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ETJ

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It was a tax refund month so...

Snap-on BF632 and BF635 (Martin)
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1/2" deep SAE and Metric sets
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Cheap FL80
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SOXRR707 set + 1
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SOEX set up to 1". Missing SOEX8, 18,20 and 30. I already had the soex18 and 20 and the rest are on their way.
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Cheap OEX710 set with ground off owner's marks.
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Pinne

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Smoke machine - this one also from Amazon. Don't usually buy many no-name tools but for my usage I figured this would be sufficient. $60 and it was delivered next day.

It puts out a lot of smoke and can pressurize the system pretty well despite it's compact size. Picked up a few PVC caps to plug intakes and make a fitting to attach the hose to while it runs. Gotta say, I'm very impressed for the price - did it's job and now into storage for a bit hoping I don't need to chase any more boost leaks.

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jsteih

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I love Logrite products. I'm fortunate enough to live a little over an hour from their HQ (and manufacturing site!), and took the trip so I could ask questions (at the time, I was considering buying a log arch for a big job). While this place isn't set up for retail, they took some time to walk me through the place, and answer all sorts of questions.

Then, they showed me a scratch and dent area, which is where I got my Peavy (same as your cant hook, but with a straight tip). The only thing "wrong" with it was that it had two extra holes, because the hook hinge bracket got welded onto the tube backwards. Got a nice discount, and doesn't affect usage at all. I also bought a log stand for it, helps keep my chains out of the dirt.

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I also bought a hookaroon. That thing is a real back saver. I should go back and get a longer one.

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I'm a DIY / homeowner, I cut and split for my own usage (2-3 cords a year to heat the house), not using this stuff commercially. But, they both still look essentially brand new (the second pic was the day I put them into the truck to bring home, February 2014. I should sharpen the hook on the hookaroon; otherwise, they haven't needed any attention from me.




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Logrite makes a different tip for the hookaroon. Well worth the $15 upgrade.
 
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Jacobs976

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Figured these would be useful.
Williams spinner disc set.
*Ratchets and sockets not included
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Only problem is the 1/4 is the Taiwan version but it was only $2.47 so I can get the Snap On version that matches the 3/8 and 1/2 off the truck later if I like them. I looked at koken but theirs are quite a bit smaller (especially the Z series) and I wanted at least a bit of overhang.

I use bit sockets alot and these seemed better than trying to spin the extension, which is basically every time, so they should see decent usage. Pics show the largest case scenarios on hand and they have good clearance where some brands didn't appear likely to work in similar cases. The 1/4 might actually be in the less viable category due to the flat bottom but 3/8 is the majority use case and Snap On 1/4 is the same as the 3/8 so I'll know from using 3/8 whether I need to buy the Snap On 1/4.
 
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lund

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Jacobs976 said:
Figured these would be useful.
Williams spinner disc set.
*Ratchets and sockets not included
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Only problem is the 1/4 is the Taiwan version but it was only $2.47 so I can get the Snap On version that matches the 3/8 and 1/2 off the truck later if I like them. I looked at koken but theirs are quite a bit smaller (especially the Z series) and I wanted at least a bit of overhang.

I use bit sockets alot and these seemed better than trying to spin the extension, which is basically every time, so they should see decent usage. Pics show the largest case scenarios on hand and they have good clearance where some brands didn't appear likely to work in similar cases. The 1/4 might actually be in the less viable category due to the flat bottom but 3/8 is the majority use case and Snap On 1/4 is the same as the 3/8 so I'll know from using 3/8 whether I need to buy the Snap On 1/4.
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I have this set and I use them fairly frequently: as you point out with extensions to spin sockets that are broken free but in tight places. They work well for the purpose. I also use small SK 1/4 and 3/8 drive disk ratchets for similar purposes (work well with low backdrag) and roto ratchets even more. But these can be convenient at times when things are really tight or I want something in-between linkages on a stack of extensions to help get more spinning leverage.
 
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cody1325

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Ohio Andy said:
Just wanted to tell you you're wrong.... At least until tomorrow because in theory my order arrives tonight....

Why did I try that first pair of pliers
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And screwdriver--plus the pocket prybar I bought off the truck last year. I have a pair of Snap-On's 91 "Channellock" style pliers from the early '60s I got in a sale here, and was surprised at how solid and smooth they still were.

