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Proto Spark Plug socket set is ~$87 on Amazon.
For context this set is about $240 at Grainger - but was hovering around $150-170 on Amazon. I wanted it, but I was hoping for a price drop. Lucky me.
My one quibble is that I wish they were magnetic instead of rubber insert - but hopefully Proto got it right. Knurling won me over.
For context this set is about $240 at Grainger - but was hovering around $150-170 on Amazon. I wanted it, but I was hoping for a price drop. Lucky me.
My one quibble is that I wish they were magnetic instead of rubber insert - but hopefully Proto got it right. Knurling won me over.
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RyanE
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Oh ****! I don't need this, I don't need this, I don't need this...... But I'm a sucker for Proto!
I did grab those 3/8" x 20' Gr 70 transport chains previously posted a few weeks ago.
I did grab those 3/8" x 20' Gr 70 transport chains previously posted a few weeks ago.
PhantomEB
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Anyone seen these assembled in their stores? Reason I am asking is to see what the dimensions are for the lowest shelf. to see if a TIG/Arc would sit there?
Looked at those, but most of my plugs are 13/16" so went with this one instead.Proto Spark Plug socket set is ~$87 on Amazon.
For context this set is about $240 at Grainger - but was hovering around $150-170 on Amazon. I wanted it, but I was hoping for a price drop. Lucky me.
My one quibble is that I wish they were magnetic instead of rubber insert - but hopefully Proto got it right. Knurling won me over.
The new PAL sale has a 6 pce deburring set for $13 including a 3/4".
PhantomEB
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I picked up the countersink set myself, no intention of using anytime soon but one day.
and definitely missed this - damn. Had 2 in my cart and gone - link doesn't even work now it looks like
I'll be honest - this scares me a little, haha.
Ended up buying this as I am also a sucker for Proto - interesting that it says that COO is US, but a review said it came as Taiwan - I'll have to have a look when they arrive.Proto Spark Plug socket set is ~$87 on Amazon.
For context this set is about $240 at Grainger - but was hovering around $150-170 on Amazon. I wanted it, but I was hoping for a price drop. Lucky me.
My one quibble is that I wish they were magnetic instead of rubber insert - but hopefully Proto got it right. Knurling won me over.
If you want a quality chuck for those, look at this one, it is an ACE,
Ace 1 in. L Quick-Change Bit Set Multi-Material 1 pc Mfr# 804851 - Ace Hardware
Ace's Heavy-Duty Quick-Change Bit Holder is everything you want in this type of holder: strong, durable and built to last. Engineered for heavy-duty, professional use, there is zero wobbles once bits are inserted. Bits are held in place from four sides, creating the most secure hold. The holder...
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Check out PAL's SURPLUS, it is a sixty-five page journey, but well worth it.
Ha! I bought the cutting torch on a whim. We shall see when it arrives. That is definitely "scary" cheap.
Proto does make some stuff in Taiwan, so that wouldn't surprise me - I've yet to have a low quality piece regardless. Lots is still made in the USA, but they also have some French and German items.
Haven't seen much to get excited about lately, but in the interest of keeping this thread going - I spotted some cheap mini pocket pry bars on Amazon similar to the "PQY" ones that the forum was excited about until Snap-on came out with theirs.
These seem to be perpetually $18 on Amazon for a 3-pack, which isn't terrible, but still much higher than on the USA site (and the other colors cost even more).
Well, here's a three pack of "RASNONE" for $12. The measurements all appear to be identical, so I imagine these are all just rebranded versions of the same thing. PQY and RASNONE are both made in China.
The PQY logo is certainly more attractive - but I plan to wipe the writing off anyway (someone on the forum said it can be done with a little brake cleaner to the PQY version - hope this is the same).
These seem to be perpetually $18 on Amazon for a 3-pack, which isn't terrible, but still much higher than on the USA site (and the other colors cost even more).
Well, here's a three pack of "RASNONE" for $12. The measurements all appear to be identical, so I imagine these are all just rebranded versions of the same thing. PQY and RASNONE are both made in China.
The PQY logo is certainly more attractive - but I plan to wipe the writing off anyway (someone on the forum said it can be done with a little brake cleaner to the PQY version - hope this is the same).
Follow-up: COO is Taiwan, will be discussing with Amazon (also about some damage to case).
Good thing is that they are indeed still Proto level quality. Great chrome, finishing and ridiculous heft.
Ha! I thought the same thing. I have other spark plug sockets - but I've never felt sockets this heavy.
