8th Annual Garage Journal Secret Santa (Official Thread)

[PECVD2]

Thank you FIRWORKS (Mike) for all the incredible gifts. Starting with the Fruitcake from Collins Street Bakery I opened that bad boy first thing this morning and had a slice with my coffee. Then opened the other box and WOW what a great assortment of quality tools and Peoria, Illinois magnetic cards and candies. I will put them all to good use especially the 1/2" USA Craftsman ratcheting wrench and all the Wilde greatness. Great insight into your work on CATEPILLER design and your home town. I will be googling Peoria to find out more especially this Carp fishing craze. The candy coins and the Snow ToGo were snatched up by the neighbor kid who showed up to spread some Christmas cheer. Thanks again Mike (FIRWORKS) you truly served up a wonderful Garage Journal Secret Santa Christmas. I hope you and your family have magnificent holiday and best wishes in the new year.

Crazy how bright this circuit on board LED is....awesome fill factor.

First two pieces didn't last long. Yummy!

I have looked at these fastcap tapes and thought they were kinda gimmicky but upon first impression this tape measure has a good feel in my hand. I like the index finger trigger stop placement and in fact my wife has told me "stop playing with it"

Really nice CAT tee shirt with an earbud loop. Excellent!

 

[gipraw]

I want to say thanks to my SS, kd3pc. I am blown away by the cool stuff.

Two tubes of Ge-Halin metal polish, an old Micrometer, some Wiha needlenose, a couple of drill bits and a lionel train pocketwatch.

I love this stuff. thanks Dave!

 

[articsilber323]

Thanks secret Santa these are perfect

First wera item I have and they are way nice will deff be put to the test


Thanks agian!

 

[Youngguns]

Thank you so much to my SS gayler! The knife fits in my hand like a dream and feels as solid as a rock. And as for the Schrade tool, it seems very useful, we'll have to see how it does against the current competition .

 

[Benw455]

Here is my Loot from my SS.
I got some really great stuff. I love the Jeep plates. Then we have a set of Williams welding clamps that will come in handy. Can't forget the super bright Cat flashlight, the magnetic pickup,Wilde pliers. And last but not least a set of Nicholson files that will be used a lot.
All Thanks to Jeepinerdeep.
Thank you very much and have a Merry Christmas.

 

[RedRabbit]

Thank you Stonesfan68. I love the tools. Thank you soo much. The screwdrivers and pick set are great. And the handles fit my hand very well. And the proto vise grips also are really nice. I have a feeling they will come in handy very soon. Thanks Stonesfan68.

 

[Outlawmws]

Thank you Santa! I love it, and will take exceptional care of it!

Very cool book! do my Eyes (and magnifier) deceive me, or is 1917 misprinted as 1971 on the back? 5th edition ties in with 1917.

ps: still waiting for my daughters to wake up to open presents...

 

[kd3pc]

A great big thanks to my SS, jawn - for a great selection of solid state "tools" and a card for a biscuit break at a national breakfast chain.

After lunch, I will be sneaking to the ham shack and putting these to good use.

Thanks again to my SS, and all the other GJ participants - you all have made my day.

dave

 

[creativecars]

I want to thank my Secret Santa Steve...

For the fantastic job he did selecting some really cool stuff.

Vintage USA Craftsman:

tape measure
screw driver- screwholding
ignition wrench set
4way offset screwdriver
8" handy file

Wilde:
awl

Rubberset:
utility knife and blades

Some great precision snips
and some very nice
Vampliers

He even took the time to find out and include some of things for my sons tool set.

Great job Steve!

BTW, please send me a pm so I can thank you personally.

 

[jerryW]

Knipex 88 01 150
Snap on F80
Challenger handi board


What exactly goes on this board?

But I love it all
Merry christmas

Early Challenger tools, pre Proto buy out. So glad you like it all!

Merry Christmas!


jerry

 

[DSLTRK]

Wow! Thanks for the great gift Brycez28! I don't have a laser measuring tool yet, and can't wait to try it out.

Also, thanks for the post card of your family, great dogs you have there. Here's a pic of my pup "Heidi" with your gift putting on her best smile.

And thanks to everyone for participating in this year's GJSS! Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

 

[ChargedUp!]

Thank you Secret Santa! Truly appreciated and over the top!

 

[gayler]

Thank you so much to my SS gayler! The knife fits in my hand like a dream and feels as solid as a rock. And as for the Schrade tool, it seems very useful, we'll have to see how it does against the current competition .

Glad you like them!

 

[Outlander]

Scoutdriver - thanks very much for the thoughtful gifts! The Gearwrench driver is something unique that I can sure use, and I will be clearing out a special spot in my tool box for it.

