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[The Ratchet Man]

You'll like that saw. My dad got his a year before I was born which makes his 32 years old. The only thing he has had to do to it was replace the belt. He's real big into wood working as a hobby and has never wanted to upgrade it. A lot of things have been built with that saw. I see it has the wheel kit on it too. I have to walk past that same saw everythime I go in their house.

When i was in my late teens, I bought a sheet of plexiglass for a project and needed it cut into quarters. I figured I'd get him to cut it so I bought a cheap blade so I didn't have to listen to him about how his blades cost $10,000...blah blah.

I get over there and told him what I wanted. He put the back of his hand to my forehead and said are you feverish?

I said no I feel fine.

He said you must be crazy then...I never new that about you. The only thing that touches this saw is myself and high quality lumber.

Thanks anyways Dad.

 

[71goldss]

Thanks to nahudson's post in Hot Deals this morning, I quickly placed on online order before leaving for work. Picked them up on the way home from work. Didn't really need them, but it's hard to pass on at only $25.99 !!!

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-00943288000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

[farmall400]

Thanks to nahudson's post in Hot Deals this morning, I quickly placed on online order before leaving for work. Picked them up on the way home from work. Didn't really need them, but it's hard to pass on at only $25.99 !!!

As soon as I saw the link I clicked on it and almost bought a set. Luckily I paused for a moment. How many pry bars do I need? You really have to watch it on this forum. Lol.

 

[71goldss]

As soon as I saw the link I clicked on it and almost bought a set. Luckily I paused for a moment. How many pry bars do I need? You really have to watch it on this forum. Lol.

Yeah, I agree. But then there have been a few times that I really could have used two of the same size at one time. And there's also the fact that you can strike the end of the Pros with a hammer when needed. Can't do that with the regular Wilde/Craftsman bars. Is it getting more tempting yet???

 

[Fastbird]

Oh man where have these been all my life?



Total whim purchase, knowing I had to do plug wires on my buddy's custom LT1 setup with coil packs. 100% worth the cost.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Oh man where have these been all my life?



Total whim purchase, knowing I had to do plug wires on my buddy's custom LT1 setup with coil packs. 100% worth the cost.

I like those. I'm thinking that will work better than the Kliens I've been using.

Where did you buy those? Price?

 

[biscuit141]

I have that same set and they are identical to Kleins but I like the color of the craftsmans better I couldn't find a nos craftsman set when I bought an sae for the basement.

They do look like Kleins, they also look like a Pratt-Reid type handle. Either way I thought they were cooler looking than the current offering, they were in great shape aside from being dirty and they are a complete set.

I have a different set (I didn't know they made more than one...or maybe mine are older/newer?). Mine came with the box when I bought it...it is the SAE and Metric set in a soft case. You can also see my Kleins next to them.

I believe these are an older generation of drivers. What you have are what is currently offered in the stores.

 

[ianguilly]

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[Fastbird]

I like those. I'm thinking that will work better than the Kliens I've been using.

Where did you buy those? Price?

Got them at a local speed shop but they're readily available at Summit, Jegs, Amazon, etc for about $70 or so. Spendy but you do have other die options and they are perfect with the spark plus wire cutter stripper crimper die they come with.

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[Samson]

This week's hual

Where'd you source those door tools if u don't mind me askin? Thanks!

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[_vin_]

This week's hual

Did you get those pliers from lowes? Part # ?

 

[Skin]

Did you get those pliers from lowes? Part # ?

Kobalt 0154745.

 

[ianguilly]

Where'd you source those door tools if u don't mind me askin? Thanks!

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EBay for $16.

 

[NC-Fordguy]

Got them at a local speed shop but they're readily available at Summit, Jegs, Amazon, etc for about $70 or so. Spendy but you do have other die options and they are perfect with the spark plus wire cutter stripper crimper die they come with.

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Thanks for the heads up

 

[ATC]

May I ask, how did you manage to break a 1/4" breaker bar?

It wasn't "broken", but after 40 years of use, was pretty dang loose and dinged up. The detent ball was frozen in place as well.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

The Flexzilla whip was a hot deals inspired purchase but i paid full price. Tractor supply is too far of a drive for me. I have looked at these for a while and everybody getting one but me made me decide to buy one. Also a Nupla metal face dead blow.

 

[stitan06]

New to me a delta band saw from 30 I think buddy gave it to me on a trade. I'm gonna do a resto on it needs some pieces I need to find and my buddys designing a gear reduction for so can be used metal and wood he has same one gonna see how his works before I do mine. I was happy with trade

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[csmitty]

Got some blue goodies this friday. Even a free blue shirt!

Also a Proto 36mm socket for a hard to get to hub nut, and OTC tie rod separator.

 

[wannab20hatch]

csmitty who is your local snappy man? im in the Atlanta area myself and we also got shirts Friday.

 

[garthg]

That air hammer will serve you just fine. I've used mine on many truck/car restoration jobs removing sheet metal, body channel supports and what not.

