CHI_Tool&Die
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You bet! SGSR104AG
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nicks78camaro
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Thank you sir
Funny thing: When my parents passed a few years back, I was tasked with cleaning out their house. They were not the type to throw much away. I think they had a 1930s pencil sharpener mounted on the wall that I remembered well from childhood. Thing was an unbelievable beast relative to modern junk. I cleaned it up, lubed it, and resharpened the blades, and it worked as good as new. My kids sharpened a zillion more pencils on it through middle school and commented a few times on how much better it was than the school's junky ones. So it survived at least 3 generations of heavy-handed kid use. It is sad how both the quality and durability of simple stuff like this has dramatically dropped. I guess in adjusted dollars, stuff like this is now amazingly cheap in price relative to long ago. But today, so much of it ends up bought many times over due to being relatively flimsy junk with a short lifetime. I wish things were closer to the old model with stuff like this: buy once, even with relatively higher cost, but with a reasonable expectation of lasting.Not a typical tool, but a tool none the less. Brings back childhood memories.
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LeeG
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Some Astro Pneumatic Nano stuff. I have most of it now.
A set of these spring punches. I have their center punch, and really like it.
cody1325
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I have a couple myself--Scallion and Chubby (1440OR--made in Japan). Really good quality, and Kershaw's great warranty. Been meaning on getting the little Browning lockback off the truck. There's a "Gasket" model common on eBay--basically a mini Blur. But, discontinued I think as Snap-On doesn't list it.
They have a few exclusive models.
Local score… unused made in USA craftsman set. $40!
I seem to recall the SALE PRICE of that set being $70 at Sears. I think I bought it for my Granddad for Father's Day as a kid.
I recently organized that stuff in rails--the case absolutely *****. My Granddad kept it as the around-the-house set, and half the stuff would fall out.
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Astro Pneumatic Pinless Universal Torque-Saver Impact Extension Socket Sets (the name is a real mouthful!), in 3/8" and 1/2".
I think the 3/8" set is going to be a perfect companion for my Milwaukee stubby 3/8" impact. Review video coming soon...
I think the 3/8" set is going to be a perfect companion for my Milwaukee stubby 3/8" impact. Review video coming soon...
Qualitytools
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Thank you.
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Markoos
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Technically not a tool, but close enough
More here https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/post-pics-of-your-veto-tool-bags.519681/#post-11331432
More here https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/post-pics-of-your-veto-tool-bags.519681/#post-11331432
four.cycle
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Technically.....
any device which assists in the performance of a task is by definition "tool".
So yes, "tool storage systems" is a genre of "tool".
richfinn
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When you have a dead short blowing a fuse, you connect the load lamp across the fuse terminals (which safely uses a known amount of current) when you find the erroneous path to ground the light will extinguish
If you want to test the wiring to a high load component (let's say an in tank fuel pump drawing approx 5 amps) the lamp tells you that the wiring is capable of carrying enough current even if the pump is open circuit, basically a substitute for the component.
Need to knock off the battery surface charge before carrying out a battery test without cycling the ignition, use a load lamp for a minute or two.
WWheeler
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A couple small new arrivals.
Nicholson File Card / Brush
Lowe's 0.4 Quart Bucket with Lid (banana for scale lol). They were $2 ea & I bought 6 of them. Not exactly sure what all I'll use them for just yet. Having a lid will make for a nice small paint pail.
Nicholson File Card / Brush
Lowe's 0.4 Quart Bucket with Lid (banana for scale lol). They were $2 ea & I bought 6 of them. Not exactly sure what all I'll use them for just yet. Having a lid will make for a nice small paint pail.
TheRealBastard
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$112 in Felo’s… 10” Alligators for size reference.
Lowlevel2021
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Well I had to go back and also get the grease gun I’ve been wanting for some time now. I did return the batteries on this deal. 
SouthernIllinois
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Snap-On Thursday …. Well, every other Thursday around here.
Wide Mouth Adjustable Wrench
Two Mule Skinner Wire Brushes
Freebie Beer Koozie
Ear plugs were on clearance at Menards.
Wide Mouth Adjustable Wrench
Two Mule Skinner Wire Brushes
Freebie Beer Koozie
Ear plugs were on clearance at Menards.
