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[MLRtime]

Went a little overboard and bought some Malcos. These things are super nice. Also got a vessel bit holder.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Well, big tool day for me. I always save up my Amazon credit card points for 6+ months, and then blow them all on some guilt free tools. Here is this cycle’s haul. The Astro work lights I posted about a few days ago were also a part of this.

Knipex set of snap ring pliers. So over dealing with cheap sets of these. Hoping these have me covered now!



I have a 5 lb “silver *******” but it’s often overkill for the small stuff. Got this 2.5 lb Astro slide hammer for those occasions.





Gearwrench sensor socket set



And I got tired of never having the right puller to use and/or renting from the parts stores when the need arises.

Powerbuilt power steering and alternator pulley puller







OEM 3 jaw harmonic balancer pulley puller for non threaded hole pulleys





ARES threaded pulley puller





Got more more tool as a part of this sweep too, but it won’t arrive until after Christmas.

 

[16again]

Replaced my battery two weeks ago. Now I have a jump starter. No more getting stranded in the garage.
Good reviews on this unit. Supposed to hold charge for 18 months.

 

[ChefRex]

Well, big tool day for me. I always save up my Amazon credit card points for 6+ months, and then blow them all on some guilt free tools. Here is this cycle’s haul. The Astro work lights I posted about a few days ago were also a part of this.

Knipex set of snap ring pliers. So over dealing with cheap sets of these. Hoping these have me covered now!



I have a 5 lb “silver *******” but it’s often overkill for the small stuff. Got this 2.5 lb Astro slide hammer for those occasions.





Gearwrench sensor socket set



And I got tired of never having the right puller to use and/or renting from the parts stores when the need arises.

Powerbuilt power steering and alternator pulley puller







OEM 3 jaw harmonic balancer pulley puller for non threaded hole pulleys





ARES threaded pulley puller





Got more more tool as a part of this sweep too, but it won’t arrive until after Christmas.

On the Astro slide hammer do they give you a breakdown and is the joint between the pliers and slide hammer available as a replacement?
I could use that for one of my slide hammers it it would fit, I really don't need another one, lol.
Thanks.

 

[71goldss]

Well, big tool day for me.

Powerbuilt power steering and alternator pulley puller








I have this puller. Works great!

Suggestion: Grease the threads while using.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

On the Astro slide hammer do they give you a breakdown and is the joint between the pliers and slide hammer available as a replacement?
I could use that for one of my slide hammers it it would fit, I really don't need another one, lol.
Thanks.

 

[Fedwrench]

Astro 78354 3/8 drive pinless universal Torque Saver impact Extension socket set metric, no skip 10-19mm.
Each socket/extension is approx 8 5/8 in length, The set is quite heavy. Nice case. High vis gold size and part number. nothing stamped. well oiled in the case. astro says their unique shaft design provides 30% more torque at max angle and 20% when used inline compared to similar length universal extensions. I'll take them to the shop and see what's what.

 

[ChefRex]

When ever you get a chance is it possable for you to get the threads on either end of the joint?

 

[Farmall450]

Went a little overboard and bought some Malcos. These things are super nice. Also got a vessel bit holder.

Wish I had that much empty drawer space

 

[Farmall450]

Worth it after 1 use:

 

[Jeff]

I made a small kit for my best bud for Xmas.

 

[Bmxkelowna]

I made a small kit for my best bud for Xmas.

aww you shouldn't have!

 

[purplezr2]

Snap-on Monday.

They make a set with 2 of each color handle for the feeler gauge, or did your dealer do something special?

 

[1320]

They make a set with 2 of each color handle for the feeler gauge, or did your dealer do something special?

I traded two of my green handles to a buddy for two of his red handles. We figured red for exhaust and green for intake makes sense.

 

[16again]

Just had this delivered.

 

[89MustangGX]

I made a small kit for my best bud for Xmas.

What are those pliers? They look like Vampires but green?

 

[Madjik Man]

What are those pliers? They look like Vampires but green?

