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Spotted this on Menard's website the other day while searching for something else.

$69.99 (clearance from $119.99) plus 11% rebate.

3/8" x 50' hose, 1/2" drive compact impact and some quick connects, which appear to be the wrong size for me.

For size reference, those black/white squares are 6".

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https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...ench-kit/at8505fz/p-1497525482011-c-12915.htm
 
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NUTTSGT said:
Spotted this on Menard's website the other day while searching for something else.

$69.99 (clearance from $119.99) plus 11% rebate.

3/8" x 50' hose, 1/2" drive compact impact and some quick connects, which appear to be the wrong size for me.

For size reference, those black/white squares are 6".

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https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...ench-kit/at8505fz/p-1497525482011-c-12915.htm
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Good deal, let us know how that impact is.

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I have one, it’s one of those tools I don’t use often but when I do I am glad I have it.
 
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Nice tools guys, I like the wobble impact bits on the last page, pretty clever.

Here’s my new toy haul, needed to stock up on some of my own big tools for my new position.
Williams U.S.A. 24”x2-3/8” Adjustable
Most solid feeling big thumb wrench I have ever laid hands on, plus a nice taper handle to accommodate a cheater.
Williams # AP-24A
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Williams SAE 3/4 Drive Set, Taiwan
Very solid feeling, no wobbles, good action on ratchet, nice finish, sweet box. Impressed by the function and finish on these sockets, nice locking feature on them, a button built into each socket and extension keeps it firmly in place until the button is depressed, simple and effective.
Williams # 33901 ($267.00 on Amazon!)
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And my favorite new toy, makita 1/2” impact, I know red guys won’t like it, but I’ve used it back to back with the Milwaukee at my last job and it is better, breaks fasteners off with less effort, and is much more battery efficient.
It is about 1/2” longer than the red one, if clearance is an issue for you.
Makita # XWT08Z
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Jackson James said:
And my favorite new toy, makita 1/2” impact, I know red guys won’t like it, but I’ve used it back to back with the Milwaukee at my last job and it is better, breaks fasteners off with less effort, and is much more battery efficient.
It is about 1/2” longer than the red one, if clearance is an issue for you.
Makita # XWT08Z
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Nice impact! Its a beast! I have the 3/4 drive version. I also have the older 1/2 wrench which runs strong. Running 5Ah on mine. Quite a haul you got there!
 
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I was eyeing that Makita impact a couple of months ago. My Makita impact is about 5 years old but still works perfectly. The latest brushless model has incredible torque numbers.

-- Dave
 
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got these brand new from a fellow Klein addict, just released to HD and very few stores had them locally.
 

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JBH said:
If you like the concept but not Dewalt's implementation, try Matador or Witte.


Matador - allegedly made in Italy - at least the box was printed there :) - has a slightly stronger magnet than Witte but has not snapped back on me yet in use. The knurling is well executed.

Witte (claimed German make; no known reason to doubt) isn't quite as useful. There's some glare from the shiny collar if you're using it in a dark area with illumination. Also it's much longer. Around twice the price, too.

Between the two, I prefer Matador.
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Either your post has made that Matador swivel out of stock everywhere I've checked, or it's just not easy to find. Mind sharing where you purchased your Matador? Thank you! :beer:
 
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Speaking of all these bit adapters...I did get a few more hex bits from my snap on dealer. 2 thru 10mm hex, along with a fancy "power diamond #2 phillips" I decided to try out. The COO is Czech Republic, so might be the same as the Wera diamond bit.




I also got this Tone 19mm lug nut socket. Pretty awesome given the quality, country of origin, and the fact it was only like $17. After Japanese Amazon processes your order, DHL gets it to you in 2 days. Great experience all around and will probably be trying out a few more Japanese tools.

 
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sweet victory said:
Either your post has made that Matador swivel out of stock everywhere I've checked, or it's just not easy to find. Mind sharing where you purchased your Matador? Thank you! :beer:
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I had a look as well and couldn't find any in stock. I did notice that it is available under different brands. Dewalt is less than half the price so not sure it's worth the effort to find the Matador.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01FRJSJ88/

https://www.landefeld.com/artikel/e...ocked-one-handed-operation-can-b/BIT MAG FLEX
 
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Malco Impact Grade Quick-Change Extension Bits (BHE6, 10, 12)
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Bondhus 33610 - 3/16" Prohold Hex End Bit (6")
(Made in USA)
 
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I had a look as well and couldn't find any in stock. I did notice that it is available under different brands. Dewalt is less than half the price so not sure it's worth the effort to find the Matador.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01FRJSJ88/

https://www.landefeld.com/artikel/e...ocked-one-handed-operation-can-b/BIT MAG FLEX
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To add to the choices out there....

I've used this Vessel over the years with success. The spinning collar is metal. It can be used in straight position as well.
No.WBJ100

100mm overall length.

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upgrading said:
Nice looking jack stands.

COO ?
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They're just Hein Werner stands with some Snap-on flavoring for over twice the price. The base is imported to boot.

The aluminum jack on the other hand is one of the newer rebadged racing models. Made in USA. Not sure who they contracted with.
 
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sweet victory said:
I also got this Tone 19mm lug nut socket. Pretty awesome given the quality, country of origin, and the fact it was only like $17. After Japanese Amazon processes your order, DHL gets it to you in 2 days. Great experience all around and will probably be trying out a few more Japanese tools.
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Link for the Tone socket? The ones I see on .co.jp are more like $30
 
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JBH said:
If you like the concept but not Dewalt's implementation, try Matador or Witte.

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Matador - allegedly made in Italy - at least the box was printed there :) - has a slightly stronger magnet than Witte but has not snapped back on me yet in use. The knurling is well executed.

Witte (claimed German make; no known reason to doubt) isn't quite as useful. There's some glare from the shiny collar if you're using it in a dark area with illumination. Also it's much longer. Around twice the price, too.

Between the two, I prefer Matador.
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The 30° version would have been a big help, but looks like the others are 15° or 20° - anyone have a line on one available in the US?
 
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OEM 1/4 Metric Deep
 

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Nice set of Craftsman Professional drivers also. I love those and Sears had a great selection.
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I bought them right before Sears went away with them years ago. Also have the hook and pick set and torx sets as well. They replaced the Craftsman acetate handled screwdrivers everyone seems to have.
 
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Finally broke down and succumbed and did the pliers organizer thing. I got the Gearwrench ones from the Napa Real Deals this quarter (far sturdier than the flimsy feel of the HF ones). I would have gone with Tekton but I needed them to be adjustable. I had to trim one to fit the length of the drawer and I used the leftover for an adjustable wrench organizer.
 

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