Here are some tool purchases from the last few weeks:
Stanley Fatmax Diamond Tip Screwdriver Set (Made in China)
This screwdriver set was clearanced out of a local Lowe's for $4.99.
I bought two sets: one for me and one for my son. The tips use simulated diamond particles for extra grip. The handle is very nice due to its quad-lobe design. I like the handle design slightly more than my Vessel Megadora since I get a tad better grip. The Vessels also use simulated diamond particles on the tips (called "JawsFit" by Vessel).
Steck Trim Clip Pliers (Made in China)
I purchased these pliers from O'Reilly Auto Parts online:
LINK. I picked it up same day at my local store. Even though they are pricey, the reviews for them are positive. They make short work of auto trim clips in difficult places.
Schumacher OBDII to Cigarette Lighter Auto Computer Memory Saver (Made in China)
I purchased this unit at AutoZone online:
LINK. It was available for pickup at my local store the same day. It is relative inexpensive. I own a portable jump starter with a cigarette lighter female plug. Hopefully, this Schumacher device will last more than 1 year. That is how long my EZ-Red memory saver lasted before going belly up.
Proto 12 Point Metric Offset Flare Nut Wrenches (Made in U.S.A.)
I ordered (took slightly more than 1 week) and purchased from a local industrial tool supply these 2 wrenches. One is 15x17mm and the other is 19x21mm. Both wrenches have a satin finish. The sizes 15mm and 21mm will complete the missing holes in the Toptul 12 point flare nut wrench set I purchased from Dennis Schmidt on eBay. Here is the link to these wrenches on Proto's website:
LINK.
Facom Half-Moon Wrench (Made in Taiwan)
At the same industrial tool supply, I purchased this 19x22mm, 12 point obstruction wrench. It doesn't have anywhere stamped "France". As a result, I believe it is made in Taiwan. The satin finish on this wrench is awesome!
The 22mm end could come in handy for removal of oxygen sensors if my Ko-ken 3/8" drive oxygen sensor socket isn't able to remove it.
MSC Direct Purchases
I purchased the Armstrong mini internal retaining pliers (made in U.S.A.) featured not too long ago in this thread. Also, I purchased 2 small containers of Boelube for trial on drill bits and reciprocating saw blades per a positive article I read in the February 2016 edition of "The Family Handyman" magazine.
Mac Tools Precision Torque 1/2" Drive, Shallow and Deep, Impact Socket Sets (Made in Taiwan)
I purchased both sets from my Mac Tools driver. He had the deep impact socket set for a long time on his truck and sold it to me for $199.99. It was missing the 19mm socket. He gave me a Mac 19mm, U.S.A. made, regular impact, deep socket until the ordered 19mm Precision Torque deep socket arrives from Mac.
He ordered (took 1 week) and sold me the 1/2" drive, shallow impact set for $175.00. No problems with this set.
I won't have to wait long to try out either set. The fuel temperature sensor on my 2003 Subaru Forester is dead. The fuel pump and other very rusty components need to be removed. This will be a nice test of the Precision Torque impact technology!
Dave
