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kyrbz
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It’s been awhile since that happened but yes that sounds right. The screw vibrated out and allowed the key to vibrate out as well. I think the first time it happened I found the screw and washer but not the key.
Funny, I bought a cheap HF bag for my Milwaukee inflator, specifically as a disguise for the inflator. I figured a bag with the Milwaukee logo would be too enticing to leave in my SUV.
Mike
Couple of stops tonight...
Got a "free" (with coupon) 5-gallon bucket and a couple of tarps at HF.
Got these at HD for my RV bunk rebuild project (have a bunch of staples to remove):
Also at HD, a new Symmons (plumbing) tool. The old style Temptrol seats used a 4-point (square) tool, the newer ones use 6-point (hex). These are designed to handle both styles. Realistically, I'll still need the extractors to break the corrosion and remove the old ones, but I'll need these to install the new ones.
Mike
Got a "free" (with coupon) 5-gallon bucket and a couple of tarps at HF.
Got these at HD for my RV bunk rebuild project (have a bunch of staples to remove):
Also at HD, a new Symmons (plumbing) tool. The old style Temptrol seats used a 4-point (square) tool, the newer ones use 6-point (hex). These are designed to handle both styles. Realistically, I'll still need the extractors to break the corrosion and remove the old ones, but I'll need these to install the new ones.
Symmons Temptrol 9 in. Brass Hot/Cold Seat Removal Toolkit T35C - The Home Depot
Repair leaks in your bathroom or kitchen faucet with this Symmons Temptrol Brass Hot Cold Seat Removal Tools.
www.homedepot.com
Mike
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Got a Harry Epstein order this week.
FACOM ceramic screwdriver, Old Forge stubby 3/8" punch, little Japanese scissors (not for kids! pointy!) dental pick and tweezers. I bought the FACOM screwdriver just to see what it was like. Alas, it does not fit my eyeglasses screws. Wanted to see what the handle was like. As a kid when I first used precision screwdrivers, they had aluminum handles and the pushy-base most certainly spun with ease so you could push and twist the screwdriver with your fingers. Now that we're in the era of mostly plastic, I've been surprised at how many plastic handled mini screwdrivers don't get this right. They often are separate pieces but the pushy-base doesn't turn freely. FACOM got it right, but I won't be buying the full set of FACOMs now but of course, it's now on my distant wish list. (I've also heard good things.)
Fronce, USA, Japan, USA, Pakistan.
Also a four-foot safety air wand. It's safe because unless you're Wilt Chamberlain or Manute Bol, you couldn't possibly point it towards your face. Just kidding, it's the OSHA restrictor that you install when you don't want a good blow gun.
This thing is big and will be good for floor/driveway. My thoughts when buying it were just "a long one but with a bend at the end" and "I like Milton."
Also, an Amazon order:
Sack of cheap calipers, Lisle pocket pry bars, Milton mini blow gun, Titan 17mm nylon-clad lug nut socket, Bondhus metric Allen key set, ball-end on long tip. Didn't know you could order just one nylon-clad lug nut socket for a fair price.
China, China, assembled in USA of US and global components, Taiwan, USA.
Bondhus $14.86, which makes me happy.
FACOM ceramic screwdriver, Old Forge stubby 3/8" punch, little Japanese scissors (not for kids! pointy!) dental pick and tweezers. I bought the FACOM screwdriver just to see what it was like. Alas, it does not fit my eyeglasses screws. Wanted to see what the handle was like. As a kid when I first used precision screwdrivers, they had aluminum handles and the pushy-base most certainly spun with ease so you could push and twist the screwdriver with your fingers. Now that we're in the era of mostly plastic, I've been surprised at how many plastic handled mini screwdrivers don't get this right. They often are separate pieces but the pushy-base doesn't turn freely. FACOM got it right, but I won't be buying the full set of FACOMs now but of course, it's now on my distant wish list. (I've also heard good things.)
Fronce, USA, Japan, USA, Pakistan.
Also a four-foot safety air wand. It's safe because unless you're Wilt Chamberlain or Manute Bol, you couldn't possibly point it towards your face. Just kidding, it's the OSHA restrictor that you install when you don't want a good blow gun.
This thing is big and will be good for floor/driveway. My thoughts when buying it were just "a long one but with a bend at the end" and "I like Milton."
