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[purplezr2]

Picked this up last week, I have been off and on looking for one for a couple years. It is a construction drill, can do line boring, drawer slide pre-drill and construction drilling. Picked it up for about a 1/5 of what they sell used for.

 

[Steve_P]

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...

Crazy idea, but if you're trying to compare the size of two items, maybe just put them on a table and take a picture of them from above? I know.... no one has ever done this before. Of course, then you won't get your car or toolbox in the background, or get someone to watch your youtube vids, but you'll actually get the point across here, which, apparently, isn't the intent.

 

[Brandon_Lutz]

4 sets of toolbox widget 1/4 socket organizers for my continued storage reorg (really need the 3/8ths ones to come back into stock)


Snap-On Vector Edge cutters (87BCF) from eBay.

 

[LXCam]

Thanks to a few of you I started paying attention to scissors. A couple days ago I was making a U-line order and ended up buying a couple sets of these. Guess we’ll see how good they actually are for general scissor stuff.

 

[lund]

Thanks to a few of you I started paying attention to scissors. A couple days ago I was making a U-line order and ended up buying a couple sets of these. Guess we’ll see how good they actually are for general scissor stuff.

I bought those same scissors based on feedback here. They have been great and hold up well even with a lot of use. I suspect you will like them.

 

[SRU1436]

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!

Mike

lol yeah, I rinse all my dishes off before they go into the dishwasher.

 

[Steel_Rain]

SK Tools 4-Inch Pliers Wrench:

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

- Wet room silicone caulk ‘traffic white‘ RAL 9016
- SDS-plus drill bit 2-cutter, carbide, 4mm dia., 50mm/110mm
- Wago 221 through/splice connectors
- Adjustable one hand clamp with jaws that will also accommodate/ securely clamp down round stock







Kind regards,
Olli

 

[MichaelP]

Crazy idea, but if you're trying to compare the size of two items, maybe just put them on a table and take a picture of them from above? I know.... no one has ever done this before. Of course, then you won't get your car or toolbox in the background, or get someone to watch your youtube vids, but you'll actually get the point across here, which, apparently, isn't the intent.

I understand you sarcasm, but, actually, the video is pretty good, IMHO. Nice overview of pluses and minuses of ratchets for use with Astro Nano sockets. No winner yet, but it makes you wait for one to be produced (slim head with a switch and fine tooth count). Or, maybe, you know of one already available?

And my wallet is going to become lighter because of the Astro adapters kit (unless I find one I bought before due to GJ syndrome, but never used yet).

 

[Steel_Rain]

Thanks to a few of you I started paying attention to scissors. A couple days ago I was making a U-line order and ended up buying a couple sets of these. Guess we’ll see how good they actually are for general scissor stuff.

Thoughts on these if you have used them yet? My Wife says we need to replace our kitchen scissors and I'm eyeballing these. I want to get 2-3 pair if these are good. Amazon rates them very highly and they are made in Japan, so I'm down based on your thoughts.

 

[MichaelP]

They are excellent.

 

[T45]

I have those and they have been great and hold up well with a lot of use.

+1 but they are light.

Thoughts on these if you have used them yet? My Wife says we need to replace our kitchen scissors and I'm eyeballing these. I want to get 2-3 pair if these are good. Amazon rates them very highly and they are made in Japan, so I'm down based on your thoughts.

For kitchen shears, nothing beats Cutco.

(just don't look at the price...seriously...do not look at the price)

Even 30 years ago they were like $92 or something crazy.

 

[pfbz]

Crazy idea, but if you're trying to compare the size of two items, maybe just put them on a table and take a picture of them from above? ... but you'll actually get the point across here, which, apparently, isn't the intent.

I thought that the intent of this thread for quick new-tool intro and first impressions, not comprehensive reviews.

So now you know the Matco head is bigger (picture from above or not), as well as a few other key points. But hey, you could just go buy them both yourself if you want to compare them your way.

 

[T45]

I thought that the intent of this thread for quick new-tool intro and first impressions, not comprehensive reviews.

So now you know the Matco head is bigger (picture from above or not), as well as a few other key points. But hey, you could just go buy them both yourself if you want to compare them your way.

No offense, but I don't want to click the link ...

 

[T45]

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you forgot the..."please like and subscribe..."...

 

[Ohio Andy]

Crazy idea, but if you're trying to compare the size of two items, maybe just put them on a table and take a picture of them from above? I know.... no one has ever done this before. Of course, then you won't get your car or toolbox in the background, or get someone to watch your youtube vids, but you'll actually get the point across here, which, apparently, isn't the intent.

But then I won't know which will fit in my 12" tool roll unless the photo includes a banana ( ruler) for scale.

 

[Hakeem]

I’ve gotten a lot of mileage out of these small pliers, but I’ve often found myself wanting for cutters to make a quick cut here or there. Enter these 4” cutters from Snapon:


Placed next to my fastback for reference. Haven’t really used them yet but they fit in my cargo pocket without me noticing their presence, which is what i was looking for. Just wish they were offered in a bare steel handle like the pliers ….

