Kasal
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Ks Tools scraper with refills, comes in a nice case.
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I checked my Fiskars pick ax. Not Finnish! (But I do like it.)
I don't know if Taiwan has ornery old prospectors but if they do, they could defend their homeland from invaders with one of these. Very sharp!
I don't know if Taiwan has ornery old prospectors but if they do, they could defend their homeland from invaders with one of these. Very sharp!
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I've had a very high success rate. (shrug)
I'll grant you that! Since you're buying a lot of tools, then I guess you qualify for grown up show and tell here.
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Where did you get the kits from? I'm having a hard time finding them. Thank you.
Sunflag GT2000:
Toyota 2000GT:
Both made in Japan
And that's an adequate drawing of a Mercedes-Benz W115-chassis sedan!
(Made in West Germany, South Africa, Portugal, Argentina, Venezuela.)
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BobsYourUncle69
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Mercedes Benz South Africa used to build Hondas at their factory during our sanction era due to apartheid for the South African market.
And that's an adequate drawing of a Mercedes-Benz W115-chassis sedan!
(Made in West Germany, South Africa, Portugal, Argentina, Venezuela.)
You could get a Honda Balade AMG as well as a result. ( civic sedan )
Motoring was the exciting back then as automotive companies had to be creative to get around all of the restrictions to make cars. I'm not glorifying apartheid but I am glorifying south African motoring from the time. We got some exciting cars as a result of the creativity and the fact that we still had leaded fuel into the early 2000's which also saw SA manufacturers sometimes having to keep older engines alive , for example , developing fuel injection for the essex Ford V6 in the 1990's , an engine that was phased out every else in the 80s.
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Beerhippie
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SA VW busses and vans were--and still are--legendary safari vehicles. There are still lots of accessories referred to as South African, as that's where they originated.
The upper front grill/dual light set up of my Vagangon is an example:
BobsYourUncle69
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Is yours a manual or an auto ?SA VW busses and vans were--and still are--legendary safari vehicles. There are still lots of accessories referred to as South African, as that's where they originated.
The upper front grill/dual light set up of my Vagangon is an example:
I remember driving these in manual , worst shift pattern ever. Maybe you were changing into 2nd , maybe you were changing into 4th. You'd only know after letting go of the clutch and accelerating which was selected
Ok , maybe I exaggerate a little, just a little
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2 for 1 mail day for me yesterday, my ohcanada supply and buyee packages came in.
I was intrigued by the recent T handle thread so I figured I'd try a few from across the pond. While I was shopping I grabbed two sets of deen angle adapters in ¼ and ⅜, not sure when they'll be handy but they were low cost compared to the snapon equivalent and sellers in NA.
I only really needed the ¼ ratcheting proto from ohcanada supply but took a scroll through their sales and clearance list. Some feeler gauges, hex keys, tire deflators, and an air tool rack made the basket and got me to free shipping.
I was intrigued by the recent T handle thread so I figured I'd try a few from across the pond. While I was shopping I grabbed two sets of deen angle adapters in ¼ and ⅜, not sure when they'll be handy but they were low cost compared to the snapon equivalent and sellers in NA.
I only really needed the ¼ ratcheting proto from ohcanada supply but took a scroll through their sales and clearance list. Some feeler gauges, hex keys, tire deflators, and an air tool rack made the basket and got me to free shipping.
Beerhippie
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Mine's a manual. I'm a grown up.Is yours a manual or an auto ?
I remember driving these in manual , worst shift pattern ever. Maybe you were changing into 2nd , maybe you were changing into 4th. You'd only know after letting go of the clutch and accelerating which was selected
Ok , maybe I exaggerate a little, just a little
The vague shifting is a problem that can be fixed--fairly easily and cheaply. There is a passel of plastic (nylon?) bushing and pivots in the shifter linkage. Replacing those will fix the problem. It's still a long-throw shifter, but you'll know where the gears are. Mine are brand new, and the transmission is about 200 miles out of a full rebuild.
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Thanks to the GJ community! I was looking for a shorter PH#3 screwdriver and GJ taught me that Tekton is selling German-made Witte screwdrivers. Got this from Amazon for $9.00 before tax.
