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[rharman]

Hey big spender! Wow.

Seriously... Those are really nice reels. I've had one for years - my wife found Eley.
I've not tried their hose or nozzles though.

 

[1320]

I picked up the HF Quinn 3/8" digital torque adapter with the Labor Day 25% off and already had the 1/2" and 3/4".

I don't have any proper torque testing equipment, so I can't say vouch to the accuracy of these, but what I do have is a lot of torque wrenches and other torque devices to test against each other, and they mostly seem to agree. Tools Tested on YouTube and other reviews seen to indicate that they're within stated tolerance. I wasn't really familiar with load cells, strain gauges and wheatstone bridges, and how these work is actually pretty cool.

The Quinn 3/8" is a funny torque range, stated as 5.9 - 59 LB-FT. Other 3/8" drive digital torque adapters are available in this range, but most seem to be in that 20-100 LB-FT range, just like most 3/8" torque wrenches.

One thing impressed me was how the 3 Quinn models all agreed every time I tried a different pull. I set them all to newton meters, as I think that is the unit that they all have with the highest resolution - a newton meter is smaller than a pound foot and the 3/4" drive device doesn't output in pound inches. The 3/4" device has no decimal places on its display. I'd say the 3/8" and 1/2" are nearly the same thing with a different "extension" inside.

I ordered the Wisretech 1/4" drive digital torque adapter, as there is no Quinn 1/4" version, and it has a range of about 50-265 LB-IN.

I have other torque wrenches for when I need them, these are mostly for me to use as a poor man's torque tester.

 

[Patrickm82]

Grabbed a few more sale-priced electrical tools from Lowe's (different store) today.

Fluke ST120+ outlet tester with GFCI and beeper functions.



Two sizes of Kobalt wire grippers (for pulling). Need to learn how to use these...



Mike

Think of them like a Chinese finger trap. Put the bundle of wires in the bottom opening then the harder you pull the tighten the basket gets. Hook on to a fish tape or small rope for pulling the wires through a pipe. No need for a bunch of electrical tape.

 

[tamaraw]

Hey big spender! Wow.

Seriously... Those are really nice reels. I've had one for years - my wife found Eley.
I've not tried their hose or nozzles though.

Nice layout

 

[landrover bodger]

Picked up a seal puller at a land rover show

 

[Squankum]

Pneumatic transmission fluid drain kit for Mercedes and BMW. Gets something like 99% of the old fluid out.

Thank you. I was not aware.

Does it also help refill? That would be kewl.

 

[may0naise]

I got lucky and was able to grab one of these Delta 36-725T2 table saws from Lowe's on clearance for only $350. I don't really have the space for it so for now when I use it I have to roll it off of the porch, but for that price I couldn't really pass it up. I added a bonus picture of my small back porch workspace.

 

[KnurledNut]

Amazon had these for $29 shipped. The six showing in stock were gone before I could post the deal.
Long length with a compact holder which I really like versus their standard flat holder.
The lanyard hole shows they put thought into the design, something tradesmen or at-height workers might use.
An embossed PB logo, 8mm, 10mm on the back of the holder were unexpected but a nice touch and shows attention to detail.
The keys are cosmetically flawless and measure dead on spec.

 

[M635_Guy]

Dang - would have totally spring for PB Swiss for that $$

 

[Hytekrednek]

Amazon had these for $29 shipped. The six showing in stock were gone before I could post the deal.
Long length with a compact holder which I really like versus their standard flat holder.
The lanyard hole shows they put thought into the design, something tradesmen or at-height workers might use.
An embossed PB logo, 8mm, 10mm on the back of the holder were unexpected but a nice touch and shows attention to detail.
The keys are cosmetically flawless and measure dead on spec.

I snagged one. I regret not getting 2. Very nice indeed

 

[TdK71]

Amazon delivery this morning. I can't wait to try it out.

 

[AJHD]

Amazon delivery this morning. I can't wait to try it out.

I'd be interested to know how well these actually work.

 

[Squankum]

Amazon delivery this morning. I can't wait to try it out.

I bought something like this from a different company, TopDomme, and now I have to remember a password and a safe word!

 

[bctexas]

I bought a cheap blue tooth OBDII gizmo on Amazon years ago and use a phone app called "Torque". Works great for an amateur. In addition to managing DTCs, it can monitor, display and graph many live sensors. Its refresh rate is not as good as a professional unit, and it only does engine codes/devices but it has helped me solve a number of problems over the years. The bluetooth gizmo ("ELM 327" IIRC) was less than $20, and "Torque Pro" is $5.

 

[PelicanPines]

I bought something like this from a different company, TopDomme, and now I have to remember a password and a safe word!

I always setup a "Safeword" with my ladies on our first date.... it was a real "Opening Conversation"... if you know what I mean. Things can move fast and before you know it... you WISH YOU had a safe word...

I've used a simple scan tool several times. Worked well. Not sure what you get for anything more than $99. I don't understand the benefits of $3,000 scan tools. For me... a scan tool... Why is my check engine light on... ok... I agree... I will replace that item and reset it if it doesn't go away on it's own. Guess I am just not "Car Computer" literate...

 

[mikeinri]

I bought something like this from a different company, TopDomme, and now I have to remember a password and a safe word!

Safe word???

I always setup a "Safeword" with my ladies on our first date.... it was a real "Opening Conversation"... if you know what I mean. Things can move fast and before you know it... you WISH YOU had a safe word...

