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[LeeG]

Some new Grip-On locking pliers. Different heads for holding metal for welding. Also some Knipex ferrule crimpers (holy cow they are pricey), and some flush cut pliers for plastic. Lastly, I thought I’d try one of the Wera wrenches. I figure the 10-13mm size will handy around the shop.

Lee

 

[Alpine4x4]

Snap-on finally showed up after a month. His truck was down and had to get a new transmission. I finally got the picks I ordered a month ago. And then got some quality vise grips finally and of course gotta have socks. He said he can’t keep any in stock cause everyone wants them lol. Was going to get another pocket screwdriver but I’ll wait till next week to bug him on that. He is supposed to get my screwdriver handle in that is warranty. . And the picks are pearl blue the lights in the shop make them look different.

Those socks are money. I've nabbed a pair every time for the last 3 weeks haha. My driver tried ordering me a full pack of a dozen but snap on wont sell them direct for some reason.

He also gave me this years jacket. Grey and black one. Its impressively warm for how light it is. Was surprised.

Glad you like those locking pliers. Been meaning to grab a pair to try out.

 

[ecotec]

I stopped over at Wholesale Tool for a 6mm Wright Combo. While I was there, I bought all 4 boxes of Socket Pro that they had out. I need to go back and see if they have a box of 3/8” in the back.

 

[Compressed]

I beaming over these!
Ok, these are not here yet, but in two to three weeks they shall be, if not then i shall cry

3/8, 1/2 Inch Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench Set (2-Piece)​

Dang! this A.M. open my gmail and what's in stock BAM! they're mine!...............… Look no tears.
So neat they will have a holder on the wall.

 

[Mr. Tool]

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Why do GJer’s now prefer these Malco's to the Grip-On’s? What’s better about them?

I hate the Malco release mechanism.

Teeth are MUCH harder. Better grip and longer lasting. The Malco/snap on is also typically unpainted, so when worn out they can be welding leads. Annoying with the grip on because they're powder coated most often. I have a couple proto, a single snap on, and some actual grip-on (orange/black) pliers.

I have the 7 and 10 inch malco curved jaw, in snap-on variety since I believe I will win on the warranty. Imagine vice grips, which actually work. Like you grip them to something, and more often than not, they will hold that POS from spinning while you fight the rusted threads on the other side. I never felt grip on were terrible, although the teeth were on the soft side. The malco product makes them look like garbage, the performance is that much better.

 

[Notbn]

Santa came early!

Snap On QD3FR250A

 

[Snapped-off]

Met with Snappy today and picked up some FDX semi deeps for $299. (See below)


Came with either an F80 or FL80 as part of a promo deal. I hustled him to change it to an FRL80.

Definitely wasn't expecting the deal. I also ordered a soft grip mini pick set.

 

[setfocus]

SK X-frames. Figured I'd better get them now, who knows which tools SK will still be making after the move. X-frames have also been on my wish list for awhile.

They're a longer pattern than I expected. Just a touch shorter than snap-on wrenches. They aren't joking with the low arc to engage the next tooth. The SK make gearwrench mech feel clunky

The rack they come on isn't very space saving. Had to move some things around in the wrench drawer. I seemed to have forgotten to put a few wrenches away before I snapped the full drawer pic

 

[four.cycle]

thanks to the generosity of GJ member d42jeep, my Indestro collection grew a bit in size today - I also had a few other packages waiting at the post office:

thanks Don!
BK

 

[demarpaint]

From HJ Epstein Co, as most here know they're a great company to do business with.
US made Craftsman Western Forge chisel and punch set, and a Wilde #260, US made 8" hose clamp pliers. For $5 I thought I'd give the pliers a shot.

 

[Compressed]

These were at Lowes at three different prices in as many weeks and then they were even less when i saw them even lower there the other evening...

https://imgur.com/rTM98gs

been ordering different M42's also inexpensive and some well I'm going to find out who's naughty and nice, i have a bit of Stainless steel to drill, i have Wayyyyyyyyyyyy! too many drill bits and sharpeners and always trying to find which ones are the go to bit, oh yeah, the one that's not dull, now i remember the new set

 

[f121]

Needed a grinder (which I’ve never had owned one before) real quick like and so I purchased this Skil model 9295 model up from our local True Value Hardware. Not bad for $30.00.

Anyone here in GJ have a Skil 9295 model grinder? If so you opinions, reviews, comments. etc.?

