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[AJHD]

I wear a large glove as I'm sure most do here. The TC handles **** IMO- totally uncomfortable and tiny.

The funny thing about your statement is that while I don't have big hands (but I guess they are in proportion to my size, then again I'm also not a big guy), I always wear large or x-large gloves. It's weird. I also wear x-large shirts and have to wear adjustable size hats. Size has always been a weird thing with me.

That said, I've never used a TC hammer, but I've used hammers of all types, both different and similar designs to TC. I too don't like the TC design, both based on comfort and just their appearance (they look cheap, I'm assuming they feel cheap too). Then again, I'm a fan of Snap On hammers, specifically their dead blows. Snap On has fantastic ergonomics on most of their tools, at least for me, and that's one reason I buy their tools.

 

[jmf535]

Some PB Swiss goodness

4mm T-handle to test out their hex keys, some stubbies to keep at my sewing machines, and a 4mm slotted to add to the main toolbox.


A set of their classic grips to keep in the house. I actually prefer the shape of these, but do like the feel of the swissgrip material better.
The Japanese market recently got ones with the classic shape handles, but made from the swiss grip material, aka the perfect screwdriver... but they were all sold out when I looked last week.



Then some odds and ends. #2 phillips to complete my set of blades, #1 bit for the power tools, another magnet because they are neat - and handy. Then a pen screwdriver, because I've never seen one from them before.

 

[rharman]

Face shield for exploding grinding disc protection & two yoga mats for drawer liners in the main toolbox.

I've had two of those Uvex shields for some time and they're great. One for me, one for my wife when she helps in the garage.

 

[ecotec]

Picked up this utility grease gun for when I need to grease stuff like bikes but not breakout a full size greaser. Nice quality but haven’t used it yet.

I have one, like that, that will screw onto tubes of SuperLube.

 

[Fly YX]

I bought the S-K wrenches on Amazon, so maybe they are an older set or were returned. The model number is 373. The ad mentions that they have the SuperKrome finish.

I took a closer look at it tonight. There's actually some rust on the 10 mm side.

That one looks used?

 

[Steve_P]

The funny thing about your statement is that while I don't have big hands (but I guess they are in proportion to my size, then again I'm also not a big guy), I always wear large or x-large gloves. It's weird. I also wear x-large shirts and have to wear adjustable size hats. Size has always been a weird thing with me.

That said, I've never used a TC hammer, but I've used hammers of all types, both different and similar designs to TC. I too don't like the TC design, both based on comfort and just their appearance (they look cheap, I'm assuming they feel cheap too). Then again, I'm a fan of Snap On hammers, specifically their dead blows. Snap On has fantastic ergonomics on most of their tools, at least for me, and that's one reason I buy their tools.

I think that my hands are "normal" sized for a 6' tall male- again, I wear a large glove. I probably have hammers from 10 different mfgs and the TCs have the smallest and most uncomfortable grips out of them all. Nothing I have is even close to the tiny TC grip size. My range of mfgs is from HF, Gedore, Estwing, TC, Wiha, Nupla, Stanley/Compo-Cast....
I do not have a SO dead blow, but you can see how the SO handle is miles ahead of TC- much larger and also more ergonomic with the cushion grip. Obviously you pay for that, and I won't pay SO's prices in most instances, but IMO even HF has a better grip on their dead blows than TC does.
I realize this is getting OT, so I won't comment on this again here.

 

[Alpine4x4]

I have one, like that, that will screw onto tubes of SuperLube.

I have one like it as well from Snap-On who sells a tube of grease to go with it. They call it "Air Ratchet" grease. I call it "everything that needs a small amount of grease, grease".

 

[Legion Prime]

I have one like it as well from Snap-On who sells a tube of grease to go with it. They call it "Air Ratchet" grease. I call it "everything that needs a small amount of grease, grease".

Same, only from Mac.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A couple of socket sets showed up a day early. These are for the Jeep tool kit I have been putting together.