I'm glad that I'm no longer single (for lots of reasons), but that's really, really funny...

I've used a simple scan tool several times. Worked well. Not sure what you get for anything more than $99. I don't understand the benefits of $3,000 scan tools. For me... a scan tool... Why is my check engine light on... ok... I agree... I will replace that item and reset it if it doesn't go away on it's own. Guess I am just not "Car Computer" literate...

I miss the OBD-1 days. All you needed was a paperclip. Oh wait, my 1993 Ford RV still has that...

Mike

 

[Hytekrednek]

Safe word???




I'm glad that I'm no longer single (for lots of reasons), but that's really, really funny...




I miss the OBD-1 days. All you needed was a paperclip. Oh wait, my 1993 Ford RV still has that...

Mike

I miss the day when there were no electronics/computers in car and trucks. Simpler, cheaper, more reliable, very easy to work on "usually", did I mention cheaper....

 

[HannibalLecter]

I miss the day when there were no electronics/computers in car and trucks. Simpler, cheaper, more reliable, very easy to work on "usually", did I mention cheaper....

I wouldn't say a carburated car with a chuck and a non working ac more often than not is more reliable than today's cars. Easier to work on, cheaper,more durable, maybe.

 

[mikeinri]

True, I don't miss (flooding) carbureted engines in cars. But, I always managed to get them started, no matter how cold.

Mike

 

[scooby074]

I always setup a "Safeword" with my ladies on our first date.... it was a real "Opening Conversation"... if you know what I mean. Things can move fast and before you know it... you WISH YOU had a safe word...

Having a safe word is important! Having one you can actually pronounce is even more important.

/Hans! Gruber!

 

[jrbpit1]

I picked this old school craftsman cantilever box for $25. It’s in nice shape. I also met the new Snap-On dealer, and he got some of my money.

 

[CFC2]

On work travel. Decided to stop in Home Depot to see if they had any Klein tools on sale. They still had some Klein tools left. But none on sale. I guess I’ve missed all the good deals some have mentioned. But decided to get a few things I might need.

 

[Hytekrednek]

Having a safe word is important! Having one you can actually pronounce is even more important.

/Hans! Gruber!

looks like fun

 

[mikeinri]

Having a safe word is important! Having one you can actually pronounce is even more important.

/Hans! Gruber!

She could be worse looking, I guess...



Mike

 

[scooby074]

She could be worse looking, I guess...



Mike

Were talking about Lucy freaking Lawless in her prime here, I mean, she's no Cathy Bates, but you could do a hell-of-a-lot worse lol

 

[scooby074]

looks like fun

Not if u see what happens next

https://imgur.com/CDh4WVR

 

[merkyworks]

Were talking about Lucy freaking Lawless in her prime here, I mean, she's no Cathy Bates, but you could do a hell-of-a-lot worse lol

big fan of Zena back in the day lol

 

[mikeinri]

Were talking about Lucy freaking Lawless in her prime here, I mean, she's no Cathy Bates, but you could do a hell-of-a-lot worse lol

I was taking into context the whole situation, LOL...

Lucy Lawless was/is beautiful. I'm sure Cathy Bates has fans of her looks, but WOW what a villain she played!

Mike

 

[NUTTSGT]

A little Masterforce clamp from Menards.



For a slightly different use....a door prop

 

[gleman]

Amazon had a sale on organizing stuff.



1/4,3/8,1/2 aluminum rails for 11 bucks a pack.
Magnetic bit holders for 7 bucks each.

 

[Madjik Man]

Set of 3 skin wedges. About to start an interior project on my truck.

These are a lot bigger and beefier than I was expecting. I like it (so far without using them yet)

 

[Hytekrednek]

Not if u see what happens next

https://imgur.com/CDh4WVR

Oh, nevermind then. I withdraw my previous statement.

 

[Monte]

 

[M635_Guy]

Set of 3 skin wedges. About to start an interior project on my truck.

These are a lot bigger and beefier than I was expecting. I like it (so far without using them yet)

I'm amazed how strong those things are. I have several, and love them.

 

[Madjik Man]

I'm amazed how strong those things are. I have several, and love them.

I might buy the orange grips for them. But I already like the feel of the bare metal.

Maybe I’ll buy one grip and leave two bare.

 

[JWC86]

OTC Air Hammer Pickle Forks

 

[JWC86]

This showed up a couple days ago, forgot about it.

Speedo-Bleed Pressure bleeder

I’m actually really excited to test it out. I’ve always wanted a pressure bleeder but didn’t know a decent DIY priced version existed and I couldn’t justify the hundreds of dollars the professional versions cost.

The reviews are good

 

[toddmorr]

This showed up a couple days ago, forgot about it.

Speedo-Bleed Pressure bleeder

I’m actually really excited to test it out. I’ve always wanted a pressure bleeder but didn’t know a decent DIY priced version existed and I couldn’t justify the hundreds of dollars the professional versions cost.

The reviews are good

Have used mine perhaps 4 times, the Toyota and Honda adapters work great, very pleased

 

[gfd_703]

Labor Day lines up pretty well with my birthday, and Fireball tool had 15% off on their squares. Seemed like an easy call.



A pair of the Mutant squares in each aluminum and cast iron, and a pair of each of the smaller 4” & 6” Mega and Monster squares in aluminum. I already have the 8” and 12” versions.

Summer is almost over and I have a bunch of welding projects queued up.

Lee

Love my Fireball squares, they are used all the time.

 

[Jure]