Show your new tool arrivals

[gasjockey]

this is the tools i picked up within a week last week a proto 5249 3/8 ratchet then friday i picked up the rest a 3/4 toruqe wreanch for 35 bucks a spark plug wire puller for $3 a interesting hex shaped master craft socket set and an 8 doller prybar

 

[billy_bob169]

I've been eyeing up stubby wrench sets for some time, and finally bought a set. Was out and about shopping with the wife (driving the wife around so SHE could shop) this weekend, and I spied a Northern and stopped in. The sets weren't on sale in the store, but they price matched everything that was onsale on their website. For about $40 I got 12 SAE and 11 metric stubby wrenches. Also picked up some Ernst holders for them and an SK set I bought here

Finally finished out my GearWrench socket collection by buying the SAE and Metric 1/2dr master sets thru a friend. Already have the 1/4" dr and 3/8" dr sets. Now I need a bigger box!! lol

 

[Zrexxer]

My newest arrival is a Utica TS30 torque-limiting screwdriver. Periodically have to tighten sets of small, fine thread screws to 18 in lbs, this makes it 100% consistent.

 

[supra90turbo]

I have a Utica torque wrench, it was given to me years ago. I presume it's a quality tool brand? I had never heard of the brand until I got mine...

 

[sporty_drew]

Few things from Menards this weekend.

 

[bobemmerich]

Made a trip to the local Ace and got the prybar, utility knife and tape...and the K-D 12 pc full polish wrench set from Ebay

 

[shoturtle]

Ordered them out of boredom and didn't really pay attention. Surprised to see "Made in Chech Republic" stamp.

Yup, they are made tin the czech republic. They are pretty nice chisel screw drivers. Mine has seen some heavy uses and are still going strong. Like them so much I pick up a regular stainless steel set with their diamond cut for regular uses.

 

[knocker]

I just joined and after finding this forum and going through all of the post I ordered two SK ratchet sets from Tooltopia. (by the way fast service, ordered on a Monday and it was in Michigan by Thursday) I ordered the SK 44 Piece 1/4" Drive 6 Point SAE/Metric Standard and Deep Complete Socket Set. I also ordered The SK 48 pc. 6-Point Fractional/Metric Socket Set with Universal Joint. Just doing my part to tell Ideal thanks for keeping SK here. Sorry about the poor cell phone camera picture.

Nice... gotta love anything SK

 

[Altec]

I got a few things from the Cornwell Man, and ordered something.

Beef Jerky
Ringer Gloves
5" 1/2-to-3/8 Extension
Frost Pocket Knife
S&G Tool Aid Valve Stem Tool ($2.66)
Lisle Pick Set

The Lisle set was sadly made in China. Kinda bummed about that...

I also have this ordered. I have a problem when it comes to ratchet drivers... He didn't have one on the truck because everyone uses electric drivers these days.
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=CBSD560S-%252d-56-Piece-Hex-Bit-Set-with-Ratcheting-Driver

 

[shoturtle]

Picked these up last week. Got a good deal on the proxxon rotary ratchets. So I pick up the 1/4 and 3/8

 

[onelochevy]

I've been eyeing up stubby wrench sets for some time, and finally bought a set. Was out and about shopping with the wife (driving the wife around so SHE could shop) this weekend, and I spied a Northern and stopped in. The sets weren't on sale in the store, but they price matched everything that was onsale on their website. For about $40 I got 12 SAE and 11 metric stubby wrenches. Also picked up some Ernst holders for them and an SK set I bought here

Just ordered the stubbies and ernst holders from northertool last week. Should be here any day!

 

[bobemmerich]

Just got back from HD and picked up these...Surprisingly, ALL made in U.S.A. Buck Bros multi driver and hack saw, and the 2pk of Stanley screwdrivers

 

[Pro-Painter]

you guys will like the Northern stubbies. They are very nice for the money. IMHO, since you can't really put enough torque on a stubby to spread it, the northerns are more then perfect. Nice fit, finish, & strength all at an amazing price.

 

[mitusa]

Made a trip to the local Ace and got the prybar, utility knife and tape...and the K-D 12 pc full polish wrench set from Ebay

What do you think of the K-D full polish wrenches? I haven't heard much about them and saw a set at a pawn shop but didn't get them in my hands. Who makes them? etc.

 

[CaseyJoes.]

I have a Utica torque wrench, it was given to me years ago. I presume it's a quality tool brand? I had never heard of the brand until I got mine...

Yes, very high quality tools. Some of their stuff is rebadged and sold by Snap-On like their torque multipliers for heavy duty use.

 

[BuckHenry]

Those short SK DBEs are sweet! I like all those Superbars, and the KD wrenches as well.

The KD wrenches were made in the USA by Danahar. They replaced the old KD line with the new Gearwrench line.

 

[Fedwrench]

What do you think of the K-D full polish wrenches? I haven't heard much about them and saw a set at a pawn shop but didn't get them in my hands. Who makes them? etc.

