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[WhiffySpark]

Fluke 115 to complement

 

[WhiffySpark]

Also got the Matco 300 cfm blower and snap on ac dye

 

[garthg]

Got my 112SIMTMM 1/4" socket set from the pawnshop seller on ebay to use with my new DeWalt impact driver. This is actually the seller's picture, but I couldn't make a better one. They're absolutely pristine and unused. $90, less than 1/2 list price.

I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the tray is actually usable in the toolbox, and that it has a magnet in the bottom to stick the tray to the drawer and the sockets to the tray. A little WiteOut to mark the sizes, and it's perfect.

Harbor Freight also got me in the door with the flyer for 50 shop towels for $9.99. I also walked out with the 1/4" hex to square drive (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2) adaptors for $2.99. Normally, I wouldn't even bother trying with Harbor Freight tools, but these actually look pretty good and, for a buck each, who cares if they break?

 

[Strouty]

A lot of the newer Snap On doesn't say USA. It's still USA.

Or is it?

 

[garthg]

Or is it?

At least the ratchets.

 

[IFMJohn]

Just got this today a hard to find made in USA FAD12 now there made in Spain Found it on Ebay for 55$ , this completes my set after it was stolen about 6 months ago.

I'm all for buying made in USA stuff but I actually really like my made in Spain snap-on adjustable. The handle is nice (when you use it a lot, that is a big deal) and it has "teeth" on the end that really grabs the fasteners.

 

[just a noob]

Or is it?

I have it on good authority that Snap-On made them in China when they weren't stamped U.S.A.

 

[ADSR]

Or is it?

by law do they have to say?

 

[just a noob]

Decided to inventory my latest order. Only thing missing is the 3/4" set which is on backorder at the moment.

 

[tlpatter]

Pretty nice haul noob. I'll be buying a lot of snap on in the near future hopefully when I get my student discount back!

 

[47newcastle]

Decided to inventory my latest order. Only thing missing is the 3/4" set which is on backorder at the moment.

I would not know what to do with myself.... I would most likely sit there and stare at them.

 

[90zcar]

Hey Noob......what type of puller is that little guy on the right side of the pic



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[Strouty]

I think it is a battery terminal puller.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Hey Noob......what type of puller is that little guy on the right side of the pic



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To second Strouty, it's a battery terminal puller. Works much better than beating the hell out of overtightened cables to get them loose.

 

[just a noob]

The lone puller is a cj92 battery terminal puller. The set in the upper right is a cj93b.

 

[Bagherra]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Mayo-...id=100011&rk=1&rkt=2&mehot=pp&sd=400915685373

Got this in mail today...
Was looking at the Blue Point model, but I think this will work for me just as well.
Nothing heavy going on it, I mostly work on motorcycles..

 

[OCD]

The lone puller is a cj92 battery terminal puller. The set in the upper right is a cj93b.

I like that terminal puller, right now I use the 5/16 wrench to pry them off...

 

[just a noob]

I like that terminal puller, right now I use the 5/16 wrench to pry them off...

That's why I bought it, I don't like the idea of poking a hole or cracking the top of a battery at all.

 

[Qualitytools]

The only problem with the pass through socket set is torquing the nut to spec. I guess you could use a crows foot on your torque wrench

Thanks to all of those that have replied to my question and posting photos of the tool being used. Always learning something new, I Love it

 

[zkling]

That's why I bought it, I don't like the idea of poking a hole or cracking the top of a battery at all.

You will find they are handy for all sorts of small pulling needs.

 

[Qualitytools]

You use a hex key/bit/socket to hold the piston while you loosen/tighten the nut with the cut-out socket.

They've now been superceded with pass-through sockets:

Do you happen to know what size BMW uses for theirs, is it 22mm? Does that socket come in different sizes or is the size standard at 22MM?

 

[AmishFury]

 

[wantacoe]

My latest find.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Couple of weekend flea market finds / deals....

Pony clamps and chisel / paint pail openers.. $20 for the clamps, $4 for the other 4 items...

 

[garthg]

I have it on good authority that Snap-On made them in China when they weren't stamped U.S.A.

What? Ratchets?

I don't think so.

There's plenty of Made-in-China ancillary items, like caps, gloves, cordless power tools, work lights, etc. but I don't think they're making their core hand tools in China, yet. At least for the U.S. market.