The alternative one that they also had was a Dewalt model for $113.00!

Also purchased a Diablo diamond tipped wheel grinder for it (designed for masonry) since the the blade that came with the Skil grinder was designed for metal.

For the price, I’m satisfied with it…didn’t really need the top of the line one.

Suggest buying a dust shroud and putting an extractor on that if you are using it indoors or near anything you care about, and wear a mask.

 

[Mr. Tool]

Suggest buying a dust shroud and putting an extractor on that if you are using it indoors or near anything you care about, and wear a mask.

....thanks for the tip!

Since it was my very first time actually using a grinder, specifically for masonry, I found that out the hard way.....dust and dirt, etc. everywhere!

Then realized that I needed some sort of dust collector, attachment, etc. when actually using this tool "indoors"!

Yeah, I made a mess of things.

Thing is.....while looking at the Skil website...they really don't list any type of accessory specifically for that particular model (9295) grinder?

Is there a "dust shroud" model/type that you could recommend that would fit nicely on the Skil 9295 model?

 

[Lu-Max]

GearWrench 3/8 pass-thru set (on sale at NAPA)

 

[f121]

....thanks for the tip!

Since it was my very first time actually using a grinder, specifically for masonry, I found that out the hard way.....dust and dirt, etc. everywhere!

Then realized that I needed some sort of dust collector, attachment, etc. when actually using this tool "indoors"!

Yeah, I made a mess of things.

Thing is.....while looking at the Skil website...they really don't list any type of accessory specifically for that particular model (9295) grinder?

Is there a "dust shroud" model/type that you could recommend that would fit nicely on the Skil 9295 model?

I have no experience of the skill grinder, but I use a universal shroud like this for stone cutting:

Amazon.com

And a shroud similar to this for stone sanding/grinding/polishing:

Amazon.com

 

[qqzj]

GearWrench 3/8 pass-thru set (on sale at NAPA)

For how much? Do they have the 1/2 set?

 

[four.cycle]

Whoa!
Mr. Tool - the reason I bought my cheapie angle grinder was to cut some paver bricks in half for my brother-in-law's patio project.
You want to wear a full-blown respirator. Grinding that stuff is messy. The dust can be toxic.

 

[Outahere]

Whoa!
Mr. Tool - the reason I bought my cheapie angle grinder was to cut some paver bricks in half for my brother-in-law's patio project.
You want to wear a full-blown respirator. Grinding that stuff is messy. The dust can be toxic.

Definitely toxic, as you say.

Learn About Silicosis

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Silicosis is an interstitial lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, a common mineral found in many types of rock and soil. Over time, exposure to silica particles causes permanent lung scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis.

• When silica dust enters the lungs, it causes inflammation which over time leads to the development of scar tissue that makes breathing difficult.
• Complications from silicosis can include tuberculosis, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, autoimmune disorders and kidney disease
• There is no cure for silicosis, but treatment is available, and employers and workers can take steps to prevent it.
• Approximately 2.3 million U.S. workers are exposed to silica in the workplace, including 2 million in construction and 300,000 in other industries.

 

[Monte]

I have the exact same Lisle expander set. I hate doing exhaust work but this set does work quite well in most applications I've used it on.

Did you try it just on steel or on stainless too ?






Some items from Steck

 

[f121]

This arrived today, drunk ebay purchase...somehow mistook it for a 3/8! Still, it's super nice and will come in handy, I just need to swap the handle for green to match the rest of my 1/4" stuff.

 

[designer485]

This arrived today, drunk ebay purchase...somehow mistook it for a 3/8! Still, it's super nice and will come in handy, I just need to swap the handle for green to match the rest of my 1/4" stuff.

Convert it to 3/8". Make yourself a custom compact flex head. @sweet victory has done it a few times.

 

[f121]

Convert it to 3/8". Make yourself a custom compact flex head. @sweet victory has done it a few times.

Great idea! Thanks

 

[designer485]

Great idea! Thanks

You will need:

RKRFC72 - Repair Kit $11
FC72-2 - Cover Plate $11.60

Throw a hard handle on while your at it!

 

[DerekV]

Amazon.de got me…



Stahlwille 20/9 deep offset DBE set — the same as the more common/easier to find (in the States, at least) 20/8 set, but with the addition of a 21x24 wrench

Almost didn’t fit in the wrench drawer

Also…

Klein 2100-5 scissors

 

[vwpieces]

 

[four.cycle]

DerekV -
The Stahlwille DBEs are nice.
Who made these I've circled here:

 

[RedF]

"Capri" brand, apparently.

