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[PugetDude]

That is a good way to deal with them. I do similar and then spray down with WD-40 and wipe before putting away. I very rarely have any rust even when stored in an unconditioned garage and they are clean enough to cut well as well as read all the labeling. It is unfortunate though that everything changed to printed labels rather than depression stamped labels into the steel. Such labels are much easier to damage when you let crud harden on them and remove it later.

I save the dessicant bead packs that seem to come in just about every overseas manufacturer's packaging and toss them in my toolbox drawers in the unheated garages. Swap them out whenever I remember. Haven't had any rust issues in 25+ years, including the 8+ we were living on Puget Sound waterfront.

 

[Tchicken]

I save the dessicant bead packs that seem to come in just about every overseas manufacturer's packaging and toss them in my toolbox drawers in the unheated garages. Swap them out whenever I remember. Haven't had any rust issues in 25+ years, including the 8+ we were living on Puget Sound waterfront.

+1 I even get the bead packs with one of my medicines ..

 

[Pinne]

Some new tools and learning some new skills. I needed to replace the AC compressor in one of our cars, so I bought some manifold gauges from "OMT" and an inexpensive vacuum pump from Amazon.

While doing that work I decided I'd replace the radiator as well...which spiraled into the whole cooling system...so while waiting for parts I went ahead and did the tie rods as I had them on hand. Picked up the 38mm crowsfoot (also courtesy of an Amazon brand) to torque them down appropriately.

The Icon pliers were an impulse purchase. Pretty handy though. I'll probably get the smaller ones from Snap-on next time I'm on the truck.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Marketplace comes through again! Not sure how old, but I know it’s old.

Love those!!!

 

[cody1325]

Sherwin Williams.

Their freebie paint can opener is my favorite pocket prybar. It's cheap (FREE!), decently tough, and has a bottle opener. I try to go there and pick one up about every few months; usually with some spray paint for something. I lose them a lot.

They must have finally got the hint I lose enough of these suckers using them as my EDC pry tools--I got FOUR instead of just the one. That being said, we also bought 3 gallons of deck paint, so I'm betting that had something to do with it.

Tractor Supply--Bear and Son (USA made!) Farmhand (Sodbuster Jr. size) 1776/America 250th edition; TSC exclusive. At $20, it's actually better than some Bear knives that cost me double or more. Centering isn't the greatest, but the fit and finish is good; and it's sharp. Also has a clip on the other side that makes it carry better. I like the blade shape on my Case Sodbuster Jr.; but it's too "fat". Bone handles are thinner, but Case has gotten stupid expensive--the thinner bone handled ones now are like $70 or more.

 

[lund]

I save the dessicant bead packs that seem to come in just about every overseas manufacturer's packaging and toss them in my toolbox drawers in the unheated garages. Swap them out whenever I remember. Haven't had any rust issues in 25+ years, including the 8+ we were living on Puget Sound waterfront.

Good idea.

I buy these (few different variants) and put them in toolbox drawers. They are kind of expensive but work surprisingly well without messing up surfaces noticeably. I hate rust so I can stomach the cost to prevent it. I find they work pretty long too. I date them and keep "expired" ones well beyond the manufacturer's lifetime stated mixed in with some newer ones. I am not in a marine environment, but they seem to be enough along with occasional wipedowns to clean and treat with WD-40 to keep rust away in my Michigan garage (hot & humid in summer, cold in winter with everything in between).

https://www.amazon.com/Zerust-VC2-2-NoRust-Vapor-Capsule/dp/B003T1H7IA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Icon pistol-grip needle nose pliers and an “essential” set of 10mm sockets from Hobo Freight

3-piece set of Astro Pneumatic step bits from Acme Tools

7-piece set of plastic trim tools and Tool Box Widget wrench holders from Amazon

13/16 and 7/8 wrenches from Tekton. For big tool sets, I often buy them 2 or 3 at a time. It doesn’t sting as much that way.

Tomorrow is Snap On Thursday and between my schedule and his attending the Snap On Expo in DC, I haven’t been on the truck in several weeks and he has stuff I ordered last month. Anxious to get those tools as well.

 

[Beerhippie]

Good idea.

I buy these (few different variants) and put them in toolbox drawers. They are kind of expensive but work surprisingly well without messing up surfaces noticeably. I hate rust so I can stomach the cost to prevent it. I find they work pretty long too. I date them and keep them mixed in with newer ones well beyond the manufacturer's recommended lifetime.

https://www.amazon.com/Zerust-VC2-2-NoRust-Vapor-Capsule/dp/B003T1H7IA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078SLVCVD?tag=atomicindus08-20

I mostly use them in the brewery in electrical and electronic enclosures. Breweries are very wet places. I also use them in my camera gear that see field use. Fields can be wet, too.

