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[Mr. Tool]

Used a gift card to order this online from Lowes. Tough Built 360° Pocket Level.

Going to have to get me one of those!

 

[Madjik Man]

After reading about Blake's obsession with auto store tools I went and picked up the Power Torque 1/4" low profile socket sets on sale (I needed spray paint anyway).

Photo comparing the Power Torque 10mm low profile and Tekton standard 10mm socket.

Maybe now he'll stop laughing at my posts

 

[Madjik Man]

Thank you for the love, Blake.



Btw - if I picked my nose I could probably produce a better socket rail. Holy hell the ones that came with this set might be the most laughable socket rail I’ve ever seen.

 

[klassenl]

Valid message

 

[darkzero]

M18 8.0 HO battery. Maybe this don't count cause it was a warranty & I didn't pay anything. But it's brand new with a newer date code. My old battery was 2020, now I got another 3 years for warranty. Hopefully I won't have to use it again. This was one of my newest batteries too, my 1st 5.0s from 2015 are still working fine, even my 9.0 & a fake M12 6.0.

This was my very first battery failure & my first time warrantying anything through Milwaukee. The process was so easy & satisfying, they keep you updated throughout the whole process. Only thing is they don't tell you online in your account what was the outcome, you don't find out until you get the shipment (if you get one).

 

[toddmorr]

After reading about Blake's obsession with auto store tools I went and picked up the Power Torque 1/4" low profile socket sets on sale (I needed spray paint anyway).

Photo comparing the Power Torque 10mm low profile and Tekton standard 10mm socket.

Maybe now he'll stop laughing at my posts

Those power torque are interesting. I need some very low profile 1/4 and was on a path to get koken because they are about 1/2 inch tall. But these are cheaper, and even better have the hex on the drive end.

Most all of the Taiwan 1/4 sockets are quite tall, like tekton

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

Picked this up on Friday..

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

I never share these kind of new tool arrivals, which is mostly what Im buying constantly.

These are Mopar " special tools " but really nothing more than a set of blind hole bearing pullers.. does not look like much, this is $375 from Dodge.

 

[Madjik Man]

Those power torque are interesting. I need some very low profile 1/4 and was on a path to get koken because they are about 1/2 inch tall. But these are cheaper, and even better have the hex on the drive end.

Most all of the Taiwan 1/4 sockets are quite tall, like tekton

I have the Koken shallow in 3/8s. They're beautiful but expensive.

These Power Torques are made in Taiwan.

 

[j3rf]

I never share these kind of new tool arrivals, which is mostly what Im buying constantly.

These are Mopar " special tools " but really nothing more than a set of blind hole bearing pullers.. does not look like much, this is $375 from Dodge.

Are you required to buy special tools?

 

[Busted_Knuckles]

Are you required to buy special tools?

No, not required, Im self employed. Ive got a " block " for hacking things. I will pass on a job if I have to hack it.

Guys will try and cut or force a bearing out in lieu of pulling them with pullers like these. At the end of the day, I likely have less beer money... but am ooohh so better equipped to get things done right and with less damage to the assembly. Im also a tool-a-holic... so it works on several levels.

 

[j3rf]

No, not required, Im self employed. Ive got a " block " for hacking things. I will pass on a job if I have to hack it.

Guys will try and cut or force a bearing out in lieu of pulling them with pullers like these. At the end of the day, I likely have less beer money... but am ooohh so better equipped to get things done right and with less damage to the assembly. Im also a tool-a-holic... so it works on several levels.

Ah okay that makes more sense then. My other thought was my fellow employees don't tend to care for special tools because they didn't spend money on them. They easily see the most abuse.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Ah okay that makes more sense then. My other thought was my fellow employees don't tend to care for special tools because they didn't spend money on them. They easily see the most abuse.

That's the problem when management doesn't manage. Bad actors pollute the environment and make things harder for everyone involved. Which is why a lot, if not nearly all shops have basically nothing in supplied tooling.


I have kit for VW/AUDI injector seal tools on the way. That will be eating into my pay a bit on the job. It'll work out to approx 25% of my pay for the intake pull, injector seals, valve cleaning, plugs, oil change, etc.

 

[Shoreline_]

I Always pick up 10mm Mac sockets off eBay. Ever see their extra shorts?

 

[j3rf]

I Always pick up 10mm Mac sockets off eBay. Ever see their extra shorts?

OoOoOoo do want.

 

[diernosaj]

Managed to get one of these the other day. Fixed my fridge with it yesterday. It is pretty nice and smooth to use overall. Like it a lot.

37-Piece 1/4 Inch High-Torque Driver and Bit Set with Case) | TEKTON

An essential on-the-go screwdriver set with a magnetic driver and 36 bits in phillips, slotted, star and square tip bits.

www.tekton.com

 

[Renegade1LI]

Figured I’d try the dewalt ratchet, curious how well it will work with the power stack batteries, it feels like it has lots of torque
Needed another dewalt charger, i wonder why only dewalt charges 4 batteries at the same time, Milwaukee and ryobi are sequential. It’s such a pleasure to charge multiple batteries at the same time with one charger.
Needed a small electric test kit and picked up the Klein ratchet screwdriver, which seems very similar to megapro, actually has a smoother action and half the price.

 

[Meursault74]

After reading about Blake's obsession with auto store tools I went and picked up the Power Torque 1/4" low profile socket sets on sale (I needed spray paint anyway).

Photo comparing the Power Torque 10mm low profile and Tekton standard 10mm socket.

