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[PelicanPines]

Glad to hear about the drill bits. Everyone who I knew that had them said the same thing. Pretty much a must as a technician. I wish they weren’t made in China though but if they do the job that’s what matters.

My OCD would explode and force nightmares of trying to figure out how to sharpen them... makes that spot, you know the spot... tingle

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

My OCD would explode and force nightmares of trying to figure out how to sharpen them... makes that spot, you know the spot... tingle

LOL. My OCD is going to kill me when the smaller ones break because the small ones in the first row aren’t lifetime warranty so I’ll have half a drill bit in my case while waiting on the replacement LOL. Dull drill bits don’t bother me I’ll find a way to break it to get it replaced haha.


That ratchet no longer looks new anymore I brought it home to try out when putting plugs and coils in my brother in laws car. It’s filthy now no more pretty blue lol. I’ll probably buy more blue stuff. They didn’t have all the blue when I first got a Matco guy at my old shop. What’s embarrassing is I got denied credit from Matco lol. And I don’t have any credit that’s probably why.

 

[darkzero]

My OCD would explode and force nightmares of trying to figure out how to sharpen them... makes that spot, you know the spot... tingle

Haha!

Yeah that's the only thing that's keeping me from buying them now that Matco isn't the only ones selling them anymore, used to be price also. Not being able to sharpen them myself is a deal breaker for me. But my uses are not for automotive repair, more for machining. I hear they are great performing drills though, well having step drill points there's no surprise.

 

[SRU1436]

My 1/4" impact is my most frequently used impact...

I dont have a 1/4 inch. I'm curious what you are using it on, I may be missing out, and I may need one now.

 

[tamaraw]

I dont have a 1/4 inch. I'm curious what you are using it on, I may be missing out, and I may need one now.

I think a lot of those are for 1/4" hex bits, not necessarily a square drive.

I could see it being pretty nice for repetitive use in construction/architecture (less wrist fatigue than a drill and self-tapping fasteners do tend to stick).

But maybe a little less necessary for automotive or machine work with fewer and generally larger/higher torque fasteners in metal threads. Still smaller and lighter than a larger size if you don't need much power though. YMMV

 

[setfocus]

Vim skinny wrenches

 

[mhejl]

Harry Epstein has individual Norseman Vortex bits:

Search results for: 'Spiral Vortex Bits'

www.harryepstein.com

Ouch! I just looked up the 29 pc sets: Matco $370, HJE $180.

HJE shows USA made, too.

 

[BmwTechZiggy]

I think a lot of those are for 1/4" hex bits, not necessarily a square drive.

I could see it being pretty nice for repetitive use in construction/architecture (less wrist fatigue than a drill and self-tapping fasteners do tend to stick).

But maybe a little less necessary for automotive or machine work with fewer and generally larger/higher torque fasteners in metal threads. Still smaller and lighter than a larger size if you don't need much power though. YMMV

i have a milwaulkee 1/4 in impact. i dont really use it. infact its for sale

 

[javyLSU]

I dont have a 1/4 inch. I'm curious what you are using it on, I may be missing out, and I may need one now.

Any fastener 12mm and smaller gets the 1/4” first. I’ll go up to 14mm depending on how clean it looks. I’m using a Milwaukee 2552-20 impact, if it matters.

 

[Southern83]

Stopped by my local welding shop. Most expensive cup I ever bought!

But it came with this.

 

[Shop-hound]

Any fastener 12mm and smaller gets the 1/4” first. I’ll go up to 14mm depending on how clean it looks. I’m using a Milwaukee 2552-20 impact, if it matters.

+1, I use my 1\4" electric impact a lot more than I thought I would ( diff covers, trans pans, lots of tight spots in engine compartment)

 

[darkzero]

Husky 15"-24" extendable breaker bar, made in Taiwan. Looks like it's by Apex, not that I care, looks identical to the Gearwrench for about half the price. Just wanted a cheapie to store in my truck so I can finally put my trusty Matco back in the toolbox, & cheapie it is, had to cherry pick a smooth one, some of them get jammed up if you're not careful.


Coincidentally got another Husky tool today. 25-250 in/lbs torque wrench. I'm not a torque nazi but I always wanted an in/lb one just in case. Put in a "I don't care if I get it or not offer", seller accepted. Looks basically brand new and I got it cheaper than all the other worse condition ones on ebay. Only choose this one cause I have the 2 larger models. Don't know who the OEM is (JS Technologies/Danaher/Apex?) but I do remember them being sold early 2000s, made in Taiwain. They've been good to me. I do have a Snap-on Techwrench but I pretty much never use it anymore cause I don't leave the batteries in it & don't have a need much anymore. Now that I have this one, I kinda regret buying it, I'll probably never use it.


