chappys4life
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when do you usually need them? Home guy but have a few older cars. Trying to decide if I need a set
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I used mine to remove a snap rings on front hub assemblies I was replacing for a classic 72 Chevy 4x4. They are small and thin, so I could feel what was going on in low visibility, but had enough integrity to yank them out. I know they will be useful for other things that can come up.
jar944
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Impulse buy
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LWB
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Picked this up and got a dud battery. This is the first time ever with any brand. Going back tomorrow...
For a replacement I hope? It's a pretty whoopass little saw.Picked this up and got a dud battery. This is the first time ever with any brand. Going back tomorrow...
I threw on a 14" Oregon bar & chain, filled 'er up with canola oil,
and so far it's been a great trail clearing/campfire unit.
LWB
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Yes sir. I've seen a lot of good reviews and videos.
Meursault74
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And here I thought the only thing that was yellow that would be an impulse buy was a ******* snack cake.Impulse buy
richfinn
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Ko-ken 72 T ratchets, the sockets are to complete a mixed set I am putting together
Blake:
I felt silly buying a magnetic spark plug socket at first, because my 80's CMan rubber insert sockets had been doing the job. But a friend recommended them, and he learned about it from a buddy who's a pro mechanic.
And after years of working on cars with ridiculously easy spark plug access, that was starting to change. I'm sold! The plugs leap into the socket magically, and the socket never leaves rubber insert behind. Very nice!
But you can live without 'em for a long time, too. Just keep in mind for next time you really need to add a spark plug socket to the fleet. (I'm liking the extra extra deep spark plug sockets, too.)
Ultradog MN
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I don't have it yet...
I looked at it yesterday, won it at the auction today and will pick it up tomorrow.
10" rotary table.
Everything was disgustingly dirty there but I think it will clean up nicely.
I looked at it yesterday, won it at the auction today and will pick it up tomorrow.
10" rotary table.
Everything was disgustingly dirty there but I think it will clean up nicely.
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Here's an example of the extra extra deep that I like for some cars:
So I received the 5/16" version today....the box was 9.5" x. 16.5".Eklind 3/8" hex T-handle
Too bad I actually needed a 5/16".
I thought holy cow that's a big box for a T-handle hex wrench then I opened it up.
I've never seen a T-handle that long, WTH did I order this time ?
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Ultradog MN
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Cool!So I received the 5/16" version today....the box was 9.5" x. 16.5".
I thought holy cow that's a big box for a T-handle hex wrench then I opened it up.
I've never seen a T-handle that long, WTH did I order this time ?
Nice thing about Ecklind is you can buy individual replacements.
I bought this set at an auction about a year ago. The 5/16 one was missing but I had a new one for it in just a couple of days.
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I bought both the 3/8 & 5/16 off Amazon from the Eklind store.
kudakev615
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Recent pickups are the m18 super sawzall, tekton 6-19 long double rachet wrench set and GW XL 21,22,24 ratchet wrenches. I have 2 sets of EZ red wrenches and a set of matco large wrenches and got tired of warranty replacements. I have enough sets to keep on working while dealing with waiting on claims. splurged and bought an astro hockey stick lower control arm tool. been using the lisel S hook tool for yrs and its been solid but sometimes you need some leverage at a different angle
ThePostman
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I have the hockey stick too. Buy an extra nut from anywhere and double up on it to keep that hook tight. I'm not a big guy, 5'8" 165, but I can straddle/sit on that thing, if it's set up right, and the hook is locked in tight, enjoy.
Recent pickups are the m18 super sawzall, tekton 6-19 long double rachet wrench set and GW XL 21,22,24 ratchet wrenches. I have 2 sets of EZ red wrenches and a set of matco large wrenches and got tired of warranty replacements. I have enough sets to keep on working while dealing with waiting on claims. splurged and bought an astro hockey stick lower control arm tool. been using the lisel S hook tool for yrs and its been solid but sometimes you need some leverage at a different angle
Kasal
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Walnut reburrer. I saw it on someone in JG and felt I needed one. The price of €17, $18.45 seems fair.
stonesfan68
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Picked up these seal pullers
I am just a DIYer as well and I bought the Titan set of "seal spoons" from O'Reilly Auto. I use them all the time, but almost never to remove seals and o-rings. They are great for prying up things like plastic locks on electrical fittings and interior trim pieces. I highly recommend them.
