I also just did plugs on my '14 Outback. The tool that made it all possible for me was a cheap harbor freight 1/4" roto ratchet. I would have liked more length on it but the flexibility it provided was very useful. I used it for both the coil pack bolts and the plugs themselves.
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engineer2
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N95 mask and hearing protection.
Silicosis is a painful way to die and I'm deaf enough already.
ZRX61
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**** Amazon...
A man of action I see...**** Amazon...
Maxcustody
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Snapped-off
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The new tool here is the case. Wanted to keep my newish solder station in good condition. It's a pelican clone from harbor freight. I wanted a black one but they're out.
javyLSU
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Those cases are nice, I have a few for my pew-pews and I have no complaints.The new tool here is the case. Wanted to keep my newish solder station in good condition. It's a pelican clone from harbor freight. I wanted a black one but they're out.
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Odd-job
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Ace USA made pipe wrenches apparently made by Rigid. Got both of these for $40.
gatewaysysop
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Spotted this on OfferUp very late last night and had it in my grubby hands within 8 hours. Seller was a ways off but agreed to meet me half way for an extra $50, so $100 in total. Had to pinch myself, as I've lusted for one of these for many years and could not believe it.
Story goes that it was seller's first wife's grandfather's and had spent the last 20 years sitting in the garage taking up space. Dirty for sure, but I expect it will clean up really nice.
According the 1948 catalog, shipping weight is around 98 pounds and that was apparently no joke. This sumbitch is heavy!
Only things missing are the plastic quench tray, which I couldn't care less about, and the outer cover panel on one side, which is annoying but not a deal breaker. Otherwise it is 100% intact, down to the original cord and light bulbs, which both still work. Fired it up and it purrs like a kitten. This thing dwarfs my block and pre-block grinders in weight, girth and amperage draw. What a magnificent beast.
Story goes that it was seller's first wife's grandfather's and had spent the last 20 years sitting in the garage taking up space. Dirty for sure, but I expect it will clean up really nice.
According the 1948 catalog, shipping weight is around 98 pounds and that was apparently no joke. This sumbitch is heavy!
Only things missing are the plastic quench tray, which I couldn't care less about, and the outer cover panel on one side, which is annoying but not a deal breaker. Otherwise it is 100% intact, down to the original cord and light bulbs, which both still work. Fired it up and it purrs like a kitten. This thing dwarfs my block and pre-block grinders in weight, girth and amperage draw. What a magnificent beast.
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rockinacummins
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Man… I haven’t had a new tool in months. After looking through the last 20 pages I may need an intervention.
Maxcustody
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Reversible ratchets
WOW!Spotted this on OfferUp very late last night and had it in my grubby hands within 8 hours. Seller was a ways off but agreed to meet me half way for an extra $50, so $100 in total. Had to pinch myself, as I've lusted for one of these for many years and could not believe it.
Story goes that it was seller's first wife's grandfather's and had spent the last 20 years sitting in the garage taking up space. Dirty for sure, but I expect it will clean up really nice.
According the 1948 catalog, shipping weight is around 98 pounds and that was apparently no joke. This sumbitch is heavy!
Only things missing are the plastic quench tray, which I couldn't care less about, and the outer cover panel on one side, which is annoying but not a deal breaker. Otherwise it is 100% intact, down to the original cord and light bulbs, which both still work. Fired it up and it purrs like a kitten. This thing dwarfs my block and pre-block grinders in weight, girth and amperage draw. What a magnificent beast.
Sweet!....and what an awesome find for sure!
An original Craftsman grinder!
Good that "electrically" it powers up and all though, throughly check and inspect the original power cord's condition?
Obviously after all those years it could have developed, stress cracks, pitting, cuts, etc. if so then I would seriously consider possibly replacing the original power cord just to be on the safe side with a three prong ground plug in cord.
Just my $0.02 but still what a very good find indeed!
Maxcustody
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Knipex twin grip
JRPAviator
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2.5” of Snap-on! This thing is sweet and just the right size for tight dash and engine compartment work.
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Lowlevel2021
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Couple things showed up today. Air chuck and reversible bit screwdriver.
Maxcustody
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Thanks. Getting all new tools for the shop build and that's all I have been buying is Knipex.
Maxcustody
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2.5” of Snap-on! This thing is sweet and just the right size for tight dash and engine compartment work.
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Very cool. I am going to see my Snap On guy Monday.......................another thing on my list.