Comparison screwdriver is the PH3 I've had for decades. I think it was labeled as ACE Hardware, but that's worn off, and I assume it's Klein. Love that rubbery grip. Grip on the Tekton is not soft, but the red has high friction texture. The black does not. Once again, tool manufacturers: please make all of the handle grippy. Especially you, Wera, you tool rebels.
Tekton's diagram of dimensions:
Not perfect (shaft and tip are more like 4 1/8") but a nice drawing to start with.
Hopefully this will be more nimble in a certain spot. Used a wee stubby PH3 on that job recently and it irkethed my big hand. I'd rather have a big fat handle and a one inch blade. A certain Craftsman screwdriver I have that is almost never used for screwdriving has spoiled me.
Comparison screwdriver is the PH3 I've had for decades. I think it was labeled as ACE Hardware, but that's worn off, and I assume it's Klein. Love that rubbery grip. Grip on the Tekton is not soft, but the red has high friction texture. The black does not. Once again, tool manufacturers: please make all of the handle grippy. Especially you, Wera, you tool rebels.
Tekton's diagram of dimensions:
Not perfect (shaft and tip are more like 4 1/8") but a nice drawing to start with.
Hopefully this will be more nimble in a certain spot. Used a wee stubby PH3 on that job recently and it irkethed my big hand. I'd rather have a big fat handle and a one inch blade. A certain Craftsman screwdriver I have that is almost never used for screwdriving has spoiled me.
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kinglukas38
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Not many sources for them in North America, a lot more via proxy services across the pond for sureI keep meaning to pick up some of those Deen adapters...
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Some more random stuff from a late night, irresponsible Amazon purchase:
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That’s a nice kit, made in USA?
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Ebay, but the seller is out of stock at the moment. Ratchet head
Hmmm..... Can I buy all your retired non-orange snappy stuff at a good price?Today's haul from my weekly visit to the friendly local Snap-On truck.
;-)
I have an xacto knife with a blade like that, greatest little scraper in the world, blade stay sharp for a long time if you dress then on a fine stone.Ks Tools scraper with refills, comes in a nice case.
BobsYourUncle69
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My screw driver journey continues.
Heyco Philips /flat reversible screwdriver Germany
Next I want to try Witte.
I'm in 2 minds , I know Tekton just upgraded theirs to Witte, when it comes to those ,The lifetime warranty on the Tekton is attractive but in 10 years who will be making their screw drivers ? So I'm leaning towards just getting the witte.
Heyco Philips /flat reversible screwdriver Germany
Next I want to try Witte.
I'm in 2 minds , I know Tekton just upgraded theirs to Witte, when it comes to those ,The lifetime warranty on the Tekton is attractive but in 10 years who will be making their screw drivers ? So I'm leaning towards just getting the witte.
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I bought a bearing and seal driver set, and borrowed my dad’s parts washer for the transmission rebuild. The parts washer looks brand new, my dad bought it in the 70s in our first house. It probably hasn’t been used since the 90s. My dad keeps his stuff immaculate, as you can see from the condition of the parts washer. He also saved the solvent, which he gave me. He was telling me this weekend when I went to his house to pick it up, he liked to “clean” the part before he put it in the parts washer to clean it. Oh dad, got to appreciate him taking good care of his stuff.
I had a few non orange Snap-On ratchets, but dealer swapped grips to orange at no charge. He's a great dealer.
No way! I bought the same thing, but for hobby use. Made in RI, company is under the same umbrella as the Moody precision drivers.First time purchasing, micro drill bits to work on small engine carburetors
I checked, but Huot doesn't sell an index for drills that small, so I'll be sticking with the pouch.
I also got a nozzle cleaning tool and a soapstone holder from the same company, also USA.
I'm going to modify the nozzle tool a little, because the tips jangle a lot within the case. I'll probably just wedge a pipe cleaner into the loops. Cool case, though. Soapstone is used like chalk on metal or cement, just a little more resistant to being blown off the surface.
I found a company named Excel blades, which offers the same stuff as Xacto, but makes a lot of it in New Jersey. I bought a hobby knife as a quality test, but they have a bunch of stuff I'm interested in.
