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[Fedwrench]

A few recent arrivals: KO-KEN 72 tooth 3/8 drive ratchets in longish flex head and standard length trim, Ko-Ken long(11 13/16") 1/4 drive flexible extension, Ko-Ken 4711X 1/2 drive spinning cross wrench, Carlyle R14L90 1/4 drive 90 tooth comfort grip ratchet just under 7 inches long, and a Carlyle Magnetic Nutt Cup. A word on nutt cups, it doesn't really matter where you get these from because, every one I've seen is made in Taiwan regardless of whose name is on it or what color it is. However, a simple nutt cup ranges in price from about $6.00 to well over $30 so, if you're in the market for a nutt cup, shop around.

 

[ZRX61]

Bought a new battery charger as the old one was having issues.... & then my car battery crapped out on Monday, it showed 4.2V on my AVO which was also conformed by the new battery charger that showed up today.

 

[Legion Prime]

Bought a new battery charger as the old one was having issues.... & then my car battery crapped out on Monday, it showed 4.2V on my AVO which was also conformed by the new battery charger that showed up today.

Lucky *******, our Subaru's decade or so old battery tested good which meant I had to swap out an even more expensive starter. I do need a new float charger though, I finally got fed up with having to unhook the harbor freight POS from my truck to charge the battery back up with my dad's old charger and threw it out.

 

[Brando_Damo]

Not only are they new to me, these were literally just released!
Ko-ken Zeal 72 tooth 3/8” ratchets. These have an ultra low back drag and are made to Koken’s own extremely tight tolerances. I’m excited to put them into ratchet rotation!

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-Brando

 

[Ilikeike]

Have you had a chance to use them yet? What are your first impressions? To me, Race Ramps look like the best ramps available. When I worked at PBY during my high school/college years, we had a lot of the plastic Rhino Ramps come back cracked after the first use, like ~50%. It seemed if you used them on even a slightly uneven surface or even hitting the back stop with your tire would break them. I don't know if other plastic ramps are any better, but seeing that turned me off to the whole plastic ramp concept. My father had metal ones that worked great, but were heavy and didn't have a collapsible storage configuration. It seems like the only negative thing I can find about race ramps is that they are a little on the expensive side.

Used them to change the oil on my Camaro Tuesday.

I have a lift in the shop at work I can use whenever I want, but these are quick light and handy to have at home, I'm sure my car buddies will appreciate them.

 

[m6z]

Sharp Camaro.

Is the 427 a big block or LS based?

 

[Jack84]

Beta xzn, ribe, hex and torx set.



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[upgrading]

Nice Beta set

 

[Jack84]

Nice Beta set

Thanks. It was on sale from 499 to 99.


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[Ilikeike]

Sharp Camaro.

Is the 427 a big block or LS based?

thanks, I beat on it at the autocross.
It's a Dart block based on the small block chevy. 4.155 bore 3.875 stroke. 500hp or so at the wheel.

 

[16again]

Fun times. Can’t wait to play... New KOKEN 72T long 3/8” ratchet. Also got the Griots Garage G9 polisher and finish kit.


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[Mgdoug3]

I finally bought a 3/4" torque wrench. I should have bought one sooner but I won't use it often.

 

[anavrinIV]

It didn't so much arrived as I drove 5 hours to pick it up bit my new garage buddy is here

 

[bry@n]

Another tool haul today. All new but general service kit.

This was $1100 all in.

 

[iSpark]

A Post Pounder and a deburring set.
That post pounder sure beats using a hammer!

 

[Prospecter]

Post pounders are good. Better than a hammer. But I still can't do more than 4 or 5 posts a day!

 

[iSpark]

Post pounders are good. Better than a hammer. But I still can't do more than 4 or 5 posts a day!

I'm thinking 4 or 5 poundings a day is great!, or are you actually talking about fence posts?

 

[sweet victory]

My first time trying to keep my car nice. Just ordered one of the G9 package deals. Hope it’s as easy as all the reviews say. I know nothing about really detailing cars. Sure going to learn though.

Paint correction with a DA is really as easy as it looks. If it's your first time, take your time - going too fast is pretty much the only thing you can do wrong. I would look for threads on detailing forums to see what pad/polish or compound combo people like. Every youtuber tells you to do a test section....well if you aren't a pro you don't have a dozen different polishes and pads to test.

Have fun! I'm sure after the second paint correct, you will start shopping around for local detailers. I sure am. Hah. The 3" is perfect for touching up any scratches and stuff you'll encounter during car ownership. (and restoring deadlights)

 

[jonshonda]

Paint correction with a DA is really as easy as it looks. If it's your first time, take your time - going too fast is pretty much the only thing you can do wrong

Using too much polish/wax was one of my mistakes, and really made removing the polish/wax a royal pita. Also, tape off all your plastics. You can thank me later!

Also, during the paint correction process you need to keep the pads clean, aka removed the material from that pads that you just removed from the paint. Otherwise they get clogged up and become much less effective. I use compressed air to blow out my pads after a few sections.

 

[landrover bodger]

tie rod removal tool

 

[afazz]

I picked up this orange Stanley Leverlock on eBay! The green ones are my favorite tape measures, I wanted another one for the basement.

 

[Farmall450]

New welder as a little treat yourself excursion. Also grabbed a 33# spool of .035 wire and had a fresh #5 tank of C25.

 

[ovilla]

My new snappy 312CF wire cutters.

 

[toolin' around]

A Post Pounder and a deburring set.

That post pounder sure beats using a hammer!

