Yes. Nonferromagnetic tools (titanium, bronze, stainless steel to some degree, etc) are very expensive though. Anything ferromagnetic (regular steel), can be magnetized by exposure to a magnetic field. Once that is done, it can be hard to get rid of it fully. "Basic" demagnetizers cannot work on basic steel alloys for physics reasons. It is a borderline scam that such things are being sold. Simple insertions in a static field of opposite polarity cannot generally work since the materials have hysteresis and the field amplitude has to be correctly tuned even in very controlled situations for a static field to even reduce strength.
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Some of those prices aren't too bad, considering what I saw at Lowe's yesterday for pricing of some imports and a few USA tools.
Mike
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I think the point of the cheap magnetizer/demagnetizers, is that they eliminate the majority of the magnetic field, , such as screwdrivers accidentally picking up bolts, which can be annoying in some instances, and they do help with picking up fine rust and other small magnetic particulate, even if the complete magnetic field isn’t eliminated.
Better information about the limitations on the packaging would be good, even if most buyers never bother reading the packaging.
Bought this yesterday to replace a (sacrificial) clevis pin on my snowblower:
I have a full set in the garage, but wanted a dedicated one for the snowblower tool kit.
The hole is 1/4 inch (well it's a Honda, so it's technically the metric equivalent, 6-7 mm), but they didn't have that size in stock (local hardware store). I thought I'd need to punch out the old pin, but that had come out on its own.
The smaller size (3/16) turned out to be a blessing, because I needed to use it as an alignment tool (to get the holes in the auger aligned with the shaft for the replacement clevis pin to go through).
Made in USA, but it was more of a convenience purchase, so I didn't notice until after the job was done.
(Yes, that cotter pin is WAY too long...)
Mike
I have a full set in the garage, but wanted a dedicated one for the snowblower tool kit.
The hole is 1/4 inch (well it's a Honda, so it's technically the metric equivalent, 6-7 mm), but they didn't have that size in stock (local hardware store). I thought I'd need to punch out the old pin, but that had come out on its own.
The smaller size (3/16) turned out to be a blessing, because I needed to use it as an alignment tool (to get the holes in the auger aligned with the shaft for the replacement clevis pin to go through).
Made in USA, but it was more of a convenience purchase, so I didn't notice until after the job was done.
(Yes, that cotter pin is WAY too long...)
Mike
Guy at work did a 3D print pencil scriber for me.
Bought this yesterday to replace a (sacrificial) clevis pin on my snowblower:
I have a full set in the garage, but wanted a dedicated one for the snowblower tool kit.
The hole is 1/4 inch (well it's a Honda, so it's technically the metric equivalent, 6-7 mm), but they didn't have that size in stock (local hardware store). I thought I'd need to punch out the old pin, but that had come out on its own.
The smaller size (3/16) turned out to be a blessing, because I needed to use it as an alignment tool (to get the holes in the auger aligned with the shaft for the replacement clevis pin to go through).
Made in USA, but it was more of a convenience purchase, so I didn't notice until after the job was done.
(Yes, that cotter pin is WAY too long...)
Mike
Related to that cotter pin...
I need a suggestion for a tool to cut stainless cotter pins to length (before installing). That material (stainless steel, up to 3/16 diameter) is very hard to cut, and besides the difficulty and frustration, I've been worried about damaging "normal" cutters / dykes.
Anyone have a good make / model to recommend?
Thanks.
Mike
One more thing that I found last night. I forgot there was a private equity weasel deal!
The Truth About Why Edelbrock is Moving Its Headquarters
Edelbrock has operated out of Torrance, California, since 1938, but we’ve received word today that its headquarters will soon relocate to Mississippi.
www.fordmuscle.com
The suits must have concluded there wasn't enough synergy with that little company or something.
Since both of our cars have that ridiculous electric parking brake, I thought I should invest in the piston retractor kit before I had to do rear brakes on either one. Also got 120 vinyl cling oil change stickers.
Big fun in the garage!
Big fun in the garage!
Beerhippie
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I use a pair of 8 1/2" Wiss mini-bolt cutters. Remember to cut the two legs to different lengths to make bending them over a little easier.
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“LaTeX”? Are we talking typography now?
One more thing that I found last night. I forgot there was a private equity weasel deal!