I like them regardless of COO. Ordered up some new plugs for my truck so I can test them out.
I just picked up some impact sockets at CanTire. If you’re looking for some they’re worth looking at. Link
- Cr-Mo construction
- Deep sockets
- 10-24mm no skips
- sizes are both stamped and laser etched in them
- $50
I’m rather pleased. I could do without the extensions, and would happily give those up for a 27, 30, and 32 socket (would even sacrifice the 20 and 23 for that), but really this seems a well put together kit. The case is a pinned hinge, although a little stiff to pop the sockets out of if you use those. We’ll see how they hold up.
My brother has the similar Pro.Point set from Princess. It’s been good. Slightly different size selection. I’d say comparable, but you may have to wait quite a while to find a better deal.
- Cr-Mo construction
- Deep sockets
- 10-24mm no skips
- sizes are both stamped and laser etched in them
- $50
I’m rather pleased. I could do without the extensions, and would happily give those up for a 27, 30, and 32 socket (would even sacrifice the 20 and 23 for that), but really this seems a well put together kit. The case is a pinned hinge, although a little stiff to pop the sockets out of if you use those. We’ll see how they hold up.
My brother has the similar Pro.Point set from Princess. It’s been good. Slightly different size selection. I’d say comparable, but you may have to wait quite a while to find a better deal.
Shop-hound
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This deal is pretty location specific. Canadian Tire on Southland in Calgary has an in store special $75 for all 3 (fixed head) 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 90T ratchets. These are made by Gearwrench. Screamin deal!
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-90-tooth-ratchet-set-3-pc-3996730p.html#srp
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-90-tooth-ratchet-set-3-pc-3996730p.html#srp
$120 here and the MTL store I checked out.This deal is pretty location specific. Canadian Tire on Southland in Calgary has an in store special $75 for all 3 (fixed head) 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 90T ratchets. These are made by Gearwrench. Screamin deal!
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-90-tooth-ratchet-set-3-pc-3996730p.html#srp
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Picked these up last year, and they are a great deal for sure. CDN Tire @ the time had them @ $50 as I think a new product intro type thing. They went off sale and on sale again 1 more time and then haven't seen them near as low until you pointed them out. I think Reg Price (at that time was about 149.99)This deal is pretty location specific. Canadian Tire on Southland in Calgary has an in store special $75 for all 3 (fixed head) 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 90T ratchets. These are made by Gearwrench. Screamin deal!
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-90-tooth-ratchet-set-3-pc-3996730p.html#srp
Relax
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This deal is pretty location specific. Canadian Tire on Southland in Calgary has an in store special $75 for all 3 (fixed head) 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 90T ratchets. These are made by Gearwrench. Screamin deal!
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-90-tooth-ratchet-set-3-pc-3996730p.html#srp
These appear to be the same ones included in this all-metric set that regularly goes on sale for about $200, and is what I usually recommend to anyone starting to build up a tool collection:
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How can you tell who the OEM is, other than just the similarity in looks?
In my experience it is mostly just a matter of careful scrutiny. It's not always 100% though. Sometimes there are other clues such as the packaging, selector switches, ratchet internals, unique designs etc.These appear to be the same ones included in this all-metric set that regularly goes on sale for about $200, and is what I usually recommend to anyone starting to build up a tool collection:
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How can you tell who the OEM is, other than just the similarity in looks?
The other thing to keep in mind is that it may not always be possible to confirm something is identical - e.g. Canadian Tire might contract with Apex, but spec a different grade of material, finish or QC than another Apex brand.
Sometimes it is obvious it is a clone, othertimes it might be best to judge the tool on its own merit.
One I'm wondering about right now is the Maximum tap and die sets. The blow mounded cases are obvious Gearwrench clones, but the sets don't always match up. There's no easy way to tell if they are just rebranded (making them a steal at sale prices), or just look-alikes that might be a lower grade of steel or heat treatment.
At the moment though (and Canadian Tire has a history of switching OEMs), the majority of the Maximum line looks like Apex production (aka the Gearwrench parent company) and the Mastercraft line appears to be largely Stanley.
GophersGarage
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I have from the past gear wrenches that state Gearwrench brand on one side and maximum on the other.
just like these
just like these
This.
CTC is really its own ecosystem. They seem to recalibrate every once in a while. Seem to have been getting better at setting the product up as what people want these days, hope they keep that direction, and not go into gimmick or back to putting out sets with too much of what people don’t want and not enough of what they do.