IDEAL stuff!
Stripmaster for tiny wires 20-30 AWG. I was going to just buy the blade and reuse the handle I already have, but these are priced really well on Zoro and I can just leave this pair at my desk now.
A kind of oldschool quick-release bit handle. I don't actually notice the plastic cap in use, though I thought it would drive me crazy. I'm still probably going to replace that with something. The locking mechanism is really nice, and they sell it separately on a 1/4" hex shaft.
I struggled to get a picture, but it has three retaining balls.
A little bit of side-to-side play at the end of a 3.5" bit, but that's too long for this handle, anyway. The 1" bits I use with it are held really solidly.
Also, I saw a set of those door handle removal keys at an industrial supplier. 1/4" flatheads, offset 90 degrees and PH1/2. Ideal 35-219, made in USA. Not sure who's out there using these, but I thought it was cool that there was a US option. It doesn't look like they're widely available online, though.
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This is the one I’ve had for years.
My kid builds Gundam models, so I am often in hobby shops. I have a good amount of the USA Excel hobby knives and blades. They have been great.No way! I bought the same thing, but for hobby use. Made in RI, company is under the same umbrella as the Moody precision drivers.
I checked, but Huot doesn't sell an index for drills that small, so I'll be sticking with the pouch.
I also got a nozzle cleaning tool and a soapstone holder from the same company, also USA.
I'm going to modify the nozzle tool a little, because the tips jangle a lot within the case. I'll probably just wedge a pipe cleaner into the loops. Cool case, though. Soapstone is used like chalk on metal or cement, just a little more resistant to being blown off the surface.
I found a company named Excel blades, which offers the same stuff as Xacto, but makes a lot of it in New Jersey. I bought a hobby knife as a quality test, but they have a bunch of stuff I'm interested in.
Ideal stuff!
Stripmaster for tiny wires 20-30 AWG. I was going to just buy the blade and reuse the handle I already have, but these are priced really well on Zoro and I can just leave this handle at my desk now.
A kind of oldschool quick-release bit handle. I don't actually notice the plastic cap in use, though I thought it would drive me crazy. I'm still probably going to replace that with something. The locking mechanism is really nice, and they sell it separately on a 1/4" hex shaft.
I struggled to get a picture, but it has three retaining balls.
A little bit of side-to-side play at the end of a 3.5" bit, but that's too long for this handle, anyway. The 1" bits I use with it are held really solidly.
Also, I saw a set of those door handle removal keys at an industrial supplier. 1/4" flatheads, offset 90 degrees and PH1/2. Ideal 35-219, made in USA. Not sure who's out there using these, but I thought it was cool that there was a US option. It doesn't look like they're widely available online, though.
Kasal
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I haven't actually seen where it's manufactured, but I'd bet on Taiwan or China.
Excel is local to me, I own a bunch of their USA made stuff. I like it all. They have great sales late in the year if you get on their email list.I found a company named Excel blades, which offers the same stuff as Xacto, but makes a lot of it in New Jersey. I bought a hobby knife as a quality test, but they have a bunch of stuff I'm interested in.
No way! I bought the same thing, but for hobby use. Made in RI, company is under the same umbrella as the Moody precision drivers.
I checked, but Huot doesn't sell an index for drills that small, so I'll be sticking with the pouch.
I also got a nozzle cleaning tool and a soapstone holder from the same company, also USA.
I'm going to modify the nozzle tool a little, because the tips jangle a lot within the case. I'll probably just wedge a pipe cleaner into the loops. Cool case, though. Soapstone is used like chalk on metal or cement, just a little more resistant to being blown off the surface.
I found a company named Excel blades, which offers the same stuff as Xacto, but makes a lot of it in New Jersey. I bought a hobby knife as a quality test, but they have a bunch of stuff I'm interested in.
IDEAL stuff!
Stripmaster for tiny wires 20-30 AWG. I was going to just buy the blade and reuse the handle I already have, but these are priced really well on Zoro and I can just leave this pair at my desk now.
A kind of oldschool quick-release bit handle. I don't actually notice the plastic cap in use, though I thought it would drive me crazy. I'm still probably going to replace that with something. The locking mechanism is really nice, and they sell it separately on a 1/4" hex shaft.
