Recent content by daithi

I can't say for certain but the dies look like the same as the Cameleon ones I have, Pico sells them individually https://picocanada.com/products/717

Just assembled a 2 ton gantry crane at work and there's no way we could have done it without the 5 ton overhead 🤦‍♂️

I have some other knipex tools mostly snap ring pliers and a twin grips. They are the real deal but the cobras and pliers wrenches always felt too spendy. This was cheap enough to try and see what the fuss was about

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00A8SHULG?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_FHMJSMFRG5KCZW3R6FY4_2&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apan_dp_FHMJSMFRG5KCZW3R6FY4_2&tag=redflagdealsc-20 48% off the 7" Pliers Wrench

Would be good to hear what you put them through and how they hold up. The styling isn't really for me but I'd like to find a Canadian option some day. Been using Keens for years and usually I get a solid 12-18 months before they start to deteriorate, after that another 6 months or so before...

True (not) or urban legend (definitely), but this thread is reminding me of the joke/anecdote of NASA spending millions on a pen that worked in space while the Russians brought a pencil.

My Poulan saw needs a new bar, new chain and new chain brake... Don't think it's worth putting over $110 in parts into this piece of junk. Really wishing I had seen those reconditioned Husqies before they went out of stock Been searching around a bit, but not much luck. Any other deals out...

Like the stationary brand? I'll do some digging, see if any of our suppliers carry them

Need to restock paint pens/markers at work. These are the ones we usually get, Genpack "The Pumper" https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/PERMANENT-MARKER-YELLOW-PIGMENT/p/GPK04010013 They kinda ****. They're not great on wet/oily surfaces although they advertise that they do work. More...

I have the 3/8 stubby Astros paired with the 3/8 stubby M12 and it's a nice combo. Don't see the point of going with the 1/2 stubby. They won't go over the nut end usually because they're so shallow

You're a bad influence

Interested to hear how they feel when they arrive. For work I can justify knipex but for home something cheaper will do

Look up some of THE video reviews of the GW Guy at work as the 1/2" and the beeping is infuriating.

Channellock brand 10-30% off CT Bessey clamps 5-35% off Fed Tool https://federatedtool.com/sales-clearance/

Gedore maybe