Goes back to the revolution.Metric / SAE is a deep state conspiracy to make you buy 2 sets of everything.
Pete
Don't fall for Big Socket's propaganda.Metric / SAE is a deep state conspiracy to make you buy 2 sets of everything.
Pete
These are great. I wanted one of the Huots for years, then discovered the Vevor and couldn't pass it up for the price. I recently made inserts for mine (see the 3d print thread) as the square bottoms making fishing bits out of the edges difficult.Vevor 5-drawer drill bit / tap cabinet $46.82
Build quality is pretty comparable to new Huot.
Huot has dimples on top to facilitate stacking.
Vevor doesn't, but a non-skid pad does the job.
Vevor is about 1/4" wider/deeper so it sorta stacks with Huot.
Vevor has ball bearing drawer slides, Huot doesn't.
Vevor partitions are full depth, welded steel, immovable.
Huot partitions are plastic, removable (with effort), partial depth with bulk storage behind.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09987LKFN?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Those look good and beefy. Unfortunately no coupon shows for me.Bondhus 33197 Set of 9 External Twist Socket Set 3/8" DR 8-19MM - Amazon.com
Bondhus 33197 Set of 9 External Twist Socket Set 3/8" DR 8-19MM - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
Just randomly found these Bondhus Metric bolt extractors with an almost half off coupon. I ordered one and there's a couple left it says. $24.11 shipped
Those look good and beefy. Unfortunately no coupon shows for me.
I find that 11/16 and 17mm are usually interchangeableI find there is a metric equivalent for most common SAE sizes (external, not hex), but not the reverse. I believe I read this is because the 1mm gaps in metric sizing are within the tolerance of SAE size jumps. You can see on the chart below SAE is covered, but common metric like 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 17mm and 18mm are not covered by SAE. So if I don't know for sure if something is SAE or Metric, I grab the metric set. But I prefer to use SAE when I know the item is SAE (electrical as several people pointed out). But my SAE tools no longer reside in the primary tool chest. The same way JIS drivers work well on Phillips but the reverse isn't true.
I kind of view SAE like I view flathead screws in modern equipment: it exists, I just don't know why.
I bought Gearwrench brand and I've been happy with them the handful of times I've used them.


Here's whats insideAvailable for preorder, release date Oct 1
- INCLUDES: VERSASTACK Case 3/8 in. Ratchet 3/8 in. Drive Extension Bar 3 in. 1/4 in. Dr. Mag Nut Driver 11-Piece Bit Set 3/8 in. Dr. 6PT Standard Socket 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm 3/8 in. Dr. 6PT Standard Socket 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, 9/16 in Extra 10MM Sockets (2) Bottle Opener Tape Measure Key Chain Magnetic Pick-Up Tool Stubby Slotted Screwdriver
12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar, Limited Edition Gift Box CMMT12426A
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12 Days? Is this some of that Shrink-flation I've heard about?Available for preorder, release date Oct 1
- INCLUDES: VERSASTACK Case 3/8 in. Ratchet 3/8 in. Drive Extension Bar 3 in. 1/4 in. Dr. Mag Nut Driver 11-Piece Bit Set 3/8 in. Dr. 6PT Standard Socket 10mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm 3/8 in. Dr. 6PT Standard Socket 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, 9/16 in Extra 10MM Sockets (2) Bottle Opener Tape Measure Key Chain Magnetic Pick-Up Tool Stubby Slotted Screwdriver
12 Days of CRAFTSMAN Advent Calendar, Limited Edition Gift Box CMMT12426A
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Surely, but ISO/ANSI standard Advent Calendar consists of 25 days. They harmonized on that.You never heard of the 12 Days of Christmas? Not a countdown Dec1-25, but rather Dec25-Jan5.
Thanks for the pics, trying to figure it out via description was a pain. Didn't see the CM playing cards listed, not sure if they are "trading cards" or 2-Ace.
This must be DIN then...Surely, but ISO/ANSI standard Advent Calendar consists of 25 days. They harmonized on that.
Thought DIN generally adopted ISO standards. Guess this must fall under the Kringle exceptionThis must be DIN then...
I do buy the old wera adv calendars when I fine them cheap.Yeah I know its from 2024 but it's almost 1/2 price and will go well with the GEDORE-R59003026 RED Socket Set 3/8 size6-24mm 26pcs that is if you bought it back in March when it was only $59 and not the current eye watering price
Gedore Red Advent Calendar 2024
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