These are large enough for a big enclosure, and have a dye that tells me when they need to be recharged--which I do in the oven.

 

[gilbo]

Some Koken die holders



I keep them in a Vim Magrail where they are handy.

KOKEN in the house!!!!!

 

[ChefRex]

That is a good way to deal with them. I do similar and then spray down with WD-40 and wipe before putting away. I very rarely have any rust even when stored in an unconditioned garage and they are clean enough to cut well as well as read all the labeling. It is unfortunate though that everything changed to printed labels rather than depression stamped labels into the steel. Such labels are much easier to damage when you let crud harden on them and remove it later.

As long as I have shop air a blow off makes quick work, there is plenty of oil on them.

 

[kyrbz]

Stopped by Epstein's to checkout their Martin haul. I was trying not to spend much, but now I think I need to go back and get a few more things before they disappear.

 

[SteadyC]

Some HF coupon stuff...

 

[zimman]

Knipex 87-01-125 and I love them. Side cutters next and the belt holster.
Zim

 

[Squankum]

While doing that work I decided I'd replace the radiator as well...which spiraled into the whole cooling system...so while waiting for parts I went ahead and did the tie rods as I had them on hand. Picked up the 38mm crowsfoot (also courtesy of an Amazon brand) to torque them down appropriately.

My parents told me I didn't have a brother!

 

[SRSemenza]

Stopped by Epstein's to checkout their Martin haul. I was trying not to spend much, but now I think I need to go back and get a few more things before they disappear.

Tell me more about those curved chisels?

Also, I think you might own a track saw.

Seth

 

[kyrbz]

Tell me more about those curved chisels?

Also, I think you might own a track saw.

Seth

A couple of spoons and a ******* for sheet metal work. Unrelated to sheet metal work, it’s probably getting close to the time I need to change the top on my cutting table since it looks like that on both sides and has a spot my knee went through it

 

[Tarantula]

The Walmart deals thread brought this water wiggler (ultrasonic cleaner) into my life.


Decided to test it out. I threw in a bunch of neglected old sockets that turned a dull dark gray and had lots of dirt packed in. I bought them like that at a flea market and of course forgot about them entirely then bought other ones that made them redundant. Oops.
I didn't wanna try and pass them off to the next person destined to continue the cycle while they were so caked in crud.

Messed up and botched the before picture, but they look great after about 25 minutes in the juice jostler. I'm gonna get a lot of use out of this thing.


Only complaint is it's quite loud. It sounds like a million angry bees all firing MAC-10s at a chicken frying convention. I remain vindicated in my policy of keeping earmuffs all over the house.

 

[SRSemenza]

A couple of spoons and a ******* for sheet metal work. Unrelated to sheet metal work, it’s probably getting close to the time I need to change the top on my cutting table since it looks like that on both sides and has a spot my knee went through it

Aah, so not chisels. I haven't done any real metal work.

Thanks,

Seth

 

[SteadyC]

Mini skin wedge tools.

 

[Twisted Sid]

The Walmart deals thread brought this water wiggler (ultrasonic cleaner) into my life.

Ive had the same one for about 2ish years. Its worked pretty well but you are 100% right about the noise. I have to isolate it in the garage while it runs. It has a frequency that hurts into my jaw bone if I'm near it and my dog wants absolutely nothing to do with it while it running

 

[lund]

Mini skin wedge tools.

I have similar and find them VERY useful: removing sockets without quick release, a multitude of small prying needs, plastic car clips and body panels (works MUCH better than plastic prybars ... less damage to plastic panels and slips in easy), etc etc. The one I have is also surprisingly robust. I thought they would quickly become bent up, but they have mostly held up well with occasional heavy (likely out of bounds to expect no bending) abusive uses. I strongly recommend! There appear to be a lot of brands of these. But they may be mostly made in the same place based on appearances. So I would just go for the best deal rather than focus on branding.

For me, my set was well worth the modest $ and they get used a lot.

 

[lund]

The Walmart deals thread brought this water wiggler (ultrasonic cleaner) into my life.

Do any people have recommendations for a modest size ultrasonic cleaner (with heat) to use for car parts (mostly) that will not break the bank? This brand (looking at Amazon) has mixed reviews. But I guess for ~$200 for something around that size and complexity and weight, it is probably expecting a lot to be better for the $. Seems complaints run from heater crapping out to transducers going kaput or disconnecting.