Not pictured is the Craftsman bottle opener - it went right on my key chain!

All the best to you and your family today and have a great 2016!

 

[gayler]

Thanks Ben! I've got just the spot for all of these!

 

[Bears Fan]

Hope you enjoy your package ChargedUp ! Its the first year for me as a Secret Santa Picked up some new craftsman tools but i had to remove some from the packaging to get it to fit in that shipping box, sent you some swag from the company i work for, I collect old oil cans and sent you a few of my over stock, sent a 90 degree vise, Picked up a couple of signs for you to hang in your garage and some caramel corn that's made here locally.

Merry Christmas and have a great new year,

 

[trackwelder]

My Secret Santa sent me a sweet set of socket organizers. Can't wait to get them loaded up. They where drop shipped from Westin so I would like to thanks my Santa for the great gift!!!!

 

[Ray-CA]

No photos but I want to thank"anndel" for my gift. It's a great new Leatherman tool which is perfect as my old one is about worn out.

Thanks and Aloha to you.

Ray

 

[Ruffgeezer]

Good grief you guys are amazing! I feel my person got a rather shorter straw. Sorry old chap!

 

[FigureItOut]

I'm just blown away and I thank you so much WoodstockVA. You clearly read some posts and maybe even read my mind a little.
There's an M18 4AH battery since I posted about buying a bunch of new Milwaukee tools and a note with well wishes with my new brand.
An SK 10mm ratcheting wrench which is now my best wrench and my first SK, definitely not my last.
A Mayhew scraper which is something I never would have thought to buy but I'll be so glad to have.
Two carbide tipped Diablo reciprocating saw blades which are my brand, but I've never seen these carbide tipped.
The Liquid Wrench dialectic anti-seize will come in very handy.
These Milwaukee markers are going right in my bench drawer with my frequent use miscellany, and the Milwaukee nut drivers will be my go-to for SAE stuff around the house.
Very generous and like others I'm looking forward to next year. Merry Christmas all.

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[apong23]

Merry Christmas!!

My secret Santa was DonkDonk. Thank you very much, everything nicely wrapped up.

After frantically trying to open them up by hand, had to grab a pair of scissors.

A super nice set of Felo screwdrivers, Irwin cutters, Blackhawk adjustable wrench, 2 Snap on chisels, 2 really cool grabbers, Utica pliers, and some 1/4" snappy sockets. Ah man, DonkDonk thank you for all the cool stuff. I will put it all to good use. Can't think of how many times I could have used these grabbers.

 

[kunkernator]

Thanks Gerard, aka taumac! I LOVE the shirt and the apron. You got me the perfect size shirt! I am getting more and more into woodworking, so the chisels are great, and as for the gloves; when can you ever have enough! I love it, thanks a ton, merry christmas to you and your family!




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[Duct Tape Man]

Another great year with GJ SS! My Secret Santa was Spencerian, he got me a neat Hobby Lobby license plate sign that reads "AMERICA", which will be great in the shop! Also a pen holder that looks like tires, and a Craftsman USA ratcheting bit driver with a Snap-On extension. Very useful items and I thank him very much for the gifts! Merry Christmas everyone, from the Duct Tape Man family!

 

[anndel]

No photos but I want to thank"anndel" for my gift. It's a great new Leatherman tool which is perfect as my old one is about worn out.

Thanks and Aloha to you.

Ray

You're very welcome and hope to hear that you wore that one out too from heavy use

Aloha, Delwyn

 

[bluebolt]

Well I was going to wait until my recipient got his but my brother called this morning and enticed me into opening my gift from my Secret Santa, Lone Star Blaze from Oklahoma. And it was great! Love the Ford sign and the blue work gloves. The street rod 2016 calendar was a needed item too. And the empty wrapper? That was Bedr'e chocolate in the shape of Oklahoma LOL. Merry Christmas to you and your family Aaron!

 

[anndel]

MAHALO Anthony Ferrara (Sorry I don't know your username) for the

SK Pick/Telescoping Magnetic Tool Pick Up Set
Pair of Mechanix Gloves
Bessey Vise Jaws and the Gummy Lobsters from the Penny Candy Store!

Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you very much (Mahalo Nui Loa) from Hawaii!

 

[blown94conv]

Got a nice new knife, duct tape to fix anything, tarp, moving blanket, replacement blade and some golf tees! Thanks secret Santa!

 

[K-Dog]

Man there is some WAY cool stuff in this thread.

Here is my stuff.

All WAY useful. No duplicates, meaning I don't have any of these things. Well I do have the inspection mirror, but mine is not illuminated and it is so scratched up and has so much crud on it it is borderline useless, so my S.S. pretty much nailed it.

They all will be going into the tool box at work next monday.
Thanks to my secret santa. Great job.

