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[ronkz650]

Shear pins at about $2.50-$3.00 each probably won't cause anyone major economic strain, but it seems like a product that is not rocket science or needs to break at exactly 312lb of force or whatever. Of course you don't want to replace with a grade 8 bolt, but if you use a cheap bolt it will work just fine most likely. I took a bolt cutter and compared a cheap 1/4-20 bolt to a shear pin and the effort to cut them was more or less identical. 100 pack of 1/4-20 bolts at McMaster Carr for $15.00. They have worked just fine for me. Rarely break, just like the shear pins, but still do the job intended.

 

[shoggoth80]

Does this count?

Not pictured is an accompanying 5ah battery for it, as it's chilling on the charger.

Poked around a little bit, and the newer brushless Bauer stuff looks pretty nice. Not Milwaukee compact, but a LOT smaller than the brushed motor generation. I'm not sure how great the Bauer tools are at hitting their published numbers, I just know mine have been doing what I expect them to. If the newer gen tools hit anywhere close to the claim... That's some serious bang for your buck.

 

[2001ZR2]

Went to HJE for their pancake Saturday and they didn't have a Koken 3/8" Flex ratchet with quick release in stock so I grabbed these cotter pin extractors instead.

 

[cody1325]

Does this count?

Not pictured is an accompanying 5ah battery for it, as it's chilling on the charger.

Poked around a little bit, and the newer brushless Bauer stuff looks pretty nice. Not Milwaukee compact, but a LOT smaller than the brushed motor generation. I'm not sure how great the Bauer tools are at hitting their published numbers, I just know mine have been doing what I expect them to. If the newer gen tools hit anywhere close to the claim... That's some serious bang for your buck.

Nice! Looks to be a bit better setup than my V20 Craftsman weed eater I rarely use as it's not really powerful.

Got some work that badly needs done on the modern Frontier Rotary mower after it got loaned out for way too long by my grandmother to someone who had no business even touching it--he butchered the fairly new blades on it. Old ones have to come off, and I bet they're on there pretty good. Thus, I figure it'll be an excuse to buy the Bauer 1/2 impact.

 

[Tchicken]

A new place for my rear end.

The one of the left has been through a lot - I replaced the casters not too long ago after one of them snapped. But in between that I got the one on the right and have only sorta-liked it: It's a little large, not very comfortable (IMHO), has no grab-handle and the tray is somehow less useful than the old guy.

The new one has a drawer and a sectioned bottom tray. The cushion is firm but way more comfortable than either of the others. Nice solid casters, so should be OK on the pebbly driveway. I was surprised how heavy the box was - this thing is pretty beefy. Have some stuff to do early next week, so it will get tested fairly quickly.

The Icon magnetic mat fits perfectly in the bottom of the drawer

I looked at that one - my impression was it was the same basic construction as the example on the left - but with $50 of (value?)added "content". Why does anyone think that cupholders need to go anywhere and everywhere? It does have nicer casters, which make the seat height taller ..

 

[rust in the eye]

I have found a speeder handle with a bit adapter is absolutely perfect in these situations. Given how deep down in the box it was buried, I bet I've used it more after my Granddad passed than he ever did.

Also, my list now has a a 1/4 inch speeder, as well as a good quality bit holder for 1/4 drive (as my cheapo Kobalt doesn't hold them well).

Koken #2780, you'll love it!

 

[fech]

New Wiha screwdrivers.

 

[Steel_Rain]

This weeks purchase:








And thanks to @willf650 for reminding me about this:


That’s why I love this site. I tell my wife all the time that people here remind me of all these great tools that I didn’t even know I “needed”!!

 

[Pinne]

Bunch of stuff I've picked up recently. Mostly Snap-on - from my dealer, Zoro, and FB Marketplace. Someone else recently posted in this thread asking for part numbers so I'll do my best to list everything top to bottom.

Snap-on 112STMMY - 12pc 1/4 Metric Deep socket set
Snap-on A161B - Trim tool
Snap-on SHDP22IR - #2 Stubby screwdriver
Snap-on PBMMA5 - Mini pry tool
Couple of assorted mini picks
Snap-on SGLASA204CR - 4pc long miniature pick set (red)
Snap-on SGLASA204CO - 4pc long miniature pick set (orange)
Snap-on SGLAS01FSETR - 7pc Heavy Duty pick set
Williams 28449 - Punch / chisel holder
Tekton Crowsfoot Organizer
Snap-on HBBD24 - 24oz Ball peen dead blow
Snap-on FXKL24A - 3/8 drive 24" locking extension

 

[willf650]

I bought my first and only Vevor product and it's not bad for the money and its first use and it has already paid for itself. It came today and I tested it out for about 45 minutes.









