NATIONAL WORSHIP OF TOOLS DAY – March 11

I guess I'll take the day off and clean my tools-

http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-worship-of-tools-day-march-11/

****! …I don't even have the day off. Gonna celebrate tonight though.


ya gotta love it

I'm polishing and singing my tools praise all day!

I made a list of mine, so I can print it, and put on the wall to pay homage to them:

HAVE:
02543?
Gear Wrench 23-piece 1/4" Drive Metric Socket Set 8923 25.00
GearWrench 9700 7 Piece Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set SAE 9700 48.41
GearWrench 9900 7 Piece Flex-Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set Metric 9900 48.40
82307?
GearWrench 87329 SAE X-Beam 29-Piece Ratcheting Wrench Set 87329
Gearwrench 8922 23 Pcs. SAE Pass-thru Socket & Bit Set 8922 33.00

Kobalt 7-Piece SAE 3/8-in Drive 12-Point Flex Socket Set 0236279
Kobalt 7-Piece Metric 3/8-in Drive 12-Point Flex Socket Set 86218
Kobalt 22-Piece Thru-Ratchet Set 70128
Kobalt 7-Piece 3/8-in Drive Hex Driver Socket Set 0338623
Kobalt 24-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanic's Tool Set with Hard Case 0338552 Kobalt 35-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanic's Tool Set with Hard Case 0338358
Kobalt 16-Piece Standard/Metric Mechanics Tool Set 0338511 35.00
Kobalt 7-Piece 3/8-in Drive Hex Driver Socket Set 0338622 19.00
Kobalt 11-Piece Standard (SAE) 3/8-in Drive 6-Point Socket Set0338614 26.97
Kobalt 11-Piece Metric 1/2-in Drive 12-Point Socket Set 0338616 27.97
Kobalt 11-Piece Metric 1/2-in Drive 12-Point Socket Set 0338621 37.97
Kobalt 11-Piece Standard (SAE) 1/2-in Drive 12-Point Socket Set 0338620 37.97
Kobalt 11-Piece Metric 3/8-in Drive 6-Point Socket Set 0338615 26.97
Kobalt 11-Piece Metric 3/8-in Drive 12-Point Socket Set 0338617 27.97
Kobalt 10-Piece Metric 1/4-in Drive 6-Point Socket Set 0338637 14.97
Kobalt 10-Piece Standard (SAE) 1/4-in Drive 6-Point Socket Set 0338636 14.99
Kobalt 24-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Mechanic's Tool Set with Hard Case 0338552 19.98
Kobalt 20-Piece Standard (SAE) and Metric Combination Mechanic's Tool Set 0338509

4 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Quick-Release Extension Bar Set HF 67976 19.99
1/4 in. Drive Professional Low Profile Ratchet HF 62329 16.99
3/8 in. Drive Professional Low Profile Ratchet HF 62328 17.99
1/2 in. Drive Professional Low-Profile Ratchet HF 62330 19.99
1/4 in. Drive Professional Flex Head Ratchet HF 62331 16.99
3/8 in. Drive Professional Flex Head Long Handle Ratchet HF 62333 24.99
1/2 in. Drive Professional Flex Head Long Handle Ratchet HF 62332 29.99
1/4 in. Drive Heavy Duty Composite Ratchet HF 66312 8.99
3/8 in. Drive Composite Quick-Release Ratchet HF 62290 9.99
3/8 in. Drive Indexable Head Ratchet HF 62316 16.99
1/2 in. Drive Indexable Head Ratchet HF 62315 19.99
Spark plug sockets - variety
Air pressure gauges and fittings
Tubing cutters
9-piece-wobble-extension-set HF 31203
4 Piece High Visibility Socket Adapter Set HF 67925 4.99
3 Pc Universal Impact Joint Socket Adapter Set HF 67986 9.99
03655
9 Pc Wobble Socket Extension Set HF 61278 14.99
31203
9 Pc Wobble Socket Extension Set HF 67900 14.99
21 Pc 3/8 in. Drive SAE & Metric High Visibility Socket Set HF 67905 22.99
Mini Pick and Hook Set 4 Pc HF 66836 free
22 Pc Screwdriver Set HF 69420 11.99
21 Pc SAE & Metric Go-Thru Socket Set HF 62305 19.99

