PelicanPines
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If it's stuck stuck... I just get a breaker bar with a pipe... it's more fun than ******* off my hands arthritis holding onto a vibrating impact gun going nowhere.
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bubinga
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Blake that didn't happen to be the last lug nut and the rest of them were already off was it?
You probably already know this but if that was the case, put the other ones back on and tighten them and then try to break the last one loose.
bubinga
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Do you think these are manufactured by Stanley, or are they branding someone else’s tools?Craftsman stuff mailed from an actual Sears.
I wanted the screwdrivers because they have a substantial handle vs the thin metal "precision" screwdrivers handles in those sizes I currently have.
I've had a rubber strap wrench before, but it broke after many years. These look a bit stouter. I'll probably keep the smaller one in the kitchen.
Didn't need the magnetic bowl as I have one already the same, but that one doesn't say Craftsman. Close out prices and nostalgia were strong on this order.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Nope it was the first. Tried one on every wheel. Nothing happened. Had I not broken both my adapters in the process I would have used a breaker bar. Figured half inch would be best but I broke my adapters that I had there and no one was willing to let me borrow one after that lol. I’m going to get me one at Auto Zone tomorrow just to last till I get the new ones in and to have as backup.
bubinga
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What brand of adapters were they?
Impact rated l assume?
PelicanPines
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I have FIVE HF 1/2" breaker bars... a full set of thin wall with sleeves. I hate adapters for THAT reason. Weakest Link.
When I bought the breaker bars... the guy said... you know these have a lifetime warranty ... I said I know... but this way I have 5 chances till I have to get in a car to drive here.
I rarely have issues with lug nuts.... its always brakes...
Craftsman stuff mailed from an actual Sears.
I wanted the screwdrivers because they have a substantial handle vs the thin metal "precision" screwdrivers handles in those sizes I currently have.
I've had a rubber strap wrench before, but it broke after many years. These look a bit stouter. I'll probably keep the smaller one in the kitchen.
Didn't need the magnetic bowl as I have one already the same, but that one doesn't say Craftsman. Close out prices and nostalgia were strong on this order.
Where did you find a Sears store selling (and shipping) online???
Mike
Meursault74
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For the screwdrivers, they look unique enough to be a Craftsman only screwdrivers.
The strap wrenches. I saw some others that look the same with different stickers,
The magnetic pan, just like any other, they just changed out the stamp.
Everything I bought said made in China as expected.
I wanted to be like Blake the car guy so I bought a random ******* socket.
I love the fact that we all laughed at that post. Except, Blake "loved" it!!!
Truth be told, for a VERY long time, the only impact tools I owned were large sockets and specialty hub sockets (bought as singles), for pulling rotors, hubs, etc. Never even owned an impact gun. Just used a 1/2-inch socket or breaker bar, used a cheater pipe if needed. Old school, and cheap, baby!
Mike
bubinga
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I have to have my impact wrenches 
Oh, forgot to mention, a 2-foot pipe doesn't count as a cheater. Needs to be 3 feet MINIMUM, and I've had to use a 4-footer and a 6-footer at various times. Still can't believe I didn't destroy the breaker bar...
Mike
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Meursault74
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sears.com.
I think it may be a Sears distribution center. I'm not sure now.
in any event I ordered all of the above from sears.com and they were all sold by Sears. Guess that'll be as close as we can get these days
I'm going to consider this a tool. I keep these hanging on my bench all the time. So handy for keeping cords looped up and a ton of other uses. Just got a new card of them from Amazon today. These are the rubbery type - not cloth covered.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Yes impact rated. Capri Tools brand. Luckily they were happy to put two new ones in the mail right away.
Probably teaching you to **** eggs, but did you try a deep chrome 1/2”? I’ve always used one of my snap on 1/2” chrome sockets for wheels if I can’t get an alloy wheel socket in. They’ve got quite thin walls so no drama so far, but I never touch modern Japanese cars so maybe their wheels are tighter.
These have got three main uses:
1. levering trees with a slight back lean so you can put them down in the direction you want, not the direction they’re leaning.
2. Rolling a hung up tree off the tree it’s hung on (using the hook on the side)
3. Rolling logs on the ground.
For levering down trees, do a split level cut where the back cut is halfway through the tree. Insert the felling lever, then cut the other side of the back cut, dipping nose of the bar just below the lever so the chain clears it. Once the saw is clear, if the tree doesn’t drop, give it a push with the lever.
Cutting the second part of the back cut
Stump showing the two cuts, with the lever still in position
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I’ll have to remember that haha. The reason for not trying the chrome 1/2 is it was very sketchy and didn’t set on the impact well. It’s Husky branded. It moved a lot.
bugnut
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Those pony tail ties and hair band, I found those by accident, borrowed from the kid. They last and hold better than rubber bands and quicker than velcro. I use them a lot when hauling fishing poles, and bundling them together. Great for wrapping around extension cords
bugnut
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captain14
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I’m curious what shipping charges were for those items. I did a quick glance thru the link someone posted and gave up after it didn’t want to update after a few minutes.