Maybe older lab brands in the used market are better/cheaper?

 

[lund]

Do any people have recommendations for a modest size ultrasonic cleaner (with heat) to use for car parts (mostly) that will not break the bank? This brand (looking at Amazon) has mixed reviews. But I guess for ~$200 for something around that size and complexity and weight, it is probably expecting a lot to be better for the $. Seems complaints run from heater crapping out to transducers going kaput or disconnecting.

I think all of them will be very loud if you leave something mobile in the bottom (probably needs to be in a basket suspended in the fluid and off the bottom to keep rattling down).

Maybe older lab brands in the used market are better/cheaper?

 

[zimman]

Mini skin wedge tools.

What the hell is that for and why did someone laugh. LOL
Seriously
Zim

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Generic boot for my M12 drill.

Evidently Milwaukee doesn’t make one, at least I couldn’t find one online.

My Snap-On guy is in the hospital so no Snap-On Thursday yesterday. I think he is getting released today and hope they got him all straightened up. He’s too young for serious health problems.

 

[M.Brane]

What the hell is that for and why did someone laugh. LOL
Seriously
Zim

The term skin wedge just seems unpleasant to me.

 

[M.Brane]

HFT run this morning:



Everthing assembled, and ready for duty:



Time to go hibernate in the house with the A/C:

 

[Beerhippie]

The term skin wedge just seems unpleasant to me.

Not as much so as "body cavity wax"--or "******** Agitator"!

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Mini skin wedge tools.

You will be amazed at how handy those are.
Around here, in the bodywork world they are known as God’s Fingernail.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

More Tekton

3/4” and 1” wrenches
SAE Long hex sockets
Gray socket rail

I gotta give Tekton’s shipping department credit. I placed this order yesterday afternoon and the UPS Man just dropped it off. I don’t think it’s even been 24 hours - Granted, they are in Michigan and I am in Illinois but still, I’m impressed.

 

[KnurledNut]

Take a deep breath...this ones a little lengthy.


Recently IPS in Japan released a new plier that I really wanted.
There were no USA distributors selling this model yet. I could get them shipped from Japan but that was more than I was willing to spend.
I contacted our well-known and much-appreciated member @jsackin, aka Jori from Harry Epstein Co and asked if he could get them since they had already started selling IPS. Without hesitation he said he would add them to his next order.
Well, he delivered. Literally. 100 pairs showed up on his webstore and at a reasonable price I could stomach.

These:
https://www.harryepstein.com/products/ips-diamond-vice-motor-pliers-dvm-190dg

Here's some thoughts on my anticipated DVM-190DG.

The diamond crosshatch jaws are the star of the show with this model. Well done IPS. Very nicely executed:


This type of plier has a bad reputation for having a loose and sloppy joint. Not the case here.
The bolted connection is very precise with hardly any side to side play. Impressed is an understatement.
These have a flat screwdriver tip on the handle which may be a love/hate feature for some. I'll decide after I put them through some use, but it seemed to be okay in initial testing as the lanyard hole puts my hand in a natural position above it.
It's not readily seen in the picture, but there are wavy bumps forged into the handles under the grips that are comfortable to hold. The grip material is not slippery and reminds me of the Knipex Cobra texture:


Speaking of the tether point, it's not something I would normally use, but being forged into the handle makes a very secure connection.
The screwdriver fits outlet screws like it was made for them:


Besides the diamond tips, the other straight serrations are very well designed and machined:


These have 5 positions and adjust very smoothly and easily. Very impressed with the action. These handles do have a pinch guard to keep them from contacting each other. I will mention another pair of my IPS pliers below that don't have this and have pinched me pretty good a couple times:


Rated at 45mm full capacity. Here's 1-3/8" or 35mm across flats on the fourth position:


These also feature a wire cutter, something I have wished for years that Knipex would incorporate into their waterpump pliers. Due to the precision of the joint, these actually cut pretty decent, even the copper stranded wire I tested. Obviously not as clean as diagonal cutters, but good in a pinch, pun intended:


Here's a comparison with the same length Cobras. Max capacity is similar, with the IPS perhaps opening just a little wider and throat clearance a little deeper:


Jaw width of the IPS is noticeably wider and narrows more like duckbill pliers at the tips, versus the Cobras that round over. Head angle is similar. Jaw alignment is very good:


These will be replacing my IPS SF-200's, which are also very well made pliers, but will pinch the fire out of your hand as I mentioned above. Those jaws have handled some pretty rough use and took it like a champ, but I need something with a wider opening where these are intended to be used. The laser etching looks cool, and I know its just cosmetic, but I would have preferred stamped branding on these new ones.