Still don't care.Well, her relationship to Kelce is credited with generating over a $350 million increase in revenue and their marketing firms are saying it added over $1 Billion in "equivalent brand value" (whatever that means) for the league, and all that was before their recent engagement that's going to ensure the Kelce-Swift show gets pushed into hyperdrive this year. We aint seen nothing yet.
TLDR- The NFL should have posted their pics of Taylor Swift in the 'Show us Your New Tools' thread last year.
I predict the engagement will boost her latest album to a new record ($) for her. The marriage will boost the next album right over it ($$), but it will be the post-divorce album that completely blows both of those records away ($$$) and cements Taylor as the top revenue generating artist of all time for some time to come.
d.mcfarland
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$13 for 2 was hard to pass up for something like this I'll just with no regard to what I happen to hit during demolition.
shoggoth80
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For the mobile repair trucks at work. Genius Tools 130 ft lbs torque sticks. Not the easiest torque rating to find 
mreisner
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I don't believe so. I recently got one replaced under warranty due to peeling chrome and it did not have USA on it, so I believe Greatstar is making them in China. Sockets that still say USA are made by Wright I believe.
Ohio Andy
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Interesting, this claims to be 60 teeth. Here is the link again
SK TOOLS USA 1/4" Drive Ratchet Handle, Reversible Switch, SuperKrome Finish, Premium CR-V Construction, with Knurled Handle - Drive Sockets - Amazon.com
SK TOOLS USA 1/4" Drive Ratchet Handle, Reversible Switch, SuperKrome Finish, Premium CR-V Construction, with Knurled Handle - Drive Sockets - Amazon.com
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That is the 4.5" version. They also have a 6.5" version
So then I look at Wright Tool and I am not seeing 60 teeth ratchets. I see 45. I do see a 30 and 41 from Wright Tool in 3/8. I assumed that the SK USA ratchets were manufactured by SK in PA. Not that I have any particular insight, but, I would have expected Wright Tool to sell a 1/4" 60 tooth design if they were making them for SK.
All that said, if you bought one of the from Amazon, does it say USA on it? The picture has it. Just curious. I was tempted for the price, but I really don't need another ratchet (he says after bringing home a Snap On FF100 earlier today).
(editing to add that a reviewer from a few months back says it no longer has USA on it).
I've heard that as well, but I kind of doubt it. Wright stamps their sockets so cleanly, whereas the US SK sockets I bought can only be read under clear skies and during certain moon phases.
KYToolz
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I had to run to the local lumber yard during lunch today and pick up a sheet of OSB. While there, I noticed that they had gotten in some DeWalt DWHT10990 Atomic folding utility knives. Did I need it? No, but for $12, I thought why not? I’ve probably got 7-8 folding and non-folding utility knives from Klein, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman and Irwin and this one seems to be the lightest and it has the easiest blade changes of any one I have. Time will tell how durable it is.
After work, I stopped by Lowe’s to get a Lenox hole saw extension that I’ll need for work tomorrow and picked up a few other things while I was there. I bought about a dozen of the Lowe’s mini buckets last year around Christmas, but none of them had lids. I saw some with lids today and picked up a few to use around the shop. I also picked up a DeWalt DXMA1419008 2-port mobile charger because my old charger mysteriously “disappeared“ last week after I gave my no-good brother-in-law a ride home from court last week when he lost his license for a DUI. Lastly, though not tools but indispensable for a working man, I bought myself a few new pairs of work socks. The smudge near the heal is from my grimy thumb!
When I got home, I found one of the new Milwaukee 3401-22 subcompact drills waiting for me. I’ve been wanting an extremely small drill for awhile now and even bought a DeWalt DCD708 because it was significantly smaller than my other drills, but not as small as I wanted. Since I’m already invested in the M12 platform, I was excited when Milwaukee announced its release back in the Spring. I was wanting something for extremely confined spaces and something I could tote around all day without it weighing me down, because I’m far from being a Spring chicken these days! Of course it’s only viable for low torque situations but, if I need to drive a 3-1/2” deck screw into hardwood without a pilot hole, I’ve got several other drills and drivers that can accomplish the job.