Why did I discover CAT dealers carried Snap-On?!!! Instead of the "off chance I see a Snap-On truck and the guy isn't parked in Applebees on lunch break" it's now "whenever I have the money", as much of the catalog is rebranded Snap-On and Williams. The 47ACF are VERY nice, and Williams/Snap-On hard handles--have to be one of my favorites. I don't know why, but my two favorite handles are tool truck or tool truck derived--Snap-On hard handle (also used by Williams and Caterpillar, as well as Mac's Mac Grip (also used by Proto, and branded Duratek). At least with CAT, I can walk in my dealer and buy the set--unlike Williams and Proto that have to be special ordered.

Most of last month, they ran a free shipping promo, and I got a few items I wanted.
 
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cody1325 said:
And screwdriver--plus the pocket prybar I bought off the truck last year. I have a pair of Snap-On's 91 "Channellock" style pliers from the early '60s I got in a sale here, and was surprised at how solid and smooth they still were.

Why did I discover CAT dealers carried Snap-On?!!! Instead of the "off chance I see a Snap-On truck and the guy isn't parked in Applebees on lunch break" it's now "whenever I have the money", as much of the catalog is rebranded Snap-On and Williams. The 47ACF are VERY nice, and Williams/Snap-On hard handles--have to be one of my favorites. I don't know why, but my two favorite handles are tool truck or tool truck derived--Snap-On hard handle (also used by Williams and Caterpillar, as well as Mac's Mac Grip (also used by Proto, and branded Duratek). At least with CAT, I can walk in my dealer and buy the set--unlike Williams and Proto that have to be special ordered.

Most of last month, they ran a free shipping promo, and I got a few items I wanted.
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I have a bunch of Williams screwdrivers. I prefer the snap on ratcheting screwdriver over Williams; snap on has knurling, Williams does not.
 
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Fly Fishing Rick

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I finally retired my old multimeter this week and replaced it with this one. I was so tempted to buy a Fluke 117 but just couldn't justify it with how often I use it and what my actual requirements are... I also got a couple new pair of silicone leads for it, and they are amazing. I don't know why the old PVC leads still even exist anymore. This particular Klein model doesn't have a kickstand, so I added one designed for a phone and it works just fine. I was also too cheap to buy one of their magnetic hangers, so I built my own. It's not as pretty as theirs, but it works just fine and it was free. And the strap length can be easily extended by releasing one of the magnetic ends of the strap.

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rword said:
Icon? Sweet
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Yeah. One of the few deep Torx sets that I've seen that is that comprehensive. While I put a couple specific sizes on order for a job I'm doing for a friend (impacts)... I caved and said "why not?"
Better to be over prepared than not enough... And really, the price wasn't bad. Haters gonna hate... Buy Harbor Freight 🤣
 
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Pinne said:
Smoke machine - this one also from Amazon. Don't usually buy many no-name tools but for my usage I figured this would be sufficient. $60 and it was delivered next day.

It puts out a lot of smoke and can pressurize the system pretty well despite it's compact size. Picked up a few PVC caps to plug intakes and make a fitting to attach the hose to while it runs. Gotta say, I'm very impressed for the price - did it's job and now into storage for a bit hoping I don't need to chase any more boost leaks.

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Care too share a link for it? Thanks
 
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will335i

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rword said:
Haha I think it will be. Other cheaper brands are definitely good enough for my diy stuff but I did want to just have 1 snap on set.
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That's what I said too. Let me just get a ratchet and see what the fuss is all about. Then it was just unique tools that maybe different brands didn't offer.

That was 20+ ratchets, 2 line wrench sets, 1/4in and 3/8 socket sets, and various other odds and ends ago.
 
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four.cycle

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I spoke with my ex-wife on the phone and she recommended this pump for inflating tires and the inflatable boat. Said this one worked great for inflating the tires on her Subaru and balls for the boy. Unit is about 10 inches in length. $20 bucks on Amazon.
Plugs into cigarette lighter (12 volt) or can be recharged on a USB port.

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mikeinri

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will335i said:
That's what I said too. Let me just get a ratchet and see what the fuss is all about. Then it was just unique tools that maybe different brands didn't offer.

That was 20+ ratchets, 2 line wrench sets, 1/4in and 3/8 socket sets, and various other odds and ends ago.
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You have far more self-control than many of us...

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Some time back my beloved similar sized auto “Diehard” charger tave up the ghost. Probably one component in the small control board.

Anyway, I replaced it with a Vevor charger. Works fine,(actually a nice little charger) but for some reason, I cannot read the screen in daylight. Might be my eyes since if I take a picture of it with my camera, it shows up

So search for a new unit at the usual harbor freight and even one called Yonhan look like a nice little charger, but totally thin wire leads almost looked like something on a DVM

Chose this one had good reviews and it has actually pretty beefy cables for a small charger.

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