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Hand Tools - Tool of the Month

From the February, 2009 issue of European Car
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Vermont American 40-piece Metric Tap and Die Set
Fastners--nuts and bolts. You can never find the size and grade you need at the autostore...
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SK Pry Bars
Pry bars. The general misconception in the automotive community is that the best pry bars in the world are screwdrivers and other similarly shaped implements.
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SK Fine Tooth Palm Control Ratchet and Socket Sets
I've owned lots of lesser quality hand tools, most of them made in a communist holdout better known for cheesy fireworks and moo goo gaipan. Eventually, I replaced them all with SK or Facom tools, with a smattering of Hazet and Snap-On (I'm not brand loyal with tools).
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Facom Nut Splitter
For the moment, let's move away from esoteric devices with limited or racing-only applications and toward the more common genre of hand tools that do-it-yourselfers and automotive enthusiasts are likely to need or want in their home shops.
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Precision Instruments Split Beam Torque Wrench
People who work on cars are sometimes asked, "What is your favorite tool?" A better...
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Starr Products Back-Tap
Not long ago, one of my shop mates salvaged a junkyard engine. The only problem...
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Cam-Lock Convertible Retaining Ring Pliers
There are certain tools that are considered nice-to-have items right up until they are necessary...
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Vise-Grip Locking Pilers
The world would be a far less efficient place without Vise-Grip locking pliers. A Danish...
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Tech4 Gearless Ratcheting Box Wrenches
It's one of the most irritating situations when working on cars, whether the object of...
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BFH The most reliable power tool in the world
"Fortunately, I used to be a blacksmith. Does anybody have a big hammer?" I had...
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Stripmaster Wire Stripper
Some tools are so effective at what they do that one's time working in the...
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