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sonvolt

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I could be wrong but Bussman doesn't, to my knowledge, source from China. I've seen automotive Bussman fuses from USA, Mexico, Japan, other applications even from India and Taiwan, never China.

Tubes is a niche market these days and not a good example. Im sure there are multiple places in China making fuses. Its a big country, a lot of manufacturing overlap for many products especially to meet a high demand item like fuses.

The company I work for builds the machines that the bodies are ground on. They are plunge ground from G-10 material. I know a majority of the fuses are made in Mexico. These fuse bodies that utilize our equipment are for industrial applications.
 
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kingnba6

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Sam'sAutoParts

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Went to TSC to get some bolts to mount my vise and ended up with these as well. They will be going to work with me tommarow to replace the random SK I have, which is to small for most jobs. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1444673327.900849.jpg
 

lightning02

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Another on the bandwagon for the 2 pc Blackhawk USA long reach plier set off eBay for $30 shipped. Someone posted it here I forget who, but thanks. Initial impressions are I like the grips, joint very solid, made in USA. They flex which all long needle nose pliers do, and one negative the handle portion forward of the grip is sharp enough to slice a finger open on the 45 degree set. A quick deburring and it will be fine. Still think it's a good value.

I have the same set. I'll have to check if my are sharp in that area. I don't recall them being.
 

Chadwilliam1

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My brother in law's car was a victim of this. Its still in the backyard. :mad:

But hey, he saved a dollar or two when he bought the fuses! :bounce:

Ha my father in law got that too about a year ago with HF fuses. I loled. It caught his rear brake light assembly and harness on fire.
 

kunkernator

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So jelly, where are you guys getting your gen2 impact? They are not in hd around here yet. :thumbup:


Looks like Overseas, the battery style is different. I am waiting to get my hands on a Gen 2 3/8", is there anyway to tell from the box, different part number?


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90zcar

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The difference is the one pair only looks laser etched which can be a problem down the road with warranty possibly if they can't read that they are snap on


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CastleBravo

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New to me SK 1/4 palm ratchet and 1/4 driver handles. The extension and sockets were thrown in.

Not bad for $23 on eBay.

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bsaint

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Thanks!

As for me, grabbed the orange pair for home. What is the difference between 29ACF and 29CF? All i can see is a different logo.

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It looks like one set has wire cleaver and one has a wire cutter. I have the wire cleaver (left pair.)
 
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kunkernator

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The difference is the one pair only looks laser etched which can be a problem down the road with warranty possibly if they can't read that they are snap on


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That makes sense, idk why that would justify a part number change thou.....

It looks like one set has wire cleaver and one has a wire cutter. I have the wire cleaver (left pair.)

They are both wire cleavers, the jaws are just slightly difference in thickness (the right one tapers down, left one is thin throughout).
 

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My driver had gave me an awesome price on the 95th anniversary screwdrivers and I casually asked him if he had any of the pizza cutter/ice cream scooper promo's...and sure enough he handed me one today. The screwdrivers are new, but I don't have the tin tubes that they came packaged in.
 
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Dmoen

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It looks like one set has wire cleaver and one has a wire cutter. I have the wire cleaver (left pair.)

The pair on the left only have it " machined" down half way, so is the Ctual crimping surface the same size on both.? From the pictures I'd say the pair on the right would have a much smaller crimp
 

jeffmoss26

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Great stuff guys. I like the orange 29ACF, how much are they?
95th anniversary screwdrivers have been all over ebay, just can't justify buying one lol
 

Trey T

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Thanks!

As for me, grabbed the orange pair for home. What is the difference between 29ACF and 29CF? All i can see is a different logo.

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Left one allow larger surface area of crimping.

*edit: I have a HF one similar to the left one...lol... and I had it for over 10yrs.
 
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Carves

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A handful of "upgrades", extras, and replacements for broken stuff, that I picked up during the last week.

Spent more in fuel getting to the tool shops ... than what the tools cost.


... and .... it appears to be bad ettiquette to drive several hours to a town,

... then go to the tool shop ... before going to a relations wedding.


I hope the stanley/sidchrome 1/2" drive ratchet plugs .. are as tough as the old aussie sidchrome ones.

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I figured that if my old japanese 3/8" ratchet was good for 35 odd yrs of abuse ... the plastic selector switch broke,
... then some new kingtony stuff ought to last as least as long.

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vagabondmidget

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Thanks!

As for me, grabbed the orange pair for home. What is the difference between 29ACF and 29CF? All i can see is a different logo.

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How wide is the crimping area compared between the two? I have a bent handle pair that I got nearly 20 years ago that I would like to have a backup for considering I can't get replacements.
 

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Looks like those crimpers were pretty popular this week. Got those, a little rechargeable light and some freebie pint glasses.
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If you dont own a pair yet, you will love them. Just like my old style set, best crimpers I have ever used. Orange handles too I see. BTW, were they on special for you? Mine were $20 off list.

How wide is the crimping area compared between the two? I have a bent handle pair that I got nearly 20 years ago that I would like to have a backup for considering I can't get replacements.

If I were to guess, without having them in front of me, probably 1/8''. They are damn good, and I swear by them. I think they are made for up to 10 gauge wire, and they crimp that with ease (insulated or not).
 

canuckian

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If you dont own a pair yet, you will love them. Just like my old style set, best crimpers I have ever used. Orange handles too I see. BTW, were they on special for you? Mine were $20 off list.
tried them out when I got home on some 12 gauge connectors. worked nicely. Yes I think it was something like $20 off for me as well.
 

AmateurMechanic

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Picked up these for $20. Had been wanting to pick up an Irega wrench for a while now after hearing all the rave reviews.

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jetdawg

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Those are the best though I prefer the black handles myself so I got those and the extra slims in both sizes.
 

AmateurMechanic

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Those are the best though I prefer the black handles myself so I got those and the extra slims in both sizes.

I found it interesting that Irega supplies adjustable wrenches to most of the top European tool brands (like Hazet, Stahlwille, Beta, etc).

Channel-Lock 810s retail for about $20, but the same Wrench in Hazet form (the 279V-10) retail for $90. Really makes these wrenches seem like an even better deal!

http://chadstoolbox.com/hazet-279v-10-adjustable-wrench/
 

jetdawg

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Yep, the channellocks are cheap and you get tons of value. I just like having the oem version most of the time and I always prefer black everything. Good pickup.

Real nice fein up there.
 
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