After work, I stopped by Lowe’s to get a Lenox hole saw extension that I’ll need for work tomorrow and picked up a few other things while I was there. I bought about a dozen of the Lowe’s mini buckets last year around Christmas, but none of them had lids. I saw some with lids today and picked up a few to use around the shop. I also picked up a DeWalt DXMA1419008 2-port mobile charger because my old charger mysteriously “disappeared“ last week after I gave my no-good brother-in-law a ride home from court last week when he lost his license for a DUI. Lastly, though not tools but indispensable for a working man, I bought myself a few new pairs of work socks. The smudge near the heal is from my grimy thumb!
When I got home, I found one of the new Milwaukee 3401-22 subcompact drills waiting for me. I’ve been wanting an extremely small drill for awhile now and even bought a DeWalt DCD708 because it was significantly smaller than my other drills, but not as small as I wanted. Since I’m already invested in the M12 platform, I was excited when Milwaukee announced its release back in the Spring. I was wanting something for extremely confined spaces and something I could tote around all day without it weighing me down, because I’m far from being a Spring chicken these days! Of course it’s only viable for low torque situations but, if I need to drive a 3-1/2” deck screw into hardwood without a pilot hole, I’ve got several other drills and drivers that can accomplish the job.
mreisner
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It said only four left in stock from JB tools, so maybe he had some NOS USA stock?
mreisner
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Wondering if for a contract job like that Wright made them down to a price not up to a quality?
More cheap stuff from Amazon. I could have sworn I had a vacuum gauge but perhaps it's in storage since we moved. Chasing some boost leaks and testing / adjusting wastegates with the vacuum pump.
Bought the 10mm "Steel Vision" stubby wrench with the intention that I may need to cut open the box end to act as a flare nute wrench for a specific job, but was able to get it done with the open end. I will likely add a nicer set of stubby metric wrenches to my tool kit at some point now. But, if anyone knows of stubby flare nut wrenches I'd be interested in a good quality set.
Speedwox makes the miniature wrench set. While I don't see them rivaling any of the nicer Taiwanese brands any time soon, I think these will do the trick for $6.49. Plus the name is kind of fun. 4mm-11mm, so I've got some extra 8-11mm wrenches now should I need to cut them up or modify them.
Bought the 10mm "Steel Vision" stubby wrench with the intention that I may need to cut open the box end to act as a flare nute wrench for a specific job, but was able to get it done with the open end. I will likely add a nicer set of stubby metric wrenches to my tool kit at some point now. But, if anyone knows of stubby flare nut wrenches I'd be interested in a good quality set.
Speedwox makes the miniature wrench set. While I don't see them rivaling any of the nicer Taiwanese brands any time soon, I think these will do the trick for $6.49. Plus the name is kind of fun. 4mm-11mm, so I've got some extra 8-11mm wrenches now should I need to cut them up or modify them.
Yea the items are just loose in the box. You have to open it 1 way or it will fall out. Crazy this set is now going for $200+ online.
Ohio Andy
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How do you like the atomic in use?I had to run to the local lumber yard during lunch today and pick up a sheet of OSB. While there, I noticed that they had gotten in some DeWalt DWHT10990 Atomic folding utility knives. Did I need it? No, but for $12, I thought why not? I’ve probably got 7-8 folding and non-folding utility knives from Klein, Milwaukee, Stanley, Craftsman and Irwin and this one seems to be the lightest and it has the easiest blade changes of any one I have. Time will tell how durable it is.
I think you had me at easiest blade change. I think I'll give one a try.
Historically, I'd like the SK fold out with the button lock
I also like the hawk bill that they sell. There is just enough curve to be useful for me but not so much that it's overly difficult to sharpen. And it has D2 steel. So I prefer it over the Klein. And I have another that I actually prefer the action, might have to go find it to remind myself of the name. Maxie or something like that. But I prefer the D2 steel. The other one with the better action has a much cheaper steel.
So now I think I'm going to go find one of those atomics with an easy blade change.
SouthernIllinois
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Been on a bit of a tool binge.
Harbor Freight for puller set, magnets, blow gun, movers blanket and shrink wrap.
Rural King for Milwaukee box cutter and vise grips, Milton air fittings and a crank bait for the pond
Harbor Freight for puller set, magnets, blow gun, movers blanket and shrink wrap.
Rural King for Milwaukee box cutter and vise grips, Milton air fittings and a crank bait for the pond
Lowlevel2021
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This wasn’t supposed to ship until October but arrived today. 
