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[a57belair2]

BF-615 twins (Snap-on & Bluepoint)



And air nibbler from Lidl

Did you buy that air nibbler in the US? I can't find it for sale, thank you.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Menards for the white mini box I wanted for spot weld cutters, 1/8th bits, air saw blades, etc…

Snap On Thursday for side cutters, slip joint pliers, rechargeable light, magnetic mat, pipe wrench type pliers, double ended 1/8 drill bits and SAE line wrenches.



FWIW, All Mini Boxes are not created equal. I wanted a white mini box for spot weld cutters, air saw blades, etc…. Saw Menards had white ones. Figured they were pretty much all the same and the way it was packaged you couldn’t open the lid or drawers. Got it home and what a POS. Nothing like the US General minis. Lid flops back past 90 degrees and the slides are just crude, painted metal.

It’ll work for my application but I wish HF made white ones. If they ever do, I am throwing this one in the pond!

 

[Squankum]

Do let us know how much difference there is, e.g. do the narrower grips and extra length cancel each other out in terms of what can be done comfortably with one hand.

Spec capacities are 5.2/5.6mm (+8%) medium-hard, 4mm (equal) hard, 3.6/3.8mm (+6%) piano.

Just got back from turning these tomato trellises, adapted to rabbit guards for my apple trees, into never-a-tomato-trellis-agains.

With my 8"ers, slow and doable with two hands. With the new ones, kinda one handed and easy. I didn't buy these just because of this, and the trellises are far from hardened steel. Had another job last spring where the 8"ers weren't up to it.

 

[pfbz]

Now I only need some flare nut wrenches.

I have a full set of snappy SAE flare nuts that are as-new and I never use... I'd love to trade them for a metric set, but that's not likely. I have lots of tools I should probably offer up for sale, just never get around to it.

Two new to me ratchets. TL72 and FKF80. They were cheap

Very nice...

Longshot, but I might consider a +/- trade of the SAE flare's for those (or other) Snappy ratchets.

 

[afazz]

Another day and another parcel (or two) later

BF634, BF604, BF629 and B630. BF604 was on my list of useful body hammers to own.

The ultra rare BF634!

 

[moemc]

ZIM tools HBR3 and HBR12 bit ratchets. Along with the ZIM VHCT30 “half cut” Torx bits I want to use them with. Interesting that 1 of the 3 bits has a different texture/sheen, probably from a different batch, maybe even different metallurgy (not concerned, just observed).

It’s my first VIM stuff. I like it so far. It seems like they make an effort to put a unique twist on things. I am going to explore their catalog and try and find other things I didn’t know I need.

 

[mikeinri]

Just got back from turning these tomato trellises, adapted to rabbit guards for my apple trees, into never-a-tomato-trellis-agains.

With my 8"ers, slow and doable with two hands. With the new ones, kinda one handed and easy. I didn't buy these just because of this, and it's far from hardened steel. Had another job last spring where the 8"ers weren't up to it.

I need to build something like those! Deer decimated my garden the last few times I bothered to plant.

Mike

 

[Squankum]

I need to build something like those! Deer decimated my garden the last few times I bothered to plant.

Mike

Ooh, don't know about deer, but this has worked during a peak year for rabbit population. We're about a mile away from having deer, based on the roadkill.

I got some 1/4" hardware cloth and wrapped it around, then secured it with stainless safety wire.

 

[ETJ]

The ultra rare BF634!

There have been quite a few of them in ebay in the last 6 months. I have only seen one BF633 and missed on that one. My Snap-on/Bluepoint hammer collection is "slowly" growing. Can't really say slowly as I got 6 during the last week. Anyway still long way to match yours, not that I am trying, but I think it's your old blogspot that I have used as a reference as I've been researching hammers.

 

[ETJ]

Did you buy that air nibbler in the US? I can't find it for sale, thank you.

No, sorry, I live in Finland. The thing with Lidl is that you never know what to expect. Last week they had inspection camera for €29.90 and I was hoping to find one of those to test but they were sold out.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Spoilboard/Flattening router bit.

Not the greatest quality pic.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

A few weeks ago I was watching a shop organization video and the guy had another video and he talked about the Picquic brand of screwdrivers. They looked interesting, and seeing how I didn't have that specific set, it was really all the justification I needed to order a set.


