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[AngryBeaver]

 

[dodge610]

One of the 4 new tool I ordered from amazon.


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[upgrading]

Nice.

Are those wheels extra shiny ?

 

[Strouty]

From Zoro with a coupon. A little pricey but they're USA-made and I needed the larger sizes more than anything. Only used them on two jobs so far but the spline box ends actually work.

You won't regret them, they feel nice in the hands too. I bought them from Zoro, but back when they had 30% off coupons, got the metric set too.

 

[OneDollarSaab]

You won't regret them, they feel nice in the hands too. I bought them from Zoro, but back when they had 30% off coupons, got the metric set too.

I already got a chance to use the largest one on a Ford A/C fitting. Makes the regular wrenches look tiny.

 

[PureLeaf]

I have gearwrench, SK X-Frames, a few wera ratcheting wrenches, and the Proto USA made ratcheting wrenches. The proto are the only ones that have ever locked up on me, and its been in very low torque situations when they were practically brand new.

They've been a disappointing wrench to me, especially as I went out of the way to spend quite a bit more for a USA made ratcheting wrench. Hope your experience differs.

 

[dodge610]

The rest of my Amazon order showed up a day early


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[OneDollarSaab]

I have gearwrench, SK X-Frames, a few wera ratcheting wrenches, and the Proto USA made ratcheting wrenches. The proto are the only ones that have ever locked up on me, and its been in very low torque situations when they were practically brand new.

They've been a disappointing wrench to me, especially as I went out of the way to spend quite a bit more for a USA made ratcheting wrench. Hope your experience differs.

I recorded the unboxing due to the value of the wrenches and when I first tested the ratcheting ends, the levers on the 22mm and 24mm would not change direction. I had to work the lever and turn the ring at the same time repeatedly to free them up. They work fine now but I'm keeping an eye on them. I'm pretty sure they're taiwanese mechanisms in an American forging.

 

[48548]

I have gearwrench, SK X-Frames, a few wera ratcheting wrenches, and the Proto USA made ratcheting wrenches. The proto are the only ones that have ever locked up on me, and its been in very low torque situations when they were practically brand new.

They've been a disappointing wrench to me, especially as I went out of the way to spend quite a bit more for a USA made ratcheting wrench. Hope your experience differs.

I have the wera and x frame, how do you like those?

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[Trapps]

Ordered from Rockler on 6APR2020. Received 18MAY2020.

I can now begin the assembly of my small part storage bin system...

 

[NUTTSGT]

A set of Masterforce 6T stands and a set of Crescent Torx drivers, that came out of the clearance section. The Torx drivers are going to work.

 

[allinon72]

Wera stainless drivers and regular nut driver set

 

[quadrcr87]

Wera stainless drivers and regular nut driver set

Nice set! I ended up going with Felo but I have also been wanting to get a Wera set. I think I have a problem.

 

[PureLeaf]

I have the wera and x frame, how do you like those?

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The wera has too much novelty going on for my taste but seems to work on in the very little use I've given it.

X-frames have been great other than they're not offset, and sometimes you need an offset, and other times you need that flat wrench like an x-frame.

 

[petee_c]

I signed up for a 3 yr subscription to alldatadiy for both our daily drivers..... 2015 q7 tdi and 2015 golf tdi....$50 for both vehicles for 3 yrs.

Trying to figure out why our Ac in the q7 quit working this spring...



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[noid]

Got new graspers:

 

[KBigg]

Finally pulled the trigger on the big boy and a orange soft grip for the 1/4 to replace the hard blue handle.

 

[BigBoreFan]

Nice set! I ended up going with Felo but I have also been wanting to get a Wera set. I think I have a problem.

I have FELO, WERA, VESSEL, XCELITE and SK Softgrip. Various sets, screwdrivers, torx drivers, nut drivers, and hex drivers.The thing about screwdriver type tools is the cost is not bad so you can afford to experiment and collect. I may add some PB Swiss jut to see what all the fuss is about. And some WIHA precision drivers.

 

[ovilla]

Made new feet for my “new to me” 80 gal air compressor.

 

[rstang50]

Kaizen foam lift out layers. Expensive but worth it.

 

[JBH]

Kaizen foam lift out layers. Expensive but worth it.