1/30/21The Truth About Why Edelbrock is Moving Its Headquarters
Edelbrock has operated out of Torrance, California, since 1938, but we’ve received word today that its headquarters will soon relocate to Mississippi.
The suits must have concluded there wasn't enough synergy with that little company or something.
The TLDR version is that Edelbrock's Torrance facility was paid for, the location was worth a fortune, so it was sold for $18M to pay for part of the acquisition. And, of course, it's cheaper to pay people and buy a building in MS than it is in CA, especially the L.A. area. So yeah, it ***** for the CA workers, but it makes total business sense.
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Interesting choice with the TwinGrip sizes. With pliers probably more an anything, I consider whether to get the most suitable single size (in the middle), or to get a large and a small. With the TwinGrips I got recently, I went for just the 200.
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Still plugging away at getting my electric drawer squared away.
Today I added a Milwaukee M12 soldering iron.
Home Depot deal, came with a “free” 2.0 battery.
Today I added a Milwaukee M12 soldering iron.
Home Depot deal, came with a “free” 2.0 battery.
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Sorry ... was formatting scientific typesetting stuff for a physics class that I am teaching and after that I start typing LaTeX automatically when something like latex comes up. Knuth really joggled everyone's neurons with the mixed caps in the typesetting program name. Funny enough for some perhaps, so I will not bother to correct.
Funny side trivia: Knuth had odd system for version numbers for the TeX code used in LaTeX. Every version got a new digit of pi as bugs were removed. I think it was a pretty long string and TeX (the core typesetting code under LaTeX) is essentially bug free.
Good, diverse group here to notice flubs like this!
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neophyte
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I presumed Nocturnal had already purchased the 200mm size in the original comfort grips, and is now adding the other two sizes, in the new grips, because that is what is available.
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Martin Tools - Industrial black wrenches
Has anyone warrantied a Hayco screwdriver? I have one of those delicious looking handles, broke off the tip, just the tip and it turned into a light abuse tool, I always liked it but I had something to replace it so I never bothered.
I believe I acquired way back when I worked in a salvage yard, thanks!
Yes, that is correct.
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I see. I just got the 200 recently, which I imagine will cover me for everything. Any particular uses in mind needing the new two, or just better suited or completing the set?
There's a name I haven't heard in a jillion years.
At my first job selling HD parts, a mechanic came up and said he needed a can of "slippery ***".
Made sense when you looked at the logo.
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Another tool I didn’t know I needed.These came from Matco and are SUPER useful for all the little Torx fasteners around dashboards, etc.
Also got these right angle crimper/stripper/cutters for limited access situations
Who makes these?
Buckgnarly
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Snap on part number 307RIPLMS
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Tajima Convoy Super 12 sealant gun CNV-100SP
Big upgrade from the very basic common ones. I didn't even know this type existed. It's super smooth, rotating barrel, and auto retracts a little on releasing the trigger to prevent excess flow. There's a built-in puncture pin for cartridge seals. The leverage ratio is 12:1, suitable for normal sealants, other ratios and sizes are available. The red is a bit blingy.
Tajima multi function (decorator's) scraper SCR-M75
Very sturdy and solid core through to the striking cap.
Knipex TwinGrip 200mm (82 02 200)
I'd been putting off getting these for ages as I thought linesman and Cobra had me covered, but recently did a few things where they'd have come in handy. New style comfort grips, only real benefit is the pluggable Knipextend end chips for tethering or colour coding. I still would like to see a version without the screw grabbing tip, but for what it is, it makes a huge difference for gripping/twisting cylindrical things head on.
Stahlwille wire brush, narrow 12377
Brass coated. Made in Italy, similar version with different handle available branded Beta.
Big upgrade from the very basic common ones. I didn't even know this type existed. It's super smooth, rotating barrel, and auto retracts a little on releasing the trigger to prevent excess flow. There's a built-in puncture pin for cartridge seals. The leverage ratio is 12:1, suitable for normal sealants, other ratios and sizes are available. The red is a bit blingy.
Tajima multi function (decorator's) scraper SCR-M75
Very sturdy and solid core through to the striking cap.
Knipex TwinGrip 200mm (82 02 200)
I'd been putting off getting these for ages as I thought linesman and Cobra had me covered, but recently did a few things where they'd have come in handy. New style comfort grips, only real benefit is the pluggable Knipextend end chips for tethering or colour coding. I still would like to see a version without the screw grabbing tip, but for what it is, it makes a huge difference for gripping/twisting cylindrical things head on.
