Birthday!

[Cummins_Powered]

well my birthday is today and i got some good tools.

Craftsman Pro metric flare nut wrenches.
Craftsman Pro metric offset box wrenches
Hansen 1/4 metric socket tray- which completes my set for my 6 point sockets

plus a couple hundred bucks which i am thinking of using for a snap on 3/8 ratchet and the SAE flare nut wrenches and offset boxes:bounce:

it would be my first real snappy tool, besides my speeder wrench:thumbup:

[CAT_serviceman927]

Happy B-day. Today is mine as well. 7-26-85.

[Moose-LandTran]

Happy Birthday, both of you!

[eschoendorff]

That's all good stuff...

I, for one, would use the money, though, to get the Crafstman Pro SAE offset boxes. use the money for other things from Snap on. Those Cman Pro wrenches are plenty good, and I am not certain that the Snap on offset box wrenches will be any better than the Craftsman Pro.

Mess around with your metric ones... I think you'll see what i mean.

[CAT_serviceman927]

That's all good stuff...

I, for one, would use the money, though, to get the Crafstman Pro SAE offset boxes. use the money for other things from Snap on. Those Cman Pro wrenches are plenty good, and I am not certain that the Snap on offset box wrenches will be any better than the Craftsman Pro.

Mess around with your metric ones... I think you'll see what i mean.

I agree on the box wrenches. I have a set of craftsman pro box wrenches and they work great. Stick with the snap-on flare nut wrenches if you use them. I just a got a used set in almost new condition off ebay for about $50 shipped.

[Cummins_Powered]

That's all good stuff...

I, for one, would use the money, though, to get the Crafstman Pro SAE offset boxes. use the money for other things from Snap on. Those Cman Pro wrenches are plenty good, and I am not certain that the Snap on offset box wrenches will be any better than the Craftsman Pro.

Mess around with your metric ones... I think you'll see what i mean.


ah i wasnt very clear, i did mean i would buy the matching Cman pro offset boxes and flare nut wrenches.:thumbup: so far i really like the feel of the offset boxes. it makes me want to replace all my raised panels with a set of the Pros.

For the amount i use my tools right now Craftsman works for me, but i want a good ratchet that will last me so im thinking snap on for that.


Oh and Cat, you've got a few years on me, im 7-26-88

[CAT_serviceman927]

Yeah, I think we are both keeping the average age here down. Gotta keep these guys young.

[eschoendorff]

Hollee sheit! I am old....

June of 1975 ....

[Cummins_Powered]

Yeah, I think we are both keeping the average age here down. Gotta keep these guys young.


Heh, Definitely!

As for the snap on ratchets. What is a good solid 3/8 everyday ratchet. should i get an 80 tooth? long handle, reg handle, comfort grip?

[eschoendorff]

Heh, Definitely!

As for the snap on ratchets. What is a good solid 3/8 everyday ratchet. should i get an 80 tooth? long handle, reg handle, comfort grip?

Snap On F80. Ultimate go-to ratchet. :thumbup:

Oh, and knowing what I know now... I would get the FX 80 as my main ratchet. Long handle, lockable and flex head if you need it.

[CAT_serviceman927]

Heh, Definitely!

As for the snap on ratchets. What is a good solid 3/8 everyday ratchet. should i get an 80 tooth? long handle, reg handle, comfort grip?

The 80th are the only ones in production now, besides the round heads. Just the regular F80 is nice. I also like the FLF80 flex-head. If you have the money, I would just get the 3 pc. set that has the regular, long, and flex-head ratchets.

Hollee sheit! I am old....

June of 1975 ....

Not really.

[Cummins_Powered]

Thats good to hear, thats what i was leaning towards!

[Cummins_Powered]

Im trying to find the 3pc set you mentioned CAT, but the snap on search isnt working for me. do you have a link, or part number

[Merkava_4]

Happy B-day. Today is mine as well. 7-26-85.

I was out floating on a boat back in 1985. . .

[Merkava_4]

Hollee sheit! I am old....

