eschoendorff
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Snap-on Chevy pan screwdriver socket. Why? I don't know why..
Just how many Chevys you run into over there???
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Just how many Chevys you run into over there???
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Moose-LandTran
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eschoendorff
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Moose-LandTran
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Nah, i'm kidding. 
I've worked on a few, mostly with friends who work in a "fast shop" and build the occasional Big-Block and old school Chevy.
I've worked on a few, mostly with friends who work in a "fast shop" and build the occasional Big-Block and old school Chevy.
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Moose-LandTran
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"Better to have and not need, than need and not have." 
My future project is going to be a '54 Chevy truck, you never know, i might just need this after all.
My future project is going to be a '54 Chevy truck, you never know, i might just need this after all.
First off I've been slacking in here. I've bought a good amount of stuff off of e-bay lately so more pics are on the way, but for now I just scooped these for $10 each.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350098948597
These will be some beaters.....most likely to permanently reside in my truck for off premise work.
and happy e-baying
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350098948597
These will be some beaters.....most likely to permanently reside in my truck for off premise work.
and happy e-baying
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chad s
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...and the last Chevy that socket fit rolled off the line 60 years ago...
Yes, there are several versions of this socket, dating back to the 1920's.
chad s
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Didn't I send you one?
Yes, thanks! its a 1930 ferret one, One day I'll have an era set to put it with.
Egghaus
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Just won a brand new F836 with special blue Dale Earnhardt handle for 52 bucks. Can't decide if I want to use it or put it on the shelf with my Dale Jr ratcheting screwdriver
That was from my wife's ggf. I still need to send you the T-handle. It's really rough. Glad you can use this stuff.
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Moose-LandTran
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I have a couple more..
Snap-on 37" Speed Brace. Why not?
3 Snap-on 1/2" drive socket drivers, 10mm, 14mm, 17mm.
Snap-on TF72. I have a T72, this was cheap and i need another 1/4" flex head. Well, maybe.
Snap-on 37" Speed Brace. Why not?
3 Snap-on 1/2" drive socket drivers, 10mm, 14mm, 17mm.
Snap-on TF72. I have a T72, this was cheap and i need another 1/4" flex head. Well, maybe.
Frank Elson
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sorry to **** in but I'm still learning this new language.
What's a "ferret" ?
In the tool line of course, I have two real live ferrets... one of which is curled up on my foot as I type.
What's a "ferret" ?
In the tool line of course, I have two real live ferrets... one of which is curled up on my foot as I type.
Snap on 3/8 drive line used to be called "FERRET", they still use the F in their 3/8 line like F936 or F80. And I think the sockets use the F as well.
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TheToolMan
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head.
this is my new favorite ratchet, I have about 15 snappy ratchets and i like this one the best
DarrenF
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Mine too.....but i needed it 'right now' so i bought it off the truck....ouch .....90 bucks with tax....but it sure is nice
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Moose-LandTran
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I'm eager to try it out, i looove my older Snap-on round head 1/4" ratchets and my T936. I have 40-something Snap-on ratchets!
Wow, i paid $47 for this. And $40 for my T72, both on Buy It Now.
Frank Elson
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thanks folks.
I have a couple more..
Snap-on 37" Speed Brace. Why not?
3 Snap-on 1/2" drive socket drivers, 10mm, 14mm, 17mm.
Snap-on TF72. I have a T72, this was cheap and i need another 1/4" flex head. Well, maybe.
Moose,
I have a speeder like that but mine has a wobble end.
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Moose-LandTran
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A 37"? Like a universal joint or a breaker bar yoke? Is it Snap-on?
It s snap on and like a wobble extension.
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Moose-LandTran
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Nice! never seen one of those.
pl_silverado
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I havn't bought tools in over a year.
My last purchase was a Nikon D90 DSLR
My last purchase was a Nikon D90 DSLR
Just won a brand new F836 with special blue Dale Earnhardt handle for 52 bucks. Can't decide if I want to use it or put it on the shelf with my Dale Jr ratcheting screwdriver
So your the guy who won the ratchet! I had it in my watch list and forgot about the freakin auction
I though the ratchet would sell higher than that, oh well enjoy your new ratchet Egghaus
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Its too bad you missed it, it was a multiple listing auction with 5 available, I got one and another guy bought the other 4!
