Yet another CDI Hershey score. 1/2dr 150ft pounds. Don't think it was ever used. $30
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Mike
71goldss
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Loving this thing so far. I’ve tested against all of my other gauges, and accuracy appears to be dead on! The Jaco chuck is amazing!
Because someone posted a good deal on a flex head 1/2" Dr ratchet.
WWheeler
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A few things new to me today ...
Finally jumped on the Snap-on Talon Grip slip joint pliers bandwagon so I can see what all the fuss is about
An Ingersoll-Rand IR2131 1/2" impact tune-up kit to see if I can squeeze some more life out of what was my strongest impact for more than 15 years.
And a kneeling pad my knees have been letting me know more and more how much I needed
Finally jumped on the Snap-on Talon Grip slip joint pliers bandwagon so I can see what all the fuss is about
An Ingersoll-Rand IR2131 1/2" impact tune-up kit to see if I can squeeze some more life out of what was my strongest impact for more than 15 years.
And a kneeling pad my knees have been letting me know more and more how much I needed
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I have had the 100 for over 20yrs.
The new TwinGrips got a Talon Grip brother today.
I honestly wasn't sure how different they would be, but after screwing around with them a bit, the Talons are going into the car box and the TwinGrips are going in the Home box. They might both be slip-joint pliers, but neither fit the classic definition (at least the one I have in my head), and they do very different things. For example, I whipped the heads off a couple decking screws and tried to get them out. The Talon Grip wasn't getting anywhere, while the TwinGrip just grabbed and worked. The Talons will go a lot of places the TwinGrips won't, and stay a lot more parallel.
I honestly wasn't sure how different they would be, but after screwing around with them a bit, the Talons are going into the car box and the TwinGrips are going in the Home box. They might both be slip-joint pliers, but neither fit the classic definition (at least the one I have in my head), and they do very different things. For example, I whipped the heads off a couple decking screws and tried to get them out. The Talon Grip wasn't getting anywhere, while the TwinGrip just grabbed and worked. The Talons will go a lot of places the TwinGrips won't, and stay a lot more parallel.
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2ndGearRubber
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The new TwinGrips got a Talon Grip brother today.
I honestly wasn't sure how different they would be, but after screwing around with them a bit, the Talons are going into the car box and the TwinGrips are going in the Home box. They might both be slip-joint pliers, but neither fit the classic definition (at least the one I have in my head), and they do very different things. For example, I whipped the heads off a couple decking screws and tried to get them out. The Talon Grip wasn't getting anywhere, while the TwinGrip just grabbed and worked. The Talons will go a lot of places the TwinGrips won't, and stay a lot more parallel.
Two entirely different tools for sure. Other than both being pliers, there's not a lot of overlap in my use.
Absolutely. The only time I use the twin grips is to remove screws- since that is what they're designed for. And they just work. Every time. At least for me. Granted, that's ~10 times, but they are just amazing. And I have a good selection of the Engineer screw pliers, but have just been using the Knipex for anything other than a tiny screw where I use the small Japanese screw pliers I have.
LWB
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I needed a second 19mm open end for front end alignments, so figured I'd get angle wrench. It may come in more useful than another combo and keeps my knuckles away from the underbody. I also needed a 1 1/4" for the rear camber alignment (after market parts) so grabbed a 32mm cause Canada. If I find myself needing anymore open ends I'm going to grab these. I thought the edges would be harsher than they are. They have a slight round to them and they're quite comfortable.
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You’re gonna love it. Here’s the same model I mounted in our shop ~6 yrs ago. big fan
afazz
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I found myself on a Cornwell truck for the first time ever! They sponsored a semi-local car show and I had to stop for some goods. Mostly Blue Power and rebrands though unfortunately. I know their hard line tools are still solid but I already have everything.
Tekton haul of large 4-way angle wrenches and small crowfoot wrenches to round out my sets. Also a Snap-on Penta 5pt socket from eBay because I’m running out of tools to buy lol
Tekton haul of large 4-way angle wrenches and small crowfoot wrenches to round out my sets. Also a Snap-on Penta 5pt socket from eBay because I’m running out of tools to buy lol
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Tekton 1/4 bit set. Coors for scale and also enjoyment.
Case is nice but slightly oversized. I could also do without the torx and Phillips/straight drivers. I reached out to Tekton and suggested they replace those rows with ball drivers.