Do have an extra spring as they do distort over time with exponential hours of use

I ended up using the air hammer a lot sooner than I expected. I noticed that the muffler on my Eurovan was about ready to fall off in a rusty heap. The hammer came in handy to remove the old section of tailpipe that was seized on to the mid-section. It worked just fine with a Snap On chisel off of ebay for $25. (Sears has USA chisels for $9. I might just go get one as an extra).

 

[NUTTSGT]

I've been wanting a woodworking vise, so that was the first thing. It's a Pony 7" that came from Menard's. I also grabbed a doweling jig and another set of pipe clamps, a smaller 1/2" set.

Put them on some left over airline.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Picked these up yesterday. I swore I was done with Sears until the pro bars were only $25. Couldn't say no. The red handled ones will be getting traded out of the shop on Tues. The Kobalt ratcheting wrench adapters work really well so far, and can't argue with $10 and Taiwan.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Csmitty, that shirt is cool!!

 

[Ovalinaz]

and OTC tie rod separator.

That OTC tie rod tool is sweet! where did you pick that up?

 

[csmitty]

csmitty who is your local snappy man? im in the Atlanta area myself and we also got shirts Friday.

Its Pete S....I forget the last name. I was going to sears on my lunch break and he was sitting in the parking lot having lunch as well catching up on stuff so he let me hop on and look around. Had some blue fathers day stuff so I broke the ice and got some things. Real cool quy and even had some yellow stuff left over. But this was up at Gwinnett Place mall. bunch of dealerships around there.

Csmitty, that shirt is cool!!

I liked it too. I'll try to get a pic of the back tomorrow. Didn't even think about it.

That OTC tie rod tool is sweet! where did you pick that up?

Got it and the socket from Grainger. I get about 1/2 off Proto/Stanley stuff and free shipping. I think the OTC was about $20. Its Taiwan but I won't use it a whole lot. Was hoping Mayhew made one, but they only do air hammer bits. And the SO one is about $80.

 

[mstewart]

This forum has been killing the pocket book over the last couple of months with all the deals and information I've read on tools.

 

[mstewart]

More tools....

I posted the socket set previously but the pic wasn't that good.

 

[BK13]

I guess I'm committed to the M12 system now! Fuel Impact driver and 3/8" impact wrench. I'm not really surprised, but the wrench won't break the lug nuts loose on my Jeep. Next stop, M18, maybe IR 7150...

 

[Dimitri]

$22.50 @ 50%.

Dimitri

 

[wannab20hatch]

Its Pete S....I forget the last name. I was going to sears on my lunch break and he was sitting in the parking lot having lunch as well catching up on stuff so he let me hop on and look around. Had some blue fathers day stuff so I broke the ice and got some things. Real cool quy and even had some yellow stuff left over. But this was up at Gwinnett Place mall. bunch of dealerships around there.

Pete is my snappy guy also. I work across from the mall at the Honda body shop. Hes been the best tool guy ive dealt with so far. Hes good to us younger guys and really helps us out. Hes always got some crazy color stuff on his truck. He knows I like green and tries to keep plenty in stock.

 

[rmsg0040]

Just snagged off kijiji, had to travel to downtown Toronto. Literally hopped in my car when I saw the ad. Luckily the guy helped me carry it out from his studio and down the stairs. Heavy sucker.

Snap on tool chest, missing keys, paid 150. Mint condition from 1990

 

[jeffmoss26]

ooh that's nice!!

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

Just snagged off kijiji, had to travel to downtown Toronto. Literally hopped in my car when I saw the ad. Luckily the guy helped me carry it out from his studio and down the stairs. Heavy sucker.

Snap on tool chest, missing keys, paid 150. Mint condition from 1990

wow , I can get 150 for mine
cost me 600 in 1985

 

[BJ42LX]

Burgerkong hates you.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202129

Just snagged off kijiji, had to travel to downtown Toronto. Literally hopped in my car when I saw the ad. Luckily the guy helped me carry it out from his studio and down the stairs. Heavy sucker.

Snap on tool chest, missing keys, paid 150. Mint condition from 1990

 

[wmartin]

I thought I'd give my cell phone camera a try.

 

[csmitty]

Pete is my snappy guy also. I work across from the mall at the Honda body shop. Hes been the best tool guy ive dealt with so far. Hes good to us younger guys and really helps us out. Hes always got some crazy color stuff on his truck. He knows I like green and tries to keep plenty in stock.

Ah nice, saw the Gainesville tag and wasn't quite sure. But yea I've only meet up with him 3 times. I work off 316, but don't have a problem driving over to meet him. Whens he stop by Honda? Might have to give me heads up on new stuff

 

[wannab20hatch]

Ah nice, saw the Gainesville tag and wasn't quite sure. But yea I've only meet up with him 3 times. I work off 316, but don't have a problem driving over to meet him. Whens he stop by Honda? Might have to give me heads up on new stuff

I live in Gainesville. He's there pretty much all day Friday. At the dealership in the morning then the body shop after lunch. yeah I definitely keep you updated.

 

[csmitty]

Ah cool. I stop by Friday at lunch. So I guess I see him before you do. haha.

 

[MikeF2316]

Don't I see keys in the top tray in the second photo?

 

[the1nonlyjl]

I got them!!!!