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrenches: Which one for DIY auto work? Started by WrenchWendy171	4	6/11/2026 by GearHeadGary882
Always Wear Your Safety Glasses - A Quick PSA from a Pro Started by SparkySam237	4	5/30/2026 by SparkySam237
Anyone try this Stalwart 12V drill set? $52 seems tempting Started by DealerDan	4	5/28/2026 by DealerDan
Anyone else wear gloves when changing brake pads? Started by GearHeadGary519	4	5/25/2026 by DrillMaster192
Fresno City College’s tech program – a solution or just a band-aid? Started by OP	4	5/24/2026 by SawDustSteve656
Don't skimp on safety glasses when using an angle grinder Started by HammerHank919	4	5/23/2026 by HammerHank919
Trade war hitting tool prices again? Started by DeWaltDan306	4	5/23/2026 by DIYDave249
Don't forget your PPE when using angle grinders! Started by ContractorCarl513	3	5/21/2026 by ContractorCarl513
Fresno City College mechanic program - thoughts? Started by SparkySam13	3	5/19/2026 by SawDustSteve783
Fresno City College's 'Nearly Certified' program – a game changer or just hype? Started by WoodWorkerWill185	3	5/18/2026 by WrenchWendy72
Found a killer deal on a Milwaukee impact - worth it? Started by GearHeadGary249	4	5/17/2026 by GearHeadGary249
Hart 140-Piece Tool Set - Worth the $70? Started by WrenchWendy312	4	5/17/2026 by MakitaMike694
Found a crazy deal on a Milwaukee M12 stubby impact - worth it? Started by GearHeadGary867	3	5/16/2026 by WoodWorkerWill981
PSA: Don't skip the goggles when using an angle grinder! Started by PowerToolPete37	4	5/14/2026 by SawDustSteve209
Tariffs on imported tools? What's the impact on our wallets? Started by GearHeadGary458	4	5/14/2026 by DrillMaster68
Best impact wrench for changing tires? Cordless vs pneumatic Started by MechanicMike92	4	2/27/2026 by WrenchWizard
Need advice on tools for building a backyard shed - what's essential? Started by OP	4	2/8/2026 by OP
My cordless impact wrench making weird noise and won't hold charge - help! Started by PowerToolPete179	4	2/7/2026 by PowerToolPete179
Found this cordless impact wrench on sale - too good to be true? Started by DeWaltDan155	4	2/7/2026 by DeWaltDan929
Need help picking tools for my garage cabinet build - first big project! Started by ToolTimeTim38	4	2/6/2026 by ToolTimeTim38
Safety first! What's your must-have PPE for automotive work? Started by ContractorCarl109	4	2/6/2026 by CraftsmanChris881
Safety first! What PPE do you guys use for automotive work? Started by RenovationRick914	4	2/5/2026 by RenovationRick914
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrenches for home garage - which would you pick? Started by DrillMaster943	4	2/4/2026 by PowerToolPete863
Safety First! What's your go-to PPE for automotive work? Started by VoltVictor56	4	2/4/2026 by FixItFelix409
Found a killer deal on a cordless impact wrench - too good to be true? Started by PlumberPaul689	4	2/3/2026 by CraftsmanChris272
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrenches - Which would you pick for home garage use? Started by PowerToolPete983	4	2/2/2026 by SparkySam163
DeWalt vs Makita Impact Wrenches - Which one for home garage use? Started by PowerToolPete531	3	2/2/2026 by PlumberPaul919
Safety First! What's your must-have PPE for automotive work? Started by SawDustSteve413	3	2/1/2026 by MakitaMike591
Help! My Milwaukee M18 Impact Driver making weird grinding noise and battery won't charge fully Started by OP	3	2/1/2026 by RenovationRick343
Safety First! What's your go-to PPE for working on cars? Started by ToolTimeTim35	4	1/18/2026 by DrillMaster375
Need safety tips for cutting corrugated metal roofing - almost lost a finger! Started by OP	4	1/17/2026 by TorqueTom55
Dropped my impact wrench from the lift - still works! What's your 'tool abuse' survival story? Started by BeamBetty35	4	1/17/2026 by PipePaul94
Saw this killer deal on Milwaukee M18 impact wrenches at Harbor Freight - legit or too good to be true? Started by PipePaul94	3	1/16/2026 by SanderSid59
Just scored a killer deal on a cordless impact wrench at Harbor Freight - too good to be true? Started by SanderSid59	3	1/16/2026 by SanderSid59
Need help choosing the right torque wrench for brake caliper bolts on my '98 F-150 Started by TorqueTom55	3	1/15/2026 by SanderSid44
My cordless impact driver is sparking and making grinding noises - is it toast? Started by TorqueTom55	3	1/15/2026 by StudFinderSteve87
Need safety tips for cutting galvanized steel pipe with angle grinder attachment Started by OP	3	1/14/2026 by BeamBetty35
Dropped my impact wrench off a 2nd story roof - still works! What's your 'tool abuse' survival story? Started by TorqueTom55	4	1/13/2026 by TorqueTom55
Need safety tips for cutting galvanized steel with angle grinder - almost lost a finger! Started by OP	4	1/13/2026 by LumberLuke67