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Hudson also manufactures Rocket Sockets
CHI_Tool&Die
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Man Blake, if you are anything like my shop or the shops around us, the OT is overwhelming. Guys down the street are working 7 days and our shop is on unlimited OT with zero restrictions on hours each day so long as you are taking the allotted breaks. I see the Snap-on dude visit the shop down the ways almost every day because the techs are loaded and they are burning through tools trying to keep up. It's freaking bonkers to be in the industrial/mechanical skilled trades right now.
zmotorsports
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I wish I could light a fire under a few of our mechanics. We are short handed and offering as much overtime as guys want and yet we only have 2-3 guys taking advantage of it. Hell, I remember when I started back in 1988, overtime wasn't allowed but then around early 90's we had some issues and OT was not only allowed but encouraged so I took advantage of every bit I could. Everything above my normal paycheck went towards tools and mortgage. I greatly attribute that money as well as what I was making doing side jobs as to where I'm at today. When overtime got trimmed back around mid-90's is when I opened my speed shop at home and just kept dumping money into the mortgage and acquiring tools and equipment.
I wish more people saw that value now as it is not as popular of a thought process as it once was.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I get overtime everyday. I work 7:30-6 sometimes later if there is more work to do. I like money. I won’t work weekends though. That’s my time to spend with my family. Plus if no one is there to open the shop we can’t get in. I’m averaging 50 hours a week. We only get one break and that’s an hour for lunch. Instead of 3 breaks like most places they just combine ours into one.
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Shoreline_
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Picked this up from my dealer. The head is huge.
What did you pay? I find myself using my 1/4" long neck ratchet or just a normal 3/8" ratchet. I've barely touched my 3/8" long neck ratchet. Not sure if it's a purchase I regret, but I definitely could of used that money better.
Camera angles a bit deceptive, but I'm comparing the new locking flex head to an older non-locking flex head.
The locking head is just a bit thicker and longer because of the locking mechanism. No complaints on head size, I don't see it giving me any clearance issues.
I don't have a 1/2" ratchet with me at the moment, but Snap On's 1/2" ratchet head is what I would call huge.
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javyLSU
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I don't know what he paid, but I paid $247 for mine last week, which is actually less than I would have spent on the comparable Milwaukee. I tried to go with Milwaukee for long neck ratchets but they're just not as good (strong) as the Snap-ons. The head on the 3/8 Milwaukee long neck is absurdly big, and I'd have to spend another $30 to get a switch that I can operate with gloves on. Oh, and add another $30 if you want the boot for the ratchet head, which the Snap-on comes with. I "built" my own Milwaukee long neck by swapping in the 3/8" "tall shift knob" assembly into the 1/4" long neck body. The second time I used it, it slipped when snugging up a fastener (no more than 20 ft/lbs of torque applied) and then would skip when under any kind of load. I wound up returning everything to Home Depot and got the Snap-on I wanted for less money.
javyLSU
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Cost me $89 from HD on Monday (ignore the fan in the background). I’ve already got all the 5.0s I need, so I’m gonna try and sell the battery to make this score even sweeter.
Shoreline_
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that's true but I feel like it's very long from the pivot point compared to most other brands. I do like it a lot tho. I actually don't remember what I paid because I'm on a weekly payment plan so he just takes $40 a week. Maybe $270? I'll check my invoice.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Matco Wednesday today. Had to make an excuse to go on the truck lol. Needed to get one of my 3/8 locking flex heads warrantied as the pawl snapped inside of it when I was tightening something. Funny thing is he was rebuilding it and the kit he got also had a broken pawl in it. So luckily he had another one with no issues. Needed another set of needle nose pliers for my cart. I don’t have any in my cart just my box. So I got the Matco in green. Not a fan of green but this green is definitely better than the Snap-on green lol. 3 more pairs of socks as that’s what he had. And something I’ve needed for awhile thin wrenches which are life savers. The district manager has been coming with the Matco guy since he started and he kept making remarks of how I should not expect warranty on stuff I didn’t buy new originally or that I didn’t buy from this guy. The dealer stepped in and said no I want business so I’ll warranty anything covered under warranty no matter what or where it came from.
That's crazy. I'm not sure what I paid for mine either. I will have to look back at my invoices. But I also got mine as kit with battery and charger. My 1/4" was bought as tool only. At any rate, the CTR768 is almost $400 now tool only.
