Blasphemy !
Breaking tools - what have you broken lately?
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Blasphemy !
goodfellow
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That's a punishable offense!! Mandatory jail time for very poor tool etiquette. Didn't your daddy teach you anything. 
eschoendorff
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Just send it in... Proto should warranty it...
With big sledge marks on the handle....lol
eschoendorff
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goodfellow
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Why should Proto warranty something that was obviously abused? That's not part of the deal. I think JC Penney, SEARS and WARDS were the only companies that warranted questionable abuse of their hand tools.
Tool abuse ... call the authorities ...
cruiser808
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Were you working on the FJ?
paramudduck
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I always beat on the breaker bars. Better selection of lengths and easier to get cheaters to stay on. And dead blows don't bounce every where.
Vinko
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Snap On impact wrench:
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Snap On TORQUE wrench ....
Vinko
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I have a feeling I'll never hear the end of this. That's two threads.
My only defense is that it was very early when I posted these messages....And I've been dealing with impacts all night.
paramudduck
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Well we could say we know how it was broken. Using it as a striker wrench isn't good for it. 
jk
jkThat is a split beam torque wrench. I have two of them one is 3/8 inch drive the other 1/2 inch drive.
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ZRX61
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That was my guess, but I can't find any leak. Only thing to do now is dismantle the damn thing to get the metal tube that goes down into the Media out & have a look at that.
That tube is kinda thin so it could have worn a hole in it. If that is the culprit I'll be replacing that tube with a 2ft section of 1/2in black pipe.
Vinko
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I'm gonna see if the truck guy can fix it when he comes to town on Fri. I'm going to see about getting these too, in metric:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...1&group_ID=522&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
It's a humble purchase compared to some of you guys, but what the heck....
foul_ball
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hmm...
broke the square drive off a 16x1.5mm HSS made in china tap. I have a Vermont American in the same size that isn't as sharp, but sure is a helluva lot tougher. no more cheap cutting tools for me, even if it costs $30 for one USA spiral point 3-flute tap.
...had chrome flaking off a c-man 22mm socket. Does that count? no trouble with replacing it at the local Sears.
like most everyone else, apparently, I twisted the tip off a 3/8 extension several months ago. It was **** anyway- no markings on it at all.
I have fasteners fail more often than tools- for example, was torquing a 12mm nut and bolt together to 50 ft lbs when instead of taking the torque, the nut decided to mushroom out and get stuck in my socket. I was kinda mad.
broke the square drive off a 16x1.5mm HSS made in china tap. I have a Vermont American in the same size that isn't as sharp, but sure is a helluva lot tougher. no more cheap cutting tools for me, even if it costs $30 for one USA spiral point 3-flute tap.
...had chrome flaking off a c-man 22mm socket. Does that count? no trouble with replacing it at the local Sears.
like most everyone else, apparently, I twisted the tip off a 3/8 extension several months ago. It was **** anyway- no markings on it at all.
I have fasteners fail more often than tools- for example, was torquing a 12mm nut and bolt together to 50 ft lbs when instead of taking the torque, the nut decided to mushroom out and get stuck in my socket.
I was kinda mad.trackwelder
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Broke this 1/2" drive long handled ratchet.
goodfellow
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I've had a bad run with two short SK 1/2" drive chrome sockets. Within a week I cracked the 5/8" and the 3/4". No air tools and no abuse, just used a ratchet to install some lag bolts on the deck. These sockets were purchased in the early 1970's -- Hope this isn't a trend.
Anyone know if SEARS will warranty this stuff? They sell a lot of SK there now.
Anyone know if SEARS will warranty this stuff? They sell a lot of SK there now.
I seriously doubt that Sears will warranty them. You'll probably just have to mail them in.
I'm a little surprised that you broke those sockets. As far as I know the quality was even better on the older sockets, and I've seen tons of old SK sockets still in great shape. Maybe you got a bad batch or something.
Elroy broke this 1/4" extension a few weeks ago working on a friends '65 Buick. Pissed me off because this extension is basically irreplaceable and actually worth MORE than the Buick.[/IMG]
Well not really. The Buick is nice and worth a fair piece of change.
