Skyman
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GJ sacrilege!
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GJ sacrilege!
Steel_Rain
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The only time I've used a 20mm (on anything) was the bottom of a rusty diesel fuel filter that was probably supposed to be 13/16" (maybe?) on a large outdoor genset many years ago.
Maybe this guy did the same?
cody1325
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New-to-me JS 13000 1/2" ratchet, aka "We have SK Tuff 1s at home."
So far, the only thing I have found is that, apparently, these were made by SK for a "government contract". I'm also seeing regular "non Tuff-1" ratchets--kinda also looking SK-ish, except the reverser switch is blued, not chromed.
manwithtools
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M18 Gen 3, 3/8" drive impact:
It's a mysterious line the whole way down. I've seen ratchets and sockets that are undeniably SK, and some that were definitely not their style. Some of the ratchets look like the old New Britains, some have details built just to confuse me.
I've just kept an eye out for surviving off-brand Tuff stuff.
Mostly because it's way cheaper to buy the Jherman-Slove Edition.
M.Brane
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It's amazing how much you can fudge a 6 point impact until you can't
Yeah I know, but if I ever need the 7 or 11mm I'll borrow yours.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Cooling system adapters in the red one and a cooling system air bleeder in the other one. I also went back and got the AC gauges and some other stuff too.
Picked up auction wins today.
Eye bolts and T-handles $7
Mini tire changer...why ? $2.
Box of hex keys $2.
My big ticket item. Jet 4816 box & pan brake. $780
I know it seems expensive but new is anywhere from $1200-1300 & up. Shipping is another $300+ and this has a stand with casters.
I missed out on a Dayton 4812 last week for $470 but it was a minimum of 9 hour drive one way, include a room, meals and fuel. . . . also in an area I would prefer not to travel in, that was a hard pass.
Eye bolts and T-handles $7
Mini tire changer...why ? $2.
Box of hex keys $2.
My big ticket item. Jet 4816 box & pan brake. $780
I know it seems expensive but new is anywhere from $1200-1300 & up. Shipping is another $300+ and this has a stand with casters.
I missed out on a Dayton 4812 last week for $470 but it was a minimum of 9 hour drive one way, include a room, meals and fuel. . . . also in an area I would prefer not to travel in, that was a hard pass.
I needed more tool storage, decided I wanted industrial / modular cabinets. Found this pair of Lista cabinets on Marketplace - they needed a little bit of work but the price was more than fair.
After a bit of grinding / rust removal on the undersides I coated the bottoms in rust converter and then applied bedliner. Now to get them loaded and organized.
After a bit of grinding / rust removal on the undersides I coated the bottoms in rust converter and then applied bedliner. Now to get them loaded and organized.
trashmanssd
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If you find that screw driver lacking in power (I did), you can try the one in the link below. It works much better for me. The one you bought would not screw in a #8 wood screw longer than 1/2 for me, the other one will screw in a #8 1" to 1.5" screw depending on the wood type. Thats with no pilot hole.
Stridercondor
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I needed a single 18mm combination wrench and I came across these Milwaukee Max grip wrenches at farm and fleet. I really like how the beam thickness feels in the palm. I am definitely going to buy more to go alongside my craftsman professional combination wrenches.
You can't go wrong with this priceI needed a single 18mm combination wrench and I came across these Milwaukee Max grip wrenches at farm and fleet. I really like how the beam thickness feels in the palm. I am definitely going to buy more to go alongside my craftsman professional combination wrenches.
Stridercondor
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Wow! I do like toolant tools.
if the metric were at the price point... sure. But yet another set of unused SAE wrenches, no matter how good of a deal? Pass.
Ohio Andy
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there's a coupon to get the metric... Not a great coupon but there is a coupon.
YesIHaveAHammer
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Stahlwille 4621 DRALL+ Slotted (Swiss VSM) screwdrivers No. 2,3,4,5
These have stepped down tips, so one size thinner than usual for the same width, and make full contact with the walls of the slot (not just the top edge as with a tapered tip). Also rounded corners. Same as PB Swiss. It was someone here who pointed out that normal slotted screwdrivers that are the right width for a screw are often too thick.
Stabila LBM 2000 Fibreglass closed case tape, 20m (22yd)
I'm not thrilled with this, but it'll do. There are no millmeter markings beyond the first metre, which seemed like a cost saving measure, but is fine if only used for the intended distances. It could be explained by it being an "EC Class III" accuracy class (due to the material used), and therefore not accurate to the closest millimetre beyond that first metre anyway. The hole in the case is very tall so the tape can reel in even if twisted, maybe that's intentional and convenient but I'd prefer if it didn't. Also available in 30m length and in steel (class II accuracy - higher). Finally, I found my local builder's chain store sells the same tape under their own brand for just over half the price, so this is just a generic rebranded tape.
C.K Lambsfoot Knife C9036
Another one, again, to stash somewhere else. I've used these as my default knife for decades.
Facom 1/4" drive socket 6 point OGV Grip 14mm (R.14GRP)
Finishing off my set.
Stahlwille "Electric 12" offset mini double open end wrench 7mm
Adding to my others. They make these from 3.2 to 14mm, all very thin (3mm in 8mm and above, 2mm below), seems too thin for anything over say 10mm. The Facom 34 are about the same, but go up to 17mm and are 4.5mm thick in the larger sizes.
Metabo LiHD 4 Ah battery
Promo deal redemption for my recip saw. No use for it at least yet as I don't have any other tools on the platform.
These have stepped down tips, so one size thinner than usual for the same width, and make full contact with the walls of the slot (not just the top edge as with a tapered tip). Also rounded corners. Same as PB Swiss. It was someone here who pointed out that normal slotted screwdrivers that are the right width for a screw are often too thick.