OEM tools has a very nice COO Taiwan 3-piece set for like $15 on Amazon.
I like them a lot.
swsman
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Like yourself being a DIY I cannot recall ever using/needing them, hence I decided to make my own set out of cheap screwdrivers I do not use much.
10 min or so all in.
Bench grinder and plumbers torch for shaping/bending - wire wheel to finish them off. To be seen if they come in handy.
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Buckgnarly
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Holy **** how small are your feet?!?.....
Recent pickups are the m18 super sawzall, tekton 6-19 long double rachet wrench set and GW XL 21,22,24 ratchet wrenches. I have 2 sets of EZ red wrenches and a set of matco large wrenches and got tired of warranty replacements. I have enough sets to keep on working while dealing with waiting on claims. splurged and bought an astro hockey stick lower control arm tool. been using the lisel S hook tool for yrs and its been solid but sometimes you need some leverage at a different angle
Those the new(er) Tekton flex heads? I really like the ones I have, espcially compared to the older ones.
stonesfan68
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Nice! You should also post them in the repurposed tools thread.
I need to hang some kitchen cabinets, so I bought the frilly pink 3-plane laser that was discussed in hot deals:
www.garagejournal.com
Except I bought the bigger kit mentioned further down in the thread:
It arrived today. The tripod looks a little banged up, since one of the aluminum thumbscrews was bouncing around in the case all the way here. But here she is, $30 shipped on amazon:
If you don't have a three plane green laser level yet, now may be the time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB825446/?tag=atomicindus08-20 At $27, it is pretty hard to pass up. I just got this one with a coupon (sadly now gone) for $23, and it works as advertised, so now I have a spare, which means I can set them up outdoors at night to light up both ends of the badminton...
www.garagejournal.com
Except I bought the bigger kit mentioned further down in the thread:
It arrived today. The tripod looks a little banged up, since one of the aluminum thumbscrews was bouncing around in the case all the way here. But here she is, $30 shipped on amazon:
kudakev615
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Holy **** how small are your feet?!?.....
Those the new(er) Tekton flex heads? I really like the ones I have, espcially compared to the older ones.
yeah, those are the newer satin finished 12pt wrenches. ive used them for 2 days and really like them. have a good heft to them, the satin finish provides a little grip to them and the direction arrow comes in handy at a quick glance. and the shoes are a size 9.5, not huge for a 5'5" guy but the camera lens distortion def doesnt help for the AJ4's sitting on top of the box
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ThePostman
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Matco bent handle and and a NOS SK LP90 1/4" long handled fixed head, one of the final jewels in my collection, olsa makes replacement guts for the SK. I have a Gw 120 in 1/4 fixed handle that blew apart, I don't trust it. This SK is world's above in quality, and just a hair thicker than Matco 1/4" locking flex head. The only LP90 that has disappointed me is the standard 3/8"s standard fixed head, its stiff, and the QR is stiff too. The LP90 in 1/4" flavor, have been flawless, and heavily used in a pro environment.
Add hubtamer 311822 not pictured, those buying astro 78825, and those rebranded, this is the cup not included, no pics, just take note to complete the set.
Qualitytools
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They also have spark plug sockets with clips as magnetic ones can have a tendency for the magnet to break apart.
demarpaint
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Snap On S80A. I got a good price on it and I went for it.
GarageHobbyist
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All the feels
Smokeshow69
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Scored this barely used snappy/cti 1/2 drive torque wrench today off the truck for $150. Case is in really good shape and not dirty. Came with instructions as well. Not bad when you consider how much they are new and that I paid the same as alot of other cheaper brands. 