Otherwise it appears to be regular Taiwanese quality. I wish more people would jump on the 1/4" bandwagon!
Case is nice but slightly oversized. I could also do without the torx and Phillips/straight drivers. I reached out to Tekton and suggested they replace those rows with ball drivers.
Otherwise it appears to be regular Taiwanese quality. I wish more people would jump on the 1/4" bandwagon!
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those socket extension connectors really caught my eye. Need to see if there is a Cornwell truck nearby.I found myself on a Cornwell truck for the first time ever! They sponsored a semi-local car show and I had to stop for some goods. Mostly Blue Power and rebrands though unfortunately. I know their hard line tools are still solid but I already have everything.
Tekton haul of large 4-way angle wrenches and small crowfoot wrenches to round out my sets. Also a Snap-on Penta 5pt socket from eBay because I’m running out of tools to buy lol
Let us know how you like it. I'm looking for one myself.cheap PDR set
WWheeler
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Do your knipex twin grips have a bar code printed on their handle?The new TwinGrips got a Talon Grip brother today.
I honestly wasn't sure how different they would be, but after screwing around with them a bit, the Talons are going into the car box and the TwinGrips are going in the Home box. They might both be slip-joint pliers, but neither fit the classic definition (at least the one I have in my head), and they do very different things. For example, I whipped the heads off a couple decking screws and tried to get them out. The Talon Grip wasn't getting anywhere, while the TwinGrip just grabbed and worked. The Talons will go a lot of places the TwinGrips won't, and stay a lot more parallel.
@jimf Thanks for sharing that. I was curious if the bar coded ones are inferior quality. I have a needle nose that has the bar code on the handle. Quality was not as good as their other pliers.
I have quite a bit of Knipex pliers. The ones with no bar code on the handle appear to be better in quality, Not sure on what others have experienced. Would be an interesting thread to find out.
All the Knipex I own has a bar code:
This is all less than 7 years or so old. (One brought in from another drawer, and all flipped vs. their standard. My garage is a mess, but this drove me crazy so had to immediately put it back to normal
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This is all less than 7 years or so old. (One brought in from another drawer, and all flipped vs. their standard. My garage is a mess, but this drove me crazy so had to immediately put it back to normal
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3 Nepros NS2 open ended wrenches (28/32, 22/24, 19/21) arrived today.
I have been on the lookout for a decent wrench organiser, I spotted the KTC TEH1SM on Amazon Japan which looked like it might do the job, unfortunately it looks like the larger Nepros wrenches will not fit in the holders properly, smaller ones are fine but no cigar with these big boys.
I guess I have 2 choices, keep looking at alternative organising solutions or a 3D printer to make myself larger wrench holders to fit the grid plates.
I have been on the lookout for a decent wrench organiser, I spotted the KTC TEH1SM on Amazon Japan which looked like it might do the job, unfortunately it looks like the larger Nepros wrenches will not fit in the holders properly, smaller ones are fine but no cigar with these big boys.
I guess I have 2 choices, keep looking at alternative organising solutions or a 3D printer to make myself larger wrench holders to fit the grid plates.
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What are you referring to when you say the non-barcode are better quality?
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I don't feel the Knipex plier quality is diminished with the addition of a bar code. To me, it means less packaging and no hang tag but, the quality remains high. Have you seen poor jaw mating, finish issues, or anything else wrong on a pair of bar code pliers? How exactly are the Knipex pliers without a barcode better?
Yes. At least the ones I have purchased. Here is 1/3 of my knipex pliers in the pics. Maybe I just got bad ones. I purchased all the Cobra's they made in maybe in 1996? Can't really remember the year.
The ones in the pics I posted that have a bar code are the only ones that have ever failed with very light use. Maybe I just got some bad ones. I don't know. What I do know is that both the hose clamp pliers failed during one job/car(NSX). I actually sent them in for replacement, but have not used them since I've got the replacements.
The needle nose bent outwards gripping soft plastic (1/4 inch). Didn't bother sending out for replacement. I straightened them back into shape and haven't used them since.
Having purchased most of their plier catalog over the years since the mid 90's these are the only ones that were pretty terrible. Like I said maybe I just got some bad ones.