Stabila LBM 2000 Fibreglass closed case tape, 20m (22yd)
I'm not thrilled with this, but it'll do. There are no millmeter markings beyond the first metre, which seemed like a cost saving measure, but is fine if only used for the intended distances. It could be explained by it being an "EC Class III" accuracy class (due to the material used), and therefore not accurate to the closest millimetre beyond that first metre anyway. The hole in the case is very tall so the tape can reel in even if twisted, maybe that's intentional and convenient but I'd prefer if it didn't. Also available in 30m length and in steel (class II accuracy - higher). Finally, I found my local builder's chain store sells the same tape under their own brand for just over half the price, so this is just a generic rebranded tape.
C.K Lambsfoot Knife C9036
Another one, again, to stash somewhere else. I've used these as my default knife for decades.
Facom 1/4" drive socket 6 point OGV Grip 14mm (R.14GRP)
Finishing off my set.
Stahlwille "Electric 12" offset mini double open end wrench 7mm
Adding to my others. They make these from 3.2 to 14mm, all very thin (3mm in 8mm and above, 2mm below), seems too thin for anything over say 10mm. The Facom 34 are about the same, but go up to 17mm and are 4.5mm thick in the larger sizes.
Metabo LiHD 4 Ah battery
Promo deal redemption for my recip saw. No use for it at least yet as I don't have any other tools on the platform.
nadogail
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When I lived in Spain the Stathlwllle name was regarded as the premium brand of tools.
YesIHaveAHammer
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They still are. The screwdrivers are however made by Witte. Not sure who makes these midget offset wrenches, but they're also available branded Elora.
OK, pics seem to be working now, let me try again...
Ordered these Lisle hose spoons from Amazon the other day, 22% off...
Prime shipping, but it was 2-day, not next day (and they showed up just as I was about to close the hood, AFTER replacing the heater control valve)...
Those hoses popped right off without a fight, so no big deal.
As for the tools, they're Vietnam, not USA, and were possibly way too big for those heater hoses.
Mike
Hey, random update / blast from the past...
The heater control valve that I replaced in November failed again. Replaced that, and the truck still overheated, so I ended up having to replace the thermostat as well.
The larger Lisle hose spoon / hook worked perfectly to remove the hose from the thermostat housing! I'd definitely recommend, 100%.
NOTE: The Amazon screenshot below is from when I ordered last year. The current price is roughly the same.
Do any of you own the 5-piece set? Hard to tell from the Amazon pictures, but they look to have pointed tips, not the wide, rounded blade-style. That seems to be backed up on the Lisle website. Can anyone confirm from first-hand knowledge?
Mike
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HalfTonTom
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My new brother-in-law visited today, but he wouldn't let me take his picture for this thread.
Now that’s funny
Why I spit on my monitor you ask…or not
I’ve thought about posting pictures of my SIL before
SC Fly Guy
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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I asked him today what the 20mm was used on and he said he cracked that years ago on some really swollen Ford 19mm lug nuts. At the time it was the only 20mm he had so that’s what he used.
I could see that.
Never discount the need for the ever elusive 20mm socket Blake. One day in a far away land in the far far future you will be required to set the rear toe alignment of a 2016 dodge Pacifica and you will rue the day you don’t have the one and only tool to accomplish the task.
You’re welcome
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I’ve used 20mm a few times. Wrench on GM inline fuel filters and sockets either on swollen lug nuts or the aftermarket suspension on my buddies Bronco is full of 20mm. Just never seen a cracked one till then haha.Never discount the need for the ever elusive 20mm socket Blake. One day in a far away land in the far far future you will be required to set the rear toe alignment of a 2016 dodge Pacifica and you will rue the day you don’t have the one and only tool to accomplish the task.
You’re welcome
Hey, random update / blast from the past...
The larger Lisle hose spoon / hook worked perfectly to remove the hose from the thermostat housing! I'd definitely recommend, 100%.
NOTE: The Amazon screenshot below is from when I ordered last year. The current price is roughly the same.
Do any of you own the 5-piece set? Hard to tell from the Amazon pictures, but they look to have pointed tips, not the wide, rounded blade-style. That seems to be backed up on the Lisle website. Can anyone confirm from first-hand knowledge?
Mike
I use the smaller set you have. I was also considering ordering the 5 pc set, but they looked like they were just more standard picks in large size (pointed tips as you mention). So I decided to just go with the smaller set. They seem fine for the purpose and the rounded edges are easy on the hoses in the event you want to reuse them. I do not need giant size standard picks: I have mid/larger sizes and smaller ones along with ice picks and small crowbars. So I do not see what they would add.
SC Fly Guy
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On clearance for $10 at TSC.
Edited to Add - Went back and bought a few more to give as Christmas gifts!
Edited to Add - Went back and bought a few more to give as Christmas gifts!
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Firebrick43
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That is my absolute favorite snap on tool. Used it for over a decade on large CNC machines instead of a short 3/4 ratchet that usually had trouble fitting where it needed to.My new-to-me Snap-on SHLF80A:
I usually prefer chrome handles, but I’ve been waiting for a clean SLF80A or SHLF80A on the used market where I live in Europe, and this soft-handle was the first to show up. Barely used.
I could not find an equivalent of this thing – flex head, 1/2″-drive, approx. 2-ft handle, high tooth count, low back-drag – from any of the big European makers. I mean, they don’t even come close. Unique tool.
Probably boring to you lot, but a special tool for me.
Never broke even though I would many times put my full 250lbs onto it.
I have those also. Not a huge fan of the handles, and wish the long one was shorter, but for as little as they cost and as little as I use them, they're fantastic. I bought mine a few years ago and I think Lisle was the only one selling the style with the flat tips that wasn't a tool truck brand. I would love to have everything by Snap On, but....