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From the sloppy seconds warehouse
Mayhew center punches
5in hook and loop discs, variety pac up 800 grit
And if I counted right, Only 2 missing
Plug with remote for the dust collector
And ANOTHER Clamp
Mayhew center punches
5in hook and loop discs, variety pac up 800 grit
And if I counted right, Only 2 missing
Plug with remote for the dust collector
And ANOTHER Clamp
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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A couple new goodies from the orange store. 10mm Husky deep 3/8 10mm 6 point socket. You can’t ever have too many 10mm. I got this to have as an extra.
Then a 15mm shallow 6 point Husky socket. To replace my Craftsman USA that the shop thief got away with
. He almost got away with some more of my stuff but I caught him those times. It’s a shame someone would take something that you worked hard to get. I can’t stand a thief. He is one of our express tech. I confronted him and he got red faced saying no man all my sockets are Gearwrench. Someone else confronted him and he started shaking. I said dude if you took it over the weekend just tell me and be honest that’s all I want or if it’s under the hood of a car somewhere just tell me. If you lose something of mine I expect it to be replaced. I’ve always made it even with my coworkers if I broke or lost something of theirs and that’s what I expect too. At least he didn’t get away with my Snap-on one. Don’t think I’m going to put this socket on my rail though. I came up with a plan I bought a really really cheap no name at the pawn shop to put on the rail so if someone does take it they get a crappy one and I’m keeping this one somewhere else. I didn’t have an extra 6 point one to bring there so I got one. Not that I use 15mm a lot but it’s there for when I need it.Last but not least I got a Milwaukee Inkzall marker. It was .97 cents. I like having permanent markers around you just never know when you’ll need it.
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demarpaint
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Sounds like the shop thief needs a tune up!
A couple new goodies from the orange store. 10mm Husky deep 3/8 10mm 6 point socket. You can’t ever have too many 10mm. I got this to have as an extra.
Then a 15mm shallow 6 point Husky socket. To replace my Craftsman USA that the shop thief got away with
Last but not least I got a Milwaukee Inkzall marker. It was .97 cents. I like having permanent markers around you just never know when you’ll need it.
Renegade1LI
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Ordered these Husky stack bags from hd, just liking them over I’m not sure if I’ll keep them. They look well made, very sturdy but much smaller than i had thought, maybe good for a tech doing control work, but not really big enough for a contractor if you want to add some battery tools.
The good thing with hd online is easy returns, they were 250$ so not cheap, just not for me. Maybe I’ll keep them a few days and see, like i said well made just need an application for them,lol.
The good thing with hd online is easy returns, they were 250$ so not cheap, just not for me. Maybe I’ll keep them a few days and see, like i said well made just need an application for them,lol.
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Snapped-off
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Astro 78585 coolant system tester/filler. Naturally I had to order the 3 extra caps that they exclude... I need 2 of them for my own fleet.
kudakev615
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great tool to have. as much as i love astro, this is one tool of theirs that is a blatant rebadged set that can be had for half of what they sell for on amazon. co worker had the astro set, i bought an identical set that is same down to the box and corresponding cap colors. my caps and pump doesnt have the poorly printed astro name on the parts but at least i didnt have to pay extra for the three caps they dont include in their set
blairjw
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I have and love this kit... I really wish they included the adapter for the Ford Superduty trucks... The other issue I have is the "old school" radiator cap adapter. The caps were made in multiple depths.... The included one is the short version, one of my (2 of my) cars use a deeper version of that type of cap. I haven't figured out an adapter yet.Astro 78585 coolant system tester/filler. Naturally I had to order the 3 extra caps that they exclude... I need 2 of them for my own fleet.
Snapped-off
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I thought about getting one of the cheaper ones, but I got this one 10% off, and figured Astro support would be worthwhile.
kudakev615
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right on plus you'll get support from them if any issues arise while i'm SOL
plus you'll get support from them if any issues arise while i'm SOLLowlevel2021
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1/4” extension set.
PelicanPines
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For me... long extensions have to have a lock for the socket. Specially in 1/4"... those are mighty pretty tho.1/4” extension set.
Odd-job
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Very nice. Could see these being handier in tight places than stubby ratcheting wrenches. I find it kind of funny you have to get the VIM set for the 13mm, yet the VIM set is missing the 11mm along with the 14/15. Maybe I'll cut down a set of the Mountain/Kabos so I can have a complete set.Matco finger ratcheting wrench set
The set needs a 13, wish it had a 13 instead of the 14.
For anyone in Europe, this looks the same as the similar kit from BGS. I got its components separately for cheaper, pump was about 20eur and each screw cap is about 7eur. Is that contraption on the left for vacuum coolant filing?Astro 78585 coolant system tester/filler. Naturally I had to order the 3 extra caps that they exclude... I need 2 of them for my own fleet.
In theory, you can also pressure bleed brakes with this kit. Get an adaptor that fits brake reservoir (I think its one for BMW) and either use an extra bottle to put brake fluid, or as is, taking care to keep brake reservoir full with brake fluid.
Raineman
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Or....lock the tool box.
four.cycle
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Snapped-Off said:
Looks very similar to the one my buddy brought over last night to work on my Ranger.
He "rented" it from a local "Advanced Auto" retail outlet. $175 bucks out the door for the "deposit". Apparently the "rental" is free.
Same at O'Reilly's, but theirs was only $165 out the door for the deposit. (EDIT: it's NOT the same kit. The O'Reilly's kit is branded "Ever Tough" and contains only FIVE pieces.)
Apparently the old reliable Standt $40 test kits aren't much use on later-model stuff.
Is there ONE company making that larger kit and re-branding it for everybody else?
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PelicanPines
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*****Matco finger ratcheting wrench set
freudianfloyd
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I didn't even know these were a thing, but somehow I already need them.Matco finger ratcheting wrench set
This is GJ. Clearly the answer is ‘time to upgrade to an Epiq with remote central locking’
Bulldog13
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…makes this job so easy …usually I’m bleeding by now.
Maxcustody
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Added to my ratchets. Tekton 1/2 24” and 14” flex heads. 3/8 Flex head, 1/4 mini and 3/8 folding ratchets . Tekton 1/4 inch lb. torque wrench and Tekton cutters. I am very happy with the quality of Tekton.
biometric light curtain, sirens, flashing lights, metal gates dropping locking him in.
2ndGearRubber
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ALERT! ALERT! YOU HAVE ENTERED A RESTRICTED TOOL BOX ZONE! ALL LUBE TECHS ARE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!
As long as you're talking made in TW, pretty accurate.
The made in CN ones that look identical hold pressure about 10% as long.
Snapped-off
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Got the other Astro coolant adapters along with a Lisle filter tool (USA $5) and an OTC pilot bearing puller. It was like $70 off retail price...
jeffmoss26
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Jeff,
What’s “MK” stand for?
jeffmoss26
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Master key
purplezr2
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Must have snagged that that from the amazon deals.Got the other Astro coolant adapters along with a Lisle filter tool (USA $5) and an OTC pilot bearing puller. It was like $70 off retail price...