I have another milk crate of scrap and if it makes it through it, it'll make a profit.

I did have to adjust it and tighten up some set screws during its use but it's kinda impressive for the price. Seems the larger the wire the better. It was marginal on #8 and better on the #2 I had.

 

[four.cycle]

Follow-up on previous post on Fujiya 210-190-BG pliers:

Fujiya 210-190-BG angle-jaw, thin nose pliers for the win! I'm inside a Waterloo box that a previous owner overloaded - most of the rail supports are all mangled and out of shape. These Fujiyas did the trick.

 

[Fedwrench]

Follow-up on previous post on Fujiya 210-190-BG pliers:

Fujiya 210-190-BG angle-jaw, thin nose pliers for the win! I'm inside a Waterloo box that a previous owner overloaded - most of the rail supports are all mangled and out of shape. These Fujiyas did the trick.

You guys got to quit doing this. Just when I'm content with my drawers of pliers, you guys come along with how this fill in the blank fantastic pair of pliers saved my bacon today. Now I need to find bent thin nose Fujiya pliers.

 

[Steel_Rain]

You guys got to quit doing this. Just when I'm content with my drawers of pliers, you guys come along with how this fill in the blank fantastic pair of pliers saved my bacon today. Now I need to find bent thin nose Fujiya pliers.

Tsunoda also makes those ya know…

 

[cody1325]

Koken #2780, you'll love it!

And it's got the flat spinner at the top I was looking for. My old Craftsman has just a straight handle, but I think I'll prefer the other style, as it's more like a brace drill.

Follow-up on previous post on Fujiya 210-190-BG pliers:

Fujiya 210-190-BG angle-jaw, thin nose pliers for the win! I'm inside a Waterloo box that a previous owner overloaded - most of the rail supports are all mangled and out of shape. These Fujiyas did the trick.

Looks like yet another reason for me to have these on hand. I'm currently dealing with this in my Waterloo-made Craftsman box, which Dad overloaded with various tractor and motorcycle parts. The slides won't go back in.

 

[Squankum]

Went to HJE for their pancake Saturday and they didn't have a Koken 3/8" Flex ratchet with quick release in stock so I grabbed these cotter pin extractors instead.

I used one of mine the other day installing a wiper blade. These are great all around pokey/proddy/pully/line up/retrieval tools.

 

[four.cycle]

Now I need to find bent thin nose Fujiya pliers.

Yes, you do.
They were exactly what the doctor ordered for that task.
Call it blind luck. I was cleaning up and fixing up that box so I could flip it... when I ran into those mangled drawer supports I thought "How the hell am I going to straighten those out?"
Combination of the Fujiya, a Tsunoda DBP200 (on @Dave455's recommendation - and he's right - these are the cat's meow as far as "duckbill / flatnose"), and an old pair of Diamon 10-inch angle-jaw groove joints did the trick. The Fujiya had narrow enough jaws to grab that sknny lip that the drawer rail slides on and get it tweaked back into shape.

They're light years ahead of us on pliers. Amazing stuff.

 

[pfbz]

Some new M12 tools...



And my HF "30% under $20" tool haul...

 

[bryant 24]

Well I bought a set of Duratech slim open end wrenches and they wound up missing the one size I actually needed, 15mm. I subsequently filled that void with a single Capri wrench. Maybe should have bought a set of Capris instead.


The Capri is a long pattern wrench in comparison. Without using them they seem to be of similar quality and it fits in the wrench roll.



I was also drinking the other day and bought a Tone 3/8" driver handle simply because I didn't have one. Amazon is dangerous when you're intoxicated.