 

[PugetDude]

I just opened an incredibly well-wrapped package from the UK. It's a clock made from an antique Daimler Conquest hubcap-it's going to look great hanging over the workbench in the shop.

I may have to set it for GMT in honor of the sender, then remember to add 8 hours to get local time.

No identity of the Secret Santa in the box or the packaging, but someone went to a lot of work putting it together and sending it internationally. I really appreciate the gift.

Hmmmm...now it's time for a little Secret Santa online detective work....
A search of the senders postal code narrows it down to a nice terrace home on a really short road in a very small hamlet in Lincolnshire, UK.. so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say.......

" Thanks, Ruffgeezer! "

 

[DSLTRK]

I just opened an incredibly well-wrapped package from the UK. It's a clock made from an antique Daimler Conquest hubcap-it's going to look great hanging over the workbench in the shop.

I may have to set it for GMT in honor of the sender, then remember to add 8 hours to get local time.

No identity of the Secret Santa in the box or the packaging, but someone went to a lot of work putting it together and sending it internationally. I really appreciate the gift.

Hmmmm...now it's time for a little Secret Santa online detective work....
A search of the senders postal code narrows it down to a nice terrace home on a really short road in a very small hamlet in Lincolnshire, UK.. so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say.......

" Thanks, Ruffgeezer! "

That's badass, and the patina is awesome.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

Big thanks to BFBOB, my SS for the 2nd time ! He sent me a big Jeep flag and 4 really nice bench hold downs. I just built some tables so I will be working on incorporating them. Thank you very much Bob. Super awesome again.

 

[Rickster55]

Thanks to my SS I will be BBQing in style this summer. Also for the Snap On license plate frame, the very cool twist ties and magnetic fingers (never saw either before but can't wait to try them out). Smilin' in the 'Cuse!

 

[jeepinerdeep]

Here is my Loot from my SS.I got some really great stuff. I love the Jeep plates. Then we have a set of Williams welding clamps that will come in handy. Can't forget the super bright Cat flashlight, the magnetic pickup,Wilde pliers. And last but not least a set of Nicholson files that will be used a lot.
All Thanks to Jeepinerdeep.
Thank you very much and have a Merry Christmas.

You are welcome. Enjoy. Don't be sad when the aluminum handle breaks off the magnet. It's normal. The flexy part and the magnet last a good while. Comes in handy.

 

[Outlawmws]

This is a great combination of old and new, so thank you "Ben" (I think I know which GJ Ben this is - not sure he wants his handle exposed, as it was not in or on the package.)

A couple of old DOE wrenches, one is a Dunlap (Sears), and a brand new 120 tooth 3/8 drive Gearwrench Ratchet!

Thank you SS!

 

[PugetDude]

Thank you Santa! I love it, and will take exceptional care of it!

Awesome gift!

 

[Lassen Forge]

I am in awe... humbled... just, well, WOW!!!

All I can say is **THANK YOU, SANTA!!!**

I've been spending all morning reading this cool book on Machine Shop Theory and Practice written during WW2 (down to the "published to save vital war materials" blurb) - you nailed that one in one, dude!!! - to figuring out who is going on my new "**** list" pad... all the vintage tools... and a bottle of "winter wine"...

And I thought it was a bowling ball!!! --giggles-- (And yes, I really DO bowl as well, which if you got THAT one I would have been mighty worried!!!) I just wish I knew who my SS is here... But if you ever find yourself up this way stop by and say hi!!!

 

[stonesfan68]

Thank you Stonesfan68. I love the tools. Thank you soo much. The screwdrivers and pick set are great. And the handles fit my hand very well. And the proto vise grips also are really nice. I have a feeling they will come in handy very soon. Thanks Stonesfan68.

I'm glad that you like the stuff. I tried to get some basic things for you to start filling out your toolbox. Merry Christmas!


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[AnthonyJ124]

MAHALO Anthony Ferrara (Sorry I don't know your username) for the



SK Pick/Telescoping Magnetic Tool Pick Up Set

Pair of Mechanix Gloves

Bessey Vise Jaws and the Gummy Lobsters from the Penny Candy Store!



Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you very much (Mahalo Nui Loa) from Hawaii!

You're super welcome! Glad it all made it safe. I WANTED to get you Boston baked beans candies, but the shop I stopped at was sold out... Lobsters came in a close second as "New England things."

Merry Christmas!

 

[turnpikecrusier]

Thank you Secret Santa! Awesome stuff! Merry Christmas.

 

[stg454]

A big thank you to my Secret Santa Bobcat753! The gifts are awesome!!! Really nice to receive the hand written note too. You really have my interests figured out. They will all be put to good use. I'm going to be installing my new handle very soon.