82307
GearWrench 87329 SAE X-Beam 29-Piece Ratcheting Wrench Set
1/2 in. Drive Extendable Ratchet HF 62311 17.99
1500 lb. Capacity Vehicle Dollies 2 Pc HF 67338 52.9965
13 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Socket Set HF 69345 25.99
8 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Hex Socket Set HF 61337 29.99
3 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Impact Wobble Socket Extension Set HF 67065 8.99
3 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Impact Wobble Socket Extension Set HF 67066 9.99
3 Pc Universal Impact Joint Socket Adapter Set HF 67986 9.99
7 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Swivel Socket Set HF 67911 29.99
7 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Metric Impact Swivel Socket Set HF 67908 24.99
2 Pc 20° Offset & 45° Angle Long Reach Pliers HF 61587 7.99
Long Reach Hose Grip Pliers 3 Pc HF 37909 14.99
2 Pc. 16 in. Long Reach Pliers Set HF 38598 11.99
Left Hand Drill Bit Set 13 Pc HF 61686 7.99
E reverse Torx sockets metric
Titanium Nitride Coated High Speed Steel Step Bit Set 2 Pc HF 96275 19.99
11 Pc Fully Polished Metric Long Handle Combination Wrench Set HF 47067 24.99
14 Pc Metric V-Groove Combination Wrench Set HF 63063 39.99
37 Pc 3/8 in., 1/2 in. Drive SAE & Metric Impact Socket Set HF 68011 29.99
13 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Deep Wall Socket Set HF 69279 24.99
13 Pc 1/2 in. Drive SAE Impact Deep Wall Socket Set HF 69280 24.99
Flex sockets
Pry bars Craftsman
4 Pc Heavy Duty Pry Bar Set HF 1654 10.99
Screwdrivers misc, and HF
Mirror & magnet tools extendable
Flashlights misc
Small screwdrivers misc
Brush - Have
Electrical tape
Teflon tape
Pliers misc
7 mil Nitrile Powder-Free Gloves 50 Pc X-Large HF 61774 9.99
9 mil Nitrile Powder-Free Gloves 50 Pc X-Large HF 61743 12.99
Long 90 degree pliers HF
Torx or star sockets
Allen sockets metric and SAE
Blow mold 1/4" socket and ratchet set Gearwrench
Office paper clips for cam belts
Crowsfoot wrenches metric
3/8 in. Drive 17 in. Breaker Bar HF 67931 8.99
1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Breaker Bar HF 67933 12.99
Torque wrench HF 3 sizes
4 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Impact Socket Extension Set HF 67972 9.99
Impact extension size converters HF
3/8" Extensions locking and regular HF
Air ratchet - Husky
4# hand sledge
4 lb. Neon Orange Dead Blow Hammer HF 41800 11.99
Side cutters
Ball Joint Service Kit for 2WD and 4WD Vehicles HF 63279 89.99
14 Piece Master Ball Joint Adapter Set HF 62785 72.99
Magnetic parts dishes 4" and 6" HF
Brake Bleeder and Vacuum Pump Kit HF 60770 24.99
Tie rod and Pitman arm puller HF 62708 14.99 - Get puller kit?
Ox/ac set
Coolant tester
Calipers HF
Micrometer
Rivets
3-in-1 Riveter Kit HF 94300 16.99
Multi-meter Milwaukee
7 Function Digital Multimeter with Backlight HF 92020 free
Test light incandescent HF
Drum brake tools
1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump® HF 62160 79.99
Arcan Aluminum floor jack 3 ton ALJ3T 249.99
3 Ton Steel Jack Stands HF 61196 21.99
6 ton Steel Jack Stands HF 61197 39.99
Wheel chock
1/2 in. Professional Air Impact Wrench HF Earthquake 68424 89.99
Safety glasses and face shield
Pancake air compressor - Porter Cable
Alignment punches
Chisels - Have a selection
Hacksaw - Have a couple
Vise - Have a few
Picks HF small set - Get better?
Grease gun - Learn to use
Flaring tool set small - Good for now for brake lines
Vise grips - Have a few
Channel locks
Ryobi Dremel (type) with 3 accessory kits
1200.00

Supplies:
Super lube HF
Brake cleaner
Kroil
PB blaster
Wheel bearing grease
Brake lube
Anti-seize
Shop towels
Paper towels

Shop Equipment:
Bench grinder !/2HP Baldor
Grinders with wire wheels and stones and buffs
Drill press Buffalo
Bridgeport
Lathe South Bend
Horiz. band saw Kalamazoo
Parts washer
Arbor press Grenard
12 ton H-Frame Industrial Heavy Duty Floor Shop Press HF 33497 119.99
Hose reel
Disc sander Kalamazoo
Belt sander Kalamazoo
Anvil
120.00