Why there is not a super thin plier wrench，which indeed could replace a full set of these super thin wrench？@KNIPEX

 

[shibertus]

Why there is not a super thin plier wrench，which indeed could replace a full set of these super thin wrench？@KNIPEX

Some folks in the bicycle world mill down the jaws of their pliers wrenches to fit on the cone nuts of bicycle hubs. Would be great if this became an official product.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Why there is not a super thin plier wrench，which indeed could replace a full set of these super thin wrench？@KNIPEX

Bahco makes a slim adjustable wrench but it's not like a pliers wrench. I bought one to hold caliper pins that I'm loosening/tightening.

 

[bryant 24]

Some folks in the bicycle world mill down the jaws of their pliers wrenches to fit on the cone nuts of bicycle hubs. Would be great if this became an official product.

Some folks in the bicycle world mill down the jaws of their pliers wrenches to fit on the cone nuts of bicycle hubs. Would be great if this became an official product.

This is really cool if some brand could sell this in 4/5/7”

 

[bryant 24]

Bahco makes a slim adjustable wrench but it's not like a pliers wrench. I bought one to hold caliper pins that I'm loosening/tightening.

That could be a good solution，but plier wrench would be perfect

 

[Kasal]

Crimping tool for automotive terminals and brake fluid tester.

 

[lu787a]

Some new M12 tools...



And my HF "30% under $20" tool haul...

I've been looking at grabbing a M12 drill as a driver/drill. Going back and forth between the new compact brushless or the M12 non hammer drill fuel. I went to look at them and the size difference is about less than inch in length.

 

[terrific]

Some folks in the bicycle world mill down the jaws of their pliers wrenches to fit on the cone nuts of bicycle hubs. Would be great if this became an official product.

There's a musical instrument repair store which mills them the other way so that they can fit into restricted spots and straighten bent pieces of soft metal.

 

[308guru]

This is really cool if some brand could sell this in 4/5/7”

Who uses cone wrenches anymore? I was just looking at all of mine (3 of each size available) hanging on the board and wondering why I haven't sold them yet. Haven't touched them in 10+ years.

And at that, why would you spend money on a modified Knipex when Park cone wrenches exists. I'm not saying the Park's are top tier, but it ties right back to comment #1.

 

[Beerhippie]

Who uses cone wrenches anymore?

Someone who works on "vintage" bikes?

 

[Pinne]

I bought a bunch of Apex 838 bit holders (3/8" drive bit holder for 1/4" hex bits) from Grainger. They were $1.16/ea. I might need to order some of Apex's bits to try out in these as my Wera bits are a very loose fit.

 

[rword]

Bojo made in USA plastic trim tool/scraper kit arrived. Bojo is who makes Snap On’s plastic trim tool/scrapers and a bunch of other companies too I’m sure.

 

[CoogarXR]

Upgraded my paint tools to 18"!

Got the tray, liner, roller holder and a couple rollers.

 

[four.cycle]

^ You're going to have some biceps lifting that thing out of the pan fully loaded.

 

[Lesserstore]

I got this Lang 72 tooth bit ratchet in today, and just playing with it the thing will slip and free spin. Anybody else have this problem?

 

[L.Cheapo]

Who uses cone wrenches anymore?

I do. And I don't even own a bicycle.

 

[SRU1436]

So nice for so little money!

 

[rword]

Finally showed up off backorder

 

[terrific]

I bought a bunch of Apex 838 bit holders (3/8" drive bit holder for 1/4" hex bits) from Grainger. They were $1.16/ea. I might need to order some of Apex's bits to try out in these as my Wera bits are a very loose fit.

I purchased one of their locking collar bit holders and found it to be a little loose, as well. Forty bucks in that case, so that was kind of disappointing. It only has 1 retaining ball inside the sleeve. I don't know if that's the most important factor, but some of the tighter adapters I've used had three.
Their bits look really nice, especially the extended length bits with reduced shanks. But they're awfully expensive so I've never tried any.

 

[KwikFab]

Backgauge!

Arrived last week, finally opened it today and started a partial assembly.



**** ton of assembly required.









X-axis done so far.



So while not a tool by itself, it's an addition to my tool

 

[bryant 24]

There's a musical instrument repair store which mills them the other way so that they can fit into restricted spots and straighten bent pieces of soft metal.

How about a long nose version of above picture? That will be much more useful in restricted spots

 

[gizardlizard]

I love Grip Edge products and own many. At my job, the machines I work on are all assembled with socket head cap screws. I couldn’t wait to try their new hex keys.

 

[bugnut]

arrived today a new 13mm sk wrench