I have had them a few weeks, and they are nice, they fit well in my hand and seem well made. That being said, the hex and torx versions are less practical, at least so far. It is difficult to see the size of a bit while it is stored, and it takes longer than I want to spend finding the correct size. For in-the-shop use, that's not going to work for me, but they'll be great in a go-bag - I'm putting them in my truck bag.

The original Sixpac Plus doesn't have that issue, as all the bits are easily discerned by a quick glance, so if you just stick with that, it will be fine anywhere. I am ordering a 2nd one to have in the kitchen drawer. Made in Canada/Taiwan. I got mine on eBay.

Lee

I like and use these, especially because the bits fit in a drill and fit into electrical devices better than klein 10-in-1 screwdrivers do.

The original ones were much better because they were ball/detent retained instead of the stupid weak magnet that picks up ****.

They die when the center chunk of metal eventually turns in the handle.

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

Halder Supercraft dead blow hammer hickory handle 40mm & 50mm (3366.040 & 3366.050)
I'd put off ordering these for the while, trying to settle on which sizes to get - there are many, including a 35mm and 45mm. Whole weights (as seem usually given for dead blows) are 715g (25oz) and 990g (35oz), head weights are 575g (20oz) and 850g (30oz) for relation to other types. The faces are noticeably harder than an older white nylon faced hammer I have. The shafts are a little narrow for my liking (even more so at the end) so they feel a bit loose in the hand compared to my ball peins which have more bulky circular profiles. Circumferences are 9cm at the logo and 8cm at the narrowest, whereas my ball pein is a constant 10cm.




Stahlwille square drive adaptors 1/4" to 3/8", 3/8" to 1/4", 3/8" to 1/2" (409, 431, 432)
These have a good fit just like the extensions. The step-down one is marked with a max torque of 62 Nm. The 1/4" female has a hole for a locking pin.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Amazon for two different kinds of thread-checkers and another Astro Pneumatic High-Flow air swivel.

Acme Tools for a set of Midwest Offset Aviation Snips



Pretty well set on Aviation Snips now. I got the three piece Midwest set a couple weeks ago plus Dad’s old pair of Menards snips.

 

[rword]

FB marketplace find ! $65 new shipped made in USA

 

[moemc]

Halder Supercraft dead blow hammer hickory handle 40mm & 50mm (3366.040 & 3366.050)
I'd put off ordering these for the while, trying to settle on which sizes to get - there are many, including a 35mm and 45mm. Whole weights (as seem usually given for dead blows) are 715g (25oz) and 990g (35oz), head weights are 575g (20oz) and 850g (30oz) for relation to other types. The faces are noticeably harder than an older white nylon faced hammer I have. The shafts are a little narrow for my liking (even more so at the end) so they feel a bit loose in the hand compared to my ball peins which have more bulky circular profiles. Circumferences are 9cm at the logo and 8cm at the narrowest, whereas my ball pein is a constant 10cm.




Stahlwille square drive adaptors 1/4" to 3/8", 3/8" to 1/4", 3/8" to 1/2" (409, 431, 432)
These have a good fit just like the extensions. The step-down one is marked with a max torque of 62 Nm. The 1/4" female has a hole for a locking pin.

what timing! I just ordered that Halder in 35mm within 15min of your post. I was back and forth on this or a PB Swiss or a Wiha. I saw that the Halder could be ordered for pickup next week at Home Depot so I went that route.

 

[Squankum]

Amazon for two different kinds of thread-checkers and another Astro Pneumatic High-Flow air swivel.

Acme Tools for a set of Midwest Offset Aviation Snips



Pretty well set on Aviation Snips now. I got the three piece Midwest set a couple weeks ago plus Dad’s old pair of Menards snips.

I started with the Thexton thead checkers. Have others now, too, but still reach for these first:

Amazon.com: Thexton THE432 Universal Thread Gauge : Automotive

Buy Thexton THE432 Universal Thread Gauge: Gauge Sets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

I just ordered that Halder in 35mm within 15min of your post

The midrange sizes are pretty close together (25% weight and 5mm diameter increments) compared to most lineups, so I can't imagine many users would want adjacent sizes. I was prepared to buy two to cover my uses. So it was going to be 35mm (16oz head) & 45mm (24oz), or 40mm (20oz) & 50mm (30oz). In my uses and for my strength, 16/24oz are sort of the "same hammer" in different sizes (and 20oz covers both), whereas 20/30oz are more characteristically different to each other and have different jobs. Had I gone for 35mm (16oz) and 50mm (30oz), the gap between them couldn't be filled (if found necessary) without getting a hammer that's pretty close in size to either. Talk about overthinking, that's how I justified it to myself anyway.