Other:
Pneumatic Roller Seat HF 46319 25.99
40 in. 300 lb. Capacity Low-Profile Creeper HF 69262 23.99
Rubber mallet
Brass hammer
Titanium Nitride Coated Drill Bit Set 29 Pc HF 61637 14.99
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
1/4" insert bit ratchet
Universal joint set metric for sockets
Universal joint set SAE for sockets
Files
Gasket scraper
Battery terminal cleaner
Wire Stripper
Feeler Gauges/thickness shims
Dial caliper
Electronic caliper HF
Micrometer
Spark Plug Gap gauge
Timing light
Battery charger
Oil drain containers
Engine stand
AC DC stick welder ARC-180 HF 44568
AC DC "Tombstone" stick welder Lincoln

Bill, now you need to go buy a big tool box and take all of your new tools out of their cardboard boxes so they look pretty. Richard
oh yes and take pictures for us.

So I guess this gives me an excuse to go work out in my garage with my tools.

The national something day that matters?

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY – March 25


Since the medal's creation, there have been 3,468 Medals of Honor awarded to the country’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen.

I really don't think sharing that list was necessary.

gdocktor3 said:

I really don't think sharing that list was necessary.

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I printed it and showed my it to my wife.

She gave me THAT look.

Isn't it a good list?

Bill

I don't take into worshiping any type of idol...... Appreciate them, sure. Worship, no.

countryroad82 said:

I don't take into worshiping any type of idol...... Appreciate them, sure. Worship, no.

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Worship is a heavy word for strong appreciation. National tool appreciation day sounds better to me.

Can we celebrate it over in the UK?

bixxjs said:

Can we celebrate it over in the UK?

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Sure!.........it's nondenominational!

bczygan said:

I made a list of mine, so I can print it, and put on the wall to pay homage to them:

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Bill, your tool list is most impressive. Can we see a few photos of your collection. Are you planning to open an auto repair shop and tool loaner service in Detroit?

MN_Runner said:

Bill, your tool list is most impressive. Can we see a few photos of your collection. Are you planning to open an auto repair shop and tool loaner service in Detroit?

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Just want to have the right tools when I work on my vehicles ad things around the house.

A couple of years on GJ and most of this stuff just follows me home.

A selection of the most usable for vehicles, is in the HF 5 drawer service cart. The rest in the 44" HF roller or my 1 car garage and 4x8 shed.

With some exceptions, I think it is a basic but somewhat complete kit.

It is heavy on sockets and wrenches and short on electrical and diagnostic and AC and fuel things. That's what my other list of wanted items is for.

Enough, almost, to do much except trans and engine rebuild work.

But think about it for a second. Don't you really need most of these things, and quite a few more?

Photos later.

Bill

Here's the wanted now and later list:

Potential tool list:

Next on the list:
4 Pc 3/8 in. Drive Impact Socket Extension Set HF 67926 7.99
4 Pc 1/2 in. Drive Quick-Release Extension Bar Set HF 61968 22.99
Dental picks
Sockets handle trays, deep metric to 27 shallow too.
Electrical Terminal Kit and Crimper
LED 12 volt for testing coil on plug, etc. ($3 or so at electronic supply house)
Scanner wide data logging Actron CP9135?
3 in. High Speed Composite Air Cut-Off Tool HF 68832 19.99
Astro Pneumatic 9401 10-Piece Snap Ring Pliers Set APT-9401 28.99
Mapp gas - CL
External retaining ring pliers Matco
45 Pc Titanium Nitride Coated Alloy Steel SAE Tap & Die Set 61411 84.99
45 Pc Titanium Nitride Coated Alloy Steel Metric Tap & Die Set 61410 84.99
Irwin damaged fastener tool set Screw extractor set?
IRWIN Tools BOLT-GRIP Deep Well Bolt Extractor Set, 5-Piece (3094001) 34.23
Stainless Steel Tweezers Set 6 Pc HF 93598 5.99
Wrenches long box end metric
Offset Box Wrench Set Metric 8 pc HF 32042 15.99
Offset Box Wrench Set SAE 8 pc HF 32041 15.99
Shallow sockets
Thread restoration kit Craftsman SAE and Metric 48 pc 971 2750 54.99
Hex sockets ball end long 3/8" SAE HF 67885 14.99
Hex sockets ball end long 3/8" Metric HF 67888 14.99
Hex sockets 1/2" impact 8 pc SAE 67893 29.99
Star sockets 1/2" impact 8pc HF 61336 29.99
Better organization for wrenches
SAE everything...
Factory service manual 2002 Astro Van
435.00

For Service Cart:
Mount for nitrile gloves
Mount for paper towels
Mount for
Shelf
Side cabinet?
Electrical outlet
Air hose rack and fitting
Working on better storage for service cart. Took numerous things out of packaging to save space.

