Detecto's Tool Purchase and Review Thread.

[Detecto]

Don't want to start a new thread each time I buy a tool, so I thought I would make a continuously updated thread about my tool purchases and occasional reviews.

I also have a uber expensive digital magnifier, so I can take some pretty interesting closeups.

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Masterforce 6pc Screwdriver Set.

COO: USA.
Price: $12.99 (Non Sale/ Regular Price)
Warranty: Lifetime.
Can you buy individuals?: Yes, but costs 2x as much as a set.

What I like:

- These are USA made and not very expensive.
- Clear acetate handles (I have always loved clear handles for some odd reason).
- No "puke smell" like Craftsman Clear Screwdrivers.

What I don't like:

-The shinny finish screams cheap Chinese big box brand.
-The numbering is out of order (just cosmetic, so I could care less).

I think these are a good buy for the money.

Value: 9/10
Durability: 8/10

Some close ups under my digital magnifier.

 

[Detecto]

Crescent 10pc Metric Wrench Set.


I can't take a good photo of these, so here you go.

COO: Taiwan
Price: $19.99
Warranty: Lifetime.
Can you be individuals?: Yes.

What I like:

-VERY nice holder. You can swing them around and they won't fly out.
-Very nice nickel chrome plated surface.
- Very ergonomic, feels "right" to hold one.
- Size is stamped on both sides, in large numbers, to aid in identification.

What I don't like.

- So far...nothing.

DURABILITY TEST.


I used these on 4 car related projects so far. No issues.

I took the smallest wrench (8mm) and tried to bend it with all my strength, it won't flex at all.

Value: 8/10
Durability: 9/10

 

[Detecto]

Possibly a rare proto wrench?

So I finally start going through my yard sale finds of last fall..

Nothing looks special about this wrench. It's 7/8 on one box end, and 1" on the other.

But look at the model number: 112832.

Now go type that in to google.

Zero results..

So could this be a rare wrench? Maybe a model number miss-stamping?

 

[texchappy]

Interested to see how this journey goes for you. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.

 

[bonneyman]

Re: Possibly a rare proto wrench?

The "28" and "32" seem to follow the old standard numbering in increments of 32nds of an inch. 28/32 = 7/8" and 32/32 = 1".

Maybe the double "1"s on the front signify military or government contract?

 

[MoparTrucks]

Yes, I enjoy threads like this so keep it up.


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[twertsy]

Re: Possibly a rare proto wrench?

Huh, I have no clue. 1128 is a much smaller DBE. 1139 is 3/4 x 7/8 and 1126 is 1/2 x 9/16. That wrench should be 1144 I believe. Those numbers haven't changed since Plomb so looks like a "misprint"

 

[pauls_workshop]

Thanks OP, I think we really need a lot more threads here like your idea. Also, someone has been shopping at Menards here! I have just a few of the Pratt Reed made MasterForce screwdrivers. I also like them better than modern or older Western Forge Craftsman acetate drivers. - Paul

 

[Strouty]

So are you the new and improved Detecto? It ***** getting spanked by the mods. Stick to this idea and you will probably be fine. Feel free to not take any advice from anyone as well.

 

[Twisted Sid]

Should add where you purchased the tools too

 

[Detecto]

Another oddball. HWI

HWI 13mm wrench. Made in USA.

Now type "HWI TOOLS" into google, nothing..

I'm guessing private label brand, but buy who?

BTW they are really nice wrenches.

 

[Detecto]

Yay, I finally got a deal on ebay!

After getting fed up with old rusty tools bringing new prices, I got a new pair of Knipex diagonal pliers for $29.00 shipped in auction.

These retail for about $59.99 new. They are supposed to cut through a penny like butter.

Not by any means a "you ****" price. But still a good deal at half off retail.

I do a lot of wire scrapping, electric repair on cars, etc. Diagonal pliers seem to be one of the tools I use a lot.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

Re: Yay, I finally got a deal on ebay!

Nice!

 

[zkling]

Re: Yay, I finally got a deal on ebay!

Next you NEED the mini bolt cutters, yes I said need.

 

[wvrailroader]

I don't know who made them, but HWI was a hardware store chain. There used to be a few around here, but I haven't seen one in over 20 years.

 

[LB-1911]

Re: Another oddball. HWI

HWI 13mm wrench. Made in USA.

Now type "HWI TOOLS" into google, nothing..

"nothing.."



http://www.trademarkia.com/do-hwi-it-73434388.html

 

[wvrailroader]

What in the heck happened to this thread? It looks like someone merged several non-related threads into one.

 

[jeffmoss26]

OP is now banned...lol

 

[jeffmoss26]

I don't know who made them, but HWI was a hardware store chain. There used to be a few around here, but I haven't seen one in over 20 years.

HWI (Hardware Wholesalers Inc.) is now Do it Best Corp. One of the hardware co-op distributors like Ace and True Value.

 

[sonvolt]

Re: Another oddball. HWI

HWI 13mm wrench. Made in USA.

Now type "HWI TOOLS" into google, nothing..

I'm guessing private label brand, but buy who?

BTW they are really nice wrenches.

Looks like Easco manufacture

 

[chris142]

Re: Another oddball. HWI

HWI 13mm wrench. Made in USA.

Now type "HWI TOOLS" into google, nothing..

I'm guessing private label brand, but buy who?

BTW they are really nice wrenches.

Looks exactly like the 5/8 thorson I bought @ chief auto in the 80's