I struggled to get a picture, but it has three retaining balls.
A little bit of side-to-side play at the end of a 3.5" bit, but that's too long for this handle, anyway. The 1" bits I use with it are held really solidly.
Also, I saw a set of those door handle removal keys at an industrial supplier. 1/4" flatheads, offset 90 degrees and PH1/2. Ideal 35-219, made in USA. Not sure who's out there using these, but I thought it was cool that there was a US option. It doesn't look like they're widely available online, though.
Harry Epstein's has some NOS Craftsman (made in USA), and now, one by Felo in Germany:
Felo Offset Screwdriver 1/4" x #2 Phillips (57557)
Felo Offset Screwdriver 1/4" x #2 Phillips (57557) ///brand_for_product_detail=East German Military,close_out=Yes,companydescription=East German Military - Made in Germany,condition=New,condition_google=new,cost=1.500000,countrymade=Made in Germany,featured=0,identifier_exists=0,instock=in...
www.harryepstein.com
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My first knipex products
That's a good start! Those long pliers aren't... super long... but they are well-made and you can feel it when using them. Sturdy pouch, too!
I love those needle nose pliers but some here have snapped their tips by twisting out cotter pins with them. Knipex considers these "radio pliers" for lighter duty and does, of course, have long nose pliers with sturdier tips for rougher work.
Give 'em a month or two then start shopping for the 10" Cobras -- the usual Knipex gateway drug! Your current pliers will also give you an idea if you like comfort grip or not. Many things are available with comfort grip, but generally $10 more.
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Thanks ! I offloaded my icon pliers and replaced with the knipex.
shoggoth80
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Snagged some crowsfeet. I typically don't have any issues with Sunex, but these seem a little rough. They were pretty cheap on Amazon. Indian though, not Taiwanese... Though the pics of the product are still the older logo, and the one I associate with Taiwan production. They'll likely function just fine. That said, I've got a bigger chip on my shoulder about Indian production than I do Chinese They do however claim to have a lifetime warranty, so at least there's that.
They do however claim to have a lifetime warranty, so at least there's that. SMOKEYBEAR
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d.mcfarland
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Porter Cable #659. $10 on facebook marketplace. Great condition, works beautifully, and made in the USA.
I bought a bearing and seal driver set, and borrowed my dad’s parts washer for the transmission rebuild. The parts washer looks brand new, my dad bought it in the 70s in our first house. It probably hasn’t been used since the 90s. My dad keeps his stuff immaculate, as you can see from the condition of the parts washer. He also saved the solvent, which he gave me. He was telling me this weekend when I went to his house to pick it up, he liked to “clean” the part before he put it in the parts washer to clean it. Oh dad, got to appreciate him taking good care of his stuff.
Sounds like your Dad is from the same generation that taught us to rinse everything off our dishes before putting them into the dishwasher, LOL.
I DO agree that removing excess crud (from dishes or parts) does help, FWIW. Just not a full pre-wash!
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No way! I bought the same thing, but for hobby use. Made in RI, company is under the same umbrella as the Moody precision drivers.
I checked, but Huot doesn't sell an index for drills that small, so I'll be sticking with the pouch.
I also got a nozzle cleaning tool and a soapstone holder from the same company, also USA.
I'm going to modify the nozzle tool a little, because the tips jangle a lot within the case. I'll probably just wedge a pipe cleaner into the loops. Cool case, though. Soapstone is used like chalk on metal or cement, just a little more resistant to being blown off the surface.
I found a company named Excel blades, which offers the same stuff as Xacto, but makes a lot of it in New Jersey. I bought a hobby knife as a quality test, but they have a bunch of stuff I'm interested in.
IDEAL stuff!
Stripmaster for tiny wires 20-30 AWG. I was going to just buy the blade and reuse the handle I already have, but these are priced really well on Zoro and I can just leave this pair at my desk now.
A kind of oldschool quick-release bit handle. I don't actually notice the plastic cap in use, though I thought it would drive me crazy. I'm still probably going to replace that with something. The locking mechanism is really nice, and they sell it separately on a 1/4" hex shaft.
