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[Madjik Man]

As a teen I got a lesson in empiricism vs. the world when I was trying to listen to a rock 'n roll station from faraway Philadelphia. I found that if I draped the 120V AC power cord across the top of the radio on my night stand, I could pick it up better. My father barged in one day, asked me, "What's that cord doing there?!" and I told him. He said, "That doesn't do anything!" and he moved it so my radio and night stand would look normal. Reception of that station, of course, got worse again, but I don't remember if I had the radio playing at that moment.

The radio got taken away from me later anyway, and I'm not going into that battle. Come to think of it, my dad refused to get one of those motor-driven antennas for the chimney for our TV, too, and there was no tin foil being used, and when reception sucked, it just sucked. Of course, there was no TV in his day, he spent his nights with his ear to the shortwave.

I got that lesson starting at the age of four when my older brother would force me to hold the TV antenna so he can get better reception.

 

[1320]

This isn't all new at the same time, but I went a little overboard on some new to me Snap-on/Precision Instruments torqometers.















3 LB-IN to 600 LB-FT, I'm pretty well covered. A mixture of some for use and some for collecting.

 

[DIYNYC1]

A set of carbide burrs for the dremel

These are 1/4" shank? And Dremel accepts 1/8" shank?

 

[landrover bodger]

These are 1/4" shank? And Dremel accepts 1/8" shank?

i have an adaptor its a cheap one from aldi but it works

 

[Jarhead0408]

This isn't all new at the same time, but I went a little overboard on some new to me Snap-on/Precision Instruments torqometers.















3 LB-IN to 600 LB-FT, I'm pretty well covered. A mixture of some for use and some for collecting.

This may be my single favorite post in this entire thread.

Wow.

 

[housewolf]

 

[Squankum]

I considered the Maddox one or even the same ones on Amazon for less. But 32mm (1 1/4in worked) are the only ones I have had the need for in my 30yrs of mostly older VW's. Don't do much of anything newer than 1990 here. I have an OBD2 scan tool and other than hooking it up to One car just to see what it did, I have never used it. I did use the Pitt tool today to finish up the 1991 Jetta. I caved in on buying the tool after fighting with a 32mm crows foot, only getting 1/8th in turn, moving the end out an inch to get another 1/8in turn, move back... repeat... repeat... repeat... till I gave up. Was getting late. Old one was tight the entire way off and the New was the same all the way on. It wasn't just locked tight and easily turned off/on once broke loose. Guessing the threads were made that way, no signs of boogered threads. Old end was original and had Hex that made the crows foot work for removal. The replacement only had 2 flats which made it impossible to use the crows foot.
Never knew the tool existed until I searched "inner tie rod tool" and saw them. All my cars with R&P steering are 84 and older VW's and it's always been easier to just remove rack for the inners. Those also need to be centered with jam nuts unlike the 91 Jetta with PS that bottom out and have fixed centering. It is impossible to measure for the centering with rack in car. For the $31.50 spent it should do fine, if it ever gets used again. The other sizes may just be ground to fit, IF the need arises on some other make and it needs to get done.

I do wish the Pitt had a tab on the locking collar to allow easier twisting when it's deep in the Hole and hand barely fits, trying to turn the smooth collar with dirty slippery hands wasn't easy. Saw the tab on one tool, not sure if it was the Maddox or something on Amazon.

This A2 VW guy thanks you.

 

[Squankum]

I got that lesson starting at the age of four when my older brother would force me to hold the TV antenna so he can get better reception.

I was a remote control!

 

[Madjik Man]

I was a remote control!

lol, same. Standing at the TV with the hand on the dial…

“Turn…turn…turn….”

 

[Fedwrench]

Milwaukee 13 inch long nose pliers set. One straight, one 45 degree nose. Made in Vietnam. On sale at Home Depot a week ago. Nicely finished. I'm not sure if the handle design is that vast of an improvement unless, you're reaching for something in a long narrow tube Jaws are well cut and line up as they should, not too much spring in the handle. there is some but, it doesn't seem excessive. They have a different smell to them. Not Harbor Freight but, something else. I think I need to hose them down with brake clean. as I want to wash my hands after I fondle them. I'll see how they hold up.

 

[LWB]

lol, same. Standing at the TV with the hand on the dial…

“Turn…turn…turn….”

Don't you mean with pliers in hand? I think that's why I like tools!

 

[Madjik Man]

Don't you mean with pliers in hand? I think that's why I like tools!

No... our 9" TV still had the channel and UHF knobs intact

 

[AJHD]

I'm surprised you were able to get one of those sets. They have been on perpetual backorder (out of stock) for a long time now. My dealer has some random singles, but I haven't seen a set nor has he been able to get them.