June of 1975 ....

I was listening to the Bee Gees at Jr high school back in 1975. . .

[kythri]

Hollee sheit! I am old....

June of 1975 ....

November of 1977 for me...

And here I thought you were more like a 1965 than a 1975. :headscrat

Go figure...

[GDA]

Happy B Day guys. Enjoy all those new tools

[Moose-LandTran]

I was listening to the Bee Gees at Jr high school back in 1975. . .

what were you doing in '89?

[Stanger]

Happy birthday. Nice tools. Would've been my choice as well.

As for the average, it looks like it may be lower than you think. March of '89 here, youngest so far.:)

EDIT: Just looked at the above post. Looks like there is another young member.

[Moose-LandTran]

When in March? My birthday's in March too.

[eschoendorff]

November of 1977 for me...

And here I thought you were more like a 1965 than a 1975. :headscrat

Go figure...

No... I just inherited my father's crankiness... think: Red Forman...

[JayL]

The perfect time to buy tools. Happy Birthday to you guys.

[goodfellow]

Happy B-day. Today is mine as well. 7-26-85.

Happy birthday -- Enjoy!!

BTW -- I have shirts and jeans that are older than you :bounce:

[russlaferrera]

Happy birthday -- Enjoy!!

BTW -- I have shirts and jeans that are older than you :bounce:

Yea, well When I started driving gas was $ 0.23 gallon.

[Coach James]

That's all good stuff...

I, for one, would use the money, though, to get the Crafstman Pro SAE offset boxes. use the money for other things from Snap on. Those Cman Pro wrenches are plenty good, and I am not certain that the Snap on offset box wrenches will be any better than the Craftsman Pro.

Mess around with your metric ones... I think you'll see what i mean.

:shocking: UH OH!!! I hope the "Sons of Snap On" don't read your post!!!!

Coach
4-18-64

[Stanger]

When in March? My birthday's in March too.
15th to be exact.

[CAT_serviceman927]

Im trying to find the 3pc set you mentioned CAT, but the snap on search isnt working for me. do you have a link, or part number

Yeah, I just looked through the newest Snap-On catalog. Doesn't look like they are selling the set anymore. In an older catalog, the part no. was RAT803A. Anyways, if you bought the 3 ratchets separately it wouldn't cost anymore or less than the set. Snap-On sets are the total of the individual components.

[billymade]

Happy BDAY!!! I would also recommend the Snapon screwdrivers if you don't have some already; or the williams hard handle are a great value!

[Cummins_Powered]

So my girlfriend surprised me today for my bday and took me to a car show (1975 and older) which was pretty sweet. Then she took me to the Towe Auto Museum here in Sacramento which for some reason i had never even heard of! I took a few pictures of Some of the old tools they had on display, i might start up a new thread with the pics.



BTW I ordered an FL80 today, man im excited!!!

and she has more plans for tomorrow! holy cow i'm a lucky guy this weekend.

[Uncle Buck]

So my girlfriend surprised me today for my bday and took me to a car show (1975 and older) which was pretty sweet. Then she took me to the Towe Auto Museum here in Sacramento which for some reason i had never even heard of! I took a few pictures of Some of the old tools they had on display, i might start up a new thread with the pics.



BTW I ordered an FL80 today, man im excited!!!

and she has more plans for tomorrow! holy cow i'm a lucky guy this weekend.

The down side is you may have to one up her with plans,gifts etc. on her birthday! :wtf:

[Moose-LandTran]

15th to be exact.

Ha! I'm younger.

Representing the 24th over here..

[Deafautotech]

BTW I ordered an FL80 today, man im excited!!!



I own FLF80, FL80, and FKF80.... i love it and i had no reason why i need the F80 so i dont own F80... i used a lot of FLF80, FL80, and FKF80 a lot!!! it still work as strong even i tried to test it so i can see if it will break or not... it is never will break... but it may be worn soon... anyone did have it rebuild it??? i maybe need it...

04-18-1986