Even if the Maximum ratchets are similar to the GW 90t, they don’t necessarily follow all the other specs. And other pieces in a se are relevant to the overall, too. Extensions were knurled, then not, then knurled again, for example.
I have some Allen branded Gearwrenches (Allen used to be a sister brand to GW), and the Maximum ones I have are far better.
The ratchets from plain Mastercraft 10 years ago were supposedly Stanley, but had a unique selector and were horrible.
CTC actually holds the patent on their screwdriver handle, who knows how they’ve contracted to have that made.
Home Depot shelf tags actually used to list the vendor on them. So you could see some Husky items were supplied by Stanley, others (especially the crappier ‘special buy’ stuff) from elsewhere. Haven’t seen such a list for Mastercraft...
Shop-hound
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Good call. Was for sure a generalization that they were Apex. Going to pick up a Gearwrench 3/8” 90T rebuild kit for future proofing and will do a test fit to verify. Will report back!
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Relax
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I was more curious than anything. I can't even remember a time when I've been disappointed in a Maximum-branded tool. As long as they keep offering and honouring their lifetime warranty, I'll keep buying.
jollygreengiant
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Maximum seems to be the sweet spot between cheap POS and crazy expensive that will do the job for the majority of weekend warriors. I can see if you were using them everyday that you might want something higher quality, but even then they have a lifetime warranty so you aren't out much if they don't hold up.
Off_kilter
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Everything in regards to Mastercraft and Maximum goes on sale eventually.
This set has been really good filling 90% of my non impact socketry needs(love that it has 6 and 12 point sockets). Ive also found the trays(sans the wrench tray tossed that) really helpful for ensuring no tools get lost.
FWIW I believe it goes on sale for the $300-350 range. Combined with CTM rewards multiplier(50x is 20% back in CTM) and you can get a really good deal.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-professional-grade-socket-set-346-pc-0580303p.html#srp
This set has been really good filling 90% of my non impact socketry needs(love that it has 6 and 12 point sockets). Ive also found the trays(sans the wrench tray tossed that) really helpful for ensuring no tools get lost.
FWIW I believe it goes on sale for the $300-350 range. Combined with CTM rewards multiplier(50x is 20% back in CTM) and you can get a really good deal.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/maximum-professional-grade-socket-set-346-pc-0580303p.html#srp
Just another option for those of you looking for sockets: Williams sockets aren't THAT much more expensive than Mastercraft. They come in Taiwan and USA flavors - USA tools have letters in the part numbers.
I'm not suggesting they are a better deal than the aforementioned Maximum set, but if you have a larger budget, I think Williams is the next step up. I.e. for ~$300 I bet you could get pretty much the same sizes and varieties of 1/4", 3/8" and a 1/2" sockets (not including ratchets, wrenches or hex-keys like the Maximum set though).
The best pricing I've found is from Cryer tool. They only sell the USA production tools (I have mixed feelings because Taiwan Williams tools are also good). Their email communication is spotty and I can't get my online account to work - but they answer the phone, ship parcels quickly and are cheap.
Just for example, I bought this set:
That's a 20 piece set of just 3/8" drive. I can't tell what sizes are included in the Maximum set, but I doubt the 3/8" sizes are that comprehensive. Usually large kits like that try to avoid overlap.
Last I checked this set was ~$160 on Amazon.
I'm not suggesting they are a better deal than the aforementioned Maximum set, but if you have a larger budget, I think Williams is the next step up. I.e. for ~$300 I bet you could get pretty much the same sizes and varieties of 1/4", 3/8" and a 1/2" sockets (not including ratchets, wrenches or hex-keys like the Maximum set though).
The best pricing I've found is from Cryer tool. They only sell the USA production tools (I have mixed feelings because Taiwan Williams tools are also good). Their email communication is spotty and I can't get my online account to work - but they answer the phone, ship parcels quickly and are cheap.
Just for example, I bought this set:
| Williams MSB-20HRC | 3/8" Drive Shallow Socket Set 6 Pt 20 Pc - 5 1/2 - 24mm | 1 | $74.40 |
That's a 20 piece set of just 3/8" drive. I can't tell what sizes are included in the Maximum set, but I doubt the 3/8" sizes are that comprehensive. Usually large kits like that try to avoid overlap.