Stahlwille wire brush, narrow 12377
Brass coated. Made in Italy, similar version with different handle available branded Beta.
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KnurledNut
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I've never seen the AS logo on Armstrong wrenches before. This is the first for me. I think I prefer the "Strong Arm" logo.
That logo was used on their highest quality Aerospace line. Best tools Armstrong ever made IMO. Nice find.
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Thank you , I'll try one and see how it feels to use.If you're shopping for some FACOMs that are similar, try Ebay. The secret word is "isoryl" when FACOM uses that handle. I'm seeing lots of individuals but no sets.
Here's the 13mm nutdriver by FACOM, with Isoryl handle:
I have one of these in my shop if you want me to take pics, measurements.
Also, UltimateGarage in NJ is a source of FACOM. They will probably know if FACOM has given upon this kind of handle. But they've got several in stock and on sale.
Ultimate Garage
www.ultimategarage.com
I have to say , the Gedore set I got is growing on me , while the handle isn't as nice as I was used to , I'm able to easily get a firm grip and apply a fair amount of torqe due to the fact that it fits very well when applying the torque , the handle fits well on my hand too. So ill use these for a bit and buy singles from some that I've short listed based on the suggestions here.
I'm starting to like the Gedores( the person who replied that said they'd grow on me earlier was right ) , particularly the PH2, it's fit is very precise.
Maybe they do know better than I do about what I need from a handle , let's see. Holding them vs actually using them , is quite a different experience vs others you can tell when you hold them the handle just doesn't cut it. If this makes sense.
New comfort grips?
How do you rate them?
Not who you asked, but IMO they're slightly better than the original Knipex comfort grips, which were just meh, but they're still not up to the level of the NWS comfort grips- which are the best I've used. So yes, an improvement by Knipex, but more of a baby step in the right direction and still not quite there. The "dotted" textured portion of the NWS grip is really nice for when you're doing clean work without gloves on- they must've put a lot of time into developing this, and I don't know why Knipex hasn't taken the clue to adopt something closer to NWS.
I know many here despise comfort grips, I generally also did decades ago, but I now have pliers with both styles of grips: comfort in most commonly used pliers, and the majority, including overlaps of the comfort ones, are dipped. The comfort grips are really beneficial on the Knipex Cobolts.
Tajima Convoy Super 12 sealant gun CNV-100SP
Big upgrade from the very basic common ones. I didn't even know this type existed. It's super smooth, rotating barrel, and auto retracts a little on releasing the trigger to prevent excess flow. There's a built-in puncture pin for cartridge seals. The leverage ratio is 12:1, suitable for normal sealants, other ratios and sizes are available. The red is a bit blingy.
I don't use a caulk gun very often, but a nice one doesn't really cost that much and is just so much nicer to use in comparison to the disposable ones that everyone buys at HD.
I have this one
I like them with undersize(d) tools like 150 side cutters for sure.
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Some tools I got recently. I know it doesn't make sense but I'm a sucker for the limited edition stuff. Biltema combination wrenches 5.5 - 19mm, Biltema is like the Swedish Craftsman and I think they sell mostly in Sweden and Finland. Someone on YouTube said these are a copy of old Bahco wrenches but I don't know, they have a 10 year warranty and are cheap.
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I got into it with somebody who explained that with something like linesman's pliers, you want to have your pinky on the inside of one handle, to control the plier in both directions, and you just can't do that with comfort grips comfortably! My position started out as: I have large hands!! I don't think I replied that I, too, did the pinky-reach-around with my comfort grip pliers in great, well, comfort, because... that's how big my hands are. Didn't want to sound boastful or anything.
I love the comfort grips on all of my Knipeces of various sizes. I am trying to ignore anything I hear about more expensive German pliers being better LA LA LA LA LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU.
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Thomas & Betts non-insulated crimper, a bunch of Sherco-auto, made in US, **** and ring connectors and a metal box to keep them all in.
I most impressed with the $25 metal box from Amazon.
Working at getting my electrical drawer and supplies built up where I want them.
Couple pics of where I’m at with it.
Info on the box
I most impressed with the $25 metal box from Amazon.
Working at getting my electrical drawer and supplies built up where I want them.
Couple pics of where I’m at with it.
Info on the box