Chance
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These have got three main uses:
1. levering trees with a slight back lean so you can put them down in the direction you want, not the direction they’re leaning.
2. Rolling a hung up tree off the tree it’s hung on (using the hook on the side)
3. Rolling logs on the ground.
For levering down trees, do a split level cut where the back cut is halfway through the tree. Insert the felling lever, then cut the other side of the back cut, dipping nose of the bar just below the lever so the chain clears it. Once the saw is clear, if the tree doesn’t drop, give it a push with the lever.
Cutting the second part of the back cut
Stump showing the two cuts, with the lever still in position
Thanks for posting that! I watched one quick video, no details about making that back cut. Now I definitely want one...
We have two sons. If I were to show up with those, I'd wind up living in the RV...
Mike
whitesco
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Meursault74
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for all three together it was $6.49. I think it's a flat rate for small items.
The items I bought are available on other websites and ebay as well that offer "free shipping". In total it was much less buying from Sears while these were on sale for my particular purchase even though I paid for shipping.
Odd-job
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Thanks. You got me. I now need to buy these. 80mm vs 130mm? Do I need both?These have got three main uses:
1. levering trees with a slight back lean so you can put them down in the direction you want, not the direction they’re leaning.
2. Rolling a hung up tree off the tree it’s hung on (using the hook on the side)
3. Rolling logs on the ground.
For levering down trees, do a split level cut where the back cut is halfway through the tree. Insert the felling lever, then cut the other side of the back cut, dipping nose of the bar just below the lever so the chain clears it. Once the saw is clear, if the tree doesn’t drop, give it a push with the lever.
Cutting the second part of the back cut
Stump showing the two cuts, with the lever still in position
130 is way better for felling, 80 is more portable, nice for rolling logs removing ivy etc
2ndGearRubber
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You're gonna really like that gun. The trigger will break in pretty quick. I just love the mass of the hammers and how it just knocks so hard through rust.
Mr. Roboto
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I had a cheap rubber mallet that I tore up when pounding some stone edging into place last summer. We have this Blue-Point at work, and I’ve always liked it for whatever reason. So I found one on eBay for $24 shipped to my door, which I thought was a good deal.
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CHI_Tool&Die
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Proto round head ratchets. 1/2” long and a 1/2” standard length. Both COO of Italy (I wish it was stamped Italy just for the cool factor but it’s not) and these style ratchets are my personal favorites. Also picked up Proto 25mm, 26mm, and 27mm sockets. Lastly I am replacing my Icon adapter set with these sweet Proto ones.
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ZRX61
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6pt & 12 pt, 3/8 drive Tekton goodness...Red is metric, black are Standard. Well chuffed & very gruntled
I somewhat underestimated the size of the racks these new socket came with. For some reason I was thinking about 1ft long & 3in wide or so... They're actually 3 3/4in wide & 19 5/8th long, so a bit more toolbox organization will be happening tomorrow.
I somewhat underestimated the size of the racks these new socket came with. For some reason I was thinking about 1ft long & 3in wide or so... They're actually 3 3/4in wide & 19 5/8th long, so a bit more toolbox organization will be happening tomorrow.
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ZRX61
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and yes. I did swap the rails on one rack to match the other...
ZRX61
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& now the plastic clips for the other racks have arrived so I can get all the old 1/4 & 3/8 drive sockets sorted. Most of that stuff will be going in the *reserve* box.
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CHI_Tool&Die
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My only real gripe with my Ernst/Tekton rails is that if you’re using a 18” deep box (like myself) you have to put the long ones parallel to the drawer and it takes up a lot of space. I swapped to 13” racks and that’s better but then my larger sets are on like two or three rails. Nice buy!6pt & 12 pt, 3/8 drive Tekton goodness...Red is metric, black are Standard. Well chuffed & very gruntled
I somewhat underestimated the size of the racks these new (Tekton brand) socket sets came with. For some reason I was thinking about 1ft long & 3in wide or so... They're actually 3 3/4in wide & 19 5/8th long, so a bit more toolbox organization will be happening tomorrow.
ls this the set you got? how do you like it; do they seem to be made nice?
Double Box End Wrench Set, Metric, 8-19 mm
Upgrade your toolkit with our Double Box End Wrench Set, Metric, 8-19 mm. Perfect for precise and versatile work in tight spaces.capritools.com
If you are interested in a set of these I would recommend the KTC extra long set, Japan tools
Shoreline_
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My driver said "You have a zero balance I know there's something you want. " so I wanted the newer sealed head 1/4" ratchet.
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I've been running my Thor for a few weeks now. I really like it. No issues with the trigger. I initially thought the grip felt too skinny and a little top heavy, but got used to it very quickly.
Very happy with my purchase. Aside from having to use an air hose, it's actually much easier to use than my heavy and bulky Milwaukee 1/2" 2767. In fact, I took my Milwaukee home.
