Itinerant
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Great, thanks for the info!
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Great, thanks for the info!
shoggoth80
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I would need to compare it to one of the bags at work. Some of the kits I put together for the guys had Milwaukee bags. The Milwaukee ones that I acquired for work don't have internal pockets for starters. Dimensions seem similar off memory. The Fiberfix has little feet, and is canvas. I think the Milwaukee is cordura. I won't be back until Monday though.
esben57
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It is. Quite low quality tools overall although this seems ok. It's also available under the brand Sabrecut and others probably
love the half-cut mountains!After crossing the country 3x my brand-used 21/22mm kti wrench showed up to go under the knife (or chop saw in this case).
Not sold on the wrench holder though. Might have to come up with something else.
Snakevz
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I use one like this:
Double Edged Plastic Razor Blade Scrapers Knife with Contoured Grip for Scraping Labels and Decals Sticker From Glass, Windshields and Auto Window Tint Vinyl Tool Application(Scraper with 10 Blades) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
Double Edged Plastic Razor Blade Scrapers Knife with Contoured Grip for Scraping Labels and Decals Sticker From Glass, Windshields and Auto Window Tint Vinyl Tool Application(Scraper with 10 Blades) : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement
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and print almost exclusively PETG, it does great job taking of thin layers of PETG from build plate. I don't use any other scraper since I bought this one (and it was like 1-2€).
Skyman
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I have a couple of those blue plastic handles. They’re fine for light duty applications. They open up and the blades pop out when I have to bear down on them. They have their uses, but also their limitations.
Snakevz
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Still didn't happen to me, which build plate do you use?
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself....they are smooooth.....
Are they from Spaaaaain?
Buckgnarly
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No, they are the newish US ones.
I was at Ace Hardware the other day picking up a few odds and ends, and this axe jumped into my hand. A total impulse buy, but once I picked it up and looked it over I was impressed by the well-shaped hickory handle, the heft and balance, and the nearly flawless grinding of the axe head. Seems like a steal for $29.99; hopefully the steel is reasonably good. Made in Mexico with "American hickory". Even has a nice little rubber blade guard for me to lose.
shoggoth80
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I've got that axe. It's a nice head. Watch out for the handle. Mine broke it pretty short order, despite some shaping and oil. I still need to re-haft it. But for its size, it chopped quite well.I was at Ace Hardware the other day picking up a few odds and ends, and this axe jumped into my hand. A total impulse buy, but once I picked it up and looked it over I was impressed by the well-shaped hickory handle, the heft and balance, and the nearly flawless grinding of the axe head. Seems like a steal for $29.99; hopefully the steel is reasonably good. Made in Mexico with "American hickory". Even has a nice little rubber blade guard for me to lose.
YesIHaveAHammer
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First order direct from Japan came through. Quite a few things with prices being good value, and to make the shipping worth it - so I'll post a couple at a time here. Today, square drive stuff.
Vessel SLH2 2-Way Speed L-Handle 1/4" drive
Long end does wobble, fixed pressed down, or a hex bit with the sleeve lowered. Spinner sleeve. Seems pretty versatile but perhaps not the tool of choice for any task.
Koken 2769NWF-220 spinner handle 1/4" drive, long wobble
Again, press down to fix straight. The grip is fine but is very similar to what comes on some bargain basement screwdrivers. They also do non-wobble and a normal length variants.
Koken 2769H folding spinner handle 1/4" drive
Bit of an odd thing, took a chance with an open mind. It's very stiff to pull the smooth shaft out of the locked position, it's heavy, and the grip is thin and round in your hand. I can't recommend it on first impressions even at the direct price. They also do a 3/8".
Vessel 400PD2 2Way Power Driver 1/4" square/hex
Sleeve pulls up to reveal a straight square drive. Red collar pulls down allowing it to be pivoted into a P shape and locked in that position. Bit holding is by a friction ball only. Like the Vessel L handle above from the same range, versatile.
The 400PD2 and 2769H in the folded P position for torque.
Koken 3119-3X5 wing bolt socket 3/8"
Positioned for wing nuts and radiator drain plugs, but I got it for screw hooks and eyes. It's the only type I found with two sizes (3mm and 5mm) on one socket. It's probably too wide for the 3mm slots to be of much use. They also do a 5.5/6mm one.