**** that DM. Good for your driver to take care of his customers.
There is a difference between people trying to cheat or steal, and people who don't.
not-required
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I payed $210 with 2 batteries. I want to get the Milwaukee long neck 1/4" Fuel ratchet to compare. I currently only have the old Milwaukee 1/4 ratchet that I love.
Meursault74
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Is that an Idiocracy quote there?
Can't help but think of that movie whenever someone says they like money.
ZRX61
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Heard good things about Grant's brand MF's at Horrible Fright when it comes to cleaning glass. Swung by to pick up two twin packs. Grabbed a couple of their spiffy drying towels too when I saw those.
Aluminum work stand (the 2nd thing I went there for) & a cheap pack of solid lambs wool 2in polishing wheels.
Aluminum work stand (the 2nd thing I went there for) & a cheap pack of solid lambs wool 2in polishing wheels.
****. I want your dealer. That's a hell of deal for a CTR767.
Retail price tool only is $330 + tax, and retail price on the 14.4v batteries is over $100 + tax per battery.
So that should of cost you well over $500.
not-required
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Actually I made a little mistake, it was $210 for tool and 1 battery. The second battery I paid $60
CHI_Tool&Die
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Work tools. Some Wera metric ball-end hex drivers 3-6mm, Stahlwille 24x21 and 4x5 DOE wrenches to round out my metric set, Stahlwille SAE DOE set from 5/16 to 1 5/16 skipping some sizes, a Wera stubby bit set, and a Ko-ken 1/2” drive spinner. Took about 1 1/2 months but I’m happy to have them.
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Shoreline_
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Oh maybe I didn't use the quote button right. I paid like $270 for the new style flex head ratchet. Not a cordless ratchet
6x 8.9mm drill bits.
Rivnut kit
Shitload of rivnuts.
Any regrets getting this model that requires 2 hands vs a pistol grip style that only requires on hand? I've been meaning to buy a rivet nut gun but can decide between the styles.
ZRX61
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We had one like this at the hangar for years, never had any issues with it or using it.
david3921
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I have a set similar to this. The two handed style is the way to go. I installed a bunch of 1/4-20 rivnuts and needed the extra leverage to set them correctly. There was no way I could have done it with one hand.
skulldrinker
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Moose-LandTran
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Laser extra-deep ¾" drive 24-36mm sockets
Koken extra-long M12/14/16 Ribe bit sockets
Koken short M16 Ribe bit socket
Koken long M16 triple square bit socket
Genuine VW/Matador M16 triple square bit socket
Hazet VW drain plug M16 tamperproof triple square bit socket
Hazet medium T60 torx bit socket
Hazet short ¾" T70 torx bit socket
Hazet ¾" extra-long T60 impact bit socket
Hazet Deep E14 torx socket
Koken ½" to ⅜" extension adapter
Koken ¼" swivel universal joint
ISS ¾" impact extension
Stahlwille ½" short extension
Stahlwille ½" to ⅜" adapter
Stahlwille ⅜" to ¼" adapter
Sunex extra-deep 12-point 13mm socket
Wera ⅜" & ½" hex-drive adapters
Koken long ¼" T20 torx bit socket
Laser ½" drive universal E18 torx socket
Draper shallow ¾" 17/18mm impact sockets
Draper deep ¾" 18mm impact socket
BGS diesel injector seal slide hammer remover
Laser deep ¾" impact sockets 30-46mm
PCL whip hoses and coiled air hose.
Only a few more things left to arrive now..
LeeG
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On my drive back to AZ from Iowa, I was able to pick up an arbor press off of CL in Kansas City.
Greenerd #3 1/2 5 ton press
Here is my Dake #0 1 ton press sitting in it for some comparison.
It is more than I need - I was looking for a 3 ton, but at $380 for 480 pounds of Made in USA goodness, I couldn't say no. Now I need to make some space for it. Somewhere.
Lee
Greenerd #3 1/2 5 ton press
Here is my Dake #0 1 ton press sitting in it for some comparison.
It is more than I need - I was looking for a 3 ton, but at $380 for 480 pounds of Made in USA goodness, I couldn't say no. Now I need to make some space for it. Somewhere.
Lee
Wiz02
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That's the kind of problem to have, if you have to have a problem.On my drive back to AZ from Iowa, I was able to pick up an arbor press off of CL in Kansas City.
