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New vs old Channellock. I shouldn't need to tell you which is which but since I burned through the jaws on my old 90s era Craftsman dykes I was looking for a made in the US supplement. I found a pair of 337s at HD for within a dollar of what I could find them online so I snagged them and noticed when I got home they looked suspiciously like another pair in the drawer. Yup, both are 337s. (Not pictured are a handfull of Empire String levels)

the pivot in the joint of the new pair looks smaller. i wonder if they cut easier due to more mechanical advantage.
 
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the pivot in the joint of the new pair looks smaller. i wonder if they cut easier due to more mechanical advantage.
I think that's the idea. But it makes sense that to move it closer without leaving too little material encasing the pin, you would have to make it smaller. That said, even the smaller pin in shear like that is definitely not the weak point in that system so it's probably no big deal and worth it for more MA.
 

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A lot of 4 CMan, Made In USA,wrenches. 2 of which are to replace missing wrenches that I'm pretty sure my niece "borrowed" before she got her own tools and are lost somewhere in her truck. I could buy the whole lot of 4 cheaper than the 2 I needed individually. And my next month's worth of razors from Dollar Shave Club came today.
 

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Some new goodies.

Dipping my toes into the Milwaukee Packout line up. This is going to be a slippery slope....




I also picked up the new brushless SO screw gun. It's only been a day so far, but I'm really liking how controlled it is. I prefer this drill style trigger over the toggle style trigger.







And a new 100 year anniversary koozie promo item. "Free"

 

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I got this used for $250, but after a. complete teardown and tuneup, it appears to have less than 25 hours on it.


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This Dewalt 6’ shelf is sweet!


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Got a bunch of new stuff here, but got the Vulcan Protig 165 open box for $350.


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have used this oil filter adapter for well nigh 30 years, think it was an OTC. It got the job done but occasionally annoying. Took advantage of the VIM Tools promotion and splurged on the Asian filter kit. very impressive quality.
 

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This Dewalt 6’ shelf is sweet!


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what are you using to hang those ladders off the front of the shelf? brackets of some type..are those self made or acquired somewhere?
 

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EAG8999

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what are you using to hang those ladders off the front of the shelf? brackets of some type..are those self made or acquired somewhere?


They are accessories available for this shelf from Dewalt. They’ve got pegboards and many other options as well.


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A guy at work has these and wow they are impressive. He told me they are vice grip like grip. I couldn't find a Knipex version so i picked them up today. Anyone have any experience with Snap ons high leverage pliers? It's my first set of Snap on normally I get Knipex
 

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They are accessories available for this shelf from Dewalt. They’ve got pegboards and many other options as well.


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I'm glad you posted, I had seen the dewalt shelving but didn't know about the accessories. I see they have leveling feet too. Looks like they will work on similar shelves from some other companies.
Wish they sold some hanger brackets that mount on the ends of the shelves.
 

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So I have been killing a lot of time on GJ and that has led to some expansion of my tool collection. I was trying to wait for everything to come in but there a still a few things on the way. But here is my quarantine collection so far.
 

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i have that old forge scraper set along with a couple of their trim tools. I really like the old school maroon handles. Are they NOS? I didn't think they still made them:thumbup:
 
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i have that old forge scraper set along with a couple of their trim tools. I really like the old school maroon handles. Are they NOS? I didn't think they still made them:thumbup:

I ordered a Mayhew set from Zoro and that is what showed up. The packaging is different that what was delivered but I am happy with them. I plan to put them to use when I teardown my 7.3 once I can get help to pull it.

https://www.zoro.com/mayhew-scraper-set-stiff-258-21-w-4-pc-37365/i/G3128097/?q=mayhew scraper
 

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A guy at work has these and wow they are impressive. He told me they are vice grip like grip. I couldn't find a Knipex version so i picked them up today. Anyone have any experience with Snap ons high leverage pliers? It's my first set of Snap on normally I get Knipex


I have that pair and a few other SO compound leverage pliers. They are fine.
 