Vessel SLH2 2-Way Speed L-Handle 1/4" drive
Long end does wobble, fixed pressed down, or a hex bit with the sleeve lowered. Spinner sleeve. Seems pretty versatile but perhaps not the tool of choice for any task.
Koken 2769NWF-220 spinner handle 1/4" drive, long wobble
Again, press down to fix straight. The grip is fine but is very similar to what comes on some bargain basement screwdrivers. They also do non-wobble and a normal length variants.
Koken 2769H folding spinner handle 1/4" drive
Bit of an odd thing, took a chance with an open mind. It's very stiff to pull the smooth shaft out of the locked position, it's heavy, and the grip is thin and round in your hand. I can't recommend it on first impressions even at the direct price. They also do a 3/8".
Vessel 400PD2 2Way Power Driver 1/4" square/hex
Sleeve pulls up to reveal a straight square drive. Red collar pulls down allowing it to be pivoted into a P shape and locked in that position. Bit holding is by a friction ball only. Like the Vessel L handle above from the same range, versatile.
The 400PD2 and 2769H in the folded P position for torque.
Koken 3119-3X5 wing bolt socket 3/8"
Positioned for wing nuts and radiator drain plugs, but I got it for screw hooks and eyes. It's the only type I found with two sizes (3mm and 5mm) on one socket. It's probably too wide for the 3mm slots to be of much use. They also do a 5.5/6mm one.
Could you share what you've found from a customs/duties perspective? Since you're ordering direct from Japan.First order direct from Japan came through. Quite a few things with prices being good value, and to make the shipping worth it - so I'll post a couple at a time here. Today, square drive stuff.
Vessel SLH2 2-Way Speed L-Handle 1/4" drive
Long end does wobble, fixed pressed down, or a hex bit with the sleeve lowered. Spinner sleeve. Seems pretty versatile but perhaps not the tool of choice for any task.
Koken 2769NWF-220 spinner handle 1/4" drive, long wobble
Again, press down to fix straight. The grip is fine but is very similar to what comes on some bargain basement screwdrivers. They also do non-wobble and a normal length variants.
Koken 2769H folding spinner handle 1/4" drive
Bit of an odd thing, took a chance with an open mind. It's very stiff to pull the smooth shaft out of the locked position, it's heavy, and the grip is thin and round in your hand. I can't recommend it on first impressions even at the direct price. They also do a 3/8".
Vessel 400PD2 2Way Power Driver 1/4" square/hex
Sleeve pulls up to reveal a straight square drive. Red collar pulls down allowing it to be pivoted into a P shape and locked in that position. Bit holding is by a friction ball only. Like the Vessel L handle above from the same range, versatile.
The 400PD2 and 2769H in the folded P position for torque.
Koken 3119-3X5 wing bolt socket 3/8"
Positioned for wing nuts and radiator drain plugs, but I got it for screw hooks and eyes. It's the only type I found with two sizes (3mm and 5mm) on one socket. It's probably too wide for the 3mm slots to be of much use. They also do a 5.5/6mm one.
kinglukas38
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It was snapon day today, lock wire pliers on warranty (finally) and a replacement set of deep reach side cutters that I misplaced in the boneyard
YesIHaveAHammer
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I'm not in the US I'm afraid. So the only thing of relevance for you is that I paid 10% sales tax in Japan plus what my own country wanted.
Nobody-named-Olli
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Ko-ken AG112A 1/2” “Attack Driver” (manual impact driver)
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
Skyman
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Ko-ken AG112A 1/2” “Attack Driver” (manual impact driver)
Kind regards,
Olli
A highly effective tool, and one that is under-appreciated.
CHI_Tool&Die
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First MAC tool purchase. I use screwdrivers more than any tool besides my cordless vacuum and drill at the house so I wanted to find a solid set with a good warranty. MAC had this set for a reasonable price in the previous flyer. Added benefit is that the MAC guy is in my area for four of the fives days in a week. So hopefully any warranty stuff should be seamless.
