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[JBradley500]

Bought an OTC kit missing the install and removal adapters and filled in the gaps with cheap adapter sets and a jeep/dodge adapter set for about 1/3 of the total price of the OTC stuff. Couldn't justify that cost for a DIY guy.

 

[ste6168]

I work on boats, but not engines, so this is something I definitely don’t plan to use very often, Otherwise I’d have bought a better brand, but ran into an issue the other day where a large socket may have helped, was trying to remove a ball valve/through hull fitting that was all corroded, ended up grinding it off from outside.

At any rate, got to looking for a large socket set, my 3/8” drive goes to 1”, mainly just in case. Found these on Amazon cheap, figured I’d try them out. They seem no better or worse than harbor freight. I don’t even own an impact, so if I use these it will be with a breaker bar or ratchet. No doubt the plastic hinge would eventually break with continued use. Have the metric set on the way, should be delivered tomorrow.

For the price/usage ratio, seem like they’ll be perfectly acceptable for me!

 

[ybnormal]

Some more estwing, the hatchet is just so nice, can't wait to use it. I always loved the leather handles.

what's so special about leather handles? better than fiberglass, etc?

 

[NoahG]

Picked up this Milwaukee bench grinder for a great price at an antique store last weekend.

 

[f121]

BF special, 10pc Ryobi set at HD $369. now I can sell my mishmash of older stuff

18V ONE+ 10-Tool Combo Kit

Enter the RYOBI 18V ONE+ System with the RYOBI 18V ONE+ 10-Tool Combo Kit – 1/2" Drill/Driver, 1/4" Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw, 5-1/2" Circular Sa...

www.ryobitools.com

came with (2) 4aH batteries and (1) 2aH battery

Bargain!

 

[Shoreline_]

Mac cotter pin puller with the old handle

 

[Renegade1LI]

what's so special about leather handles? better than fiberglass, etc?

It's just cool feeling, my old man had leather handled framing and ball peen hammers. Had a unique feel, I don't think any other manufacturers do it. If for no other reason, I just like it, I still have an old BP with leather, 50 yes old?

 

[housewolf]

Cheap Chinese, but it’s nice to give an old man an extra hand when he’s under the car.

 

[MLRtime]

It's not a snapon
It's a tool vault toolbox from strictlytoolboxes.com got it second hand for 2k

I highly recommend strictlytoolboxes.com I ordered a toolbox from them earlier this year and their customer service went above and beyond. The packaging it came in was over the top too.

 

[Squankum]

Bought an OTC kit missing the install and removal adapters and filled in the gaps with cheap adapter sets and a jeep/dodge adapter set for about 1/3 of the total price of the OTC stuff. Couldn't justify that cost for a DIY guy.

Oh yes, getting the OTC clamp (made in USA again!) but otherwise affordable adapter set was the best deal for me, too.

 

[housewolf]

Bought an OTC kit missing the install and removal adapters and filled in the gaps with cheap adapter sets and a jeep/dodge adapter set for about 1/3 of the total price of the OTC stuff. Couldn't justify that cost for a DIY guy.

I didn’t mention it in my post but the OTC jackstand I received was missing a (small) part. Neither Amazon or OTC would send me only the part. Bought another stand, robbed the part I needed out of the box and returned it for credit.

 

[1foxracing]

USAG 6mm-32mm complete, it does skip the 31mm, from Steve at Ultimate Garage.






MAC Master Metric RBRT Hex set.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'd have to wear sunglasses to be able to use those wrenches!

 

[tamaraw]

^ I'd have to wear sunglasses to be able to use those wrenches!

I'll be posting my proto black oxide order next week, probably need night vision for those!

 

[f121]

USAG 6mm-32mm complete, it does skip the 31mm, from Steve at Ultimate Garage.






MAC Master Metric RBRT Hex set.

They look like the facom and Mac wrench’s, slightly different from the typical wrench shape but I find they work really well.