I was back and forth on this or a PB Swiss

I did look at them, they have close/exact equivalents for the 30, 40, and 50mm. Not worth the price premium for me, and difficult to obtain in my country (also a concern for replacement heads). The PBs do look to have thicker handles, and less of a narrow section near the end.

 

[Squankum]

Halder Supercraft dead blow hammer hickory handle 40mm & 50mm (3366.040 & 3366.050)
I'd put off ordering these for the while, trying to settle on which sizes to get - there are many, including a 35mm and 45mm. Whole weights (as seem usually given for dead blows) are 715g (25oz) and 990g (35oz), head weights are 575g (20oz) and 850g (30oz) for relation to other types. The faces are noticeably harder than an older white nylon faced hammer I have. The shafts are a little narrow for my liking (even more so at the end) so they feel a bit loose in the hand compared to my ball peins which have more bulky circular profiles. Circumferences are 9cm at the logo and 8cm at the narrowest, whereas my ball pein is a constant 10cm.




Stahlwille square drive adaptors 1/4" to 3/8", 3/8" to 1/4", 3/8" to 1/2" (409, 431, 432)
These have a good fit just like the extensions. The step-down one is marked with a max torque of 62 Nm. The 1/4" female has a hole for a locking pin.

Yesyouhavemanyhammers.

(You're not alone, here at GJ.)

 

[rockinacummins]

Got a brand new Ram coming in for a feed bed and I’m too scared to weld on the frame. I’ve gotten by with welding on older trucks through the years with only one issue but I can’t bring myself to take the chance on this one. So, a mag drill was in order:

 

[LanceMc]

I got a few things from ebay today. Three sockets for my great grandfather's Craftsman 1/4" socket set. I ordered the wrong 1/4" socket but found the correct one and ordered it a few min ago. The one that arrived today is a -v- and this set is a =v=. Guess I wasn't paying enough attention to detail.
The extensions should be here tomorrow.

 

[Motorman55]

HF was having their big sale this week, so I drove over today and picked up the Bauer 10" Dual-Bevel, Sliding Compound Miter Saw. I'm going to stay with the Bauer line of tools since their decently priced, especially on sale at HF and so far (knock on wood) everything I've purchased in the Bauer line-up of tools has been great.

Reg Cost 249.99 so with the 25% off, out the door at 187.49 +tax. I added the 1 year Replacement Plan for $37.99. Normally I don't get those Plans, but I figured this saw is going to get some extensive use in the coming months as I build all the shelving, work benches and cabinets and trim work for 3 major house projects over the winter and well into the 2026 season, so if it blows up, burns out or breaks between now and this time next year, I'm covered for a new replacement saw.

Also used their 35% Off for their Doyle line of hand tools for a few plyers and the towels were on sale at $7.34. All in all a decent savings for things I was going to buy anyway.

Believe me I wanted to buy more wood working equipment today but had to get out of there before I went over this months tool budget.

 

[tiredoldironworker]

Has anyone bought the Hercules cordless bandsaw? $99 for ITC members seems like a steal. I'm already in the Herc 20v system.

 

[ecotec]

I bought the icon stripper/crimper today. It wasn’t that great of a deal.

They raised the price before the sale.

 

[rharman]

Don't forget the Teeny Turner from Picquic

Awww... ain't that just the cutest lil' thang?

So, @Beerhippie.... Has yours arrived yet?

 

[ChefRex]

Texton sent me a T27 hard handle to replace the one in the discontinued set I bought a bit ago.
The T27 had a T30 bit in it, good service , T30's have been showing up more in work more and more so no complaints.

 

[afazz]

This puller set has been on my wishlist for nearly a decade, I finally splurged when my dealer got a deal at the Snap-on Franchisee Conference.


I also picked up a few odds and ends to complete sets. The Ribe bits were also an SFC bargain.