 

[Skyman]

Just wish they were offered in a bare steel handle like the pliers ….

Why not just delete the grips?

 

[Monte]

"Weber Tools" vise jaws

 

[Firebird1975]

New to me tools. I found the Craftsman late 40s-early fifties screw holding screwdriver at the Habitat Restore for 75 cents. (Manufacturer code Circle I) It was dirty and the spring was frozen with rust. A quick wipe of the handle with some glass cleaner cleaned up the handle nicely, and the spring was successfully soaked in EvapoRust for a few days.

The SK screwdrivers were given to me by my father in-law. The majority of the appear to be unused. I believe they are from the 70's or 80's

 

[RivennHewn]

Too cheap to buy the Prazi, went Harbor Freight instead.

Had a Skilsaw with a busted guard. Perfect candidate for this inflictor of misery.

Won’t be a go-to tool, but may come in handy 🫤

 

[Beerhippie]

inflictor of misery.

Ever run a handheld 14" beam circular saw? That's not just an "inflictor of misery", it's a terror!

 

[RivennHewn]

Ever run a handheld 14" beam circular saw? That's not just an "inflictor of misery", it's a terror!

Yes, I have the Makita. 1st generation. Probably pushing 50 years old, and still turning.

Filing the steel tooth blade is the only real maintenance it’s ever needed

 

[CoThG]

Two more my Snap-On franchisee was able to acquire for me.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Two more my Snap-On franchisee was able to acquire for me.

You RICH *******.

Congrats!

 

[rword]

Matching mini set to pair with my long set

 

[manwithtools]

A Vessel Electric Ball Screw Driver

 

[Dig Doug]

Two more my Snap-On franchisee was able to acquire for me.

Do you have a part # for the little Bit Holder ?

 

[shoggoth80]

Found scrounging around a second hand shop. They were like a buck each. There were some JC Penny sockets too, but nothing really in sizes I used. Don't know anything about the Indian wrench at the top, but never know when you need something sacrificial

 

[Ohio Andy]

You RICH *******.

Congrats!

You mean formerly rich who now owns lots of snap on tools.

And I love the orange

 

[LXCam]

Thoughts on these if you have used them yet? My Wife says we need to replace our kitchen scissors and I'm eyeballing these. I want to get 2-3 pair if these are good. Amazon rates them very highly and they are made in Japan, so I'm down based on your thoughts.

I don’t know yet. But I bought two for the same reason you want too. The wife uses her cutco set for food only and **** scissors for everything else. It’s been painful to watch at times so last night was a “here, stop using that **** before you get hurt and let me know what you think” deals

 

[CoThG]

Do you have a part # for the little Bit Holder ?

THNFDM72 It's no longer in production in the hard handle configuration.

 

[CoThG]

You mean formerly rich who now owns lots of snap on tools.

And I love the orange

You ain't wrong!

 

[Dig Doug]

THNFDM72 It's no longer in production in the hard handle configuration.

I’ve swapped a few soft handles w/ hard handles

I have Hi viz hard handles

 

[Brandon_Lutz]

Got the 9" LN47ACF set in today.
Already had a use for them as soon as they came in. Used them to pull my tensioner spring on to my mowers pulley after a drive belt change. My old pair of needle nose always seemed to slip off just when I was about to get the hook in on the pulley arm. Not this time though, got it done on the first try

 

[MWEric]

Just a couple items today.

 

[CoThG]

I’ve swapped a few soft handles w/ hard handles

I have Hi viz hard handles

Love the Hi-Viz and the classic yellow hard handles as well. Only two things that my OCD wouldn't allow me to be able to swap hard handles on a newer comfort grip model are you have to shorten the tang of the ratchet and the model number wouldn't reflect a factory hard handle.

 

[Hakeem]

Why not just delete the grips?

I’m worried that the cutter handles might have sharp edges or be otherwise finished in a manner that makes them less suitable for gripless use. Also, an advantage of the grips is that I can easily tell which is which when I’m fumbling for them in my pocket. Not to say it won’t ever happen, but for right now I think I’ll leave them be.

Maybe what I really should have said was “I wish Snapon—and other tool companies—would make more pliers with bare metal handles”

 

[CoThG]

I’m worried that the cutter handles might have sharp edges or be otherwise finished in a manner that makes them less suitable for gripless use. Also, an advantage of the grips is that I can easily tell which is which when I’m fumbling for them in my pocket. Not to say it won’t ever happen, but for right now I think I’ll leave them be.

Maybe what I really should have said was “I wish Snapon—and other tool companies—would make more pliers with bare metal handles”

Snap-On makes no dip pliers.

 

[Hakeem]

Snap-On makes no dip pliers.

It’s just a few mini pliers though, no? I do have their 4” no-dip plier set, but I wish they sold the full size pliers in bare metal variants. Alas…..