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[ewils35]

Nice! I need that belt wrench[emoji106]

Got it for 60 bucks and puller came free

 

[Jarhead0408]

Matco guy decided to show up today. I've been wanting this 1/2" ratchet from Armstrong but I don't believe they sell one with this long of a handle

Plus he's having a raffle to win one of two prizes. Either a service cart or a shotgun. I put mine in for the gun


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You are going to love that ratchet man. She's a beast!!!

And you're right, Armstrong doesn't make one that long.

 

[DirtyWeRX]

yo dirtywerx you gotta do another tool box tour of the new box

Gah! Sorry. I keep meaning to do one. I will do it very soon I promise!


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[DirtyWeRX]

Very nice ratchet, I have the same one without the grip... use it constantly.

Only in America would your tool guy be giving away a gun lol

BTW what kind of box is that? Cornwell maybe...

I know right! I have a conceal carry license (very rarely will I actually carry) but between a cart that I don't need or a shotgun I don't need, the gun will have a better resale value lol.

Yes it's a Cornwell 58" box with a hutch. It got repo'd from some guy that barely used it and I jumped on it being half off the new price. Love it.


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[Fusion13]

Something else I picked up at Canadian Tire

 

[mtnkid85]

Link?

finally a stud detector worth something.

my stanley piece of **** was useless as the edge would move when taking multiple measurements or going left to right vs right to left.

Just an FYI to those of you asking about this Franklin stud finder. Yes it is awesome and Costco has one that's made for them, its blue has a different name but its the exact same tool. I bought it... I believe for $35.

Here is the slickdeals thread discussing it.

 

[ADSR]

Just an FYI to those of you asking about this Franklin stud finder. Yes it is awesome and Costco has one that's made for them, its blue has a different name but its the exact same tool. I bought it... I believe for $35.

What impressed me, i had to find a stud in the bathroom that had tile on the wall. It found the stud on the first try.

It keeps going off in the car for some reason tho

 

[EZH]

Dake press arrived today. Too cold outside tonight, I'll screw it together this weekend.

That's a sweet looking press. Congratulations.

Eric

 

[chris6278]

Matco guy decided to show up today. I've been wanting this 1/2" ratchet from Armstrong but I don't believe they sell one with this long of a handle

Plus he's having a raffle to win one of two prizes. Either a service cart or a shotgun. I put mine in for the gun


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Have that exact same ratchet an love it!

 

[littleponderosa]

Matco guy decided to show up today. I've been wanting this 1/2" ratchet from Armstrong but I don't believe they sell one with this long of a handle

Plus he's having a raffle to win one of two prizes. Either a service cart or a shotgun. I put mine in for the gun


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What is the overall length? And price? I'm debating the 25" SO, and if this could work, I might have to find the Matco guy in town.
Thanks
Bill

 

[upgrading]

Proto (Grip-On) going by the colors. Thats not a bad deal! They are going for $23-$25 on Zoro (plus shipping if you're under $50). Whats your assessment on the epoxy finish?

Yes Proto.

Finish not bad so far.

 

[p3nnypacker]

What did the 1/2 ratchet run you?

£141! Needed it though to complete the set

 

[powertool]

okay... here we go

I'm happy

 

[E.Marquez]

What is the overall length? And price? I'm debating the 25" SO, and if this could work, I might have to find the Matco guy in town.
Thanks
Bill

Get the SO

Ratchet, Dual 80®, Flex Head, Long Standard Handle, Comfort Grip, 1/2" drive, 25 3/4"
MSRP $224.95 USD Item: SHLF80A

Dual 80 feels better than the 88 IMHO


The Matco one CFR248LFTG 1/2" Drive 88 Tooth Locking Flex Ratchet, Overall length: 24"
MSRP $251

 

[Askme42]

Get the SO

Ratchet, Dual 80®, Flex Head, Long Standard Handle, Comfort Grip, 1/2" drive, 25 3/4"
MSRP $224.95 USD Item: SHLF80A

Dual 80 feels better than the 88 IMHO


The Matco one CFR248LFTG 1/2" Drive 88 Tooth Locking Flex Ratchet, Overall length: 24"
MSRP $251

Personal preference but if I'm yanking on it with 2 feet of leverage I want the flex head that locks into place.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Ditto ^^^

Matco locks.

 

[chris6278]

Ditto ^^^

Matco locks.

Would definitely pick the matco over snap on

 

[90zcar]

Personal preference but if I'm yanking on it with 2 feet of leverage I want the flex head that locks into place.

I don't know why people think they need a flex head that locks?
You have used breaker bars before right? .....they don't lock
Especially with something that long...whatever angle u hold it at is what angle ur gonna be at. I personally have owned the snap on locking ratchet and I sold it. Before I sold it I would never lock it anywY just because I found it useless. I don't own a single locking ratchet anymore and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I guess some people think if it doesn't lock that your gonna be flopping all over the place and as ur loosening something the handle is gonna pivot and ur hand is gonna go slamming into the side of the vehicle or something. ......it is complete opposite of this

I find locking just happens to get it the way in ur rotation if u have to move it some to go around an obstacle.
To each his own but I'm sure most people that have used both will chime in and say that they prefer non locking. Plus it's just one extra addition to the ratchet to create a weak point.


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[JBradley500]

Especially with something that long...whatever angle u hold it at is what angle ur gonna be at.

I agree with this. You have a lot of control with a long handle. Also, the Snap-On dual 80 ratchets seem to get smoother as the drive size gets bigger. I don't feel like that's the same with the Matco/Armstrong ratchets. I'm unbiased and own both styles in 1/2" drive, and I prefer the Snap-On.