Would like:
1/2 in. Drive Impact Flip Socket Set 3 Pc HF 62491 11.99
1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Professional Breaker Bar HF 62729 19.99
1/2 in. Drive 18 in. Breaker Bar HF 67932 9.99
3/4 in. Drive 20 in. Quick Release Breaker Bar HF 98270 21.99
Titanium Nitride Coated High Speed Steel Step Bit Set 3 Pc HF 60379 13.99
11 or 18 piece brake caliper set HF?
Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Service Tool Kit 18 Pc ABN Sears 24.99
Bearing Separator and Puller Set HF 62593 49.99
Master Fuel Injection Pressure Test Kit HF 62788 89.99
1/2 in. Drive Front Wheel Drive Axle Lock-Nut Socket Set 7 Pc HF 62842 39.99
1/2 in. Drive Super High Torque Lug Nut Impact Socket Set 11 Pc HF 62899 69.99
Silver And Deming Drill Bit Set 8 Pc HF 61892 34.99
2 Pc. Professional Automotive HVLP Air Spray Gun Kit HF 61472 49.99
Helping hands HF 60501 4.99
Small MIG welder
Air chisel
Spring compressors - Would like center one
Interior body panel tools - Have HF plastic - couple more HF
Short and long wobble extensions - Have some
Deep sockets - Have some
Oil Filter Wrench (assortment of strap and cap types) - Have some
Extensions locking and 3/8 - Have some
Special pliers cable cutters - Have some
322.00

Not needed yet:
Stubby wrenches
O2 sensor and oil sender socket set HF
Rear caliper cube - Not needed
Cordless impact - Not needed
Offset wrenches box end metric
Quick disconnect tools
1/2 in. Drive Front Wheel Drive Axle Lock-Nut Socket Set 7 Pc HF 62842 39.99
Axle nut socket set powerbuilt O'Reillys?
Body panel clip pliers HF 67399 7.99
Push pin pliers HF 67400 9.99
Leslie blind seal puller
CV joint boot band installation tool
Air chucks for pressure testing cylinders
Compression tester
Fuel pressure gauge
Vacuum gauge
Chain Wrench
Roofers magnet - Use HF magnet bar
Stud remover
AC tools
Disconnect tools
Hex shaped connector removal tool
2nd cart
Hose cutting tool - Use utility knife
Hose disconnect tools HF
Really long 90 degree pliers
Big channellocks
Curved needlenose
Heavy Duty Slide Hammer and Puller Set 16 Pc HF 63268 69.99
wrenched chopped wrenches S wrenches
Eastwood pro flaring tool set - use small set
Specialty wrenches
Brass rubber mallet HF - Have separate ones
Cable actuated hose clamp pliers
Bolt-Type Wheel Puller Set HF 62620 14.99
MAC flare set
Balance puller
Block tester
Noid Light and IAC Tester Set 11 Pc HF 97959 39.99
183.00

@bczygan,
Seems like you got more tools than the HF store. How many tool boxes do you have? A few photos will take less than 10 seconds. Love to see your tools in your mega garage. You must live in the Gross Point neighborhood to own all these tools for fun.

MN_Runner said:

@bczygan,
Seems like you got more tools than the HF store. How many tool boxes do you have? A few photos will take less than 10 seconds. Love to see your tools in your mega garage. You must live in the Gross Point neighborhood to own all these tools for fun.

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HF roller and service cart plus file cabinet.

In the City of Detroit. Don't open my small 1 car to anyone. Work in the street.

Bill

I had to work out of town all day today (the 11th). I'll worship my tools when I get home

Here's photos of the service cart the other day.

Just dug my service cart out of the back of the garage, by moving around every damn thing to get to it.

Starting to stock it, so I can work out of it, to repair and maintain our vehicles. A lot of HF, metric, impact tools. Still need to find more space for SAE. Need a shelf, mounting for gloves, paper towels, pry bars, work light, air hose, outlet strip, extension cord, creeper, rolling stool and some other stuff outside. Have rubber mat for the top.

Here's the stuff so far:





























Bill

bczygan said:

Isn't it a good list?

Bill

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it didn't happen w/o pictures
list? we don't need no stickin' list

I spent the day polishing the box and rearranging the hutch decorations.