Much thanks again to Jori for taking one for Team Knurlednut, and it looks like a couple more of these have sold since he listed them. The variety of tools HJE carries is just mindblowing. I'm glad to see the expansion into quality Japanese tools and hope it continues to grow and thrive.

 

[Etchase]

Take a deep breath...this ones a little lengthy.


Recently IPS in Japan released a new plier that I really wanted.
There were no USA distributors selling this model yet. I could get them shipped from Japan but that was more than I was willing to spend.
I contacted our well-known and much-appreciated member @jsackin, aka Jori from Harry Epstein Co and asked if he could get them since they had already started selling IPS. Without hesitation he said he would add them to his next order.
Well, he delivered. Literally. 100 pairs showed up on his webstore and at a reasonable price I could stomach.

These:
https://www.harryepstein.com/products/ips-diamond-vice-motor-pliers-dvm-190dg

Here's some thoughts on my anticipated DVM-190DG.

The diamond crosshatch jaws are the star of the show with this model. Well done IPS. Very nicely executed:


This type of plier has a bad reputation for having a loose and sloppy joint. Not the case here.
The bolted connection is very precise with hardly any side to side play. Impressed is an understatement.
These have a flat screwdriver tip on the handle which may be a love/hate feature for some. I'll decide after I put them through some use, but it seemed to be okay in initial testing as the lanyard hole puts my hand in a natural position above it.
It's not readily seen in the picture, but there are wavy bumps forged into the handles under the grips that are comfortable to hold. The grip material is not slippery and reminds me of the Knipex Cobra texture:


Besides the diamond tips, the other straight serrations are very well designed and machined:


These have 5 positions and adjust very smoothly and easily. Very impressed with the action. These handles do have a pinch guard to keep them from contacting each other. I will mention another pair of my IPS pliers below that don't have this and have pinched me pretty good a couple times:


These also feature a wire cutter, something I have wished for years that Knipex would incorporate into their waterpump pliers. Due to the precision of the joint, these actually cut pretty decent, even the copper stranded wire I tested. Obviously not as clean as diagonal cutters, but good in a pinch, pun intended:


Here's a comparison with the same length Cobras. Max capacity is similar, with the IPS perhaps opening just a little wider and throat clearance a little deeper:


Jaw width of the IPS is noticeably wider and narrows more like duckbill pliers at the tips, versus the Cobras that round over. Head angle is similar. Jaw alignment is very good:


These will be replacing my IPS SF-200's, which are also very well made pliers, but will pinch the fire out of your hand as I mentioned above. Those jaws have handled some pretty rough use and took it like a champ, but I need something with a wider opening where these are intended to be used. The laser etching looks cool, and I know its just cosmetic, but I would have preferred stamped branding on these new ones.


Much thanks again to Jori for taking one for Team Knurlednut, and it looks like a couple more of these have sold since he listed them. The variety of tools HJE carries is just mindblowing. I'm glad to see the expansion into quality Japanese tools and hope it continues to grow and thrive.

Are they 190 mm long? I can’t tell.

 

[KnurledNut]

Are they 190 mm long? I can’t tell.

195mm or 7-3/4” O.A.L. when closed.

 

[ecotec]

Take a deep breath...this ones a little lengthy.


Recently IPS in Japan released a new plier that I really wanted.
There were no USA distributors selling this model yet. I could get them shipped from Japan but that was more than I was willing to spend.
I contacted our well-known and much-appreciated member @jsackin, aka Jori from Harry Epstein Co and asked if he could get them since they had already started selling IPS. Without hesitation he said he would add them to his next order.
Well, he delivered. Literally. 100 pairs showed up on his webstore and at a reasonable price I could stomach.

These:
https://www.harryepstein.com/products/ips-diamond-vice-motor-pliers-dvm-190dg

Here's some thoughts on my anticipated DVM-190DG.