Had a friend’s parents were heading home to see family in Canada over the holidays. Asked for a favor to stop at Princess Auto and pick up one of these PowerFist locking flex head ratchets. Pretty sweet. Just like the NAPA I have but minus the comfort grip and at half the price!!! I wish Princess Auto would ship to the US! Next trip I make to Canada, I’ll be stopping there.
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Smokeshow69
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Dang, that looks pretty nice! I love my Napa ratchets. Wish they had those here
Renegade1LI
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A little HD Husky haul, in all honesty they’re not bad tools. I buy these sets as essentially they become disposable on the job site, I’m happy to get a year out of them. Not sure if they’re any better than HF, the guys seem to like them, the price is right and for the type of work we do they are more than capable.
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Oh... that is badass.
2.5” of Snap-on! This thing is sweet and just the right size for tight dash and engine compartment work.
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Has anyone had this for a while? Do you actually use it much?
This is one of the best tools I bought. It's one of those that you never hope to need but glad you have!
sweet victory
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It's been out for about a year or so; not sure how much feed back there will be on them. They sell a flex head version as well. Very handy when you actually need it; I would consider it a specialty tool more than something that will get constant use.
I will say that after picking up my koken stubby flex head ratchet (3/8 drive in 1/4 body), I prefer to use that over my tiny snap on.
More than you think you would. I've had mine for about 6 months
2ndGearRubber
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I put bit-holder guts in my non-flex version, and kept my flex version 1/4 drive. The latter actually lives in my cart. I really like it, but I'm not using either all the time. With the non-flex version converter to a bit holder, it's perfect for dash work with stubby bits.
A friend of mine turned me on to these...........#gamechanger
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Rebuild kit for my old SK ratchet. Took a few months but it arrived today. Thank you SK.
j0llycage
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Do these allow you to keep the original switch? All of my S-K ratchets are diamond logo like yours- except for one 3/8" in a plastic box Dresser set my grandfather just gave me. I definitely prefer the original; the Dresser ratchet itself feels as solid as the others, but the switch is awful sloppy. It feels a little better after greasing it, but it's definitely not as snug as the others I have- like it was ground too thin or something.
Rebuild kit for my old SK ratchet. Took a few months but it arrived today. Thank you SK.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Yes they don’t need it back. I’m going to keep the original internals for it. I didn’t realize how old it was I figured it was probably a later one but I’m happy to hear it’s earlier.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Boy did I go on a spree today lol. Stopped at three stores and spent lots of money. First up Duralast 3/8 drive metric deep well 6 point sockets. Yes I know I have thousands of sockets but there seem to be a few I still didn’t have well was going to buy 3 individual deep ones but the whole set was $1 less than 3 individual ones and the guy is like do you just want the set I said yeah you’d be crazy not to take the set for that price. They are really good sockets I like them really well which is why I went with Duralast. Then I got a regular 16mm. That’s one size I don’t have a lot of and the ones at work I have the chrome is peeling on and since I only use that size occasionally didn’t see a need to buy a really fancy one. The 8mm is to replace a Craftsman China that doesn’t have detents so it falls off the ratchet. Then got some 4 inch locking pliers I know probably not the best pliers by any means but they seem really well made and have high ratings so I figured I need small sets to complete my pliers assortments and that’s the smallest set I could find so for them. They appear to sell well too as that was the last pair.
Moving on to the DieHard wrench. Honestly not a need at all but you know me when I see a new brand of tool it must go in my collection. First and only one I’ve seen at any of the stores around here. For those who don’t know DieHard is replacing TEQ at Advance Auto. Me and dad were like yeah we don’t need this but…. So we own it now lol. And I will use that size all the time on dads Freightliner so not going to collect dust.
Then got a box of gloves at HF since I’m getting low at the house and ITC club members got a good price on them. Also got a set of 5 inch Bremen locking pliers and a hook for my toolbox. The Bremen seem pretty good we used them in school and they worked well so I figured I’d give them a try in the field since it’s hard to find any that size for any other brand.
And the Scott hand cleaner was on sale at Advance I figured I would buy all of them but decided to get the wrench instead as a splurge buy lol. The hand cleaner works really good they are getting rid of it completely at the stores so I will definitely be getting more.
I blame my coworker for needing me to go to Auto Zone to get him a socket they didn’t even have lol
. And I blame this particular Advance Auto for being across the street from Auto Zone lol. And HF in the same shopping mall as Auto Zone. Really made me mad HF was out of the free buckets I was looking forward to getting one.
msharley
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Thought 5/8" was 16mm??
. Have to have the GJ mindset LOL.