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NitroExpress
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1/4” and 3/8” Mac Max90 ratchets.
More detail here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/new-mac-axis-ratchets.544161/#post-11600028
More detail here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/new-mac-axis-ratchets.544161/#post-11600028
The tag says made in France, so are those rebranded Facom?
Maybe the blades? The handles don't look like the usual Facom Protwist or Expert style.
Beerhippie
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Yep, The fact that you're driving the tool into the head of the fastener as it turns makes a huge difference, especially with near-stripped-out Phillips heads. Just used mine--different brand--yesterday to remove some stuck Phillips that the impact driver had almost completely destroyed.
CHI_Tool&Die
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The blades are forged in France and then the whole screwdriver is finished in the US. As far as I can tell the handles are just like the Proto Duratek drivers. The Craftsman V Series screwdrivers were Facom.
Owned by almost everyone in the 70’s that worked on Japanese bikes.
The side cover screws on those bikes were just waiting to strip
Yep! Still have my dad's old Craftsman hand impact. The only way to get phillips head screws, which were the bane of anyone working on '70s vintage motorcycle engine and case covers, loose.
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Yup. Mine is Craftsman as well.
The plastic sleeve it came in is long gone.
I wish it had come with the nice metal box @Nobody-named-Olli got with his
Also love the name “attack driver”
larry4406
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I have a Mac Tools version of that that I bought off the tool truck when I worked at the Honda motorcycle dealership during high school (1979-81 timeframe).
Best thing for those pesky Phillips like screws on the engine casings.
I'm pretty confident our old Craftsman is a re-branded Lisle 30750.
https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/hand-impact-tool-set
YesIHaveAHammer
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Having snapped some stuck old screws even with a weak impact driver (M12 Surge), what I reach for nowadays is a screwdriver with a hex bolster for a wrench. Gives pressure and control without shock. I guess these hammer impacts are for when you're not worried about shock (e.g. it's a thick screw), and the benefits of shocking it to release are worth the lower risk of snapping it.
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Nobody-named-Olli
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Now that you mention it, the box is actually really nice & well made. 0.91mm material thickness, which should be about 20ga. Has a great feel to it.
Kind regards,
Olli
shoggoth80
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Finally 
Been holding out for one for a hot minute. Couldn't pass on the sale price once I saw it with the coupons.
Been holding out for one for a hot minute. Couldn't pass on the sale price once I saw it with the coupons.
cody1325
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Really need to get the screwdrivers with that handle on order. My go-to Stihl dealer (been around for almost 60 years and still-family run, also the one I go to when anything breaks...) apparently can't sell what corporate calls "dealer service tools". Yet, the Deere/Stihl dealer (which I only buy Deere stuff from) will.
PS: what exactly does that doohickey do? I may end up throwing it in with that special order.
cody1325
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I was at Ace Hardware the other day picking up a few odds and ends, and this axe jumped into my hand. A total impulse buy, but once I picked it up and looked it over I was impressed by the well-shaped hickory handle, the heft and balance, and the nearly flawless grinding of the axe head. Seems like a steal for $29.99; hopefully the steel is reasonably good. Made in Mexico with "American hickory". Even has a nice little rubber blade guard for me to lose.
Last year, I bought an old, US-made version of that one, as it had a nice handle for half what that handle would cost me. The head was pretty chipped up and pitted, and I figured junk.
I cleaned it up as best as I could and put it to use.
However, it's seen all kinds of use, and is just the right size for all but the heaviest fallen trees I need to cut up. Looks like I'll be impulse buying one at my Ace if they sell them.
Seems like a light head, with a long handle makes a pretty good chopper.
Which size is most useful you think I kinda want one but can’t afford all of them
How you like the aluminum handle on the Tekton? Honestly I feel like I’d rather have a plastic handle. Won’t get burning hot when you set it down In the sun. prob wear better than aluminum where you’d lose the adonization and also the grip wears down.
something about snap on hard handles and the old discontinued Tekton screwdriver hard handles that feels real nice
kyrbz
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Spent some "me" time wandering around Epstein's this morning. Walked out with a Top adjustable thin wrench, Fujiya thin pliers, and a Handee Clamp