Let's stay on track, here, though.

 

[garthg]

I'm all for buying made in USA stuff but I actually really like my made in Spain snap-on adjustable. The handle is nice (when you use it a lot, that is a big deal) and it has "teeth" on the end that really grabs the fasteners.

There's a large Spanish firm that's known for quality tools. I think Snap On bought them out.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Do you happen to know what size BMW uses for theirs, is it 22mm? Does that socket come in different sizes or is the size standard at 22MM?

It varies between model and front/rear.

My set has 16/17/18/19/21/22 i think. You can buy that set through VW dealers or from Hazet but it's very expensive. Even the individual parts are expensive.

 

[Qualitytools]

It varies between model and front/rear.

My set has 16/17/18/19/21/22 i think. You can buy that set through VW dealers or from Hazet but it's very expensive. Even the individual parts are expensive.

I believe you are correct indeed they are expensive! As I recall on the early 80"s BMWs they are around 19 but the later ones are 21 or so. Thanks for the reply and info

 

[crewchief888]

to give ya'll a little backround, i entered a toolbox contest on facebook a while back.
lo and behold i won the 1st place prize, $1000 worth of tools from their catalog.

i took a day off work today, and picked up my 400 lb order this morning, managed to get everything assembled late this morning.

bench mount drill press
6" drill press vise
combo belt sander 9" disk, 6x48 belt
hand shear
spare belts and disks.

 

[MattVette89]

to give ya'll a little backround, i entered a toolbox contest on facebook a while back.
lo and behold i won the 1st place prize, $1000 worth of tools from their catalog.

i took a day off work today, and picked up my 400 lb order this morning, managed to get everything assembled late this morning.

bench mount drill press
6" drill press vise
combo belt sander 9" disk, 6x48 belt
hand shear
spare belts and disks.

That's awesome! Congrats and cool stuff.

 

[MattVette89]

Got this in the mail today - Matco brake wind back kit.

 

[crewchief888]

That's awesome! Congrats and cool stuff.

Ty Ty Ty

the belt sander and drill press are things i've wanted to have for a long time, but space, and available cash, were always holding me back from buying them.

 

[toolmutt]

.......
lo and behold i won the 1st place prize, $1000 worth of tools from their catalog.

........

Congrats!

 

[rmsg0040]

4 foot level, german bosch (has a nice weight to it), Ideal plier, 2-R2 insulated screwdrivers, and the largest vise I own now

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I believe you are correct indeed they are expensive! As I recall on the early 80"s BMWs they are around 19 but the later ones are 21 or so. Thanks for the reply and info

From memory, most are 21s, but i do recall some 19s and maybe 16s on rear shocks.

I have the cutout sockets in 19/21/22 i think, but they're now discontinued. That set was a chance buy, brand new off eBay for £80!

Pass-through sockets and hex bits/hex keys are essentially the same thing for a much lower cost, i've also had good results with spark plug sockets that have the external hex. (16mm and 21mm being the most common, but 18/19/22 are around too)

4 foot level, german bosch (has a nice weight to it), Ideal plier, 2-R2 insulated screwdrivers, and the largest vise I own now

http://s657.photobucket.com/user/rmsg0040/media/20150524_193244_zpsjvonvbip.jpg.html

That grinder will probably last forever, and even if it needs brushes Bosch have an online parts catalogue for you to get replacements from. Amazing parts back-up for their tools.

 

[Strouty]

to give ya'll a little backround, i entered a toolbox contest on facebook a while back.
lo and behold i won the 1st place prize, $1000 worth of tools from their catalog.

There is nothing like the smell of free tools in the morning!

 

[d.mcfarland]

Got this in the mail today - Matco brake wind back kit.

Price? Because that looks like the import set, I think even HF sell.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Price? Because that looks like the import set, I think even HF sell.

Yep, we get the same over here in Rainland under a number of brand names.

 

[ADSR]

Price? Because that looks like the import set, I think even HF sell.

pro-point sells it too. Bought it on sale for 35 bucks.

 

[Strouty]

I don't know if it is pure ignorance or maybe just the normal feeling GJ brings. I forget you guys are so far away, seems like you are here hanging out in the shop with me all the time. Wish some of you guys lived closer, there are a few that I wish lived further away, but not too many.