My kind of trophy

From this months Goodguys publication for members, here's their website for perusing for awesome hot rods :

http://www.good-guys.com/news/hotNews.aspx

A bit of tool talk

First and quite important, lets get the "Made in China" out of the way.

Don't buy any, ever. Junk that will fail when you need it most... like when you use it.

What CHINA stands for... Can't Handle INdustrial Applications
I just started working with hand tools at work (vs the electronics job I just left) and when discussing tools, Dave told me that bit of wisdom... truer words never spoken.


Tool Boxes:
Light use are good for a home owners general rare use
Mechanic are decent metal, and have slide drawers
Trax are decent metal, and have roller bearings
Magnum are the best

Made in China
for the past 10 years Vise Grip and Cresent
for the past 6 months Craftsman

Made in Taiwan Gearwrench, who is made for K-D tools, who is owned by Danaher
http://www.danaher.com/business/ the Danaher company also owns Allen (allen wrenches), Armstrong, Fluke (multimeters), Jacobs Vehicle Systems (Jake Brake), Matco, and about 50 others I've never heard of, or don't believe are part of the auto industry


For the highest quality wrenches and sockets at the right price (Snap -On considered overpriced compared to the competitions quality)
best: SK / Proto / Wright
next best: K-D / Eastco / Craftsman

Now if it comes to buying at a swapmeet, or garage sale, and the tools you find are some other brands remember, for the best quality, buy AMERICAN, then made in Taiwan, and never Made In China

Always go to the experts for expert advice. You'll never spend as much time as they have learning all they have gained from experience. Ask Craig at Pat's Tools in El Cajon.

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2007/05/when-you-need-tool-expert-with-huge.html#links

When you need a tool expert, with a huge inventory, get to Pat's Tools.. 560 El Cajon Blvd, in El Cahon.

Next to the Toyota dealership, and Fosters Freeze. Southwest of both, across the street from a pawn shop.

Wrong Tool Workshop

A proud tradition since 1973, the Big Macho Wankers have never let a lack of training, tools, or talent stand in the way of their quest to keep fine Bavarian autos in top shape. Whether it is tin cans and radiator clamps to fix an exhaust, to cold chisels and hammers to remove nuts, the Wankers keep 'em rolling. Usually.
The Wrong Tool Workshop embraces the philosophy that any alleged BMW enthusiast who doesn't know what a guibo is should have his BMW taken away. We also believe that there are few things that can't be fixed with proper hammers or the Mighty 8" Bahco 31, God's Own Wrench. Between them, The Bubba Brothers, Earl & Mojo, have been keeping 2002s alive for over 53 years, rarely with the right tools.

I love these guys! Mucho respect for a terrific sense of humor and great website. You will too, especially never forgetting the BMW Special Tool #1

http://www.wrongtool.net/

The most amazing tool box you'll ever see, handmade about 100 years ago

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignArticle.aspx?id=28061