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ElectroMechTech
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If your trying to get all the brands Douglas Plumbing tools has those too. First saw them sold under that label before anyone else like 30 years ago. Green handles at the time but otherwise appeared identical.
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ElectroMechTech
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I've got many private label variants I need to get around to posting.
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I picked these up the past few months, working on different projects or when something went on clearance.
Bought this crimping tool, when changing out the A/C resistor on our Suburban. Of course GM changed the design on it.
This tool came in handle to crimp the open barrel style connectors. Made for cleaner look, when making your own plug connectors.
Bought this to strip smaller gauge wires for the Suburban A/C resistor replacement.
This a Schrader valve replacement tool. This tool suppose to allow you replace the Schrader valve with out losing the freon. Haven't used it yet.
This tool is a must I feel to remove the rear axle bearing. This puller made short work in removing the bearing on my 1997 C1500.
The 2 pack magnetic tape measure and Milwaukee combo pack rafter and trim square I grabbed at Home Depot.
They were both on clearance for $11. Which I felt was too good to pass up.
Bought this crimping tool, when changing out the A/C resistor on our Suburban. Of course GM changed the design on it.
This tool came in handle to crimp the open barrel style connectors. Made for cleaner look, when making your own plug connectors.
Bought this to strip smaller gauge wires for the Suburban A/C resistor replacement.
This a Schrader valve replacement tool. This tool suppose to allow you replace the Schrader valve with out losing the freon. Haven't used it yet.
This tool is a must I feel to remove the rear axle bearing. This puller made short work in removing the bearing on my 1997 C1500.
The 2 pack magnetic tape measure and Milwaukee combo pack rafter and trim square I grabbed at Home Depot.
They were both on clearance for $11. Which I felt was too good to pass up.
I've seen a lot of those in my feed lately as "sponsored" posts. In other words, ads.
manwithtools
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Koken 1/4" and 3/8" Wobble/Fix extensions. These things fit their ratchets and sockets so well.
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Koken in the house again!!!!!!!Koken 1/4" and 3/8" Wobble/Fix extensions. These things fit their ratchets and sockets so well.
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Had to get the 1/4” ratchet as well. Moving the older models to the work truck.
Steel_Rain
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ronkz650
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I guess no one cares the Koken Wobble-Fix is on wobble 95% of the time with no way to press them on for a straight extension? All Koken bit sockets in hex or torx you are stuck in wobble, all the Zeal standard sockets you are stuck in wobble. They work OK on mid length or deep sockets, otherwise a waste of money and an aggravating experience.
The Fujiya Kurokin is the only new one, but I compared it to the Twingrip 150 and Engineer PZ-58 in a recent video.
I have an older version, but these are also a good comparison to the TwinGrip.
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My first trip to a B&M Northern Tool store yesterday yielded 4 clearanced Diablo wood auger bits, 17.5" long.. 1", 7/8", 3/4" & 5/8". With tax $40.**
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manwithtools
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I'm not sure how you reached the conclusion they don't work with other sockets. I just checked them with 40+ year old SK, Snap On and Craftsman. Also fairly new Toptul and Astro Nano's and they work in wobble and fixed mode just fine. Aslo work fine with all my Z series new sockets. I don't have any Koken bit sockets in hex or torx, so I'll have to take your word on those.
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Markoos
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Whats in the bag then? Can not just casually mention it and leave at that.Electrician’s shears, protective jaw covers for 10” Cobras, and an 8mm T-handle.
I need to stop before my Veto is 50lbs…
Steel_Rain
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Maybe I'm reading what your saying here wrong, but the standard lenght size Koken Zeal sockets work in either fix or wobble just fine with all three drive sizes.
Here they are fixed:
And wobble:
They also work fixed/wobble just fine on the 3/8" locking extensions as well:
These are all standard length Zeal sockets. They also work fixed/wobble with the nut grip sockets in all sizes.
Do you own these? If so, what drive size are you using? Are the sockets you have Zeal?
Steel_Rain
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Yes Squanks, even you shite 40 year old Craftsman sockets work
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I can't get anything not to work. Everything I have at home...Craftsman (new and old), Gearwrench, SK, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Hazet, Vessel, Quinn, Tekton, KTC, SO and Mac all work fixed (and wobble) in standard/deep socket length. This includes all my socket bits from the same brands in hex, XZN, Torx/Torx+, polly and PH/flat.