 

[DerekV]

DerekV -
The Stahlwille DBEs are nice.
Who made these I've circled here:

Capri is the brand

Capri Homepage

Shop professional ratchets, sockets, impact tools engineered with CrMo and CrV steel. Built for mechanics who demand more from their tools.

capritools.com

 

[four.cycle]

thanks.
I was curious as to the point of origin, but unfortunately they curiously do not post their address on their website.

 

[Lu-Max]

For how much? Do they have the 1/2 set?

$77
Not sure if they have the 1/2", I wasn't looking for it.

 

[DerekV]

four.cycle,

Both sets are made in Taiwan.

 

[Fedwrench]

thanks.
I was curious as to the point of origin, but unfortunately they curiously do not post their address on their website.

Capri Tools 1788 West 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766

Most everything they sell is made in Taiwan. I own a few of their products, and they have quite a few winners in their line up. The zero offset wrenches are one of them along with their bit sockets.

 

[bsaint]

yipee the stahlwille amazon specials showed up. one hell of a bargain for a top shelf wrench

I need a set of these. Prob gonna get them facom.

 

[four.cycle]

thanks Fedwrench and DerekV

re: "Most everything..." - do they actually manufacture any of their product here, or is it all outsourced offshore?
Taiwan stuff poses some challenges. (https://www.taiwanhandtools.com.tw/en/company.php)

 

[Chumly]

I like the hard handles better than the soft or just chrome, but I think a lot of it is just preference. For the most part, I find the 1/4" and 3/8" chrome ratchets hard to hold on to in a comfortable way. I have plenty of chrome ratchets for when the handle is too big, but I can't say that happens often to me.

This yellow is the regular banana yellow rather than the neon Hi Viz yellow. I use different colors to delineate different drive sizes. (and to satisfy that collector/custom itch, too)

I think handle vs no handle is preference. I think the Snap-on hard handle ratchets could stand to use a size larger handle in each drive size.

Welp, It's FapOn day. Thanks! FHLD80HV added to the box.

Think I'm pigeon-holing myself going Hi-Viz in the long run, but hope it sticks around now but I guess I can change if it goes away. The color/tint isn't consistent with the Striking Pry Bar kit by it being a bit lighter of a shade. But whatever, in under a year they'll all be used enough that you can't tell.

I like the hard-handle much better than the soft or chrome now that I've used it right away...like a child getting a new toy. Easy to clean, the handle is NOT very big, and doesn't catch on things randomly like the soft handle I compared it to on the same task. The soft just seemed like it'd bother me over it's life and not last long enough where I have hard handles from the 80's that still look fine. It's those old larger handles I was thinking it would have even though I picked it up enough times to know better.

I wanted the locking flex head and he just kinda groaned at me saying that. He'll order it but I guess they're problematic? The boat crew guy on the truck I work across the fence from shook his head at it too, so I went for the stuff I know works.

Now I gotta ask if I can get the soft handled non-locking flex swapped to an HV hard handle.

[Edited for Speeeling]

 

[Chumly]

Me likey, I do not see this model # listed on the website. Any ideas where a non truck user could buy one?

Same link he gave you. Here's the standard handle: https://shop.snapon.com/product/FHXD80AHV

The prior driver told me they don't make them. Ummm...means it's on backorder, not on the truck, or what?

 

[Chumly]

Has anyone, ever, admitted that this is really a tool **** thread? Very helpful thus far but I don't know how I just found ya'll this week!

If something like this existed when I worked at GE (Gas Turbine Tooling guy), I'd have flooded this place!

 

[bugnut]

This followed me home. The ash trees are like a pile of pick up sticks, coming down with each windy day.

 

[Fedwrench]

thanks Fedwrench and DerekV

re: "Most everything..." - do they actually manufacture any of their product here, or is it all outsourced offshore?
Taiwan stuff poses some challenges. (https://www.taiwanhandtools.com.tw/en/company.php)

I don't think there's a Capri tool factory in Taiwan. They buy from various manufacturers in Taiwan. Their thin open end wrenches are the same as those offered by other brands. Capri's combination wrenches look and feel just like Tekton's. Their ratchets are unique compared to other Taiwanese offerings in that, internally they use a batwing shaped pawl whereas, other generic Taiwanese ratchets use either a floating pawl design or a copy of Proto's split pawls.