AWD. 1/4" hex drive hand impact driver, Taiwan. I do have a Lisle impact driver but thought this would be handy for lighter duty or tight situations. I never knew 1/4" hex impact drivers existed. Came with a few spiral screw extractors that I've never seen before but they're probably cheap & will break.


Wet pick up foam filter. Better than the foam sleeve type that was originally for my shop vac. I've got a Sears Craftsman XSP that's made by Cleva/VacMaster. This filter is made by Emerson for the current SB&D Craftsman vacuums. Found it at a local Ace to try out, happy to report that it does fit the older Craftsman vacs that use the retaining nut. New style is like the Ridgid, snap in retainer, well of course since they're made by Emerson also.

 

[midorix]

Not sure if this is worth the price yet.

 

[SRU1436]

Any fastener 12mm and smaller gets the 1/4” first. I’ll go up to 14mm depending on how clean it looks. I’m using a Milwaukee 2552-20 impact, if it matters.

Thanks, I have a hex bit Milwaukee driver, I use it some but not really. I use primarily for driving screws and such. I work on cars for a hobby and don’t really use it for that. I have a 3/8 Milwaukee ratchet (fuel addition) and I find I dint use that much too. I find myself using hand ratchets more.

 

[KnurledNut]

Harry Epstein has individual Norseman Vortex bits:
Ouch! I just looked up the 29 pc sets: Matco $370, HJE $180.
HJE shows USA made, too.

But do they warranty them?

 

[Woody1320]

New power tools! I needed to step up from my Ryobi set (although my Makita brushless impact driver was awesome). This Ridgid brushless set was hard to beat for the price, and it fits a bunch of immediate needs. Scored the big set from Home Depot on sale. I added the small multi material saw due to its ability to cut tile. I also needed some new drill bits (which I started a thread about awhile back). These will be put to good use redoing my deck stairs and (hopefully) multiple bathroom tile projects.

 

[BlackBowtie]

Got some new stuff and some other things I bought a couple weeks ago but haven’t posted yet. Already put some of these to work! Nothing worse than a tool taking up precious tool box space and doesn't get used IMO.

Tekton nut drivers in SAE and Metric + red handle pick set. Unfortunately I bought these before they offered the 20% cash back.

EDIT Major pet peeve of mine, forgot to take these photos in landscape instead of portrait



Lang snap ring set



Put some of this stuff to work today repairing our dryer. Blower wheel cracked in half



Picked out some Proto USA pliers from Zoro with 20% coupon. Thanks jmj for posting coupon code in the zoro deals thread.

Also bought one of those form a funnel deals off amazon.



I have a couple cars with funky angles at the filter. I always need to cut up some cardboard scrap to keep oil from getting all over the frame. Or on another vehicle of mine, there is an access hole for the oil filter without needing to remove the undercarriage plastic cover, but if you don't wedge in a makeshift funnel with some cardboard the oil will drip down onto the plastic cover, so now you will HAVE to remove it. Major pain in the ***, so this should help out.



Picked up this OTC Master torx bit set.


Got to use the bit set a little today also. I have this battery powered ECHO string trimmer and the battery wont take a charge. Homedepot wont warranty it or swear there's no purchase history even though my homdepot card was used for the purchase. So I'll take a shot at repairing it myself.



Not a new tool but also sprayed the top of my new US genral 6 drawer cart with some bedliner. Came out pretty damn nice.

 

[Lowlevel2021]

My Father’s Day present came in today.

 

[BmwTechZiggy]

picked up this bad larry, have had it for 1 day and already put it to use. works fantastic and a lot faster than the fleabay version i was using previously.

 

[Shop-hound]

Some more deals on unused Snap on from the same guy as my last lot. 1/3 retail, so went after 1/2” swivels, some chrome extensions I didn’t need, but they fit real nice, good knurling and make up the set. That PT200 die grinder never even had an air ****** threaded onto it. For $100 (CAD) thought it was a solid buy!

Had to do transmission fluid on the Raptor. No drain plug of course (good way to force people to change filter though). Pneumatic vac was also on sale at Canadian tire so it was a sign. Forgot to take a pic until after it was full, so action shot.