I don't own any bit sockets from Koken (yet).
manwithtools
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WHAT?
You really need to give them a try. They represent a great value IMHO.
It also makes sense the wobble/fix would work with any sockets. The dimensions of sockets are very standardized.
Steel_Rain
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WHAT?
You really need to give them a try. They represent a great value IMHO.
It also makes sense the wobble/fix would work with any sockets. The dimensions of sockets are very standardized.
That's why I love GJ so much. It's like I tell my wife, the guys here always give me suggestions on all these tools that I "NEED".
I will give them a try.
I returned (or sold, can't remember) the Koken 1/4" Wobble/fix extensions that I bought a few years ago because they wouldn't work correctly with some Snap-on deep chrome sockets. The wobble worked, but not the fix - the sockets didn't have enough depth in the drive hole to engage the flats of the "fix" before the tip of the anvil bottomed out in the socket. I think this was the case, anyways. I like dedicated separate regular and wobble extensions at home in the toolbox, but wanted wobble/fix extensions for the travel tool kit to have more options at less weight. I purchased a Snap-on wobble plus extension and it worked.
These same sockets don't sit flush down to the aluminum on the Westling socket trays either, so maybe they're shallower in their drive pocket than what's expected.
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I got this OMT bearing race driver set a few days ago. It seems well made, but I haven't used it yet.
These same sockets don't sit flush down to the aluminum on the Westling socket trays either, so maybe they're shallower in their drive pocket than what's expected.
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I got this OMT bearing race driver set a few days ago. It seems well made, but I haven't used it yet.
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Stridercondor
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Snap on guy got me for these new 7 inch pliers. I have the 10 inch pair and I really like them, so having a smaller pair will come in handy for me as I seem to always be working with one hand a lot.
four.cycle
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Did you try any late-production Craftsman "double detent" type sockets?
Snap on guy got me for these new 7 inch pliers. I have the 10 inch pair and I really like them, so having a smaller pair will come in handy for me as I seem to always be working with one hand a lot.
I haven't bought anything from Snap On in over a year, I think my last purchase was the 10" version in April '25 with a few other items.
Anyway... What is the part#? I don't see a smaller version on the website.
Yes Squanks, even you shite 40 year old Craftsman sockets work
Don't you have enough sockets? (Said the guy still using his 1980's Craftsman sockets.)
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Newest Craftsman V-series:
SO (CAT branded, same socket):
No issues. This was 3/8" drive, so I can check the 1/4" later today.
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Stridercondor
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It is AWPBX7.
I can’t find them either. I love the 10” version, I think they’re much better than Knipex Cobras for my purposes. The cobras are thinner and a bit smaller in profile (which may be better for some) but they are too flexy especially when twisting.
ronkz650
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Try the Koken Wobble-Fix on a bit socket, hex or torx ect and you're stuck in wobble 100% of the time if using Koken sockets. I'm talking of hex (Allen) and similarly designed torx. On Koken Zeal in the short length as pictured a few posts back, yes you can lock the extension straight, but the extension extends into the socket where once placed on a bolt, the bolt head pushes the extension out to the wobble position.
I don't mean to go on and on. They are nice tools and work on many sockets, but there are many they don't. I mostly work with motorcycles with a lot of Allen head fasteners and the Wobble-Fix is annoying to use to say the least. Get the 2760 or 3760 series without wobble. They work so much better.
I don't mean to go on and on. They are nice tools and work on many sockets, but there are many they don't. I mostly work with motorcycles with a lot of Allen head fasteners and the Wobble-Fix is annoying to use to say the least. Get the 2760 or 3760 series without wobble. They work so much better.
njc41980
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Not sure if these count as tools, but I picked up a few new pocketknives for my collection
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I'm amazed at how good of knife you can get these days for not much money.
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The Porcupine is an instant classic - it feels so good in the hand, and the Miguron rivals anything I have from Benchmade or ZT for a fraction of the cost.
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I'm amazed at how good of knife you can get these days for not much money.
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The Porcupine is an instant classic - it feels so good in the hand, and the Miguron rivals anything I have from Benchmade or ZT for a fraction of the cost.
I haven't used mine enough to know if I like them better than Knipex or not.
My dealer said the new 7" are $71 but currently on backorder. No ETA given.
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Serious question, does that gain you anything?
I have that same screwdriver.