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Tenex · Feb 16, 2016

royesses said:
I bought a set yesterday. They did not have sets on the clearance rack, just singles. I got every size and stubbys too. 9 screwdrivers. Priced from $3.00 to $7.00 each. They are made by Great Neck Saw in the USA for Lowes. Use domestic and imported materials. They are very comfortable for large hands and pretty good quality. Not replacing my Williams, just another set that feels good.

I caved today and bought a Kobalt P3x6 screwdriver. I've been on the fence about the Williams screwdrivers ever since I saw a thread about the shanks being bent. How do the Kobalt compare to the Williams?

Skin · Feb 16, 2016

mach2mack · Feb 16, 2016

jlipsky14 said:
Picked up a 2 week old us general 72 off of craigslist for 700. I had posted a wanted ad for one and I got a reply this morning for it. The guy had bought it a few weeks ago for a new job then found out the place supplies boxes and had to sell it.
Will post another picture tomorrow once i fill it up, it will be replacing my two 44 inch boxes. I will try to do a before and after video for comparison of how much two 44 boxes hold vs one 72.

How do you like it ? I'm buying one this weekend.

royesses · Feb 16, 2016

Tenex said:
I caved today and bought a Kobalt P3x6 screwdriver. I've been on the fence about the Williams screwdrivers ever since I saw a thread about the shanks being bent. How do the Kobalt compare to the Williams?

I think the Williams are higher quality. The Williams Phillips drivers are anti cam out, the Kobalts are not. I purchased the Snap-on hard handle screwdrivers when they first came out. The ones that eventually turned white and disintegrated. Most of those were crooked in the handles. I seldom turn a screwdriver at 100 rpm so it never bothered me. I rate them as a 10 out of 10 still and judge all screwdrivers compared to the Snap-ons. The Williams are a 10. The Kobalts are maybe 7 or 8. I think well enough of them to spend my money on them. Just my opinion of course.

Roy

Mastermind · Feb 16, 2016

Skin...is that the harbor freight or the astro? How you like it?

NUTTSGT · Feb 16, 2016

Was hooking a new TV up out inteh garage and needing some cable fittings and decided to buy a crimping set. I should have bought one of these a long time ago.

Also grabbed a new pair of Lineman's pliers as the old ones are getting wore and havign issues cutting. Menard's was cheaper but price match plus 10% at HD made even cheaper.

I also grabbed a parts sorting tray at HF and a magnetic strip. I used the 20% off coupon for the strip and got another free set of HF screwdrivers. The screwdrivers will make their way into the firehouse as they seem to disappear there. This will be the second set I've taken in.

K-Dog · Feb 16, 2016

rshadd said:
Gap Gauge Measuring tool for car panels

I have a coupla these. Super nice to have.
Makes jobs just that much nicer.

Skin · Feb 16, 2016

Mastermind said:
Skin...is that the harbor freight or the astro? How you like it?

Probably all the same, just bought the cheapest set I could find which was no-name on ebay for ~$60. All I wanted was the press discs. They look and feel well made enough.

I use the HF kit in the shop press from back when it was $70 and it works fine (now they want $120 for the same set). The new set is going to be modified to clear ABS/wheel speed sensors.

four.cycle · Feb 16, 2016

some recent additions:

Wilde 260P 8" hose clamp pliers 01 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Wilde 260P 8" hose clamp pliers 02 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Wilde 260P 8" hose clamp pliers 03 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Wilde G263P 8" slip-joint pliers 01 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Wilde G263P 8" slip-joint pliers 02 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Proamerica 4018 5-3/4" long smooth-jaw needle nose pliers by four.cycle, on Flickr

Proamerica 4040 4-1/2" angled flush cutter pliers by four.cycle, on Flickr

Artamount jewelers hammer 01 by four.cycle, on Flickr

Artamount jewelers hammer 02 by four.cycle, on Flickr

brass jewelers hammer by four.cycle, on Flickr

four.cycle · Feb 17, 2016

forgot these:

^ about $3 a pop from Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odk...12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xirwin.TRS0&_nkw=irwin&_sacat=0

anndel · Feb 17, 2016

Skin said:

What brand of bearing press is this?

90zcar · Feb 17, 2016

K-Dog said:
I have a coupla these. Super nice to have.

Makes jobs just that much nicer.

I need that!! Where can u get just that?

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dkroth · Feb 17, 2016

NUTTSGT said:
I also grabbed a parts sorting tray at HF ...

I have three of those sorting trays. They are great, only cost ~$2.50, and are made in USA.

Gone Boating · Feb 17, 2016

The tool truck equivalent thread costs me money every time I look at it lol. The shop your way surprise points are something I can never pass up though. Total out of pocket for these two were $11.

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rshadd · Feb 17, 2016

90zcar said:
I need that!! Where can u get just that?

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Gap Gauge Measuring tool for car panels: Part Number: GTR-M-PMMA-BK ($5)

http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/gtr-m-pmma-bk.html

mach2mack · Feb 17, 2016

Gone Boating said:
The tool truck equivalent thread costs me money every time I look at it lol. The shop your way surprise points are something I can never pass up though. Total out of pocket for these two were $11.

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I have that seal puller it works pretty good. Bent the tip a little but no big deal. It's lasted me 8 years now.

Gone Boating · Feb 17, 2016

mach2mack said:
I have that seal puller it works pretty good. Bent the tip a little but no big deal. It's lasted me 8 years now.