Did you put any backing on them or are is the foam itself rigid enough to use like this?

 

[techieman33]

Did you put any backing on them or are is the foam itself rigid enough to use like this?

It would have to have some kind of backing. It's not rigid enough on its own.

 

[losvre]

I have FELO, WERA, VESSEL, XCELITE and SK Softgrip. Various sets, screwdrivers, torx drivers, nut drivers, and hex drivers.The thing about screwdriver type tools is the cost is not bad so you can afford to experiment and collect. I may add some PB Swiss jut to see what all the fuss is about. And some WIHA precision drivers.

Hello, which of your screwdrivers you like most and why? Thanks


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[PelicanPines]

Hello, which of your screwdrivers you like most and why? Thanks


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Wera. Feels the best in my hand. Easiest to grip, hold onto, spin without fatigue. Holds the fastener the best too. I prefer the laser cut tips.

I have several of all the other brands... I actively seek out Wera for my toolbox solutions. I probably have several hundred screwdrivers in my garage...

 

[ryanx0r]

Finally got some Wright wrenches after hearing great things about them.

 

[IMStuner]

Hopefully these brass Gorilla Easy Connect for the garden hose last longer than the cheap Aluminum ones form Lowe’s.




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[superautobacs]

Got new graspers:

That is neat! Do they work well? Where can I find more information/source?
Thanks.

 

[scubadoober]

Let's see if the Honda crank bolt stands up to this. Finally showed up.

 

[noid]

That is neat! Do they work well? Where can I find more information/source?
Thanks.

They work great. Two things in particular make them pretty awesome; the knob part allows you to rotate the shaft/jaws and the ratcheting lever can be swung out of the way or into position to grab and hold.

Eg:

They are Laparoscopy graspers; normally used for surgeries, so they are very precise and grip strong.

Normally these sort of graspers are $2000+ from the US/European companies; but there is a whole industry in India making these laparoscopy graspers for the third world for under $100. These are the ones I ordered:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Laparoscopi...var=413894774492&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Shipped to Canada via DHL; expect to pay ~$20-30 duties.

 

[TJKamp]

Got me a Trusty-Cook Model 4



It came in with only 6 feet left in my stupid long landscaping project, but I’m glad to have it.

 

[designer485]

Knipex 09 01 240, these things are monsters. Saw them cheap on Amazon and figured what the hell.

 

[ddc9999]

Knipex 09 01 240, these things are monsters. Saw them cheap on Amazon and figured what the hell.

I just did the same!


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[zanexx]

well I finally got my order from Shar's in today, been over 3 weeks since they said it was sent out. And this was my 2nd order really because the 1st chuck was bad I had to send it back. So I added a bunch more little niceties to the order. I still think they got over on me on the shipping, but the new chucks and other tools are here so I am happy for today. Hope I get time to install the new keyless chuck tomorrow.

The Lode.

New 3x2 square and morse taper

3 rulers - 40, 24, 12"

chucks and 2" die stock & some T-nuts

New chucks, cant wait to try out the tegara

and I almost missed this in the box, deburring tool, handy little thing

 

[davethorik]

Beefed up my USA made Vise-Grip collection today

 

[Brenticus]

Got new graspers:

Who makes them?


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[zanexx]

how do i make pics larger so u can make out whats n the pics? still havent figured that one out. just learned how to post pics in the message last week

 

[OneDollarSaab]

how do i make pics larger so u can make out whats n the pics? still havent figured that one out. just learned how to post pics in the message last week

I prefer the way you do it because all I have to do is click on the smaller image to see the full-size version.

 

[adamsf986]

Sorry guys no pics I'm new still a little new more posts before I can do pics but as of now I've been spending all excess money on steelhead gear and that will be for the next two months so gotta take advantage.

 

[Negen]

Hopefully these brass Gorilla Easy Connect for the garden hose last longer than the cheap Aluminum ones form Lowe’s.




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Nice find those look better than the claber and gardina ones I use.

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[IMStuner]

Nice find those look better than the claber and gardina ones I use.

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I see http://www.dramm.com/ makes ones too but they seem to be slight more but looks like they offer all the wear replacement items. I'm hoping all I have to do is replace the orings every year.