Diesel-Mech
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I just grabbed this ratcheting screwdriver for $46 shipped, It was more of a want then need but it was to damn tempting to pass up.
bowlofturtle
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^whats the deal with all these ratcheting screwdrivers everyone is getting. I don't exactly understand the need for it, I have ratcheting wrenchs and love them because they really do speed up the purpose. But i dont see the same result in a screwdriver. someone show me the light on this please.
I agree I have wondered why people are spending lots on Snap on and the like ratching screwdrivers. Seems like a waste to me
nissan_crawler
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I don't even understand how you could think that. Turn a ratcheting screwdriver back and forth, see how quick the screw comes out. Now try turning a non ratcheting one back and forth, good luck.
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Moose-LandTran
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Only two for the moment.
Snap-on long shank screwdriver. Swapping the shank with one of my red handled long-shank screwdrivers. May use the handle as a donor or make a long hook out of the old shank for it.
Snap-on mini hook/pick set. Already got one, maybe use this for donor handles or just as another set.
More tomorrow..
Snap-on long shank screwdriver. Swapping the shank with one of my red handled long-shank screwdrivers. May use the handle as a donor or make a long hook out of the old shank for it.
Snap-on mini hook/pick set. Already got one, maybe use this for donor handles or just as another set.
More tomorrow..
Turn a screw with one and you'll know why. They are much faster when removing and installing fasteners and can also apply a lot of torque. Think about removing a fastener with any length on it at all. You break it lose, then have to keep re-positioning your hands to turn it out. Not a big deal, but it is much faster to quickly spin the shank on a ratcheting driver. Plus, one ratcheting driver can do the job of many standard drivers. I don't use torx all that much, so I just have torx bits for my ratcheting driver rather than a bunch of standard torx drivers that would be expensive and consume a lot of space. Also, with a male-male shank, you can attach all of your 1/4" sockets.
PowderKeg
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I agree I have wondered why people are spending lots on Snap on and the like ratching screwdrivers. Seems like a waste to me
Don't question, don't argue, just go out, get one, use it a few times, and then you'll understand.
But be sure to get a good one, like a Snap-On (preferably a hard handled SSDMR4), or even a GearWrench set. Just picked up a GearWrench on sale at Sears, and it feels virtually as smooth as the Snappy, with the added benefit of interchangeable shanks (the older SSDMR4's aren't - intentionally at least - interchangeable). The stubby GearWrench-made SK I also got from Sears is equally as smooth.Rarely do I reach for a standard screwdriver anymore, unless I need to pry something apart, or pop open and stir a can of paint.
Well, I have used one before, I guess its because I do not turn screws every time I am wrenching.I think I can count the number of screws on my Rockcrawler with one hand. If I want it to come out fast, I use a cordless drill (space providing). But I am addicted, and actually was looking at ratcheting screwdrivers last week 
nissan_crawler
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Well, I have used one before, I guess its because I do not turn screws every time I am wrenching.I think I can count the number of screws on my Rockcrawler with one hand. If I want it to come out fast, I use a cordless drill (space providing). But I am addicted, and actually was looking at ratcheting screwdrivers last week
Hardly a worthy example for a need, then. Now, try removing a component in an airplane that you can only reach by sticking your side up against a bunch of equipment, straining to reach one arm through a hole barely bigger than your arm, then down and to the right, and don't have enough room for a long screwdriver.
You will LOVE that ratcheting screwdriver then.
Now, try putting screws into a $250,000 avionics box where if you crossthread them, you get a new box. Oh, by the way, you can look at it, and you can touch it, but you can't do both at once. Do you think you would use a cordless drill?
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eschoendorff
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Don't question, don't argue, just go out, get one, use it a few times, and then you'll understand.
Rarely do I reach for a standard screwdriver anymore, unless I need to pry something apart, or pop open and stir a can of paint.
Well said.