 

[f121]

A few recent additions:


SO semi-deep impact sockets, these randomly turned up on offer the same week I decided I needed 1/2” semi deep sockets. I’d have happily bought not-SO for these, but as far as I can tell they are the only semi-deep 1/2” sockets on sale in the UK.


Torque adapters came up on a Black Friday offer.


Hydraulic ball joint splitter. The little manual splitter I have never seems to fit anything, I may have gone too far the other way, this is massive!

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Some new Matco stuff today. Had to spend $100 to win a Christmas ornament which you crush and it has a prize inside. Mine had the shirt voucher in it. I didn’t have to spend the money but figured heck it’s Christmas lol. That’s the most spendy time of year for me haha. The battery carrier will save me from having to carry the heavy batteries across the shop. The socks I’m giving 2-4 pairs away to my friend for Christmas as his Matco dealer went out and these are his favorite socks. The rest I’ll keep for myself. Then some jerky and beef sticks. And lastly a small scraper just because I like them lol. And the T40 security torx because I need that size for the brand new TRD Tundra oil changes I didn’t have one yet. I had some universal joint torx plus with the security but they don’t work for regular torx fasteners. Kind of ridiculous they changed the fasteners for those big heavy plates on the bottom back of the plate lol. Hopefully I won’t need that once I go back to our Subaru side lol. I will get a whole set if I do end up needing more. Just hate borrowing stuff so went ahead and bought it because I needed it yesterday and didn’t have it. Now I know everyone else will borrow it from me but oh well I’m used to it by now haha. I don’t care that the ones here now use it I eliminated all the problems with the other tool borrowers.

 

[demarpaint]

For $65 I grabbed this this morning. Tekton SKT05301

1/4 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 55-Piece (5/32-9/16 in., 4-14 mm)​

 

[Smokeshow69]

Some new Matco stuff today. Had to spend $100 to win a Christmas ornament which you crush and it has a prize inside. Mine had the shirt voucher in it. I didn’t have to spend the money but figured heck it’s Christmas lol. That’s the most spendy time of year for me haha. The battery carrier will save me from having to carry the heavy batteries across the shop. The socks I’m giving 2-4 pairs away to my friend for Christmas as his Matco dealer went out and these are his favorite socks. The rest I’ll keep for myself. Then some jerky and beef sticks. And lastly a small scraper just because I like them lol. And the T40 security torx because I need that size for the brand new TRD Tundra oil changes I didn’t have one yet. I had some universal joint torx plus with the security but they don’t work for regular torx fasteners. Kind of ridiculous they changed the fasteners for those big heavy plates on the bottom back of the plate lol. Hopefully I won’t need that once I go back to our Subaru side lol. I will get a whole set if I do end up needing more. Just hate borrowing stuff so went ahead and bought it because I needed it yesterday and didn’t have it. Now I know everyone else will borrow it from me but oh well I’m used to it by now haha. I don’t care that the ones here now use it I eliminated all the problems with the other tool borrowers.

I hate torx fasteners . Ever since Toyota started getting buddy buddy with bmw and built that stupid Supra ( which isn’t a real Supra) they have been trying to integrate European fasteners. I really wish they would stop and return to all Japanese style fasteners.

 

[Maxcustody]

Timberline chainsaw sharpener



LogOx

 

[upgrading]

Those Matco socks look decent.

COO ?

 

[gatewaysysop]

Picked up a few hacksaw blades.

Scored these NOS Vermont American blades on eBay, seller is apparently clearing out an old hardware store inventory:



Also snagged these on sale for Black Friday, Swedish made Bahco:

 

[Outahere]

Got a set of Wera Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers from Amazon, at $5.50 each.
Wera states the 000 and 00 Phillips sizes are "optimized for Asian screws".
Wera states the 0 size is "modified according to Japanese Camera Industrial Standard" ( JCIS 0 )

 

[tamaraw]

Got a new Cornwell 3/8" breaker bar from my dealer earlier today:


Generally not a big fan of shiny chrome but the handle shape feels really nice in the hand. I put a larger 1/2" ratchet with the same handle in black oxide on order.


