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    Unpopular Opinion - Tool Storage

    At work we transport our tools w/ Zarges K470 cases. But then, we are fortunate enough to ship these to our final destination each time. Most of us consolidate into a few cases and use the empty ones for personal use. They do get banged up a little, but they stand up to a lot of abuse and I...
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    Field Service Technician Thread

    Ah good to know, thank you for the confirmation. The finish on the sockets are beautiful. I never handled a Stahlwille ratchet before, or the sockets for that matter. Glad I finally got to hold one in person. I'm also kinda surprised at how light it is for 1/2"
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    Field Service Technician Thread

    Got issued new stuff today for a new machine certification. In the wisdom of an EU owned company, they gave us a 1/2" socket set. This is 1 case of the 9 I was issued today. I'll only ever use 2 sockets that this all comes with. Not sure if it's Stahlwille, although we've ordered things from...
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    Hex key deep dive

    When I was on the phone, she said that there was still stock and backstock of everything else. I didn't ask about warranty when I was on the phone with them, so I can't answer that unfortunately.
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    Hex key deep dive

    I had been holding out buying some RBRT hex keys, and when I finally went to look, MAC tools stopped selling them. It looks like SBD stopped production of these (now sold from the original manf. of "RBRT," GripEdge Tools). I have the Facom OGV hex bit sockets and were impressed with them. So I...
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    Grainger deals

    Dang, that went quick then. Or a low stock. It was available when my co-worker bought one when I posted it.
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    Grainger deals

    Clearance!! Facom 10 piece SAE Angled socket wrench set. $36.19. https://www.grainger.com/product/FACOM-Socket-End-Wrench-Set-6-Point-2TLH3?opr=ILOF
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    I need a replacement 1/4" screwdriver bit set. Which one is the best?

    I have a box of Makita bits that were marked as Made in Germany. I've yet to replace any of them. I've since found out that they are made by Wiha.
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    Flex head ratchets - Why?

    This very much has to do with flex head ratchets.
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    Flex head ratchets - Why?

    I don't work on cars, but I do work on a lot of machines (additive manufacturing / 3D printers). Everyone's situation is different, but here are mine: I'm limited to 70lbs of tools, so I only carry 2 ratchets I have limited time to perform service and PMs, I need tools that can do multiple...
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    PB Swiss interchangeable blade screwdrivers

    I have and use the 215 series for work regularly (Field Service Engineer for industrial additive manufacturing). It's a strong set, but I'd be weary about using the Santoprene handles around any motor oil or gasoline. It'll eat it away.
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    PSA Wera jokers

    Our tool room manager bought these for our field service tool boxes (here in the US), mainly because our company is German owned. So we follow what they use in Germany, to work on our machines out in the field here. Completely normal. However, we all dumped these wrenches for regular wrenches...
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    New bestest pliers, SO LN47ACF

    Welp, my order was cancelled by Snap On. I called and they said it wasn't supposed to be listed on the website yet, and there is no ETA when the LN46ACF's will be released. Oh well.
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    New bestest pliers, SO LN47ACF

    Ha, why yes! I like that channel. I have been looking for a straight plier version of the Knipex Cobra ES, since I found the narrow nose useful. Most importantly I was looking for something more compact than the 9" that's out now. I think the LN46ACF along side a pair of 7" Pliers wrench, will...
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    New bestest pliers, SO LN47ACF

    Ordering for the LN46ACF on the Snap On website, is now available. Just ordered a pair. Can't wait.
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    Rounded Out Allen Head Socket?

    I have the Facom OGV (Mac RBRT) socket hex bit set and it's been helpful in these kind of situations.
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    LocTite sticks

    I never like these. And depending on the screw thread, regular blue Loctite wouldn't even bond after fastening. I caved and now use Vibratite VC-3.
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