Last I checked this set was ~$160 on Amazon.
kidrubicon
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Both USA JH Williams and Taiwan Williams are decent quality for the money. Warranty can be an issue. I have Made in Taiwan JHW flex-head reversible ratcheting wrenches - bought for being the only flex-head wrenches that are reversible, besides the Bluepoint cousins, and Bluepoint reversible ratcheting wrenches - bought at a friendly discount from my Snap-on dealer so steep that I can not resist. The chrome are almost identical. Bluepoint looks slightly dark but after a few years of use they look the same. And the JHW wrenches came with a cheaper tray that was cracked during shipping.
Both sets had a small wrench that was bent. And I respectively emailed Snap-on/Bluepoint and Williams/Snap-on industrial tools. Bluepoint had a replacement shipped out from Calgary by Fedex priority in a day or two. JHW in Canada replied to have me contact someone in the US. The solution was to ask me to ship the defected wrench to an address in the US for inspection at own cost, before deciding whether to issue an warranty replacement.
If you watch their RealDeals flyer, NAPA puts some of their UltraPro stuff on pretty good prices.
I, too, like 12 point sockets. I have a 3/8” metric 12 piece set (8-19mm) I paid around $20 for (part number 06023M). And the similar deep set (06043M) for $30-something.
If I had the Maximum set to start with it probably would have been the easiest thing to build around, but the UltraPro sockets are nice, and have good warranty support.
I’d say the UltraPro stuff also needs to be judged item-by-item, but is often overlooked as an alternative.
(But this is the deals thread - and I haven’t seen any of those deals posted at the moment that were worth talking about)
I, too, like 12 point sockets. I have a 3/8” metric 12 piece set (8-19mm) I paid around $20 for (part number 06023M). And the similar deep set (06043M) for $30-something.
If I had the Maximum set to start with it probably would have been the easiest thing to build around, but the UltraPro sockets are nice, and have good warranty support.
I’d say the UltraPro stuff also needs to be judged item-by-item, but is often overlooked as an alternative.
(But this is the deals thread - and I haven’t seen any of those deals posted at the moment that were worth talking about)
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kidrubicon
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Home Depot is clearing out a list of Husky hand tools. All out of stock online, but some are in stock in my local stores. Even if the quality and finish have been dropping in recent years, and even if there will likely not be an identical item for warranty claim, at these prices they are of decent value.
Since the links take over too much space in a post, I will only list price, name, model, and SKU. You could easily search with these info at homedepot.ca. Happy hunting!
Hot in my opinion:
$18.98, Husky Metric Ratcheting Reversible Combination Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HRRW5PCMMC, Store SKU # 1000775418
$17.98, Husky SAE Ratcheting Reversible Combination Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HRRW5PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1000775506
$10,48, Husky 3/8-inch drive 100-Position Gimbal Palm Ratchet, Model # H10038GRATC, Store SKU # 1000855851
$6.28, Husky 1/4-inch Drive Deep Metric Socket Set (10-Piece), Model # H4DDPMM10PCC, Store SKU # 1000775113
$6.28, Husky 1/4-inch Drive Deep SAE Socket Set (10-Piece), Model # H4DDPSAE10PCC, Store SKU # 1000775522
Good in my opinion:
$16.98, Husky SAE Offset Double BoxEnd Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HDODBEW5PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1001004669
$13.48, Husky 1/2 inch drive Impact Accessory Set (3-Piece), Model # H2DIMPSASC, Store SKU # 1000775205
$18.98, Husky 3/8-inch Drive Ratchet and SAE/Metric Standard Socket Set (18-Piece), Model # H3D18SWSC, Store SKU # 1000774381
Meh/Gimmicky tools but still worth mentioning in my opinion:
$12.18, Husky 7-Piece 3/8 Inch Drive SAE Long Ball Hex Bit Socket Set, Model # H3DSAELBBS7PCC, Store SKU # 1000788032
$12.18, Husky 7-Piece 3/8 Inch Drive Metric Long Ball Hex Bit Socket Set, Model # H3DMMLBBS7PCC, Store SKU # 1000788031
$5.48, Husky Folding Tamperproof Torx Set (8-Piece), Model # HFTPTK8PCC, Store SKU # 1000788129
$10.48, Husky Metric Quad Drive Ratcheting Wrench Set (2-Piece), Model # HQRRW2PCMMC, Store SKU # 1000787383
$10.48, Husky SAE Quad Drive Ratcheting Wrench Set (2-Piece), Model # HQRRW2PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1000787384
Since the links take over too much space in a post, I will only list price, name, model, and SKU. You could easily search with these info at homedepot.ca. Happy hunting!
