At one of my local stores, the manager told me their stock depends on what corporate decides to send them. Ironically, that store is typically the last to run out of something if they had it to begin with. Dunno. Could be true?
Took advantage of the Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale. Joined ITC for the first time. I always figured it would be worthwhile if I could pay for it in savings from my purchase at the time of joining. Early Access allowed me to make some tool upgrades. I wouldn't be able to get to the store on the weekend, so this was worthwhile. Hardly anyone in the store. They had to open the only register for me. "Robert" was super excited to sell me an ITC membership. Kept track of savings so he could tell me when the membership was paid for, and then took out his calculator to figure out total savings. (Must be new to not know it shows on the receipt!)
What’s the intended use case, if not for removing gaskets?Stahlwille Gasket scraper 12718
This thing is sturdy, but well proportioned and weighted. The blade is 25mm wide, 1.6mm thick before the edge bevel, sharp but not excessively so that it digs. Shaft is 10mm hex. Unlikely that it'll see see any gaskets.
General heavy duty scraper, long thing with flat semi-wide semi-sharp tip. The long shaft, stiffness, sturdiness, and narrowness gives it some utility beyond other types for non-gasket use.
Thank you. It's a nice upgrade on the metric side of the bench. The standard side has a lot of pre-1980 Craftsman sockets which compare very favorably with Icon, and also have a lot of sentimental value. The kits did also come with some standard stuff.
I love these. I only have 2 and waiting to stumble on deals for other sizes. Koken knurled extension for when you need that; and when knurling isn’t needed, this is the extension. Changing plugs on my moms Porsche a few weeks ago, it was so nice being 100% confident that the plug socket was going to stay on the extension every time.Stahwille 1/4 × 102mm locking extension
They are pricey! I got a good price on one but paid all the money on the second. I have some cheapy locking extension but they have a huge collar. This tiny button is much nicer to use and has superior clearance. If I recall correctly, Stahlwille has 2 versions of the button available, one is more flush and one sticks out more and is easier to press. I think.
Now use it to measure the threads of that bore on the engine block....Clatoon, 42 Nut and Bolt Thread Checker, Bolt Size and Thread Gauge with 19 Standard and 15 Metric, identibolt 8 Drill Bit Gauge, Heavy-Duty Thread Checker, Bolt and Nut Identifier Gauge
Thick aluminum plate, red anodized with white etched numerals and scale. Has four rubber feet on back for laying flat or it can be hung up. Measures 17"L x 4"W x 1/4"T
I bought a pair of the Klein model and was sorely disappointed. Gave them away to somebody.
Some Epstein goodness in the form of Felo Combination pliers, new Knipex 8751180 7 1/4 Cobra Extra Slim Pump Pliers, a Felo PH1 and PH0 screwdriver displayed proudly on Epstein approved brown paper.
Thanks for links , I'll have a look.My German car past didn't process this at first, I'm so used to the Allen headed bolt's hole stripping -- soft metal! You rounded the key?!
My first thought when it comes to buying hex/Allen and Torx tools is Bondhus -- made in USA, good quality, fair prices.
Harry Epstein's has an abundance of Bondus and Eklind, and if you only need a 7/16th, they have a French offering by a very reputable maker of Allen keys:
Did you have a chance to try out the surface drive yet? I was wondering what you think of them and how they fit and function on the hardware. If they would make a good regular use socket, or just the rare occasion, etc.My Koken socket collection is growing. Picked up a Koken surface drive set in 1/2" and 3/8" deep. Really nice... The one thing I don't love about Koken is their tendency to do skips! Even if I'll never need a socket, it just bugs me to have incomplete sets.
Also, I'm trying to get a new thread going specifically on toolbox organizers, like these Toolbox Widget ones in the picture, so if you are at all into tool organizers, maybe stop by that thread as well and post something up? Hard for new threads to get much momentum...
Here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/show-me-and-discuss-your-toolbox-organizers.549220/
The Koken Surface Drive sockets are rows 4 and 5 from the front...
1: Koken Zeal 1/4"
2. Koken Zeal 3/8"
3. Koken Nut-grip 3/8"
4. Koken Surface Drive 3/8" deep
5. Koken Surface Drive 1/2"
6. Koken Nut-grip 1/2"
Those 7s are light though , makes it easy for difficult spaces when your hands and fingers need to bend in odd directions in tight spaces while you're holding a 10mm NR7 with your ring and index finger covered on fluid film. I like them for that.
My first foray into locking extensions was Tekton. They were complete garbage. I moved on to Stahlwille and they are worth every penny spent.
I did not think about the boat! Guess if they still have some on Sunday I might be going back!Took advantage of the 40%. Going in the boat.
Your "painfully messy" looks an awful lot like my "Hey--check it out! I organized the shop yesterday!"Been looking for a another box to replace my 8 drawer Kennedy. It seems I need another toolbox every 5 years or so as the tools stack up. Saw this TRP on CL, brand new unused for $500. I ended up giving the guy a watch that I don't really wear (that I paid about $100 for) and $250 cash. He even delivered it to my house.
Feels about on par with other Snap On boxes I've used in the past. Super wide drawers always feel a bit "wobbly" just because of the distance between the slides, but big wide drawers do come in handy, and none of my other boxes have them.
Yes, it's already got stickers. And yes, it's about 90% full already. And yes, the bench is painfully messy while I reorganize.
