What Tools are You Buying?

[Stuey]

A bit over a week ago, I wrote a ToolGuyd post about the tools I'm buying.

I'm curious - what tools are you buying soon, or had bought recently?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Green ones:

Specialty ones:

Big ones:

And that's it for a while..

 

[r6_cannibal]

things on my list are hose clamp pliers, the new toptul wrenches that closely resemble the facom 440's, a facing mill bit, some knipex cobras, and a ~30 gallon oiled air compressor.

 

[84TurboBuick]

Just about anything I can get a good deal on!

I love buying sprees!!

 

[Joe Mamma]

I just bought 2 sets of new wrenches (metric and inch) from GJ member Hiball. I got a very good deal on them. They have the Armstrong Quick Wrench design which is their version of a ratcheting open end:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40971

I also bought a bunch of Pratt-Read 1/4" hex bits and screwdrivers from fellow GJ member mrb. He offered the 35% off retail deal.

Joe Mamma

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Just about anything I can get a good deal on!

I love buying sprees!!

*Insert Jealousy Here*

 

[Kurt4440]

Mostly American - Good Deals - 40% new -60% used

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

1/2" to 3/8" impact locking extension. I am not sure if I am buying one, or the set.


Now ones that I have picked up (for myself or some friends) are, pilot bearing puller, a pair of Channellock locking pliers (Grip-on's, for $20), SAE open end wrenches, back taps, and one that I haven't picked up (but I am looking for me and at least one other person), some ammo boxes (truck toolkits).

 

[Ray-CA]

Currently looking for a bench-top sized band-saw. Don't need or have the room for a full sized model. Been searching Craigslist without much luck.

Ray

 

[Rickster]

- Decent phillips screwdrivers, maybe some of those German ones with the funny red handles.
- Add to my collection of deep offset double box wrenches.
- Metric set of dbl box ratcheting wrenches.
- Add to my collection of ertra-long wrenches.

 

[-B-]

I am looking for another proto bid dog 1/4" ratchet in industrial finish
3/8" drive stubby hex bits in 5, 6,8, mm
1/4" drive stubby hex bits in 4 & 5 mm
another set of Felco cable cutters
hot and cold 5/8" water hose
scuba tanks
regulator
3 gallon industrial garden sprayer
rain gear and boots

cyclocross season is upon us it take 3 times as much stuff to support a races as road racing.

 

[Flash21]

* Box / Box Long wrenches (Cornwell)
* Long Combo Wrenches (Cornwell)
* 3/8" Drive impact sockets
* #3, #4 SO screwdrivers
* 3/8" drive impact wrench
* Milton HVLP Fittings
* Wrench Racks
* Ernst socket organizers
* Service Cart

 

[bchee]

Most recently got those Koken extensions, the Craftsman 48 piece rethreader set, and a 1/4 socket driver.

 

[r6_cannibal]

scuba tanks

Is that for taking with you to air up tires for race support?

 

[Joe Mamma]

the Craftsman 48 piece rethreader set

Oh yeah, I'm in the market for one of those too. But, I'm waiting for a significant sale, coupon, discount or something like that.

I'm actually considering any of the brands that are the same thing with a different brand packaging.

Joe Mamma

 

[-B-]

Is that for taking with you to air up tires for race support?

Blowing mud and **** out of shifters and derailleurs you usually have 10min tops to turn a bike over in one lap. If it is a muddy race pro will swap bikes out each lap, you have to be fast



PS tires in cross are low pressure <shakes head> the CM hand held infaltor is very popular. 40-80psi max. Personally I ride at 80-100psi and have zero problems and better rolling resistance.

 

[rhandwor]

I recently purchased a lot of 12 point as most of what I had was six point sockets.

 

[krusty the clown]

my latest purchase was a snap on ph3050 air hammer. my list gets smaller and smaller as well as my checkbook.

 

[rsanter]

anything that I need or at least think I need that is a bargain

bob

 

[ourkid2000]

Just bought the 8 pc Williams screwdriver set.........the ones that are identical to the old hard-handle Snap On ones.

Beautiful screwdrivers.....I'm totally into Williams now.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

I got a 40oz dead blow ball peen this week, I have the Snap On ph3050 air hammer on order for next week.