I struggled to get a picture, but it has three retaining balls.
A little bit of side-to-side play at the end of a 3.5" bit, but that's too long for this handle, anyway. The 1" bits I use with it are held really solidly.
Also, I saw a set of those door handle removal keys at an industrial supplier. 1/4" flatheads, offset 90 degrees and PH1/2. Ideal 35-219, made in USA. Not sure who's out there using these, but I thought it was cool that there was a US option. It doesn't look like they're widely available online, though.
Wow, learn something new every day!
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Mike
It fit just fine, the lug is maybe 1 mm thinner but both heads have the same spring that applies tension and it's not a noticeable difference. The included bolt with the matco head is torx instead of astro's hex, otherwise same same.
This was a great find since I had already bought astro's version before I knew about matco's with the switch.
So a couple of new tools came in and I now have a whole collection of 17mm 'Astro Nano compatible" wrenches..
- Matco 18" reversible
- Astro 18"
- Astro 11"
- CROM 11"
- Hybrid, 11" Astro handle with Matco reversible head
- Astro Stubby
A couple of things I knew and a few I didn't expect, considering they all look like the come out of the same factory...
- Difference in tooth count. Matco 72T, Astro 100T, CROM 120T
- Difference in head size: Astro and CROM the same, but Matco noticeably larger in head.
- Reverse Mechanism: Astro and CROM = flip over, Matco = lever.
For me, the smaller head and higher tooth count is a win for the kinds of use-cases where I'm likely to be using Nano sockets, like low clearance.
This image exaggerates the difference a bit, but the Matco is definitely larger.
More details here if you are interested...
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Stahlwille flexible nut driver DRALL+ 7mm (12506)
A few weeks ago I wrote this post comparing flexible nut drivers, and this is the one I chose. It's more flexible than the equivalent Wera, and much more so than the Wiha, with seemingly no downsides. I wanted a one piece flexible tool for hose clamps.
Wera 393 S Bitholding screwdriver extra slim with flexible shaft
Thought I should have this to hand for everything else. Much more flexible than their nut driver. As usual, the handle is a little on the small side, but the unique slim locking bit holder won out.
Martor Secunorm Mizar safety knife (125001)
They have all sorts of clever knives so I wanted to try one out. This squeeze grip is fairly basic. I thought an auto retracting (upon blade pressure released) model would be too eager to do so in packaging tape. Using it to open packages and fold up used cardboard boxes, it saves having an exposed blade laid down around the place when you're constantly picking it up and setting it down, and the short blade is plenty long enough. The lock can't be opened nor closed with one hand, which might be inconvenient if you want to pocket it, and you must remember to lock it lest it get squeezed by something and pop the blade out. For someone unfamiliar with it or in a hurry, it's possible to pick it up the wrong way round. So overall I think it could be safer or more dangerous depending on the scenario.
Martor Scrapex Cleany (5644)
Just a simple scraper. The included blade has rounded corners.
A few weeks ago I wrote this post comparing flexible nut drivers, and this is the one I chose. It's more flexible than the equivalent Wera, and much more so than the Wiha, with seemingly no downsides. I wanted a one piece flexible tool for hose clamps.
Wera 393 S Bitholding screwdriver extra slim with flexible shaft
Thought I should have this to hand for everything else. Much more flexible than their nut driver. As usual, the handle is a little on the small side, but the unique slim locking bit holder won out.
Martor Secunorm Mizar safety knife (125001)
They have all sorts of clever knives so I wanted to try one out. This squeeze grip is fairly basic. I thought an auto retracting (upon blade pressure released) model would be too eager to do so in packaging tape. Using it to open packages and fold up used cardboard boxes, it saves having an exposed blade laid down around the place when you're constantly picking it up and setting it down, and the short blade is plenty long enough. The lock can't be opened nor closed with one hand, which might be inconvenient if you want to pocket it, and you must remember to lock it lest it get squeezed by something and pop the blade out. For someone unfamiliar with it or in a hurry, it's possible to pick it up the wrong way round. So overall I think it could be safer or more dangerous depending on the scenario.
Martor Scrapex Cleany (5644)
Just a simple scraper. The included blade has rounded corners.