Those are Engineers. Engineer is the manufacturer of Vampliers.

 

[manwithtools]

Shaper Origin arrived yesterday

 

[89MustangGX]

Those are Engineers. Engineer is the manufacturer of Vampliers.

Had no idea. Looks like the model numbers even match, just different color. I have Vampliers already but could always use more green in my life.

 

[four.cycle]

^ pretty much same/same between Engineer and Vampliers although I think Vampire is adding more items they're outsourcing from Taiwan.

 

[Monte]

You handwriting billboards with those things?

hmmm good idea maybe i´ll start a side business....

The plan is to use them for metal working...






Vaughan hammer

 

[Callelle]

Astro 78354 3/8 drive pinless universal Torque Saver impact Extension socket set metric, no skip 10-19mm.
Each socket/extension is approx 8 5/8 in length, The set is quite heavy. Nice case. High vis gold size and part number. nothing stamped. well oiled in the case. astro says their unique shaft design provides 30% more torque at max angle and 20% when used inline compared to similar length universal extensions. I'll take them to the shop and see what's what.

Lucky, mine say they won't be delivered until Jan 16th.

 

[Jeff]

What are those pliers? They look like Vampires but green?

That is a Neji-saurus RX (PZ-59) by Engineer. The Vampliers are a US company that re-brands Engineer pliers. Engineer started in 1948.

Company History | ENGINEER INC. -Global-

Since 1948, Engineer Inc. has been in the field of professional hand tools in Japan. Our unique and innovative Screw Removal Pliers & Broken Screw Extractor bits, called as Neji-Saurus in Japan, are the best sellers in the field of automotive mechanics, DIY, home improvement, construction and...

www.engineertools-jp.com

Vampire Tools FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions

Vampire Tools FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions Visit our FAQs to review information on warranty, returns, or general questions. Contact [email protected] for further support.

www.vampiretools.com

 

[SC Fly Guy]

I made a small kit for my best bud for Xmas.

I need to find a ‘best bud’ like you!! That’s a nice gift.

 

[Jeff]

I need to find a ‘best bud’ like you!! That’s a nice gift.

I'm honored to be your first message since 2019. You lurker, you!

 

[Mr. Roboto]

When ever you get a chance is it possable for you to get the threads on either end of the joint?

Yes I’ll try to get that info for you this weekend

 

[ChefRex]

Yes I’ll try to get that info for you this weekend

Thank you but no hurry.

 

[ForrestT]

Swung by a different Harbor Freight today, asked an employee to check in the back for the PSRP-10 pistol grip pliers. a few minutes later, he emerged holding a set. I thanked him profusely and wished him a Merry Christmas!!! He replied that providing him the SKU59805 made finding them a breeze. These pliers have unique jaws similar to Knipex twin grip or Vampliers for gripping damaged screws.
I also picked up a Quinn 1/4 comfort grip 90 tooth ratchet and an adjustable scraper. I was able to use the 10% off everything in the store coupon for the ICON pliers, and the 20% off all Quinn tools coupon for the ratchet & scraper.

Fed, how is the Quinn ratchet? Is it a clone of any other known ratchets? Pliers look good. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[tncatadjuster]

PDR set, used it today, still more to do but its a start.

 

[ChefRex]

PDR set, used it today, still more to do but its a start.

Is this your first try? Looking good.

 

[Fedwrench]

Fed, how is the Quinn ratchet? Is it a clone of any other known ratchets? Pliers look good. Appreciate the feedback.

I feel the Quinn ratchet is exceptionally nice for $15.99 on sale. It's normally $19.99 but, all Quinn tools are 20% off through 12/24/23. I think it's a clone of the Gearwrench 90 tooth comfort grip ratchet. The gear covers are even shaped the same. The Quinn comfort grip handle is slightly larger the Gearwrench handle. The Quinn ratchet is made in Taiwan.

 

[tncatadjuster]

Is this your first try? Looking good.