 

[speed bump]

Mostly air tools, big wrenches and welding stuff

 

[olds394]

Buying Wright satin combo's one at a time.

 

[Kurn]

Being laid off,I'm not buying anything.It's probably worse than heroin withdrawal!

 

[64merc]

anything that I need or at least think I need that is a bargain

bob

Yup, this is me too!!

 

[Stuey]

Just ordered a Stanley straight edge.

I need a corner/right angle clamp, but can't seem to find one that's well reviewed. =( Might just have to make my own.

 

[Stanger]

Nothing. I'm buying stuff for cycling.

 

[jwitt]

I don't turn wrenches for a living anymore so it's not very often that I "have" to buy a tool now. Now I'm mostly buying old, rusty, and cool, what ever catches my eye.

Jim

 

[Jarred Hodges]

about $1200 worth of wright tools for school

 

[GT89mustang]

My current wish list is-
set of large size metric wrenches like 19mm and up
same thing in SAE 1in and up
a right angle air die grinder
metric impact sockets
8 point socket set - not sure why
square socket set - also not sure why
pozi drive screwdrivers

thats about it for now lol, i usally end up getting what im looking for, just takes time and paitence

 

[PowderKeg]

Ratchets, ratchets, and more ratchets....

Well at least old ratchets that are "unique" to what I don't yet have in the "collection" (most would call it an "obsession"). Don't want or count exactly identical ratchets in the same brand, style, and drive size, but do overlap some between drive sizes, along with some minor changes like selector switch style (Craftsman's a biggie there) and such. Have @ 75 or so to go before I reach my goal of 1 for each day of the year....

Also been known to buy more tools for special projects/hobbies like woodworking, as well as occasional other old tools like hand planes, crosscut saws, and the like. Still wanting to add some misc specialty sockets (u-joints), more extensions (wobble, locking) and wrenches to the rollcab when the opportunity comes along. Some from TopTul hopefully.

 

[knucklehead]

within the last moth or so i bought:
hypertherm 45 plasma cutter...
snap-on 1/2 drive deep & shallow 10mm thru 32mm sockets...
snap-on midget & standard length combo wrenches 10mm through 19mm...
snap-on torx socket set...
i think i have a disease or something!

 

[GDA]

Lastest purchases in the last two months were a SO CJ2001P bolt grip puller set and Sunex master brake caliper tool set. The later came in handy for the two Volvo brake jobs I've done for some friends this past month.

 

[TruckTech]

My wish list has so many wrenches on it. So, so many wrenches.

 

[greenreese]

Just got the Flank Drive Plus wrenches from 7mm to 23mm minus 20mm and 22mm, plus the regular Flank 6mm. Although I have to wait til wednesday to get the 15mm as my boss bought it out of the set right before I bought the set. Buggin me as that is one of the ones I use most. I'm a bike mechanic-axle nuts.

Also recently purchased the SL80 and FL80 ratchets which I absolutely love. And, some sort of Snap-On ball joint puller that works quite well for pulling off extremely tight 48 spline cranks and Campagnolo BB bearings.

This is a sweet *** website you guys got here. Lots of great stuff even though I fix bikes and not cars.

 

[boomerangg22]

Being laid off,I'm not buying anything.It's probably worse than heroin withdrawal!

Same here but i keep relapsing. Just bought a set of SK stubbys off ebay. Almost Like a morphine release

 

[Flathead Red]

I can't swing high priced truck tools so it's Craftsman or other good deals:

Gearwrenchs that were on special from ToolGuyD
Craftsman Brake spring tool
Craftsman Drum Brake Adjustment tool
assorted craftsman sockets in 6 and 12 pnt.
Craftsman Drill bit index box

Flathead Red

 

[Garage_Mahal]

1/2 6-point sockets. UltGar's Toptul pic has me salivating . . .

 

[knobbylon]

Bought a 16 oz SO dead blow ball pein last week and a locking screwdriver holder for my service cart this week.

 

[spazzer]

Within the last month, a 3/8" SO FCF936, and a 1/2" SO SHLF80. Before that, some craftsman professional wrenches. That's it for a while.