 

[Strouty]

The problem is when you lean into it, it can and will move. Sometimes you can't always apply force in the perfect direction. I have the Snap On that locks, I very rarely use the lock feature. I would say that I have to unlock it more because it locked by accident. I am planning on getting the one that does not lock as well.

 

[priceman1414]

8 piece SK-Kraeuter deep 1/2 drive set that someone posted in hot deals a while ago.

Really pleased with how they look. (the black marks on some of the sockets in the photo are just a reflection of some stuff on the surface they're on)

 

[gipraw]

okay... here we go

I'm happy

Nice. I picked up a set of these last week. Then I picked up the green canvas pouch from KC Tool to keep them in for less than $7

 

[mperry985]

Snap on SHLX80A
green handle on the way

 

[mperry985]

Snap on SHLX80A
GREEN handle on the way

 

[mperry985]

Cts761 great screw gun. Wish my driver had it in green the say I got it...

 

[97nismo]

Snap on purchases
mini seal lever set
Mini torx
Mini screwdrivers
3/8 chrome and impact extensions
16oz ballpeen
Stubby flat and Phillips
1/2 s/g flexi ratchet
Long nose pliers
Spark plug pliers
Hose plier set
22mm 3/8 impact socket
12mm 3/8 Allen key
16" bar thing

That snap on soft grip is flipped to wrong side

 

[Caparris]

Snap on SHLX80A
GREEN handle on the way

Now that is nice. Big money!

 

[mperry985]

Now that is nice. Big money!

Oh it was haha, but it's worth it

 

[90zcar]

That snap on soft grip is flipped to wrong side

That's an easy fix. Pot of boiling water.....stick in in for 30 seconds. Pull off and pound back on


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[chris6278]

That snap on soft grip is flipped to wrong side

you beat me to it.

 

[onlycodered]

Took advantage of the HF parking lot sale today. Picked up some goodies.

Sawzall: $20
12pc saw blades (not in pic): $8
1/4" torque wrench: $10
50pc shop towels: $9
Safety glasses: $2

 

[BTMSUP]

Picked up a few things this week. Matco blower and heater. Matco mini ratchet and mini bit kit. Finally bit the bullet and got a 3m sun gun. I also ordered a little pneumatic buffer from the Mac guy today.

 

[bodyguy16]

Got a couple tools from our indy guy today.

 

[MrAperture]

Got the best deal I couldnt ask for an Ingersoll Rand 7811G. Came packaged with an Ingersoll Rand 2100G 1/2" air impact on clearance at my local Canadian Tire for 101.99$ instead of 339.99$ I just couldnt pass it up, I have a feeling someone messed up the price tagging in the system. I asked if there was more (caus I would'v bought them all) turns out it was just that one over stock that been sitting in the warehouse for a while. I'v put the air impact for sale for 120$ because I purchased an Ingersoll Rand Thunder Gun not so long ago so I dont need anither impact and I was looking to buy a Keyless chuck reversable air drill. Turns out I'm getting a free IR air drill out of the deal.

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[devoncoolman]

Get the SO

Ratchet, Dual 80®, Flex Head, Long Standard Handle, Comfort Grip, 1/2" drive, 25 3/4"
MSRP $224.95 USD Item: SHLF80A

Dual 80 feels better than the 88 IMHO


The Matco one CFR248LFTG 1/2" Drive 88 Tooth Locking Flex Ratchet, Overall length: 24"
MSRP $251

Agreed. The snap-on is better. The dual 80 mechanism is smoother then the matco/armstrong 88. The non-locking really isn't an issue on this big of a ratchet.

 

[E.Marquez]

Got a couple tools from our indy guy today.

That terminal kit.... Are those release tools to remove pins from terminal housings?

If so where did you order from please

 

[bodyguy16]

That terminal kit.... Are those release tools to remove pins from terminal housings?

If so where did you order from please

Yes they are, got them from out independant tool guy, you can prob get them from tooltopia. Quality seems pretty good for 20$ !!

 

[03silvergt]

I don't know why people think they need a flex head that locks?
You have used breaker bars before right? .....they don't lock
Especially with something that long...whatever angle u hold it at is what angle ur gonna be at. I personally have owned the snap on locking ratchet and I sold it. Before I sold it I would never lock it anywY just because I found it useless. I don't own a single locking ratchet anymore and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I guess some people think if it doesn't lock that your gonna be flopping all over the place and as ur loosening something the handle is gonna pivot and ur hand is gonna go slamming into the side of the vehicle or something. ......it is complete opposite of this

I find locking just happens to get it the way in ur rotation if u have to move it some to go around an obstacle.
To each his own but I'm sure most people that have used both will chime in and say that they prefer non locking. Plus it's just one extra addition to the ratchet to create a weak point.


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100% Agree. I have all snap on non locking ratchets including the big 25 3/4 in 1/2 in dr. I have never had any one of them move on me while using it.

If I'm spending big money on a ratchet it will be Snap On. The Matco just seems/feels cheap to me compared to the SO

 

[gsingh]

Got this body for my gun today.


SO guy was here and I grabbed this pliers rack.


Wrenches from Cornwell


Etorx wrenches from the SO guy.


Some electrical diag tools from Mercedes.



Can anyone please recommend me a pair of banana plug leads?

 

[lucky3]

I just got this proto set the other day. Got them from one of the members here. There very nice wrenches and definitely longer then the Mac knuckle savers there replacing. Can't wait to put them to work.