Yes it is my first try and it wore me out to get it that far, will try again when its warmer than 50 degrees in the garage. Pop said it was good enough for him, being 95 we did not want to turn it in on his insurance. He was sideswiped in parking lot while eating lunch.

 

[SC Fly Guy]

I'm honored to be your first message since 2019. You lurker, you!

I promise that I haven’t been lurking since 2019! I’m back after a brief hiatus. I’m no mechanic and barely a competent DIYer, but I do collect and appreciate quality tools, particularly those made in my home area of Western NY (e.g., Crescent) and Western PA (e.g., ChannelLock). I enjoy seeing people’s current additions!

 

[mikeinri]

Yes it is my first try and it wore me out to get it that far, will try again when its warmer than 50 degrees in the garage. Pop said it was good enough for him, being 95 we did not want to turn it in on his insurance. He was sideswiped in parking lot while eating lunch.

Weird coincidence, I was hit last week, parked and waiting for my son to come out of drum lessons (he was only 2 minutes from being done).

Why NOT turn it in? If he was parked, it's not his fault (unless he was parked illegally, I guess, but even that's a stretch).

I asked Mrs Claus for a few tools found in this thread recently (THANKS GUYS!), hopefully she comes through...

Mike

 

[CGarage]

Got a lot in the mail today. Craftsman V-series kit is a lot bigger than the Wera tool check plus. Should fit fine in a glove-box though.

Looks like a Facom Nano case on the CMan set….

 

[tncatadjuster]

Why NOT turn it in? If he was parked, it's not his fault (unless he was parked illegally, I guess, but even that's a stretch).



Mike

I still let my father make his own decisions, he said I don't want it turned in at my age (95). I don't want to be cancelled, can you do anything with it and I said "yes sir".

 

[mikeinri]

Gotcha...

Mike

 

[BobsYourUncle69]

Well , these aren't new arrivals but rather what I managed to fit into my check in luggage and keep to weight restrictions when moving from SA to USA
More will come back with me on my trip to visit home next year

- 2 x Gedore 1/2 sets , the larger one is a combination of SAE and Metric , Made in South Africa , Gedore have a few manufacturing plants around the world. Their Gedore red range is however disappointing.
- Ampro 3/8 metric set ,bought this in 2010/2011 and it has surpassed my expectations and has worked hard.
-Fixman 1/2 6 point set , made in China and the ratchet fell apart. Sockets however , exceed the quality of the Husky sockets in tge 290 pc set I bought when I arrived here.
- My dad's old riveter
-GS 1/2 inch torque wrench

 

[BobsYourUncle69]

These are my actual new arrivals.
I will be brining in my some of my Bosch power tools , Gedore spanners/wrenches and a few other things from South Africa , Some of this is to tide me over until then, some of it is what I now have as a replacement to what I left behind as some things I just can't bring over.

-$12 Klein meter
-$12 crimping tool set with wire stippers
-Deep sockets from ebay
-$12 trim removal kit
-$12 Astro AI meter
-Bosch screw driver
-HF ratchet spanners
-HF $5 Wrenches close many gaps in the set I got with the 290pc husky set
-Cheapie Amazon wire cutters
-$12 crimping tool
-Husky hammer and prybar made in Vietnam
-Husky water pump wrench
-Husky adjustable wrench , set of 3 although only one in Pic
-$20 amazon drill
-$20 Amazon jigsaw
-Husky screw driver set
-And then there is the Husky 290pc set.
Looks like there was zero quality control here , they're all different as if some weren't cast properly and some were removed while still too hot, sagged and chrome was apllied.Some fit the ratchet tightly, some loosely and one doesn't lock into place at all. The ratchets and wrenches don't seem awful. So I feel that the $169 deal price is more fair value than a deal price here. The box doesn't seem to be adequate to handle the weight it's tasked with handling. I was a little disappointed when I opened this up.
The $12 stuff was bought from a store that sells Amazon returns for $12 in NY.

 

[mikeinri]

Snagged this voltage tester on clearance at Lowes yesterday, around 50% off. Need this for some troubleshooting this weekend.



Mike