DeWalt 20 piece SAE/Metric 3/8" deep well


DeWalt 34 piece SAE/Metric 1/4" & 3/8" shallow socket set with ratchet.


I made up a shopping list for the rest of the stuff I want to put in the kit.... getting expensive but just have to curb one repair to pay for itself, IMHO.

 

[16again]

Got a couple new Snap-On QR ratchets.

 

[Lowlevel2021]

Since my 10 year old Honda decided to call it quits. Figured I’d try an electric mower. Worked good on my first cut today. Batteries used up 2 bars. I’m sure eventually it will go on sale and I usually hold off until they do, but this gave me an excuse.

 

[rshadd]

Purchased this Milton No. 159 four foot extension Blo-Gun,,,, and some V-Series plugs. Works great for removing spider webs at the ceiling corners.

 

[ZRX61]

My first Tekton tool! (Stubby phillips to replace the CK HD Classic that is MIA). Two exhaust spring pullers & some cleaning brushes/pads for a drill.

 

[ZRX61]

Don't miss out on the real benefit of your tools doing yoga ...

It's true!!!

 

[demarpaint]

I had quite a bit of Speed Perks rewards from AAP, combined with a coupon is was tough to pass on, so I thought I'd check out their ratchets. I was looking for an offset ratchet, and not break the bank. The flex-head was an impulse buy. The quality appears to be good.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Snap-on Thursday today. Picked up 5 pairs of socks for my brother in law. He loves them just as much as I do. He was out of the large unfortunately cause I wanted more lol. Got a pair of Irwin vise grips 5 inch with a little different jaw on them. I’ve used this style several times for rounded bolts and such. I’ll probably order the middle size too from somewhere as I have the Bremen I think it’s 10 inch ones. I also had him order another set of the 7 inch straight jaw Snap-on as I was using them yesterday the chrome started peeling so I will be getting them replaced I’ve had my fair share of chrome cutting me before when it’s peeling so I’m not dealing with that lol. Also got the Knipex 7 inch pliers too. I’m getting them for the sizes I don’t have yet. I am really impressed with the small ones and have used the heck out of them. And I got another Streamlight Stinger, this one in red for my dad for Father’s Day. He really wants one after using mine so I went ahead and got him one. I got a discount on this one too so it wasn’t too bad and I’m happy. He is bad about setting things down so I figured the red you could see better haha.

 

[m6z]

 

[NUTTSGT]

Accumulating more stuff for the Jeep tool kit. As it's going in a vehicle and could easily be stolen if it's broken into, I'm not going to spend big money on some of the things.
HF Pittsburgh extension set and 1/4" dr ratchet.


HF Pittsburgh 17" 3/8" Dr breaker bar. I was going to get a 1/2" breaker bar for use with a 1/2" socket set. I decided against the larger tools.

Also some socket rails. They will be cut down to size and then into small zippered bags.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Also grabbed a set of hex key wrenches. After buying them, I'm not sure I will put them in the kit.


Also put everything in the tow kit bag

 

[drtyler]

Also grabbed a set of hex key wrenches. After buying them, I'm not sure I will put them in the kit.


Also put everything in the tow kit bag

Having good hex keys in a kit is a whole lot better than craptastic ones that mess up the fasteners.

 

[Kent_B]

This was a gift from a former co-worker. It's not a tool usually seen on this forum, but if you play with antennas and feed lines as I do, it's as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

VNA (Vector Network Analyzer) measures the frequency characteristics of reflected power and passing power of a high frequency network (RF Network).

 

[m6z]

Gearwrench 1/4 drive mid-length's

 

[NUTTSGT]

Having good hex keys in a kit is a whole lot better than craptastic ones that mess up the fasteners.

I'd agree with that. For the record, I considered not putting them in because I don't have a set in the tool bag in my truck. I don't recall ever needing them.

However, there's nothing like being prepared.

 

[Lowlevel2021]

A couple items from Amazon.

 

[PelicanPines]

I'd agree with that. For the record, I considered not putting them in because I don't have a set in the tool bag in my truck. I don't recall ever needing them.