Greenerd #3 1/2 5 ton press
Here is my Dake #0 1 ton press sitting in it for some comparison.
It is more than I need - I was looking for a 3 ton, but at $380 for 480 pounds of Made in USA goodness, I couldn't say no. Now I need to make some space for it. Somewhere.
Lee
Terra Nova
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Victor Performer cutting/welding/heating outfit showed up today. Esab is running a $50 rebate on them right now. Now off to track down some tanks.
Also picked up one of those universal rod benders sold under many different brand names. Got this one from Northern as I liked the short mount. Planning to mount it to the plate under it which will attach to the workbench with a 2” receiver tube so it’s removable.
Also picked up one of those universal rod benders sold under many different brand names. Got this one from Northern as I liked the short mount. Planning to mount it to the plate under it which will attach to the workbench with a 2” receiver tube so it’s removable.
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Madjik Man
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Just FYI it's an "I" (eye) 220 not a "1" (one) 220.
sweet victory
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Either that was a deliberate sales tactic that they rehearsed ahead of time, or that DM is a dip ****. If the china tool truck wants to charge USA made prices for communist made tools without the service/warranty, I'd let them know Bezos has better pricing and quicker service.
Meursault74
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Don't wear those socks to the zoo when you visit the Panda Exhibit. If you do, you'd better have on your running shoes
Matco Wednesday today. Had to make an excuse to go on the truck lol. Needed to get one of my 3/8 locking flex heads warrantied as the pawl snapped inside of it when I was tightening something. Funny thing is he was rebuilding it and the kit he got also had a broken pawl in it. So luckily he had another one with no issues. Needed another set of needle nose pliers for my cart. I don’t have any in my cart just my box. So I got the Matco in green. Not a fan of green but this green is definitely better than the Snap-on green lol. 3 more pairs of socks as that’s what he had. And something I’ve needed for awhile thin wrenches which are life savers. The district manager has been coming with the Matco guy since he started and he kept making remarks of how I should not expect warranty on stuff I didn’t buy new originally or that I didn’t buy from this guy. The dealer stepped in and said no I want business so I’ll warranty anything covered under warranty no matter what or where it came from.
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2ndGearRubber
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Either that was a deliberate sales tactic that they rehearsed ahead of time, or that DM is a dip ****. If the china tool truck wants to charge USA made prices for communist made tools without the service/warranty, I'd let them know Bezos has better pricing and quicker service.
Dip ****. Once someone is removed from the direct production of value or revenue, they get all retarded and don't think anymore.
It is probably because more people are starting to see the value of a healthy work life balance and are tired of having to work overtime or second and third jobs to make ends meet. If a shop it allowing OT without restrictions it sounds like they are understaffed and I would look at why they are understaffed. If less employees are willing to work OT then it forces the managers/owners to raise the headcount and address what ever reason(s) lead to the understaffing. Whether its low base pay, working conditions, culture in the shop or some combination of those.
For reference, when I worked in the oil field it was nothing to put in 60hrs in the span of 3 days. I went 72hrs straight one time and that **** was stupid. You do not want someone that has been up that long handling explosives yet there I was because we were short staffed. I made some good money but it just wasn't worth it.
Madjik Man
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Took advantage of Tekton's "overstock" sale and bought the 1/2" 6pt 10-32mm impact set (no skips). I previously bought the Tekton 1/2" socket set from years ago which had a few skips.
Eventually I'll buy the deeps 10-32mm to go along with this.
Tekton SID92322
Eventually I'll buy the deeps 10-32mm to go along with this.
Tekton SID92322
Shoreline_
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I got this and used it for one job already. Its really heavy. For everyday use it probably won't replace my air tools. But like if I'm looking at something in the parking lot or somewhere I can't get a hose it's perfect
Milton air nozzle.
Bessy
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Went in to buy some countersink and self centering hinge bits (and a hinge jig) and came out about $500 over what I planned to spend, when this thing followed me home. About $100 cheaper than the one I was looking at online, and other than colour, it's pretty much identical, though 12" instead of 10" capacity. Craftex CX-617. Also picked up a dial indicator and magnetic stand. Drill appears to have about .001-0.002 when turned manually at the chuck, but 0.005 of wobble either side of zero (0.010 overall) running at about 360rpm.