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I'm glad you posted, I had seen the dewalt shelving but didn't know about the accessories. I see they have leveling feet too. Looks like they will work on similar shelves from some other companies.

Wish they sold some hanger brackets that mount on the ends of the shelves.



Wahlen is the manufacturer of these. They make shelves for Costco, Home Depot husky brand and several others. I think you will like it!


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I think the 337s are part of the XLT series that are supposed generate more leverage. Does the pivot pin appear to be any closer to the cutting edge relative to the old pair?

the pivot in the joint of the new pair looks smaller. i wonder if they cut easier due to more mechanical advantage.

I think that's the idea. But it makes sense that to move it closer without leaving too little material encasing the pin, you would have to make it smaller. That said, even the smaller pin in shear like that is definitely not the weak point in that system so it's probably no big deal and worth it for more MA.

Honestly they're not much different, the new pair are about 1/8" longer but that's just the drip at the ends of the handle from the dip coating. The pivot is smaller and the material around the pivot is less. I don't think I'm likely to ever be able to physically apply enough force to deform it. The center of the pivot is about the same distance from the tips, about the only thing I can see that could make any difference are the smaller pivot making the handles slightly longer and the throat of the jaws being closer to the pivot. I'd be surprised if those small differences are enough to make any noticeable change but you never know. I'm not planning on getting rid of my old pair though. Next up I want to get my hands on the Wilde flush joint pliers Epstein has and a sharp looking pair of Tekton slip joints that are made in the US unlike the Tekton needlenose I was eyeing.
 
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senlow

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A guy at work has these and wow they are impressive. He told me they are vice grip like grip. I couldn't find a Knipex version so i picked them up today. Anyone have any experience with Snap ons high leverage pliers? It's my first set of Snap on normally I get Knipex

I have a couple of those - one at work and the other at home. I bought my first pair when they were first introduced and I still use the hell out of them.
 

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Got a used blue point indexing ratchet and a few Matco extensions. I like the knurling on the Matco extensions
 

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Undersized Plywood Router bits:

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Bought on-line, curbside delivery from Rockler.

I possess what I would call advanced beginner router skills. I am super stoked to begin learning the Way of the Router Table.

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So I was sanding the railings on my deck yesterday. Prepping for stain and my Dad stops by. He saw me using my palm sander and he asks me if I wanted his belt sander. I said "sure". He leaves and comes back today with not only the belt sander and some new belts but and he also rented a floor sander and helped me sand the entire deck.

New to me Craftsman 1 HP 3" Belt Sander (Model 315.117130)




Craftsman 1/6 HP Finishing 1/4 Sheet Sander (Model 315.116021)
 

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This showed up today. Should come in handy working on the cars.
 

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Needed a fix just a few things from Amazon


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I've been looking at those duplicators lately,I can see where I could benefit having one,or two,or three!
 

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Got a used blue point indexing ratchet and a few Matco extensions. I like the knurling on the Matco extensions

I have that same BP ratchet! If you like the Matco extensions, buy a Mac to compare them to. I like the Mac best, but they don't offer wobble extensions and have fewer lengths available, so I have a pretty good mix of Mac and Matco now.
 

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Here are a couple new things. New green grips for two of my ratchets, 24oz hammer and the 100th anniversary ratcheting screwdriver.
 

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Couple of new things

After having to borrow a coworkers press on pulley tool again for an '88 vette, I finally bought my own. Would have loved to get the snap-on set but $300+ is too much for occasional use.

Snap-on truck reappeared, so I had him do the pocket screwdriver to pick swap that I saw on here.

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Nice but it does make me wonder does it poke you when you clip in a shirt pocket?

Had him install the end so it goes off to the side, Had it in my shirt for half the day and didn't get poked. Really, I just didn't want the soft handle instinct pick, they collect dirt/grease easily, and the hard handle short mini picks aren't currently available. Was only charged $10, which I think is cheaper than the instinct pick
 

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Irwin 1-1/2" PVC pipe cutter.

Going to use it to cut out the damaged section of PVC tubing for the front lawns underground sprinkler that I damaged yesterday while digging out a large Azalea bush.
 

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