Maybe now he'll stop laughing at my posts

Those do look interesting.

13/64 and 15/32. I don't think I've ever come across a nut needed those sizes. They don't seem to be the usual sizes included in sets. What am I missing about those sizes?

 

[javyLSU]

Figured I’d try the dewalt ratchet, curious how well it will work with the power stack batteries, it feels like it has lots of torque
Needed another dewalt charger, i wonder why only dewalt charges 4 batteries at the same time, Milwaukee and ryobi are sequential. It’s such a pleasure to charge multiple batteries at the same time with one charger.
Needed a small electric test kit and picked up the Klein ratchet screwdriver, which seems very similar to megapro, actually has a smoother action and half the price.

Milwaukee has a simultaneous charger as well, 48-59-1807. I have both, the Milwaukee charges up to 3 batteries at one time, and the DeWalt 4:

 

[Renegade1LI]

Thanks javyLSU, I didn't know the milwaukee was a simultaneous charger, I must have an older one that does one at a time, have to upgrade now, didn't realize I have the six pack 48-59-1806.

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[Shocker]

Ahhh more new used stuff!

 

[MLRtime]

Got a new light and an 3/8" extension

 

[Madjik Man]

Those do look interesting.

13/64 and 15/32. I don't think I've ever come across a nut needed those sizes. They don't seem to be the usual sizes included in sets. What am I missing about those sizes?

It's so rare that I use SAE that I'm not really bothered. I'm 99.99% metric.

 

[Kuma601]

This one was sufficient enough to do what was necessary. Would have been nice to have the wallet comfort to get one that could provide data for each injector. (The $** more routine.)

 

[ecotec]

Klein Swiss made inside measuring ruler and a Wiha Germany 14mm nut driver from Wholesale Tool $12.72 including tax.

And… now I need to find a 13mm nut driver.

 

[javyLSU]

Icon SAE Crowfoot Wrench set. Had $30 in HF cash to use, and I needed a 15/16" crowfoot for a few faucet fixtures that are coming loose around the house, but didn't want to spend too much money on such a limited use tool. These will do just fine.

 

[m6z]

I didn't know Icon had those available.

 

[KnurledNut]

Ahhh more new used stuff!

Thats a haul!
What brand is the 4" adjustable wrench?

 

[KnurledNut]

It's so rare that I use SAE that I'm not really bothered. I'm 99.99% metric.

15/32 is a rusted 12mm bolt remover

 

[KnurledNut]

Icon SAE Crowfoot Wrench set. Had $30 in HF cash to use, and I needed a 15/16" crowfoot for a few faucet fixtures that are coming loose around the house, but didn't want to spend too much money on such a limited use tool. These will do just fine.

Good to see they scalloped all four sides of the drive end. If the tolerances are good, thats a deal.

 

[j3rf]

One new tool arrival EEDM525F multimeter, and another older tool arrival for @BlakeTheCarGuy (Snap On 1/2 breaker bar I got for free)

 

[ForrestT]

Ahhh more new used stuff!

Looks like a nice bulk buy. What were the highlights?

 

[Shocker]

Looks like a nice bulk buy. What were the highlights?

All USA made stuff. Nothing really stands out. The tiny little Diamond Crescent wrench. It is around 3 inches long. That is kinda fun.

I have a thing for adjustable wrenches and have a big pile of em. I liked all the pliers as well. Still need to go through the pile and see what is there. I am way behind!

 

[AJHD]

One new tool arrival EEDM525F multimeter, and another older tool arrival for @BlakeTheCarGuy (Snap On 1/2 breaker bar I got for free)

What's your opinion of that DMM? Is there a reason you bought it over a Fluke (for example)?
I'm on the fence about buying one. I have a Fluke 115, but I want a second meter and maybe with more functions.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[j3rf]

What's your opinion of that DMM? Is there a reason you bought it over a Fluke (for example)?
I'm on the fence about buying one. I have a Fluke 115, but I want a second meter and maybe with more functions.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

It's obviously not as good as some of the Fluke meters, and maybe someday I'll grab a an Fluke 88V as well to replace my alternate OTC 750 3980 meter. Mostly personal preference, but that's a lot of things that are Snap On branded today. I really like the form factor and the giant screen. It's still hybrid rated (1000V CATIII and 600V CATIV) so does enough for what I use it for. Also has a decent 7 year warranty.

 

[david3921]

Milwaukee has a simultaneous charger as well, 48-59-1807. I have both, the Milwaukee charges up to 3 batteries at one time, and the DeWalt 4:

The Milwaukee has 6 spots for batteries, 3 on each side, but different styles. Are you saying only 3 will charge at a time?

 

[j3rf]

Another deal from my Mac dealer. $50 for green Matco right angle die grinder.

 

[javyLSU]

The Milwaukee has 6 spots for batteries, 3 on each side, but different styles. Are you saying only 3 will charge at a time?

Correct, it will charge up 3 batteries at a time, as long as they're not on the same "bank" of slots. It's best to think about it as three rapid chargers wired to one electrical plug - if you plug in an M18 and an M12 battery into the same "bank" they won't charge simultaneously - if you stagger them across the three different "banks" up three batteries will charge simultaneously.

 

[Outahere]

Icon long combination wrench set (10-19mm). I paid $72 + tax with a 20% off coupon.

 

[Madjik Man]

Icon long combination wrench set (10-19mm). I paid $72 + tax with a 20% off coupon.

Going to buy the same set today with the coupon.