I always wondered how to get the burrs off the top of my posts... but I don’t see how it works for that? [emoji848]

 

[16again]

Paint correction with a DA is really as easy as it looks. If it's your first time, take your time - going too fast is pretty much the only thing you can do wrong. I would look for threads on detailing forums to see what pad/polish or compound combo people like. Every youtuber tells you to do a test section....well if you aren't a pro you don't have a dozen different polishes and pads to test.

Have fun! I'm sure after the second paint correct, you will start shopping around for local detailers. I sure am. Hah. The 3" is perfect for touching up any scratches and stuff you'll encounter during car ownership. (and restoring deadlights)

So now I’m $500.00 into this. Polisher and all the stuff that you need. Claybared the hood. Took all day.

Using too much polish/wax was one of my mistakes, and really made removing the polish/wax a royal pita. Also, tape off all your plastics. You can thank me later!

Also, during the paint correction process you need to keep the pads clean, aka removed the material from that pads that you just removed from the paint. Otherwise they get clogged up and become much less effective. I use compressed air to blow out my pads after a few sections.

Sure is a learning curve...

 

[kudakev615]

^good looking drawer lay out right there.



I stripped out my GW 8mm stubby wrench so instead of dealing with their warranty process I picked up the tekton non skip set to replace what I had. And I was missing some oil filter cups so picked up a set with more coverage

 

[BaMaDuDe87]

A Post Pounder and a deburring set.
That post pounder sure beats using a hammer!

Where’d you get that de-burring set from?


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[Bighead38]

^good looking drawer lay out right there.



I stripped out my GW 8mm stubby wrench so instead of dealing with their warranty process I picked up the tekton non skip set to replace what I had. And I was missing some oil filter cups so picked up a set with more coverage

Feel free to mail me the GW set.

New tools look good.

 

[jvitez]

Wiha torque control screwdriver, made in Germany.

Pricey but very nice. Surprising how much more torque certain fasteners need when you use an actual torque setting.

 

[belvedere]

I just bought a VIM SPM100 spark plug socket set. I believe it to be the same as Matco SB13SP.

 

[LeeG]

Wiha torque control screwdriver, made in Germany.

Pricey but very nice. Surprising how much more torque certain fasteners need when you use an actual torque setting.

I have the same one. I bought it when I was rewiring my garage. I've been quite pleased with it.

 

[iSpark]

Where’d you get that de-burring set from?


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From Amazon, however it's is no longer available. :-\

Here is the link.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07THP63TY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[woody6904]

These are the 16 inch, which I know I will use cause we use channellock 460s all the time. But I see the bigger 22 inch, not sure if I need one that big. But this is garagejournal...

 

[Farmall450]

New welder as a little treat yourself excursion. Also grabbed a 33# spool of .035 wire and had a fresh #5 tank of C25.

Might have accidentally ordered a chinese spool gun for it. $150 with a kit of consumables seemed worth the gamble until I can justify or find a deal on a TIG (Hobart wants almost $600 for theirs).

 

[darkzero]

These are the 16 inch, which I know I will use cause we use channellock 460s all the time. But I see the bigger 22 inch, not sure if I need one that big. But this is garagejournal...

I wanted/needed a larger Cobra than what I had. There were only 2 sizes bigger so I figured I'd just get the 22". Well the damn thing is too big for me. Got it on sale so it wasn't worth returning. Eventually I got the 16". Been meaning to try & sell the 22" since I'll probably never use it again. But then again, like you said, this is GJ.....

 

[Odd-job]

Have been trying to get more strategic with my tool buying. Vega 4mm and 5mm Allen 3/8 impact sockets to fill in me VIM Impacta set that starts at 6mm. All bought from Zoro. They almost match except for the detent ring around the Vegas which should help pulling the socket off the anvil.





Also got a few 1/4 bit holders. $2 each and couldn’t pass up.



Had to buy multiples to make it worthwhile for Zoro. Expecting to break the 4mm and 5mm allens at some point.



Lastly realized dropping bolts in the engine bay was a time ****. Some Sunex 1/4 magnetic sockets should help until Palmac has another sale so I can get Koken nutgrippers.

 

[darkzero]

Where’d you get that de-burring set from?

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From Amazon, however it's is no longer available. :-\

Here is the link.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07THP63TY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Is that a Noga? Sure looks like Noga but from that link it doesn't appear to be.

If it's not, I had no idea they made Noga knock offs.

MSC sells a promo Noga for like $10 (handle plus a pack of bits).

I also have this set from KBC Tools which goes on sale from time to time. SP7700. I think Amazon sells it too now.

 

[iSpark]

Is that a Noga? Sure looks like Noga but from that link it doesn't appear to be.

If it's not, I had no idea they made Noga knock offs.

MSC sells a promo Noga for like $10 (handle plus a pack of bits).

I also have this set from KBC Tools which goes on sale from time to time. SP7700. I think Amazon sells it too now.

Yeah, I'm going to call what I have a Noga knock off, or the manufacture let some out without branding. The spot where the name would be is blank and the "N" on the cap detent is missing.

 

[darkzero]

Yeah, I'm going to call what I have a Noga knock off, or the manufacture let some out without branding. The spot where the name would be is blank and the "N" on the cap detent is missing.

Ah I see, thanks for confirming, good to know. The handles aren't that special anyway. As long as you use quality bits it don't matter. Being cheap I've tried using cheap no name bits & they did not work well.

 

[iSpark]

Ah I see, thanks for confirming, good to know. The handles aren't that special anyway. As long as you use quality bits it don't matter. Being cheap I've tried using cheap no name bits & they did not work well.

I haven't had the chance to see how well the debur bits hold up. I did try out the countersink or chamfer bit on some cast iron, it seemed to do okay.