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javyLSU

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It’s the display that’s calling my name with this meter, super easy to read compared to my fluke. Is this the one with Bluetooth? If so useful for diagnosing trailer wiring, tail lights etc
The display is really fantastic, worth the price of admission just for that. The one I bought is the "middle" model in their newer meter lineup - it's identical to the Advanced meter, just doesn't have the Bluetooth/app functionality. That model was another $200 over what I bought, and I just didn't see myself using that functionality.
 
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j3rf

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The display is really fantastic, worth the price of admission just for that. The one I bought is the "middle" model in their newer meter lineup - it's identical to the Advanced meter, just doesn't have the Bluetooth/app functionality. That model was another $200 over what I bought, and I just didn't see myself using that functionality.
Same here, didn't think the extra money was worth the price just to have a bluetooth app on my phone tell me what the screen on the multimeter was seeing.
 

AJHD

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@ Fedwrench; where did you buy that Craftsman wrench set and what did it cost? I'm curious. The Gearwrench and Icon sets are like $200 last I looked. More sizes, but still expensive.

Speaking of sizes, keep in mind aftermarket parts. They don't always use the same size hardware. I've mentioned it before, but I've used just about every size wrench/socket on my Nissan, for example.

You guys are making me want to buy that damn meter. I will have to look at it again next week when I'm on the truck next.
 

j3rf

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I mean if you can get it for that promo price I would do it again in a heart beat.
@ Fedwrench; where did you buy that Craftsman wrench set and what did it cost? I'm curious. The Gearwrench and Icon sets are like $200 last I looked. More sizes, but still expensive.

Speaking of sizes, keep in mind aftermarket parts. They don't always use the same size hardware. I've mentioned it before, but I've used just about every size wrench/socket on my Nissan, for example.

You guys are making me want to buy that damn meter. I will have to look at it again next week when I'm on the truck next.
 

Chrome Vanadium Cody

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A few recent arrivals:
Milwaukee 4 Piece Hose pick set: Can't have too many hose picks. I like that this set includes a flat tipped hose pick with rounded edges. Some flat hose picks resemble a bent screwdriver. Comfortable hard/soft handles. measure just under 10 inches overall.
Mayhew 2 piece mini pry bar set: As the name implies, it's a mini pry bar set not a pocket pry bar set since, there aren't any pocket clips :lol: Made in the USA, flat square stock blades, approx 1/8 inch wide blades, straight one measures 5 7/8 inches long overall, bent tip comes in at roughly 5 3/4 overall. nice textured hard handle. the handle itself is 2.5 inches long. I think will they be handy.
Milwaukee compact 3/8 drive ratchet: Crisp 90 tooth action, nice chrome, measures just under 5 inches long overall.
Craftsman V Series Long flex head ratcheting wrench set: These are long wrenches with a six point fixed boxed end on one side and a 12 point, 72 tooth, ratcheting flex head boxed end on the other side. The 10 mm is 11.25 inches long overall and the 19 mm runs 15 9/16 overall. First impressions are that these are really nice wrenches. Excellent chrome, eye beam construction, large size markings on each end/both sides, comes with a USAG/FACOM type wrench holder, very comfortable. The downside to this set, and I think it's a huge screw up by whoever came up with the set, is that it skips 15 & 18 mm. You get 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, & 19 mm but, NO 15 or 18 mm :wtf:
Have you had a chance to use the mini pry bars yet? Been thinking of getting a pair
 

Wiz02

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Tried the 3/8 DeWalt impact but wouldn't budge. I broke both with a ratchet.
That's interesting! I used my Lisle Torx bits when I changed out the seats on my CamaroSS that I regret selling. This was in 2004 or 2005, so details are a bit hazy, but I remember fighting against some extremely viscous goo, but nothing near the force needed to break the bit.
 

Mr. Tool

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Not really a “new tool” but a new Ridgid battery to support my Ridgid tools.

Purchased it over the Labor Day weekend and was just delivered this afternoon.

This makes a total number of (6) six of these batteries.

Now to register it with Ridgid for the LSA warranty.

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f121

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Complete overkill for home use but I have weakness to Knipex comfort handle tools. Couldn’t resist for $42 from Amazon.
I noticed it’s still this price as of this posting if you want to lighten your wallet.

