Recent content by lu787a

Some folks complain about Haus of Tools, but I have had zero issues with them. I make sure to only order items that are in stock (see image). If it says extended handling needed, I look elsewhere.

The recently released Klein Racheting Bit Holder has good reviews. The bit holder supposedly is compatible with almost all 1/4 hex bits and has little play. I'm not a big fan of the Wera Rapidaptor, I think the bits have too much slop in them...

Sure does look similar. Love that style of round head on it. May not be the most practical but looks neat.

I'm interested in either the 74 05 200 or 74 05 250. https://www.knipex.com/products/cutting-pliers/high-leverage-diagonal-cutters/high-leverage-diagonal-cutters/7405200 https://www.knipex.com/products/cutting-pliers/high-leverage-diagonal-cutters/high-leverage-diagonal-cutters/7405250 I...

Yes there was a large change. Prior to WWII, there was a effort to standardize Japanese easier. After WWII this really ramped up to rationalize and simplify many common kanji by reducing the number of strokes (lines). This was also done in mainland China after 1949. So today, although Taiwan...

Fairly sure this is Japanese. It is kanji, but the characters don't appear Chinese to my eyes. I can make out: 登録標剣聖宮本武蔵. The last character, I don't recognize at all. I translate roughly as registration brand, master swordsman Musahi Miyamoto. Since it looks scratched in, it's probably a joke...

Picked up some Wiha SAE Nut Setters from Lowe's And then at Home Depot, a Packout Crate for use on top of the M18 vacuum. The crate is made in USA which is surprising.

So now that these are discontinued, what are alternatives for this type of chest?

Is the direction change disc on the R161B plastic? I can't tell from photos.

If you're partial to the older R.161 style, SBD still makes it in Italy and brands it as a Proto. Knurled handle however. https://www.protoindustrial.com/product/j4752f/14-drive-round-head-ratchet?tid=578936

Just got an email from Zoro on the recent cheap Gedore items. They cancelled my order saying the items are discontinued from the manufacturer.

Guessing a little bit here but looking for 日本測定工具, I found this page of some similar micrometers from the company. Many of the listings have unknown (年代　不明) for the year. https://www.jp.usedmachinery.bz/manufacturers/list/12348 Another NSK (日本精工) is a unrelated large automation and bearing...

Some quick videos of a 3/8" 8816F and the cover on the selector dial.

Looks like an E11.2 or 7/16" hex bit.

What is that wavy matte finish ratchet?