The diamond crosshatch jaws are the star of the show with this model. Well done IPS. Very nicely executed:


This type of plier has a bad reputation for having a loose and sloppy joint. Not the case here.
The bolted connection is very precise with hardly any side to side play. Impressed is an understatement.
These have a flat screwdriver tip on the handle which may be a love/hate feature for some. I'll decide after I put them through some use, but it seemed to be okay in initial testing as the lanyard hole puts my hand in a natural position above it.
It's not readily seen in the picture, but there are wavy bumps forged into the handles under the grips that are comfortable to hold. The grip material is not slippery and reminds me of the Knipex Cobra texture:


Besides the diamond tips, the other straight serrations are very well designed and machined:


These have 5 positions and adjust very smoothly and easily. Very impressed with the action. These handles do have a pinch guard to keep them from contacting each other. I will mention another pair of my IPS pliers below that don't have this and have pinched me pretty good a couple times:


These also feature a wire cutter, something I have wished for years that Knipex would incorporate into their waterpump pliers. Due to the precision of the joint, these actually cut pretty decent, even the copper stranded wire I tested. Obviously not as clean as diagonal cutters, but good in a pinch, pun intended:


Here's a comparison with the same length Cobras. Max capacity is similar, with the IPS perhaps opening just a little wider and throat clearance a little deeper:


Jaw width of the IPS is noticeably wider and narrows more like duckbill pliers at the tips, versus the Cobras that round over. Head angle is similar. Jaw alignment is very good:


These will be replacing my IPS SF-200's, which are also very well made pliers, but will pinch the fire out of your hand as I mentioned above. Those jaws have handled some pretty rough use and took it like a champ, but I need something with a wider opening where these are intended to be used. The laser etching looks cool, and I know its just cosmetic, but I would have preferred stamped branding on these new ones.


Much thanks again to Jori for taking one for Team Knurlednut, and it looks like a couple more of these have sold since he listed them. The variety of tools HJE carries is just mindblowing. I'm glad to see the expansion into quality Japanese tools and hope it continues to grow and thrive.

The SF-200 with the gold grips are awesome. Amazon only has them with red grips and EBay has $25 shipping on them…

I have zero need for another pair of slip joint pliers, but the gold grips are awesome.

I never use the slip joints that I already have.

 

[LeeG]

More Martin stuff from HJE. And a hatchet.



I’d picked up a bunch of Snap-On crows foot wrenches a while back, and these fill in most of the gaps at a fraction of the cost. The spanner wrenches fill out what I was missing from some Wright ones I picked up at HJE last drive through KC. And hammers. Because.

Lee

 

[NUTTSGT]

Had a little side project for a guy at work....had to buy a new tool for it. Not high dollar but got the job done. If this becomes a habit, they will get upgraded.




$20 out the door ar O'Reilly's

 

[Hakeem]

We recently got a Cornwell guy who’s been stopping by. He’s a real cool guy with lots of other companies on his truck - Astro, OTC, Lang, Lisle, Milwaukee, Vessel. I don’t own any Cornwell stuff so I figured I’d throw him some business. Got this 3/8” drive deep impact swivel:





Seems nice enough, although I haven’t used it yet. Mostly just wanted something made by Cornwell and this was something I needed. Price was “reasonable” for a tool truck at $55. There’s no stamped size, only a laser etching, which I’m not crazy about but it’s not a big deal.

Here she is with the rest of the crew:

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

We recently got a Cornwell guy who’s been stopping by. He’s a real cool guy with lots of other companies on his truck - Astro, OTC, Lang, Lisle, Milwaukee, Vessel. I don’t own any Cornwell stuff so I figured I’d throw him some business. Got this 3/8” drive deep impact swivel:





Seems nice enough, although I haven’t used it yet. Mostly just wanted something made by Cornwell and this was something I needed. Price was “reasonable” for a tool truck at $55. There’s no stamped size, only a laser etching, which I’m not crazy about but it’s not a big deal.

Here she is with the rest of the crew:

Man, I have never seen a Cornwell truck. Our apprentice came from a shop in Oaklawn or somewhere in that area and that was their only truck so he’s got a ton of Cornwell tools. They seem really nice.

 

[Roger.donaldston]

The SF-200 with the gold grips are awesome. Amazon only has them with red grips and EBay has $25 shipping on them…

I have zero need for another pair of slip joint pliers, but the gold grips are awesome.

I never use the slip joints that I already have.

I was looking at those gold/brown handle pliers on US Amazon the other day and though the picture showed red (or a different color, not sure), the place where it shows the color and size, just above where you can click the different options to purchase, actually said they were the gold/brown color grip.

 

[ecotec]

I bought the Klein slim forged strippers at Lowe’s a few days ago and put Tenite grips on them today.

I have, actually, put Tenite grips on a few different pairs of pliers recently, but they are pairs that I have had for years. I want to buy them for a few different pairs of pliers now.