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Is that a combo of wire strippers and pliers? Movable pivot?
 

JoniH

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Um, it was new last summer. Finally bought a table saw. Since the unit itself was not that big, cutting larger pieces was a bit hard.

And a separate table was something i had use for too. Some square tubing, a bit cutting and welding.. and we have a movable table saw that can be used as a worktable.

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NUTTSGT

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That's interesting! I used my Lisle Torx bits when I changed out the seats on my CamaroSS that I regret selling. This was in 2004 or 2005, so details are a bit hazy, but I remember fighting against some extremely viscous goo, but nothing near the force needed to break the bit.
Ford's go through the floorplan are exposed to the elements.... moisture and road salt/brine.
 
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darkzero

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Attempting to take out some seatbelt bolts, I broke my Lisle T50 bits. I bought another from O'Reilly's to "finish" the job.
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I broke a Craftsman T30 on my stubborn radiator brackets. Was a China Craftsman though so I wasn't surprised.

Bought one of those Power Torque hoping to at least get me through the job. Was surprised at how well it held up.
 

Fedwrench

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Have you had a chance to use the mini pry bars yet? Been thinking of getting a pair
played with them a little bit today. I think I would like the handle to be a 3/8-1/2 inch longer. I'm not sure if I like the tapered handle. I do like the non slip grooves on the bottom portion of the handle though. Overall, I think it's a great effort by Mayhew. Are they perfect? no but, I think they're better than most of the versions out there. :beer:
 

four.cycle

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Odd-job (post #59688) posted these last night.
My local O'Reilly's had to get them from the warehouse. Had them get me two of each and gave a set to my buddy when I delivered the
ribs and pie earlier today.

We'll see how they do.

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Titan 11713 plastic pry tool set Titan 11714 plastic pic set $10.50 ea O'Reilly's a/p (photo: Odd-job)

(sorry, had to steal your photo. camera is packed for trip. be back next week.)
 

Fedwrench

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Odd-job (post #59688) posted these last night.
My local O'Reilly's had to get them from the warehouse. Had them get me two of each and gave a set to my buddy when I delivered the
ribs and pie earlier today.

We'll see how they do.

Titan 16057 16058 17713 17714 bolt extractors pick set pry tool set.jpg
Titan 11713 plastic pry tool set Titan 11714 plastic pic set $10.50 ea O'Reilly's a/p (photo: Odd-job)

(sorry, had to steal your photo. camera is packed for trip. be back next week.)
The picks are handy for O ring removal and cleaning your fingernails. The non marring pry tool set is weak. They just bend & fold under pressure.
 

Odd-job

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Odd-job (post #59688) posted these last night.
My local O'Reilly's had to get them from the warehouse. Had them get me two of each and gave a set to my buddy when I delivered the
ribs and pie earlier today.

We'll see how they do.

Titan 16057 16058 17713 17714 bolt extractors pick set pry tool set.jpg
Titan 11713 plastic pry tool set Titan 11714 plastic pic set $10.50 ea O'Reilly's a/p (photo: Odd-job)

(sorry, had to steal your photo. camera is packed for trip. be back next week.)

No worries. Glad I helped convince a fellow member to buy more tools :)

Haven't had a chance to use them yet, but pry bars are one of my most used tools. The more I have, the less inclined I am to abuse a screwdriver or the thing I am prying.
 

four.cycle

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Odd-job said:
Glad I helped convince a fellow member to buy more tools

It didn't take much convincing after my buddy spent a month hassling with the side door on a 1995 Ford F150. What we had thought was going to be a simple side glass install (wait... isn't "simple side glass install" an oxymoron?) turned into an ordeal involving hinge pin bushings, window regulator, and motor. After watching him pull that door apart and put it back together three times, I figure if ONE of those widgets (out of the six) might have made that job easier, it's well worth the $20 bucks.

I watch this thread for the novel and "problem solver" kind of stuff. Last one was that little Titan mini ratchet with the head mounted on a gimbal - he loves it.
Like I said, we'll see how these do.

<edit> (sold that F150 for $5K a couple weeks ago..... what a beast!)
 

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