Good to know. Haven't had a need for one lately, but like I said when the shop your way surprise points show up I buy things on the cheap

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abvw · Feb 17, 2016

Snap-on FAR72's replacement, PTR72!! Dealer knocked off $50.

https://scontent-ord1-1.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12743932_10204564292580920_969996231604319287_n.jpg?oh=865a90bba160dfff82f9c8f3c3fb9496&oe=572AEF63

Nik_95Cobra · Feb 17, 2016

Couldn't resist. Awesome floodlight, super bright and no heat.

Nik_95Cobra · Feb 17, 2016

six-point socket said:
Hi!

Nice purchases BUT: Is that a soundbar/audio system integrated in your toolbox? Would you be so kind to tell me more about it?

Thanks!!

Kind regards,
Oliver

Yessir. It's the 54" soundbar from some toolbox promotion they were running. They also have a 72" but my Epiq has the power strips on it and the 54" fit perfectly between them. The soundbar has a USB port, and 3 or 4 additional power outlets on it. It's also bluetooth. Bought the epiq tv stand too but haven't put a tv in it yet.

JBradley500 · Feb 17, 2016

NOS KD from Cripe for turbo housings. They about give these things away (I used my Rottweiler for the background).

Nik_95Cobra · Feb 17, 2016

six-point socket said:
Thank you so much for the information! Very, very neat - I didn't even know they exist. You say promo, so this is not a regular catalog item for the Epiq series?

Kind regards,
Oliver

They weren't available separately when I got mine. I'm not sure that they are now. The part# I believe is SOUNDBAR54 and SOUNDBAR72. You could probably find them on ebay or craigslist.

Moose-LandTran · Feb 17, 2016

Skin said:
Probably all the same, just bought the cheapest set I could find which was no-name on ebay for ~$60. All I wanted was the press discs. They look and feel well made enough.

I use the HF kit in the shop press from back when it was $70 and it works fine (now they want $120 for the same set). The new set is going to be modified to clear ABS/wheel speed sensors.

We had the same set at my old shop. eBay special, never used the pressure screw just used the step plates and tubes in the press. Always worked perfectly without issue, in a 20t press. Lots of wheel bearing replacements.

MagnumForce · Feb 17, 2016

After 3 months of waiting, finally got them. Metric set is still on backorder.

BaMaDuDe87 · Feb 17, 2016

MagnumForce said:
After 3 months of waiting, finally got them. Metric set is still on backorder.

Oooooooo pretty

rice rocket · Feb 17, 2016

Whose underwear is that?

DSM_PWR · Feb 17, 2016

JBradley500 said:
NOS KD from Cripe for turbo housings. They about give these things away (I used my Rottweiler for the background).

what brand turbo?

mach2mack · Feb 17, 2016

Went to Sears to get a set of the craftsman premium ratchets the ones with the sealed head. I broke mine and lost it a while ago. Found out they don't make those anymore. Saw these ones are now 84 tooth so picked up the set.

MagnumForce · Feb 17, 2016

Those are my favorite rats, way underated

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JBradley500 · Feb 17, 2016

DSM_PWR said:
what brand turbo?

Garrett. Powerstoke housings can be taken off with the turbo still in the truck with a 5/16 or 8mm 12 point universal socket, but it isn't as common as you'd think when you start asking people if they have one to borrow.

upgrading · Feb 17, 2016

Some cheap Knipex from Amazon and a COO surprise on the Carhartt hats.

16again · Feb 17, 2016

Westling Machine, Socket Holders. :thumbup:

Moose-LandTran · Feb 17, 2016

JBradley500 said:
Garrett. Powerstoke housings can be taken off with the turbo still in the truck with a 5/16 or 8mm 12 point universal socket, but it isn't as common as you'd think when you start asking people if they have one to borrow.

Snap-on make a couple 10mm PowerStroke tools, a special waisted socket and a 6-point single-end wrench. I don't work on PS engines but both are very useful. The 10mm wrench is great for splitting turbine housings where those nuts often rust and round off.

Jeepster425 · Feb 17, 2016

upgrading said:
Some cheap Knipex from Amazon and a COO surprise on the Carhartt hats.

The carhartt beanie I have is made in USA, the navy blue one.

mopar_man · Feb 17, 2016

MagnumForce said:
After 3 months of waiting, finally got them. Metric set is still on backorder.

Very nice been wanting a set of those.

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upgrading · Feb 17, 2016

Jeepster425 said:
The carhartt beanie I have is made in USA, the navy blue one.

I thought these would be USA too, which is why I was surprised.

Brownsfan · Feb 17, 2016

mach2mack said:
Went to Sears to get a set of the craftsman premium ratchets the ones with the sealed head. I broke mine and lost it a while ago. Found out they don't make those anymore. Saw these ones are now 84 tooth so picked up the set.

I have the 60t USA MADE versions and they are great. Like Magnum Force said. These are underrated. Smooth and tough.

mach2mack · Feb 17, 2016

Brownsfan said:
I have the 60t USA MADE versions and they are great. Like Magnum Force said. These are underrated. Smooth and tough.

I have a set of the 60 tooth ones too. I've never had a issue with them.

firworks · Feb 17, 2016

mach2mack said:
Went to Sears to get a set of the craftsman premium ratchets the ones with the sealed head. I broke mine and lost it a while ago. Found out they don't make those anymore. Saw these ones are now 84 tooth so picked up the set.

Oooh chrome circlips... fancy.

KnurledNut · Feb 17, 2016

I came across these NOS Husky Pro snips.

I know their higher end line of tools were often rebadged quality brands.

These are made in USA, and appear to be rebranded Midwest.

They also have, "Imported by Home Depot of Canada" on the hang tag.
So perhaps they were only available in Canadian stores?

Also, they say "Pat. Pend." but i know Midwest now has patents on this design, so it must have been early production.

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