Edit: I’m not a hack and I still dropped the pan and changed filter proper just a good way to skip the hot ****** fluid in the face/floor part

And my Williams socket order came in just in time (after I completed my chrome upgrade with Snap on from the last buy). I’m going to hang onto them for my kids so they can have a quality set once they’re old enough to not abuse them. And of course the bonus Snap on socket mix in included. I think they either do that on purpose to kind of prove the brand. Or that’s how they unload SO sockets that don’t meet QC, lol.

 

[ChefRex]

This post never existed.

 

[ChefRex]

picked up this bad larry, have had it for 1 day and already put it to use. works fantastic and a lot faster than the fleabay version i was using previously.

I don't get to use mine enough but when I do it's worth every penny! You're gonna love it.

 

[Vwpower]

Chopped up my old craftsman hose with the lawn mower.

 

[darkzero]

Chopped up my old craftsman hose with the lawn mower.

"MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND DURABILITY"
"Abrasion and puncture resistance"

But is it lawnmower resistant?

 

[JRPAviator]

I finally started getting my newish Stahlwille wrenches organized. I was doing foam but it took up too much space. Took a piece of 3” PVC, ripped it in half, then made wrench slots. I think it does the job ok. Kinda messy to make but the price is right!

The full chrome sets are wright 6-24mm and 1/4-1 1/8”.

 

[JRPAviator]

Oh and I guess also sorta new. I took the 52” wide craftsman roll chest. Cut/drilled out the middle parts and welded the drawers into 48” wide, full width drawers. Loving the setup.

 

[HenryAZ]

Also bought one of those form a funnel deals off amazon.

Had one of those for years, so old it's beginning to crack, but it still holds oil. It's great for my Onan genset with a horizontal filter set back in the motor frame. Also my tractor.

 

[ChefRex]

Oh and I guess also sorta new. I took the 52” wide craftsman roll chest. Cut/drilled out the middle parts and welded the drawers into 48” wide, full width drawers. Loving the setup.

You can't just say this without showing the finished product!

 

[m6z]

VIM flex head ratchet
Wera pozidriv bits & freebie KC Tools Phillips bit
Wera comfort grip torx, I think I like these handles better than the plus handles.
Keychain for the tool box keys
Hart technician case - For $20 why not?
Hart chisel

 

[BlackBowtie]

I finally started getting my newish Stahlwille wrenches organized. I was doing foam but it took up too much space. Took a piece of 3” PVC, ripped it in half, then made wrench slots. I think it does the job ok. Kinda messy to make but the price is right!

The full chrome sets are wright 6-24mm and 1/4-1 1/8”.

I really like this setup, another idea I'm adding to my list of options. I been considering toolbox widget, and I like the wrench size identifiers but man that gets expensive quick.

 

[m6z]

An excessive amount of packaging for a $10 hammer. Made in Vietnam.

 

[Legion Prime]

Oh come on, someday that thing will be worth at least TWICE that much! (you know, from inflation)

 

[j3rf]

A limited edition Hart branded hammer? Interesting.

 

[qqzj]

An excessive amount of packaging for a $10 hammer. Made in Vietnam.

Where did you buy it from? Interesting

 

[Bessy]

With the price of plywood as it is these days, I wanted to make triple sure that I didn't screw up this build. Home Hardware locally here had a Benchmark track saw with 4x 27.5" tracks, on for 20% off (original $249). Figured it was a good time to buy. Haven't bought Benchmark power tools before, but it's supposed to have a five year warranty...

 

[msharley]

Harry Epstein has individual Norseman Vortex bits:

Search results for: 'Spiral Vortex Bits'

www.harryepstein.com

Ouch! I just looked up the 29 pc sets: Matco $370, HJE $180.

HJE shows USA made, too.

Ohhh!

Left handed, too!

 

[PelicanPines]

3 x Magnetic Silicone trays
Vessel Keychain Bit Spinner
M12/M18 Charger

 

[Meursault74]

3 x Magnetic Silicone trays
Vessel Keychain Bit Spinner
M12/M18 Charger

Keychain bit spinner got my attention because I collect keychains. Couldn't help but notice that it looks like a ******** from this angle.

 

[m6z]

Where did you buy it from? Interesting

Robot or human?

 

[PelicanPines]

Keychain bit spinner got my attention because I collect keychains. Couldn't help but notice that it looks like a ******** from this angle.

It's much smaller than a traditional ********.