Also, an Amazon order:
Sack of cheap calipers, Lisle pocket pry bars, Milton mini blow gun, Titan 17mm nylon-clad lug nut socket, Bondhus metric Allen key set, ball-end on long tip. Didn't know you could order just one nylon-clad lug nut socket for a fair price.
China, China, assembled in USA of US and global components, Taiwan, USA.
Bondhus $14.86, which makes me happy.
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Got a Harry Epstein order this week.
FACOM ceramic screwdriver, Old Forge stubby 3/8" punch,
they threw one of those stubby punches with one my orders a couple years ago. it ended up in my electrical tools, it's just the thing for punching out conduit knockouts on boxes where there's not a lot of clearance.
Nobody-named-Olli
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Unilite IL-425R inspection light https://unilite.com/product/il-425r/
Unilite EK5 sheepsfoot blade utility knife https://unilite.com/product/ek5/
(I thought their color scheme goes great with the Monster Nitro cans.
And now I need to open one, as I’m thirsty for Nitro!)
Kind regards,
Olli
Unilite EK5 sheepsfoot blade utility knife https://unilite.com/product/ek5/
(I thought their color scheme goes great with the Monster Nitro cans.
And now I need to open one, as I’m thirsty for Nitro!)Kind regards,
Olli
Neat. I bought mine because a) cheap 2) you never know when that sort of thing might come in handy.
Thinking about it today , I realize it's related to my screwdriver rant: just because I'm buying a Phillips #3 doesn't mean the work is farther away from me!
Meursault74
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just add some mood music, and you're all setUnilite IL-425R inspection light https://unilite.com/product/il-425r/
Unilite EK5 sheepsfoot blade utility knife https://unilite.com/product/ek5/
(I thought their color scheme goes great with the Monster Nitro cans.
Kind regards,
Olli
nathanOH
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That has also bothered me for #3 drivers.
Now go find a stubby #3! (OK, it's doable, but it was a hunt.)
Skyman
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WWheeler
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Went to Home Depot today to return/exchange a few materials leftover from a recent remodeling project and This Dewalt trimmer (DCST972X1) followed me home. I must have forgotten to put my blinders on because I noticed the sign promoting a free 9ah 60V battery with purchase and that was all it took to sweet talk me into spreading my wallet.
And as a really nice side bonus that I did not even notice before I got it home and got to looking at the box better was that this model accepts "universal attachments'. That got me digging in the garage as I just happen to have a trio of attachments that I found out quick will fit right to it. They are leftover from a Craftsman (Poulan) trimmer I had that bit the dust at least 15 years ago. Now I'm really glad I kept a hold of them. I'm definitely going to be putting those hedge trimmer and brush cutter attachments to good use.
And as a really nice side bonus that I did not even notice before I got it home and got to looking at the box better was that this model accepts "universal attachments'. That got me digging in the garage as I just happen to have a trio of attachments that I found out quick will fit right to it. They are leftover from a Craftsman (Poulan) trimmer I had that bit the dust at least 15 years ago. Now I'm really glad I kept a hold of them. I'm definitely going to be putting those hedge trimmer and brush cutter attachments to good use.
Jweebothee
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Bought me repo box today haha, thought the guy was joking when he said he had to repo itSouthernIllinois
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Bremen! A brand that sounds like a country whose tools you can trust!
mreisner
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CHI_Tool&Die
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I ordered some 3/8” extensions from Matco that were in the promo flyer. Get a set of 3 and you get a 20” extension free. My driver said he forgot to order it so he just gave me the standard three set of extensions for a few bucks off. Would’ve liked the 20” but c’est la vie. Overall they are nice extensions. Heavier than I thought. The sockets and ratchets fit way better on these Matco extensions than on my Proto ones. The knurling on the shaft is really aggressive and I can totally lay into it. Around the bottom the knurling is much smoother but it still gives me some grip. I do like them. I’m also pumped that the Matco guy actually showed up. Hopefully he will be more consistent. He told me his sales are down drastically and most of the shops he visits are slower than normal. I’d gladly buy more from him if he were easier to reach but the dude never responds to my texts. Coincidentally, I saw the MAC truck across the street for the first time in almost a month.
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Miller (Now SPX/OTC/Name du Jour) made some incredibly high quality specialty tools for Mopar at the dealership level. I own more than a few, but just added this set to my collection for an upcoming project. It's for work on certain differentials, appears to have never been used, and the machining and knurling are excellent.