In fact, I bought the non-reversible style about 1 year ago because my dealer told me he couldn't even order the reversible set (at the time).

 

[KnurledNut]

I had the ICON semideeps on my radar since posting about them when they were first released, but never pulled the trigger since I had random common sizes.
Glad I waited. A retired mechanic I know sold me his used S.O. set for $70. Glad to have an actual set finally.

 

[LWB]

I think you earned a YOU **** lol

 

[vwpieces]

This A2 VW guy thanks you.

Need any inner tie rods LMK. Cheep... I have a box of them and no cars for them. Was happy to move one along the other day.

 

[D.F.B]

I've been on a Wera binge lately....................

Click-Torque C4 -






Click-Torque A5 -






3/8" Deep sockets -




3/8" Torx sockets -




3/8" Zyklop ratchet -







I'm now trying my hardest to resist Wera screwdrivers!

 

[jgeoffr]

I've been on a Wera binge lately....................

Click-Torque C4 -






Click-Torque A5 -






3/8" Deep sockets -




3/8" Torx sockets -




3/8" Zyklop ratchet -







I'm now trying my hardest to resist Wera screwdrivers!

Love that waffle drawer liner. What's it called?

 

[D.F.B]

Love that waffle drawer liner. What's it called?

Thanks!

The foam "trap mat" is sold in a variety of locations. -

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gearwrench-4-piece-trap-mat-universal-tool-drawer-liners_p0440533

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD5SRSY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5QDVLB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I decided to use this stuff because it allows me to mix and match, cutting to shape as needed. I really want to do Mantis Tool Grid but I just can't find anyone to sell me the stuff in Australia without MASSIVE shipping costs. To buy what I need + shipping would be eaily into four figures, just too much for a collection of small plastic pieces.

 

[housewolf]

I'm surprised you were able to get one of those sets. They have been on perpetual backorder (out of stock) for a long time now. My dealer has some random singles, but I haven't seen a set nor has he been able to get them.

In fact, I bought the non-reversible style about 1 year ago because my dealer told me he couldn't even order the reversible set (at the time).

It was something I had “watched” on eBay a while back. I’d really forgotten all about it. The seller had ~ 20 sets and got down to the last one. He sent me an offer, I made a counter and UPS did the rest

 

[Qualitytools]

I've been on a Wera binge lately....................

Click-Torque C4 -






Click-Torque A5 -






3/8" Deep sockets -




3/8" Torx sockets -




3/8" Zyklop ratchet -







I'm now trying my hardest to resist Wera screwdrivers!

I love my WERA tools, I have the earlier torque wrenches made by NORBAR.

 

[Kasal]

I've been on a Wera binge lately....................

Click-Torque C4 -






Click-Torque A5 -






3/8" Deep sockets -




3/8" Torx sockets -




3/8" Zyklop ratchet -







I'm now trying my hardest to resist Wera screwdrivers!

Not a question about tools really, but I would like to know what car that Ford is, I like the color and those wheels.

 

[Madjik Man]

Thanks!

The foam "trap mat" is sold in a variety of locations. -

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gearwrench-4-piece-trap-mat-universal-tool-drawer-liners_p0440533

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD5SRSY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ5QDVLB/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I decided to use this stuff because it allows me to mix and match, cutting to shape as needed. I really want to do Mantis Tool Grid but I just can't find anyone to sell me the stuff in Australia without MASSIVE shipping costs. To buy what I need + shipping would be eaily into four figures, just too much for a collection of small plastic pieces.

I love it as a wrench organizer

 

[Squankum]

Need any inner tie rods LMK. Cheep... I have a box of them and no cars for them. Was happy to move one along the other day.

Nah, I'm good. Have my own inventory of new ones.

 

[Chefjpd]

Not a question about tools really, but I would like to know what car that Ford is, I like the color and those wheels.

Ford Falcon XR8 I believe, and the worlds cleanest one at that.

D.F.B is prolific in the car detailing and Mustang forums.

 

[saltwater4life]

New Age 12 pc set I bought through the Labor Day sale. Have 4 uppers I think I’m going to place else where and hang a tv above the stainless top.

 

[saltwater4life]

LS cam bearing installer tool, lisle bearing greaser

 

[Dave455]

This isn't all new at the same time, but I went a little overboard on some new to me Snap-on/Precision Instruments torqometers.















3 LB-IN to 600 LB-FT, I'm pretty well covered. A mixture of some for use and some for collecting.

Wow! Awesome!