However, there's nothing like being prepared.

Yea... I didn't have hex keys in my go bag... and wouldn't you know... I had to fix a "Towel Bar"... that had a 4mm inset bolt on the ends. I felt useless and naked. (naked, not in a good way).

Now I have a complete set imperial and metric in the common sizes.

 

[Legion Prime]

I buy the Bondhus hex key sets. I gave my little brother a pair of the (unknown brand) folding sets, metric & SAE and still have more of those folding sets than I know what to do with. I have a Williams set I snagged off amazon for $3-4 and a drawer of loose keys but I bought a set of Bondhus SAE double ball ends and liked them so much I bought the metric set preemptively. Then there's the set that Bondhus sent me for sending on a misaddressed package and metric & SAE sets for my gunsmithing box. There are better sets out there but for my money I just keep buying Bondhus.

 

[SRU1436]

A crows foot for some heater and AC lines for the air conditioning install on the chevelle. I bought used, I liked this old version that has two spots to mount the ratchet. My current crows feet only go up to 1 inch, so this was needed.

 

[HenryAZ]

Also got the Knipex 7 inch pliers too.

Why Alligators instead of the Cobras? I started out with the Alligators, found they tended not to hold their adjustment when you opened a closed the jaws, and quickly moved over to the Cobras. I relegated my few Alligators to my wife.

 

[Raineman]

Why Alligators instead of the Cobras? I started out with the Alligators, found they tended not to hold their adjustment when you opened a closed the jaws, and quickly moved over to the Cobras. I relegated my few Alligators to my wife.

Possibly because I suggested them.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Why Alligators instead of the Cobras? I started out with the Alligators, found they tended not to hold their adjustment when you opened a closed the jaws, and quickly moved over to the Cobras. I relegated my few Alligators to my wife.

It’s what he had. Lol. I don’t know much about Knipex really. But these and my small pair of Cobra and others are nice so far. I used these yesterday to get a stuck drain plug gasket off and they worked pretty good. We will see how they hold up over time.

 

[javyLSU]

A crows foot for some heater and AC lines for the air conditioning install on the chevelle. I bought used, I liked this old version that has two spots to mount the ratchet. My current crows feet only go up to 1 inch, so this was needed.

I agree, the design of the old Snap-on crows foot wrenches are superior to what they offer now.

 

[javyLSU]

New DA polisher came in yesterday, happy with it so far:


Weight with a 5.0 battery:


Noise at 3000 RPM:

 

[Kasal]

This has been a good week for me, some Toptul and some other tools that I saw in G.J and felt I needed

 

[qqzj]

This fell into my lap yesterday




I can tell my cutie Craftsman is kinda frustrated. Poor baby.

 

[Raineman]

Is your voice higher pitched today?

 

[qqzj]

No. I just patted the cutie on the head with a smile.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

This has been a good week for me, some Toptul and some other tools that I saw in G.J and felt I needed

Would you know the number or link for that Toptul bit set?

 

[WWheeler]

Something is new here! One of these is not like the others...



Yep, I've been waiting for the Dewalt Extended 3/8" Cordless on pre-order that keeps getting the arrival date pushed back (now 'approximately early July') so when I laid eyes on this in my local Lowes today it found it's way into my cart.



EDIT: After an initial break-in I posted my first thoughts as to how this new ratchet compares to my others here.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Also some socket rails. They will be cut down to size and then into small zippered bags.

Yeppers, in case anyone was wondering, those HF are complete garbage.

Scrapped the stickers off, cleaned the residue and started putting the sockets on them.

First two were fine, third one wouldn't even stay on. That one came off the rail, went to the fourth one and could tell it wasn't going to hold the socket on for long....

I cut my losses right there, pulling the 2 sockets off and tossed all the rails in the scrap bucket.

I knew they wouldn't be the best but damn, didn't even pass the 2 minute test.

 

[m6z]

Socket Holders – weldtab.com

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