Those KD full polished wrenches are true sleepers. They have excellent chrome, feature off corner engagement, and have great balance and feel.
Most of the ones on ebay came from government sources. There are three common sets, a 10-18mm, a 5/16 to 1 inch, and a 7-32mm set.
They're US made probably in Armstrong factories owned by Danaher Before the evil dark days of the Apex tool group. There are also two versions. The early ones looked like they took a KD satin wrench and tried to chrome it. They're not as nice. The newer versions have better beam shape, better chrome, and are smoother overall. They are not as long as the old Craftsman Pro series.
Sadly, KD killed off it hand tool line to provide for Gearwrench's expansion.
There's no warranty for the wrenches but, I doubt you would ever break one through normal use. cripedistributing.com has lots of singles available. If you're curious about them, pick one up to try out. They're as good as anything off of a tool truck at a fraction of the price.

 

[billy_bob169]

Just ordered the stubbies and ernst holders from northertool last week. Should be here any day!

I was disappointed about the lack of common extra sizes on their website...mainly the 3/8", but they did in fact stock them in their store. I filled out the SAE set with 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", and 7/8". Bought an 8mm to fill out the metric set for now...

 

[vertguy]

I needed a multi-function tool to trim some installed hardwood flooring after widening a door. Since this will be a very low use tool for me, I decided to pick up one of these ToolShop kits that was on sale at Meneards for $14.99. It worked perfectly for the little project and was well worth the minimal investment.

 

[Alfster]

I have always had my tools in different tool boxes and drawers which made it awkward at times to find th right tool when I needed it.

Recently my wife and I were out shopping and we called into an auto store to get some car wash and outside on display was a 42" tool cabinet reduced from $1200 to $600.

She said "do you want one of those" and promply brought it for me.

The last week we were in the same store and I spotted these folding wire strippers and scissors and after I showed some intertest in them she went back the next day while I was at work and brought them for me.

With everything being Metric here now it is getting harder to find an Imperial tape measure so I was quite happy to find this alloy case dual measurement one.

 

[waterboy12]

Just a few ratchets.
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[rmsg0040]

Didnt need the gearwrench 3/8 stubby, but just confirmed that the ratchet gear fits the matco 3/8, so it will be a backup when the matco breaks. Both are 60 teeth. Also got a snap on 1/2 breaker bar adaptor.

 

[chumley360]

Picked up a bunch of NTM stuff. Mostly all older SK, Blackhawk, Proto, and Plomb. Got a good New Britain 3/8 ratchet in there too. Also got a Snap-On S6118A brake spring flip socket, but I didn't think it deserved a pic.

 

[mlittle29]

Ordered all pieces separately, since I wanted the 5 position handle and the insulated shank...can't wait to get home and but my master bit set in the box!

 

[JMartel]

Angle gauge so I can accurately set my table saw. Makes it a snap. Just zero it to the table, then put it on the blade (bottom is magnetic), and crank to desired angle. It's accurate to within 0.1 degrees, which is good enough for woodworking.

Also had to pick up some pulleys and a belt from Ace on the way home today for the saw.

 

[osborn.ozzy]

Didnt need the gearwrench 3/8 stubby, but just confirmed that the ratchet gear fits the matco 3/8, so it will be a backup when the matco breaks. Both are 60 teeth. Also got a snap on 1/2 breaker bar adaptor.

I got that same matco ratchet and I love it

 

[Altec]

 

[m_hatcher]

Just added a few more pieces to my channellock collection.

 

[twofifty]

I wouldn't call it a new tool arrival but more of a reconditioning an old tool... does it still count? lol

I have this Mac 1/4" ratchet (not my picture, had to borrow it because i didn't take a picture beforehand)

The handle on it was getting pretty worn and tatty, started to look like this..

Found an old Mac screw driver i forgot i had and don't really use anymore, long story short, thought id lost it, got new one, found that one a week later. Anyway so i though't id pull the handle off it and switch it onto my ratchet, seeing as i don't use it any more.

A little drilling to size and some gentle persuasion and it ended up looking like this.... very pleased with it and it looks pretty much new again.

 

[JayL]

Bosch 5" Rat tail grinder for wire brush duty ...

 

[JayL]

Some Tap and Dies

 

[JayL]

The Hot Deals Bosch Combo loot from Amazon.
( Thanks Stuey )

The second Drill Driver ( far right ) is an Asian Domestic market issue ... a bit bigger than the US model.

 

[Monte]

The second Drill Driver ( far right ) is an Asian Domestic market issue ... a bit bigger than the US model.

Looks like the hammer drill ?
nice tools !

 

[p12386]

Buy the 3/8th get the 1/4 free

 

[JayL]

Looks like the hammer drill ?
nice tools !

Yes Monte ... must be slightly bigger because of the hammer drill function.

Thanks

 

[mikeselky85]

now thats an extension deal i need to get a hold of...im waiting for the $99 extension deal my dealer told me about, but that looks way better

 

[greasemonkey44]

Buy the 3/8th get the 1/4 free

lol they got me for the same thing; i got the normal extensions though

 

[csmitty]

Damn, are those wobbles plus? Glad I didn't catch up with him today. What did the set run? I got the 3/8 and 1/2 in the $99 deals last year. Just the regular set.


Guess I know what i'm doing tomorrow afternoon

 

[98TJ]

Went to HF and picked up a 4-piece 3/8" impact extension set.

Next door is a new Essex Bargain Hunt. Last time there I got in IR 4152 for $68.

Today I swung in there to see what, if anything, they had.

I got these with an additional 10% off.
http://sphotos.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/422797_1945215247351_1751610005_939676_1267758978_n.jpg

 

[shoturtle]

That is a great price for those.