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[ihateminimumwage]

This week’s score, pipe wrench pliers and line wrench sockets in sae.

That must've hurt a bit, I only have a 5/8" & 17mm so far thanks to the cost, and only buying what I've needed as I go.

Awesome sockets though.

 

[Matt XYZ]

I picked up the Snap-On F80 ratchet from eBay after reading a few threads about the best ratchets. I must admit I am impressed and now want to upgrade my 1/4 and 1/2 ratchets. Even though I have plenty of serviceable and good quality ones, more than I will ever need.

I also picked up the 5.5 mm Proxxon wrench. In true GJ tradition, I will likely never need it but didn't have one.

 

[pioneer1]

Stopped by KCTOOL yesterday and picked these up to replace my pile of loose hex keys

 

[IMStuner]

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[atikovi]

Got this alternator clutch pulley removal set on Ebay for $35. The case halves have a real hinge, not molded as one piece, so that's a good sign.

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

Bondhus...

 

[87FoRunner]

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Those look very sharp!

 

[farmall400]

Picked this Mac tool cart up on Craigslist this week.

 

[Fedwrench]

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Are you reviewing those? I got the stubby metric set.

 

[Performance Over Style]

Picked this Mac tool cart up on Craigslist this week.

Score!!


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[atikovi]

Bondhus straight end hex keys and Redline intake hose adaptor for smoke testing.

 

[Gears_call]

Astro 3/8 low profile impact Sockets

 

[KnurledNut]

Added the 8in Klein's to the pack today.

I have straight abused those D203-8s in every way possible and they have never failed. In my opinion, they are the best all-purpose long nose pliers available.

 

[Strouty]

Bondhus straight end hex keys and Redline intake hose adaptor for smoke testing.

Is that thing made in Sweden? I know a guy who has one like it, he did a video on it.

 

[Riverlos]

This weeks hauls mostly amazon and the stubby wrenches were bought at Napa both metric and sae for $60


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[Trapps]

I use my Jigsaw quite frequently. Most often to finish cuts in sheet goods where the circular saw doesn't quite reach the ends of a corner cut. This goes into the 'convenience tools' category. Bare tool from Amazon in a sealed Bosch box. I have committed to Bosch cordless (replaced my 12 year old DeWalt drill with an 18V Bosch) and now have a few batteries and 1 core.

 

[mopar_man]

Was on sale tooltopia.com


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[Flybye]

Proto J6006C 3/8-Inch 16-80 ft lbs with locking ring. My first torque wrench so Im feeling pretty fuzzy. Not a bit of plastic on it.

 

[protegeV]

Was on sale tooltopia.com


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Which brand? Looks exactly like the set I just bought from matco.

 

[protegeV]

My first Carlyle tools.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Which brand? Looks exactly like the set I just bought from matco.

It's the Vice Grip set

 

[Jeremy77]

How do you like those so far? I have had my eye on them for awhile now. Can't afford them at the moment but very likely my next tool upgrade


I’ve not had a chance to use them yet. The finish is great on all of them and they sure are pretty to look at! Lol. I ordered these off of Amazon for $141. Prices were kind of all over the place on different sites and this was the cheapest that I could find them. They’re definitely not a long pattern and if you’re looking for that, you might want to consider another set. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase and see many years of reliable use coming from them.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Was on sale tooltopia.com


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Are those COO China, or somewhere else? Looks like Zoro with a coupon would be cheaper.

https://www.zoro.com/irwin-vise-grip-locking-plier-sets-plain-grip-10-pcs-1078tray/i/G4313251/

 

[ku17]

I ordered a Proto 1-13/16 4 angle wrench for a specific job and somehow got the Mac version instead. Not sure how that happens but I guess I shouldn't complain.

 

[protegeV]

I ordered a Proto 1-13/16 4 angle wrench for a specific job and somehow got the Mac version instead. Not sure how that happens but I guess I shouldn't complain.

Stanley owns them both. One line may get discontinued or just be unavailable.

 

[mopar_man]

Are those COO China, or somewhere else? Looks like Zoro with a coupon would be cheaper.



https://www.zoro.com/irwin-vise-grip-locking-plier-sets-plain-grip-10-pcs-1078tray/i/G4313251/

Didn’t notice on the box. Will look tomorrow.


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[atikovi]

Is that thing made in Sweden?

Says right on the packages USA.

 

[GTO]

I use my Jigsaw quite frequently. Most often to finish cuts in sheet goods where the circular saw doesn't quite reach the ends of a corner cut. This goes into the 'convenience tools' category. Bare tool from Amazon in a sealed Bosch box. I have committed to Bosch cordless (replaced my 12 year old DeWalt drill with an 18V Bosch) and now have a few batteries and 1 core.

Nice saw,how's the balance with the large battery on it ?

 

[Strouty]

Says right on the packages USA.

I guess you didn't click on my link.

 

[matlok]

Found a 1/4” & 3/8” GW 120XP Flex Head set on sale for only $25

 

[BolognaBlake]

Found a 1/4” & 3/8” GW 120XP Flex Head set on sale for only $25

Where at?

At that price they'd be a perfect upgrade for the truck tool box.

 

[joey1320]

Found a 1/4” & 3/8” GW 120XP Flex Head set on sale for only $25

Great deal.

 

[Brenticus]

Found a 1/4” & 3/8” GW 120XP Flex Head set on sale for only $25

Care to share that deal?


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[matlok]

Care to share that deal?

It was from JB Tool Sales - the only reason I didn’t mention it earlier is because they showed it back at full price within a few minutes of ordering it. I wasn’t very confident it’d actually show up b/c I thought the price might have been a typo... they never said anything about it though and it shipped after a few days. Dunno - every now and then you get lucky!

 

[JVB]

It was from JB Tool Sales - the only reason I didn’t mention it earlier is because they showed it back at full price within a few minutes of ordering it. I wasn’t very confident it’d actually show up b/c I thought the price might have been a typo... they never said anything about it though and it shipped after a few days. Dunno - every now and then you get lucky!

Last time they did that my order was promptly canceled . Item was a third party seller on Walmart. Shipped and sold from jb tool sales. Around 100$ less than their actual website. By morning it was refunded even though they had stock of the item.

 

[Trapps]

Nice saw,how's the balance with the large battery on it ?

I have 3 sizes of battery, 2.0, 4.0 and 6.3:

Although I have not used it yet, the 2.0 is the closest to neutral as far as balance. However, I'll use the 4.0 or 6.3 as the extra mass should help stability.

The broom handle idea was just to show how balance was affected:
6.3

4.0

2.0

 

[Snap_cap]

This weeks hauls mostly amazon and the stubby wrenches were bought at Napa both metric and sae for $60


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Are those Wera precision screwdrivers orange?

I have a set of them in the typical Wera green, would love to get a set that were orange.

 

[atikovi]

Are those Wera precision screwdrivers orange?

I have a set of them in the typical Wera green, would love to get a set that were orange.

Oranges ones work better?

 

[mrspeed]

Oranges ones work better?

They do if you're working on electronics! The yellow/orange ones are ESD (electro static discharge) handles.

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[muzz3256]

Picked up this to do some suspension work that requires torque+angle. My first ever Snap-On purchase, not to bad for a DIYer.

I've known my wife for 10 years, dated for 5, married for 1, and NOW she tells me that a close friend of her family has been a Snap-On dealer for many years, ummmm, that's need to know on date number two information hahaha. Needless to say, he took care of me.