a57belair2
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Not sure what I'm going to use these for yet, but I know they will come in handy. Got the last two with 1:07 on the countdown clock!
Not sure what I'm going to use these for yet, but I know they will come in handy. Got the last two with 1:07 on the countdown clock!
Anchors from Party Animals? What could possibly go wrong?! I'm in
Great price on a good saw!……. Keep in mind that this is for a BARE TOOL…….. NO BATTERIES.This is a good saw. If anyone is interested go look at the reviews of this saw on YouTube. Well thought of. Even the comparisons with the brushless model, this saw doesn't come up short.
I just checked. This saw has never been a lower price. This is rock bottom. If someone is a bottom feeder, it is time to eat.
I'm less concerned when it's "Sold by Amazon.com" than when it's "Sold by Bob's Discount Shenzhen Tols."Do you guys trust the Amazon Dewalt stuff not to be counterfeit?
Yes.Do you guys trust the Amazon Dewalt stuff not to be counterfeit?



Here's the 3/8 handle also on special (as are 3/8 sockets)Some of the sockets are on sale too but not the metric 1/2.
I want to have a reason to buy more tools, but these Astro ratchets with nano sockets seem to replicate the long flex head spline wrenches I already have. On the good side I wouldn’t feel bad about wrecking the Astro ratchets.Here's the 3/8 handle also on special (as are 3/8 sockets)
I've gifted a similar portable option before:
one advantage the astro has is being detachable to use an extension. For the pass-thru sockets like the bahco/pittsburg/one I linked above, your shallow sockets can become deep socket w/the use of a hollow extenson. it doesn't look like that's possible w/the astro since it uses a conventional square drive. Your renches are also pass-thru and you hardly see them w/the offset like that.I want to have a reason to buy more tools, but these Astro ratchets with nano sockets seem to replicate the long flex head spline wrenches I already have. On the good side I wouldn’t feel bad about wrecking the Astro ratchets.
Icon makes similar reversible spline wrenches for $229 retail.
I have the mountain brand of those flex head wrenches. My mechanic has the Matco set and it's identical. They are $179 on Amazon. I've used them pretty hard and they work well.I want to have a reason to buy more tools, but these Astro ratchets with nano sockets seem to replicate the long flex head spline wrenches I already have. On the good side I wouldn’t feel bad about wrecking the Astro ratchets.
Icon makes similar reversible spline wrenches for $229 retail.
Looks like a good deal, but why do I need one?Astro Tools 78218 Extra-long flex head ratchet for 1/2 nano sockets $24.99
Astro Tools 78218 Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets - Amazon.com
Astro Tools 78218 Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
What is this word “need” ?Looks like a good deal, but why do I need one?
Can't think of a situation where this would be better than a long box end ratchet wrench.
That's basically what it is, but with the addition of a snap ring to retain the nano sockets.Can't think of a situation where this would be better than a long box end ratchet wrench.
I have the 3/8 nano sockets. I never thought about using them with a 17 mm wrench. Anyway I ordered the 3/8 holder. I'll probably use them more if I have the flex head ratchet that goes with them.Looks like a good deal, but why do I need one?
Can't think of a situation where this would be better than a long box end ratchet wrench.
Need is a critical word in the process of rationalization.What is this word “need” ?
I thought it was "desire"...Need is a critical word in the process of rationalization.
Need is a critical word in the process of rationalization.
I thought it was "desire"...

And what does being rational have to do with wanting new tools? You guys are just being silly now.lolNeed is a critical word in the process of rationalization.
AAAAAAAAAHHHHH WANT!What's wrong with just wanting it? Like that damn Knipex - Twistor16 Self-Adjusting Pliers. I don't need it, I have other tools that can do the job but I wanted it. I just wish they'd ship it already, I bought it on the 3rd and guesstimated delivery was this past Friday but it’s still preparing for shipping.
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I ordered the 22mm for half inch nanos. I figured if I want the 17mm it would be in a shorter 10.5” version, but it’s $35 not on sale.I have the 3/8 nano sockets. I never thought about using them with a 17 mm wrench. Anyway I ordered the 3/8 holder. I'll probably use them more if I have the flex head ratchet that goes with them.
What's wrong with just wanting it? Like that damn Knipex - Twistor16 Self-Adjusting Pliers. I don't need it, I have other tools that can do the job but I wanted it. I just wish they'd ship it already, I bought it on the 3rd and guesstimated delivery was this past Friday but its still preparing for shipping.
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It's for those times when you have no space for a regular length socket but the bolt/nut is recessed, so a flush ratchet wrench won't do & you need the extra offset. Keeps you from using a contraption such as this:Looks like a good deal, but why do I need one?
Can't think of a situation where this would be better than a long box end ratchet wrench.

Thanks for the links......ordered the 3/8 drive and socketsI want to have a reason to buy more tools, but these Astro ratchets with nano sockets seem to replicate the long flex head spline wrenches I already have. On the good side I wouldn’t feel bad about wrecking the Astro ratchets.
Icon makes similar reversible spline wrenches for $229 retail.