 

[ChefRex]

This puller set has been on my wishlist for nearly a decade, I finally splurged when my dealer got a deal at the Snap-on Franchisee Conference.


I also picked up a few odds and ends to complete sets. The Ribe bits were also an SFC bargain.

Sexxy.

 

[terrific]

I started with the Thexton thead checkers. Have others now, too, but still reach for these first:

Amazon.com: Thexton THE432 Universal Thread Gauge : Automotive

Buy Thexton THE432 Universal Thread Gauge: Gauge Sets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Snap-on, oddly, sells a really affordable pair of pitch gauges. TDM100A metric, TD1040A SAE, both made in USA, ~$33 total.

Quick edit for no one's sake: I think these might actually be Irwin Hanson gauges, Metric 12016, SAE 12018. About half price at Lowe's.

 

[AJHD]

I got a few things from ebay today. Three sockets for my great grandfather's Craftsman 1/4" socket set. I ordered the wrong 1/4" socket but found the correct one and ordered it a few min ago. The one that arrived today is a -v- and this set is a =v=. Guess I wasn't paying enough attention to detail.
The extensions should be here tomor

Nice. This was my grandfathers 1/4" Craftsman =V= set. It has 2 added Snap On sockets.

I found a =V= t-handle driver on eBay to complete the set, that was the only thing missing. Unfortunately it has owners initials engraved, but oh well.

 

[Beerhippie]

So, @Beerhippie.... Has yours arrived yet?

It's funny, but I have very little use for a stubby screwdriver. It seems that when I do need low clearance, I need really low clearance and a low clearance bit driver/ratchet better suits my needs.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Amazon had a price drop, so I grabbed the new Knipex ES cobras and the last piece of the Astro Pneumatic nano sockets that I was missing



The Cobra's don't really seem any thinner, but I can always use a pair. I knew that this nano socket set didn't come on a rail (all of the other nanos were sold on a rail), but I didn't really see a good way to organize them in my toolbox. I fired up Fusion and made this holder. It works - we'll see how I like it over time, but it allows the rather shallow drawer I keep them in to open easily.



They actually sit at an angle, so it is easy to see the sizes.

Lee

Now that organizer is cool!

 

[dscheidt]

It's funny, but I have very little use for a stubby screwdriver. It seems that when I do need low clearance, I need really low clearance and a low clearance bit driver/ratchet better suits my needs.

stubbies are not always about clearance, it can be about control and finesse. I can put a fastener on the end, hold it in place with my index finger, and manipulate it into goofy places, like on plastic assemblies where the holes don't quite line up. I have a stubby ratcheting bit driver, which I use a surprising amount.

 

[shoggoth80]

Cheap little additions to the arsenal. Caliper hangers. Amazon special. $7 ish for all 4. Hard to screw up

 

[lu787a]

Went a little ratchet crazy recently. Picked up three I had been interested in. Koken Z 3/8" Flex Short; Koken Z 1/4" Flex Long; and a Tekton 1/4" 6 inch flex ratchet. My first Kokens and they are very nice. The back drag is low like everyone says and every socket I've tried on them fits very solidly with little or no wobble. The Tekton is very nice, I like the detents for the flex but the socket fit on the anvil is very loose similar to the 3/8" Folding Tekton I have. A silly concern as it is very solid and well priced otherwise.

 

[LanceMc]

Nice. This was my grandfathers 1/4" Craftsman =V= set. It has 2 added Snap On sockets.

I found a =V= t-handle driver on eBay to complete the set, that was the only thing missing. Unfortunately it has owners initials engraved, but oh well.

That's a sweet set! You even have the bar that goes through the breaker bar, Nice

 

[Radio Flyer]

Delivery from Clark’s.

 

[Retired dozer fixer]

If you've ever worked on forklifts you know you could use that at some point.

Or skid steer loaders

 

[Retired dozer fixer]

Cheap little additions to the arsenal. Caliper hangers. Amazon special. $7 ish for all 4. Hard to screw up

Must not have any welding rods?

 

[shoggoth80]

Must not have any welding rods?

I don't. My father has the arc welder that I bought ages ago. They were dirty cheap, and I got a job coming up I'm doing for a friend where I actually need all four rotors off at the same time to get them cut. So the one hook I made isn't enough