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DemoFly
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Polished a turd. Took the 30' hose off the HF reel and put it in my work truck sidebox. It's a really crappy hose. Underestimated the size of the reel. Could easily hold 75' of 3/8" hose. Had to mount it up higher than I thought I would, so it's only got 2 bolts in it. Gonna ship it as is. Free.99 with the spare ubolts I had. Not going to spend any money on this.
The irony of using a cordless to assemble an air compressor reel.
The irony of using a cordless to assemble an air compressor reel.
How did that Bob Jackson end up so far from Leeds, DemoFly? I did a double take when I saw that name on the down tube.
Regarding the Knipex pliers: I think anyone who has bought a bunch of these can attest to their varying quality. Most of mine have one minor problem or another.
Certainly Knipex pliers look nothing like the flawless CGI renders the company gives online stores.
I’m starting to think companies shouldn’t be allowed to use those CGI renders to advertise their wares. You can tell a lot about a product’s materials and manufacturing methods and likely quality from good photographs. And that seems especially important when so many of us have to order online without getting our hands on the product. Why should companies be allowed to hide behind fake pictures of their goods?
And this CGI disease is everywhere. IKEA was a front-runner in it and has been doing it for over a decade. Car companies do it (interiors too), and their renders tend to be garbage. All kinds of consumer electronics like cameras. Apple (although at least their renders are top-tier and their products actually are physically flawless). It’s frustrating.
Regarding the Knipex pliers: I think anyone who has bought a bunch of these can attest to their varying quality. Most of mine have one minor problem or another.
Certainly Knipex pliers look nothing like the flawless CGI renders the company gives online stores.
I’m starting to think companies shouldn’t be allowed to use those CGI renders to advertise their wares. You can tell a lot about a product’s materials and manufacturing methods and likely quality from good photographs. And that seems especially important when so many of us have to order online without getting our hands on the product. Why should companies be allowed to hide behind fake pictures of their goods?
And this CGI disease is everywhere. IKEA was a front-runner in it and has been doing it for over a decade. Car companies do it (interiors too), and their renders tend to be garbage. All kinds of consumer electronics like cameras. Apple (although at least their renders are top-tier and their products actually are physically flawless). It’s frustrating.
DemoFly
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Custom made in the 90s. My dad used to be a sponsored triathlete. A lot of cyclists seem to know what it is and comment about it lol.
Meursault74
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That's a nice bike! Back in the 70s, I worked in a bike shop where one of the other mechanics had a copper-plated Bob Jackson. Copper plating hides no sins, so every brazed lug was painstakingly and perfectly finished before plating. It was perhaps the most beautiful bike I've ever seen.
sparky 1971
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Knipex needle nose pliers are flimsy whether or not there is a bar code. They are not inferior quality but they are certainly different if compared to something like Klein or Channellock.
Jeff
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The redhead wanted a mini pink tool chest. How was I to argue? Snagged me a blue!
rockinacummins
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Harbor Freight special. Price with coupon $200
MooseCustomMotors
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Amazon dropped off some VIM goodies today. Got the BTXL400 ball Torx set. T10 - T40 ball Torx. These things are a life saver. I’ve borrowed a coworkers a few times and finally got myself a set. Well worth the $40.
2ndGearRubber
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Amazon dropped off some VIM goodies today. Got the BTXL400 ball Torx set. T10 - T40 ball Torx. These things are a life saver. I’ve borrowed a coworkers a few times and finally got myself a set. Well worth the $40.
What's your main use for these? I have a set, but my preference is usually a stubby VIM half cut torx on a wobble extension.
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Most recent example was a RS5 water pump. Manual wants you to pull the front end, Intercooler, radiator and a bunch of other ****. There’s a couple T30s holding air intake pipes on that are in a ****** location. Couldn’t get on it good enough to bite with a half cut Torx and a wobble. Get the ball torx on there and it bites and turns it even at a pretty wonky angle.
I ordered the ball Torx bit set as well. Don’t think anyone in the shop has those but I could see the benefits.
Edit: the bolts are at a pretty bad approach angle with front end still intact. Would have been easy access if I took the other **** off.
I ordered the ball Torx bit set as well. Don’t think anyone in the shop has those but I could see the benefits.
Edit: the bolts are at a pretty bad approach angle with front end still intact. Would have been easy access if I took the other **** off.