It also has a mini sort of extension built in to the anvil which a bunch of breaker bars lack. I know that makes it technically not as low profile but I appreciate it adding some clearance for the attachment or work surface and also makes mounting/detaching stuff easier.

I don't use 3/8" much, so this will pretty much be just be for spark plugs, square drain plugs, and maybe crows feet or other specialty stuff that comes in 3/8".


The only kind of sucky part is the laser-etched part number, oh well.


Next to my old Wizard USA 3/8" breaker. I thought the oval handle on the Wizard was nice (vs the straight round bar on most) but the Cornwell blows it out of the water for comfort. The anvil on the Wizard also had a bit of play or wiggle which wasn't great.

No locking detents and the hinge was a bit stiff off the truck but is now much smoother after a light application of lokshot (I love that stuff). A spring maintains friction and the cross-pin appears to be pressed in place.

Also got this KS Tools torque limiter/adapter from amazon.de the other day:


After 18Nm, it slips about 30 degrees with a loud snap. Good for quickly torquing spark plugs without pulling out a dedicated low-range torque wrench or saving space with a mobile setup.

Since the mechanism is centered on the axis of rotation, it also means that you can hold the breaker/ratchet anywhere you want without worrying about changing torque values.

Nice knurling on the body at the top so that you can thread the plug in by hand before inserting a longer lever.


Mounted between my new Cornwell breaker bar and a Ko-ken long spark plug socket, it is quite compact. Great setup for torquing or breaking plugs on older Hondas or similar engines where the plug wells are exposed on top.

 

[Squankum]

I didn’t mention it in my post but the OTC jackstand I received was missing a (small) part. Neither Amazon or OTC would send me only the part. Bought another stand, robbed the part I needed out of the box and returned it for credit.

I know a guy (cough) who once bought some Bosch Quiet Cast brake rotors on Amazon, which, to believe their lengthy explanations on the internet/packaging, are the finest executive quality high quality (and somehow... quieter?) rotors they can make (in China) and within the first day, one of them cracked! CHUFF CHUFF CHUFF with every turn of the wheel under braking. A 1/2" long crack line.

About 2-3 months had passed between purchase and install, so a return wasn't possible. So a third one got bought... you know.

Guy says that 2 out of 3 of those Bosch Quiet Cast rotors have been excellent in the years since.

 

[Squankum]

I hate torx fasteners . Ever since Toyota started getting buddy buddy with bmw and built that stupid Supra ( which isn’t a real Supra) they have been trying to integrate European fasteners. I really wish they would stop and return to all Japanese style fasteners.

 

[darkzero]

Schley, I beliieve. I'm not the one you asked, but I believe I am right.

Yup, that's it! I do believe you are right. Thanks

Reason I ask is I had one of their heater/coolant hose pliers. I forgot what happened but it eventually broke, gave it to a co-worker who tried to fix it by welding it. I got another one from the Snappy truck which was stamped Blue-Point which I still have. The 1st one I had I'm pretty sure said SP Tools on it. No matter, looks like they have been long discontinued.



I don't really remember Schley but that lead me to their website & the name "SP Tools" https://sptool.com/. No wonder I had a tough time remembering cause before I always ran into the other SP Tools https://sptoolsusa.com/ that I know wasn't it cause of their logo. The Schley SP Tool logo I do remember. Weird that there are two different SP Tools in the USA?



I also had a strong suspicion that Schley/SP Tools was also the OEM for the Blue-Point valve adjustment tool that I had back then (sold it when I stopped working on Hondas).
(Pic from the net)

 

[tamaraw]

I hate torx fasteners . Ever since Toyota started getting buddy buddy with bmw and built that stupid Supra ( which isn’t a real Supra) they have been trying to integrate European fasteners. I really wish they would stop and return to all Japanese style fasteners.