Hot in my opinion:
$18.98, Husky Metric Ratcheting Reversible Combination Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HRRW5PCMMC, Store SKU # 1000775418
$17.98, Husky SAE Ratcheting Reversible Combination Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HRRW5PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1000775506
$10,48, Husky 3/8-inch drive 100-Position Gimbal Palm Ratchet, Model # H10038GRATC, Store SKU # 1000855851
$6.28, Husky 1/4-inch Drive Deep Metric Socket Set (10-Piece), Model # H4DDPMM10PCC, Store SKU # 1000775113
$6.28, Husky 1/4-inch Drive Deep SAE Socket Set (10-Piece), Model # H4DDPSAE10PCC, Store SKU # 1000775522
Good in my opinion:
$16.98, Husky SAE Offset Double BoxEnd Wrench Set (5-Piece), Model # HDODBEW5PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1001004669
$13.48, Husky 1/2 inch drive Impact Accessory Set (3-Piece), Model # H2DIMPSASC, Store SKU # 1000775205
$18.98, Husky 3/8-inch Drive Ratchet and SAE/Metric Standard Socket Set (18-Piece), Model # H3D18SWSC, Store SKU # 1000774381
Meh/Gimmicky tools but still worth mentioning in my opinion:
$12.18, Husky 7-Piece 3/8 Inch Drive SAE Long Ball Hex Bit Socket Set, Model # H3DSAELBBS7PCC, Store SKU # 1000788032
$12.18, Husky 7-Piece 3/8 Inch Drive Metric Long Ball Hex Bit Socket Set, Model # H3DMMLBBS7PCC, Store SKU # 1000788031
$5.48, Husky Folding Tamperproof Torx Set (8-Piece), Model # HFTPTK8PCC, Store SKU # 1000788129
$10.48, Husky Metric Quad Drive Ratcheting Wrench Set (2-Piece), Model # HQRRW2PCMMC, Store SKU # 1000787383
$10.48, Husky SAE Quad Drive Ratcheting Wrench Set (2-Piece), Model # HQRRW2PCSAEC, Store SKU # 1000787384
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kidrubicon
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Canadian Tire has the wobble extension set on sale again. Right now the price is $12.99. This has been the lowest price for a while. About two years ago, I bought a set for $15 or maybe $16.
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Despite of the low price, these extensions have great features and are reasonably well made. I love the knurling design. It gives a bit of "grip" when trying to turn a socket with oily hands. The wobble end, at least on the ones that I have, can be pushed into a socket to become a non-wobble end. Personally I think these are sufficient even if used in professional settings. I don't own expensive extensions as I tend to think that a cr-v "bar" is just a cr-v "bar", as long as the fitments onto a socket and a ratchet are good.
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Despite of the low price, these extensions have great features and are reasonably well made. I love the knurling design. It gives a bit of "grip" when trying to turn a socket with oily hands. The wobble end, at least on the ones that I have, can be pushed into a socket to become a non-wobble end. Personally I think these are sufficient even if used in professional settings. I don't own expensive extensions as I tend to think that a cr-v "bar" is just a cr-v "bar", as long as the fitments onto a socket and a ratchet are good.
flippin
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I couldn't agree more about Cryer Tool being a company to support. I just received about $300 in Toptul sockets to fill pegs and I wish I had known about them earlier. I was quite familiar about Toptul as a brand from Taiwan but I never had an opportunity to play with their gear. In true GJ ocd fashion I felt the urge to fill all the empty pegs on my Hansen trays. Between all 3 drive sizes in both metric and standard I had at least 30-40 loose sockets to purchase. I investigated every company known to man and the reality is open stock sockets are crazy expensive. Without babling about the details, Toptul came to the rescue. The finish, broaching and design quality was on par and in some cases better than my SK, Williams USA and Koken tools. The pricing (CDN funds) was at least 50% better than anything I could find on loose sockets on amazon, ebay, crappy tire and P/A. Interestingly enough the next best deal was purchasing online directly from Snap-On in Calgary for their Bluepoint sockets. I completed some of shopping with Bluepoint because Cryer does not sell loose metric chrome sockets, only satin finish. Do yourself a favor and check out Cryer Tool. There is no doubt that their communication isn't perfect but I have ordered from them a few times and they have been stellar. If you do make an order be sure to order a few of their extra long 10mm combination wrenches. This series has been talked about on GJ before and now I know why. They are the bomb. I wish I had more room in my drawers because a set of Toptul wrenches would already be on their way.
I’d stumbled across Cryer and have been tempted to make an order. Is it primarily the length that’s the benefit on those?