Madjik Man
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Jump on a couple of items being discussed here. Both Made in Japan. Really like both.
GX460DIYguy
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Bought a small toolbox full of used stuff a while back and finally had a chance to go through some of it last night. Cleaned up some of the snap on stuff and it’ll be added to the vintage stuff I keep at the ranch to work on our older tractors. The newer stuff is nice, but there’s just something about working on old farmalls with an old 30/36 tooth ratchet and sockets old enough to be my dad. There’s more in it including some Mac and SK stuff that needs to be cleaned up and I’ll probably do that tonight.
KYToolz
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I stopped by Sherwin-Williams today to get some paint for a honey-do project this weekend and picked up a Purdy paint brush comb to help to refresh a few old brushes. I’d actually been wanting one of these for awhile but every time I was somewhere and thought to look for one, they either didn’t carry them or were out of stock.
A package was waiting on me when I got home from work containing a DeWalt DCE180B 20v plastic tubing cutter, which cuts up to 2” schedule 80 PVC. I bought it for a job I’ve got next week where I’ll be running a lot of 2” PVC conduit, as well as some smaller sizes. It’ll also come in extremely handy the next time I have to work on PVC drain lines. The largest pipe I have on hand at the moment is a piece of 3/4” PVC conduit and it cut through it with ease, leaving a square, burr-free cut. I’m looking forward to Tuesday when I can try it out on some bigger stuff.
A package was waiting on me when I got home from work containing a DeWalt DCE180B 20v plastic tubing cutter, which cuts up to 2” schedule 80 PVC. I bought it for a job I’ve got next week where I’ll be running a lot of 2” PVC conduit, as well as some smaller sizes. It’ll also come in extremely handy the next time I have to work on PVC drain lines. The largest pipe I have on hand at the moment is a piece of 3/4” PVC conduit and it cut through it with ease, leaving a square, burr-free cut. I’m looking forward to Tuesday when I can try it out on some bigger stuff.
Heck ya. Superb quality. This 1/2” version was my priority.
Kept an eye out for a deal on this for several weeks. One random night I refreshed the Amazon cart to see it was on sale for $35. $37.44 with tax. It went back up after I checked out; so I didn’t get to share the link.
I’ll keep an eye out for the other sizes at a deal but I’m happy if this is the only one I score.
Kept an eye out for a deal on this for several weeks. One random night I refreshed the Amazon cart to see it was on sale for $35. $37.44 with tax. It went back up after I checked out; so I didn’t get to share the link.
I’ll keep an eye out for the other sizes at a deal but I’m happy if this is the only one I score.
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Who make is it? I’ve virtually killed all my 1/2” swivels. I sure wouldn’t mind spending for a quality piece.
51dueller
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Stahlwille 510QR
^ what he said!
I recommend it, but I’ve only had it as a table top toy so far. I love the Stahlwille locking extensions.
i just went to get you the link and it’s $35 again! Gooooooooo. Edit; back to over $60
I recommend it, but I’ve only had it as a table top toy so far. I love the Stahlwille locking extensions.
Stahlwille 13021000 1/2" Drive QuickRelease Universal Joint, Ergonomically Designed with Chrome Plated Finish, 80mm Length, 155g Weight, Made in Germany: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
Stahlwille 13021000 1/2" Drive QuickRelease Universal Joint, Ergonomically Designed with Chrome Plated Finish, 80mm Length, 155g Weight, Made in Germany: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
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i just went to get you the link and it’s $35 again! Gooooooooo. Edit; back to over $60
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02Xterra
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Antique store acquisitions earlier this week. J.H. Williams USA 4". After seeing a post not long ago about Marson USA Made rivet tools I had wanted to find one in the original box... low and behold I find one on the bottom of a shelf while visiting VA Beach!
Swanny1953
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Picked this Koken 3/8” wobble driver handle after see one in this thread.
I have a couple of trailers that are tough to get into the garage for upgrades/repairs due to a tight fence and right angle turns. Figured this guy would help with that.
I have a couple of trailers that are tough to get into the garage for upgrades/repairs due to a tight fence and right angle turns. Figured this guy would help with that.
SouthernIllinois
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Gave up on waiting on the vise to go on sale.
Got it mounted as soon as I got it home.
Got it mounted as soon as I got it home.