I use them daily, they've replaced my Icons for regular use.Has anyone used these $16 Tsunoda / JDM flush cutters? That seems like a pretty good price !
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Oh yeah.....been there...done that to!
four.cycle
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The KBN150 model receives the greatest number of favorable review here, followed by the... smaller 125 model. (not sure on prefix)
See "Tools of Japan" thread
or search "flush cutter"
The low-end Klein model I thought was a piece of garbage. (see below)
I gave it to my buddy and he tossed it.
YMMV
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four.cycle
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and.... what do you think?
I have one in my cart... I was waiting for them to tell me when it was available.
BK
Nothing like having a tool to fix your tools!Just swapped handles. Sure helps having the proper factory equipment.
Yeah. Thing works great, and it leaves the old handle completely undamaged.
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After crossing the country 3x my brand-used 21/22mm kti wrench showed up to go under the knife (or chop saw in this case).
Not sold on the wrench holder though. Might have to come up with something else.
Not sold on the wrench holder though. Might have to come up with something else.
after researching and watching bunch of youtube videos on how to modify and motorize a cheap bead roller, I came to a conclusion and bought this one:
I wanted a motorized bead roller with an adjustable shaft. There was one model that was slightly cheaper than this, but it had half the amount of dies and this allows to bead roll curved panels.
I wanted a motorized bead roller with an adjustable shaft. There was one model that was slightly cheaper than this, but it had half the amount of dies and this allows to bead roll curved panels.
Fedwrench
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Out of the envelope, it's heavier than most of my other spinner handles, definitely handle heavy. The handle shape prevents rolling. The knurling is sharp. and forms two distinct spin zones for different grips or just rotating it with your thumb & index finger. I also think the knurling prevents it from being slippery when covered in coolant. Time will tell how durable the handle coating is. I like it. It's well made, nicely finished. I'll get the shorter version when it's back in stock.
esben57
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Another 1/4" hex bit ratchet. Sealey AK6962. Has sprung ball in the tail end hex for screwdriver use, so long as the clip in the groove stays in place.
A little special order from NAPA.
Skyman
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I also have this little guy for small work or in tight quarters. Tsunoda PM-120. Good quality tool.
Itinerant
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Will see how they work in coming days on wire fence removal.
I’m looking forward to hearing your report on the fencing removal.
larry4406
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I did some test cuts with it and the heavy top and bottom wires cut easy. Wife is off work tomorrow, so its likely the de-fencing day.
China ?A little special order from NAPA.
It's the new stuff from Carlyle. I believe it said product of Cambodia and finished in China.
If I remember, I can get a picture of the back of the package when I go back to the garage.
Pretty odd the direction Carlyle went. Most of their stuff used to be Taiwan and no more lol. Not sure I’ve seen anything with their new label made in Taiwan
The local Napa store also had a pretty nice looking new Carlyle display... drawers with dividers for individual sockets or pieces of tooling.
MichaelP
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Does Snap-On make those handle swappers with orange bases?Just swapped handles. Sure helps having the proper factory equipment.
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Beerhippie
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Yes, but then you need to buy the handle-swap tool base swap tool. Don't ask what you'll need if you want an orange base on that.
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I wish the foam was orange instead of their corporate red.
But since this machine is no longer available, you have to get one when you can. There a few on Ebay that are new/near new for around $1000. Mine is used, but in good shape and the foam is not degraded and it came with an extra handle and fixture plate, all for less than half what most are going for on Ebay.
Well it does have its own appealI'm glad you all are having fun with my fondness for orange tools.
Indeed... Orange is a very appealing color.
four.cycle
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AH! I didn't know they were making two versions! I'd like to see if it will FIT into the blow-mold box that big 1/4" kit came in, to replace the cheesy plastic-handled model they put into it.
I am assuming it is THIS Sealey, yes?
Yes. I'm not good for much, but I am pretty good at observing trends and patterns, which inexplicably get registered to memory -
Overall, the Tsunoda models got more favorable reviews for "flush cutter" than other brands here, and the 150 seems to be the most popular - the other models function equally well, they're just different sizes.
cody1325
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Craftsman blacksmith's hammer, 3 lbs. 6.8 oz. So, 3 lb?
Paid just a bit more than the $12 Harbor Freight one ($15) for this one at a local antiques store. I'm thinking '70s or later since it has "WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES" on it.
I've slowly been changing out my go-to shop hammers from 2 lb. ball peen to blacksmith's hammers; and I've just never been impressed by the finish, handles, or steel of the Harbor Freight ones.
There's a semi-legible ink stamp on the handle.
Paid just a bit more than the $12 Harbor Freight one ($15) for this one at a local antiques store. I'm thinking '70s or later since it has "WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES" on it.
I've slowly been changing out my go-to shop hammers from 2 lb. ball peen to blacksmith's hammers; and I've just never been impressed by the finish, handles, or steel of the Harbor Freight ones.
There's a semi-legible ink stamp on the handle.
Skyman
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cody1325
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Finally found the Project Source version of those at Lowe's. They say these supposedly work better than plastic putty knives at getting stuff stuck to your 3D printer bed (looking at you, PET-G) off easier.
Even in PET-G, the printed ones are brittle.
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Dave455
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I don’t own them, but I have used them.Has anyone used these $16 Tsunoda / JDM flush cutters? That seems like a pretty good price !
Like all Tsunoda, but particularly their “King TTC“ line, faultless quality, and amazing value.
Yes, that is a good price. Partly due to the USD / Yen rate I suspect, but Tsunoda have always been insanely good value. My guess is that you are not paying much for advertising, the company don’t demand huge (and constantly increasing) profits, and all the tooling is paid for!
I opted for the similar KBN-150, which offer angled jaws and a gripping surface for tightening. Use them all the time now. Probably slightly prefer the smooth grips on the PN-150.
But hell, I could buy 5 pairs of Tsunoda PN-150 for the price of the Snap On equivalent, and I actually think the Tsunoda are the better tools.
shoggoth80
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Snagged a tool bag and an 18mm ratcheting wrench from Cripe on the cheap.
Jungle truck dropped off the rest of what I needed to fill the new trays. Just one straggler is left an donce SO gets them back in stock, I'll get one ordered.
I should probably buy a few more pairs before they find out so popular here, great tool, I'm a bit OCD about of zip ties.I don’t own them, but I have used them.
Like all Tsunoda, but particularly their “King TTC“ line, faultless quality, and amazing value.
Yes, that is a good price. Partly due to the USD / Yen rate I suspect, but Tsunoda have always been insanely good value. My guess is that you are not paying much for advertising, the company don’t demand huge (and constantly increasing) profits, and all the tooling is paid for!
I opted for the similar KBN-150, which offer angled jaws and a gripping surface for tightening. Use them all the time now. Probably slightly prefer the smooth grips on the PN-150.
But hell, I could buy 5 pairs of Tsunoda PN-150 for the price of the Snap On equivalent, and I actually think the Tsunoda are the better tools.
Beerhippie
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I'm thinking of starting a support group for that... right after I get the Procrastinators Anonymous group going....
four.cycle
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FiberFix? That is hell of a price on that bag. How's it compare to one of the Milwaukee bags?
Need one of these.After crossing the country 3x my brand-used 21/22mm kti wrench showed up to go under the knife (or chop saw in this case).
Not sold on the wrench holder though. Might have to come up with something else.
Wrench Rings, 2 Piece
Amazing deals on this 2 Pack Wrench Ring at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