Since I’ve got more duplicates than I can really justify to myself as a DIYer, I had thought the 75 degree offset would be the Toptul item that would make sense to try - at least it’s a different shape. (Ideally a DBE would be what I’d want). Toptul seems to have a lot of different variations, and I couldn’t see why Supertoque vs some other wrench vs something else...
Milwaukee Aviation Snips on sale at Peavey Mart for $31.99.
I'm doing some rust repair on my truck and was contemplating buying some new snips. This set is ~$55 from Home Depot, but I saw sale prices from KMS and other tool retailers for closer to $40. I hummed and hawed, not sure if this was the set I wanted or not (though they seem well regarded and are certainly inexpensive) and then stumbled across these on a bigger discount in the Peavey Mart flyer.
Being too lazy to go to the store if I don't have to, I just priced-matched at Home Depot to get free shipping. With the 10% price match discount they were $28-something. Less than $10 per snip shipped to my door seems like a deal to me!
I'm doing some rust repair on my truck and was contemplating buying some new snips. This set is ~$55 from Home Depot, but I saw sale prices from KMS and other tool retailers for closer to $40. I hummed and hawed, not sure if this was the set I wanted or not (though they seem well regarded and are certainly inexpensive) and then stumbled across these on a bigger discount in the Peavey Mart flyer.
Being too lazy to go to the store if I don't have to, I just priced-matched at Home Depot to get free shipping. With the 10% price match discount they were $28-something. Less than $10 per snip shipped to my door seems like a deal to me!
Shop-hound
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Mastercraft extra long double box end 10 piece sets (no skips) half price. I’ve been patiently waiting for these to go on sale!
Miss the Pontiacs
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Princess Auto Black and Decker 3x21 Belt sander. Walked out the door for a few cents over $40.
Last night my 3x21 Makita bit the dust. I was eye balling a few different options. I have way to many 3x21 belts at this time to change it up too much. So this unit will be a good fill and who knows. It happened to be on sale and I have to finish a project. The Makita has served me well.
Last night my 3x21 Makita bit the dust. I was eye balling a few different options. I have way to many 3x21 belts at this time to change it up too much. So this unit will be a good fill and who knows. It happened to be on sale and I have to finish a project. The Makita has served me well.
Two Speed
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How does it compare to the former old faithful Makita? Paper loading ease, noise level, speed, trigger, things of that nature.
Miss the Pontiacs
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@Two Speed
Haven’t used it much except for the OSB in the pic. Noise is a tough call as I haven’t used it much and didn’t seem much different. Came with a heavier grit sheet loaded so haven’t changed belts yet.
I wasn’t big on the dragster belt sanders. With the smaller front wheel thought they would raise hell with the glue joint on the belts. Some of my belts are probably as old as my original machine. I tend to buy in multi lots as to grits and grit materials. We will have to see if the belts or the machine mange to hang in there. I still would like to try out the Metabo that Lowes have on their order platform.
Will keep you up to date on the B&D a bit later once I do use it more seriously.
Haven’t used it much except for the OSB in the pic. Noise is a tough call as I haven’t used it much and didn’t seem much different. Came with a heavier grit sheet loaded so haven’t changed belts yet.
I wasn’t big on the dragster belt sanders. With the smaller front wheel thought they would raise hell with the glue joint on the belts. Some of my belts are probably as old as my original machine. I tend to buy in multi lots as to grits and grit materials. We will have to see if the belts or the machine mange to hang in there. I still would like to try out the Metabo that Lowes have on their order platform.
Will keep you up to date on the B&D a bit later once I do use it more seriously.
what bit the dust on your Makita sander? it just might be repairable !
Miss the Pontiacs
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@The Cobbler The tension spring and adjustment knob wouldn’t keep it tracking properly. Had a tool repair place fix it and the result was temporary. The housing was plastic and the belt cut into it somewhat. I bought it in 1988 and it had served me well. I gave the bag and a few belts to my daughter as she had bought a used Makita 3x21 for $20. She needed a few belts and her used unit didn’t come with a bag. I sold the old unit for $20 for parts on Kijiji in less than 24 hours. The new owner can fart around with it and if he gets it straightened out good for him.
I was just getting real tired of always farting around with it and my project wasn’t getting done.
I’m thinking it might be a good idea to relieve the tension spring control when not in use like you do for a torque wrench.
I was just getting real tired of always farting around with it and my project wasn’t getting done.
I’m thinking it might be a good idea to relieve the tension spring control when not in use like you do for a torque wrench.