I’m going to note this post, any time I need to re calibrate my definition of “serious collection”!

To be fair, I totally get it. I have a reasonable collection of torque wrenches myself, but they are mostly the “click” type, and all different vintages, so nothing like this line up!

I historically preferred the ”click” type of torque wrench, but I’ve come round to the view that the dial type is more accurate “out of the box” and retains it’s calibration better.

The Precision Instruments tools are a rare combination of beauty and function, and a collection of them shares the same appeal as a collection of watches or handguns from the same maker.

I know that the dials on the Snap On versions are colour coded according to the units displayed. Are the Precision Instruments ones also colour coded, or are they all blue?

 

[1320]

I know that the dials on the Snap On versions are colour coded according to the units displayed. Are the Precision Instruments ones also colour coded, or are they all blue?

I think they're all blue, though I haven't seen any 1% Precision Instruments wrenches. The Snap-on newton meter wrenches have a blue face, the 1% precision wrenches have a gold face, and the regular US LB-IN/LB-FT wrenches have a red face.

 

[Dave455]

I think they're all blue, though I haven't seen any 1% Precision Instruments wrenches. The Snap-on newton meter wrenches have a blue face, the 1% precision wrenches have a gold face, and the regular US LB-IN/LB-FT wrenches have a red face.

Ahh, thanks for that.

All my click type torque wrenches have multiple scales, but I think I’d want to avoid that on the dial type, and colour coding would be good.

I only have one Precision Instruments tool, it’s a Snap On in Newton metres, hence also blue!

 

[Wamsutta]

I've been on a Wera binge lately....................

Are those Wera handles comfortable? With that bulge in the middle, they look like they wouldn't be comfortable.

 

[Madjik Man]

Are those Wera handles comfortable? With that bulge in the middle, they look like they wouldn't be comfortable.

I have their insulated screwdrivers and don’t find them to be comfortable. But for the limited uses they get I just deal with it.

 

[LXCam]

I've been on a Wera binge lately..................
I'm now trying my hardest to resist Wera screwdrivers!

In my experience that’s ironic. I’ve got lots of experience with wera tools and have always found their bit sets, ratchets and other offerings just ok. But I absolutely luv their screw drivers. My only complaint is there isn’t enough of a selection on lengths.

But congrats, that’s a clean looking collection you’ve put together.

Now go finish it off with some screwdrivers

 

[MooseCustomMotors]

For me wera just looks super uncomfortable and not ergonomic. Never tried their products but they don’t look appealing.

 

[LXCam]

For me wera just looks super uncomfortable and not ergonomic. Never tried their products but they don’t look appealing.

They’re very comfortable for that initial loosen or final torque plus the tip fitment is excellent. What I’m not a fan of is they aren’t finger spinable like a Klein is. That’s hard to explain but the sparkies amongst us will get it.

 

[Wiz02]

They’re very comfortable for that initial loosen or final torque plus the tip fitment is excellent. What I’m not a fan of is they aren’t finger spinable like a Klein is. That’s hard to explain but the sparkles amongst will get it.

I don't intend to be mean or insulting, but the Wera handles make their tools look like toys, I can't get past that.

 

[Madjik Man]

They’re very comfortable for that initial loosen or final torque plus the tip fitment is excellent. What I’m not a fan of is they aren’t finger spinable like a Klein is. That’s hard to explain but the sparkles amongst will get it.

lol, autocorrect. It's bad enough to call them Sparkies... but now Sparkles?

 

[LXCam]

I don't intend to be mean or insulting, but the Wera handles make their tools look like toys, I can't get past that.

Ya I get it. But once you’ve experienced the laser ribbed tip it’s easy to get past the toy look.

lol, autocorrect. It's bad enough to call them Sparkies... but now Sparkles?

Lol! I’m just happy speel check didn’t have me blowing my neighbors dog.

 

[JWC86]

Ya I get it. But once you’ve experienced the laser ribbed tip it’s easy to get past the toy look.

Agreed, they grip like nothing else, only thing that comes close is the Vessel’s with the groves.

 

[D.F.B]

Not a question about tools really, but I would like to know what car that Ford is, I like the color and those wheels.

Short answer, a mighty Falcon XR8 in Emperor Red..............







Think of it as larger, RWD Taurus with a supercharged 5.0 V8.........................



Post #45 for the longer answer here -

DFB's Garage

A '66 one does. Otherwise, you and I are on a unity ticket. The BA Ghia was a great car with, as you suggest, mountains of torque. Thirsty ******* though but I wasn't paying for the fuel so didn't care. Obviously the car I wish I still had is the XY GT. Don't your polishers and other gear...

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