Well ole Elroy went to the country this evening and paid a visit to "Mr. Buick". Snapped a few pics of the 65 and his 1971 Stage 1
As stated. The 65 is a nice ride:
And the 1971 Stage 1 in the back. It's not as nice but it'll come around through the tire smoke
Can you say RAM AIR. Sure you can.
billymade
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Can you ask Elroy; did he ever find a replacement era correct SK replacement extension?
YEP for proper command of the 12 bolt with the factory reinforced lower control arms.
Never did find a replacement.
Cobra4B
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Broke a generic 3/8ths to 1/2 adapter a few days ago trying to break the lugs loose on my buddies G35 after the tire shop decided to use an airgun to torque them.
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krusty the clown
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Fedwrench
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I broke a Snap on HBD24 dead blow ball peen hammer the other. The plastic on top of the hammer cracked while beating on a control arm and now the head is real loose and unsafe to use.
I had Snap on 1/4 drive 8 and 10mm sockets crack while using them on a Gearwrench rotoratchet.
I had Snap on 1/4 drive 8 and 10mm sockets crack while using them on a Gearwrench rotoratchet.
nissan_crawler
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What in the hell were you doing with 1/4" drive on lug nuts? For that matter, what were you doing with 3/8" on lug nuts?
krusty the clown
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is that elroy standing dangerously close to the 12 pack of bud light?
seth_man
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Broke my SO #2 Phillips impact Driver Bit off yesterday in a honda oddesy brake rotor.
also broke the tip off my largest matco flat screwdriver 2 weeks ago. i wasnt using it as a prybar or chisel, i swear. but with the holidays my matco guy hasnt come around since before chirstmas.
also broke the tip off my largest matco flat screwdriver 2 weeks ago. i wasnt using it as a prybar or chisel, i swear. but with the holidays my matco guy hasnt come around since before chirstmas.
The tools I break most are torx bit sockets. I work on alot of SAAB's and they are COVERED with torx fasteners. Some fasteners really need quite a bit of breakaway torque.
My Snap-on ones were the biggest disappointment, considering the cost. I gave the Cornwell guy back his lame Asian re-labels(the tools were not bad, but the price was too high for Asian tools)
I bought some Gearwrench ones for 19.99, that put the Snap-on ones to shame,what a shame.
I still plan on getting some Hazet ones, but for now I actually bought Gearwrench; because I was in a bind.
How can GW out do, Snap-on for 19.99???????????????????
I bought an Asian tool, I feel soo guilty.
My Snap-on ones were the biggest disappointment, considering the cost. I gave the Cornwell guy back his lame Asian re-labels(the tools were not bad, but the price was too high for Asian tools)
I bought some Gearwrench ones for 19.99, that put the Snap-on ones to shame,what a shame.
I still plan on getting some Hazet ones, but for now I actually bought Gearwrench; because I was in a bind.
How can GW out do, Snap-on for 19.99???????????????????
I bought an Asian tool, I feel soo guilty.
Fedwrench
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I bought an Asian tool, I feel so guilty.
It's all downhill from here. Don't worry, the Swedish cars won't mind.
Nope. That is Mr. Buick.
Better known as:
The Fat Man
Extra Jimmy
Jammin Jim
The Jammed One
Pablo Rubbly
Jabba the Jammer
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Paladin
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Last tools I broke were 15/16" sockets. One was a Mastercraft and the other was a Taiwan no-name. Both were replaced with C-Man the next morning... The nice thing about breaking the last few Chinese tools I have is I have an excuse to replace it with quality stuff. At least, it's an excuse the wife will buy...
Gregster
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made in taiwan 3/8 wobble extensions. Snapped right off at the head.
T35 and T45 sockets one was working on an Explorer getting the front drive shaft off the other was a BMW removing the rear seat belts.
T35 and T45 sockets one was working on an Explorer getting the front drive shaft off the other was a BMW removing the rear seat belts.
Cobra4B
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Sorry... I meant 3/8ths to 1/2" adapter.
nissan_crawler
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still wondering why 3/8"
Cobra4B
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Because my buddy's car had a wierd lug size and I only had a 3/8ths socket in deep well that would fit it. His rear wheels have a very deep lip. My torque wrench and breaker bar are 1/2"
seth_man
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HRE wheels, nice. bastards at that shop have no respect for nice wheels i guess.