I work Toyota parts and I would say that a few torx applications actually make sense. For example, e-torx on the end of manifold studs or the large diameter head low profile fasteners on tailgate cables. Others applications I agree can be more obnoxious or unnecessary.

I don't like the hollowed out concave hex head bolts that Toyota currently uses either, feels cheap compared to the old ones and I would hate to see how they rust.

 

[Smokeshow69]

I work Toyota parts and I would say that a few torx applications actually make sense. For example, e-torx on the end of manifold studs or the large diameter head low profile fasteners on tailgate cables. Others applications I agree can be more obnoxious or unnecessary.

I don't like the hollowed out concave hex head bolts that Toyota currently uses either, feels cheap compared to the old ones and I would hate to see how they rust.

Heh, ok you do have a point there. The stud torx does make sense. I should revise my statement to say that I loath torx in applications where you could quite clearly get a standard hex fastener on the item. And I agree the concave bolts look cheap.

 

[Squankum]

Next to my old Wizard USA 3/8" breaker. I thought the oval handle on the Wizard was nice (vs the straight round bar on most) but the Cornwell blows it out of the water for comfort. The anvil on the Wizard also had a bit of play or wiggle which wasn't great.

There was a brand named Wizard? Now I'll have to sell all of my Genius tools!

 

[Squankum]

Heh, ok you do have a point there. The stud torx does make sense. I should revise my statement to say that I loath torx in applications where you could quite clearly get a standard hex fastener on the item. And I agree the concave bolts look cheap.

But if you want to shake your fist at Euro fasteners, are there any XZN/12 point bolt heads involved?

 

[Squankum]

Yup, that's it! I do believe you are right. Thanks

Reason I ask is I had one of their heater/coolant hose pliers. I forgot what happened but it eventually broke, gave it to a co-worker who tried to fix it by welding it. I got another one from the Snappy truck which was stamped Blue-Point which I still have. The 1st one I had I'm pretty sure said SP Tools on it. No matter, looks like they have been long discontinued.



I don't really remember Schley but that lead me to their website & the name "SP Tools" https://sptool.com/. No wonder I had a tough time remembering cause before I always ran into the other SP Tools https://sptoolsusa.com/ that I know wasn't it cause of their logo. The Schley SP Tool logo I do remember. Weird that there are two different SP Tools in the USA?



I also had a strong suspicion that Schley/SP Tools was also the OEM for the Blue-Point valve adjustment tool that I had back then (sold it when I stopped working on Hondas).
(Pic from the net)

The internet being what it is, after this came up, within the week I saw a video you Youtube of a pro mechanic (very likely Rainman Ray) using those heater hose pliers, and he said Snap On. And seeing them in action, I saw that they were Good.

 

[silkman]

Hazet 3/8 set arrived yesterday


Bought a few extras


With its bigger and smaller brother..

 

[four.cycle]

Went over and picked up a bag full of close-out Vermont-American and other stuff:

 

[Smokeshow69]

But if you want to shake your fist at Euro fasteners, are there any XZN/12 point bolt heads involved?

Yeah, I just dont like them. Too prone to stripping unfortanatley.

 

[four.cycle]

^ steer clear of old Opels if you don't like goofy 12-point star bits.

 

[Monte]

 

[atikovi]

3/8 inch drive low profile impact sockets. These have been out of stock for months, at least the full set, and they just became available. Lower profile than my regular sockets so will also use them with a socket wrench, but the best thing about them is the 17mm hex on the back so you can use a 17mm open end, box end or ratcheting box end wrench to get in the tightest places.

 

[qqzj]

3/8 inch drive low profile impact sockets. These have been out of stock for months, at least the full set, and they just became available. Lower profile than my regular sockets so will also use them with a socket wrench, but the best thing about them is the 17mm hex on the back so you can use a 17mm open end, box end or ratcheting box end wrench to get in the tightest places.

Why did it take you so long

 

[four.cycle]

^ $41 on amazon right now