Picked up these 3 machine vises today from an Internet auction. 2 Kurts and the other I assume is Chinese , because no maker mark.
I really don't need any more vises but I figured what the heck I'll just put them on this Discover card.
I really don't need any more vises but I figured what the heck I'll just put them on this Discover card.
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Jeff
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upgraded drippers & oilers
Meursault74
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EtOH is a quicker and easier to comprehend label and will likely still keep the boozehounds out of your solvents.upgraded drippers & oilers
Nobody-named-Olli
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Only 6” wide, pointed, ‘cable trench shovel’. Need this for some upcoming work, got delivered by my industrial supplier today and I assembled it so it’s ready for Monday.
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
NoahG
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Only 6” wide, pointed, ‘cable trench shovel’. Need this for some upcoming work, got delivered by my industrial supplier today and I assembled it so it’s ready for Monday.
Kind regards,
Olli
I have some hard clay soil and I bought a shovel like this thinking it just looked handy, and yeah, it turned out it's great. Why fight with a full-width shovel? Sometimes this is just the ticket. Saw a neighbor lady struggling to dig a hole to plant a bush, and ran out and loaned her mine. I used mine to plant some apple trees last year, but admittedly, I also bought a Fiskars pick axe for that job.
OK, what are the same-sized adapters for?
NoahG
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Drive adapters for female drive ratchets. I’ve found a few at flea markets in the past year.
When I have to plant things, I'll normally reach for the post hole digger to at least get the hole started.
This is the first shovel I have seen with a white wood handle. Is it painted? Stained?Only 6” wide, pointed, ‘cable trench shovel’. Need this for some upcoming work, got delivered by my industrial supplier today and I assembled it so it’s ready for Monday.
Kind regards,
Olli
Nobody-named-Olli
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Untreated ash. No paint, no stain - just quite a bit of sunshine lighting it up while taking the pic.
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
Meursault74
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while we're talking about colors. Your tool haul colors give off a vibe from a different part of the world.
Right I amwhile we're talking about colors. Your tool haul colors give off a vibe from a different part of the world.
while we're talking about colors. Your tool haul colors give off a vibe from a different part of the world.
What the? Bob Marley's not Italian!
Meursault74
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BobsYourUncle69
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I've been missing my Gedore 1b so bought a rather mixed set. I was going to wait and get mine on my next trip that keeps being posponed , but I finally caved.
-Gedore 1B 10-30. 32mm set
For the 1B , 20-32mm Old SA forged set from the UK on ebay
10 -19mm are made up of some new German forged 1Bs from zoro and old SA forged 1Bs from ebay. I ended up with a few duplicates and I paid way too much for it , but it was nice to use them a couple of days ago when stripping my Tacomas new rear bumper apart to make sure it is undercoated well and then the resembly. I'm just to them being the 1st wrench I grab. It feels more natural to me which seems to be the opposite of everyone else. Probbaly habit ?
The other item is a cheap 3/4 impact set from Amazon and it functions.
-Gedore 1B 10-30. 32mm set
For the 1B , 20-32mm Old SA forged set from the UK on ebay
10 -19mm are made up of some new German forged 1Bs from zoro and old SA forged 1Bs from ebay. I ended up with a few duplicates and I paid way too much for it , but it was nice to use them a couple of days ago when stripping my Tacomas new rear bumper apart to make sure it is undercoated well and then the resembly. I'm just to them being the 1st wrench I grab. It feels more natural to me which seems to be the opposite of everyone else. Probbaly habit ?
The other item is a cheap 3/4 impact set from Amazon and it functions.
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RMERR
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Doing some wiring/soldering a few days ago which wasn't going very well. Finally had one of those ENOUGH moments, as in enough of these **** tools, I'm getting some new wiring tools. Bought a Knipex wire stripper and a Hakko FX 971 soldering station. Tossed my old **** irons in the trash. Yes, the crappy stand in the trash does say "Radio Shack", pretty much tells the prior status of my wiring tools.
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Bought the 7" SO slip joint needle nose (with free gift) to go with the 9" HF one. Probably a more useful size for me. As I parked it in the pliers drawer it hit me that apart from some SO work lights from Cosco a few years ago, this is the first new Snap-On tool I have ever bought! Just could never justify the cost for my needs/usage. Heck, I'm only 70, at this rate I should have the whole Snap-On line up in no time! Okay, you know what....maybe not.
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This quality tool will last you a lifetime.