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ricleh

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Some of the contents of the blue KRA2411

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ricleh, just curious, why do you have several things in duplicate or triplicate? 3 CTS561 electric screwdrivers, 3 sets of the same snap ring pliers?

This kind of looks like another box of tools that look pretty, but never get used.
 

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Question for you, I noticed on your air tools you have the "swivel" connection and a short air hose connected to them. In the manuals of my new air tools they always request that you put this on your tools, my question is: what is the benefit of these short air hoses (aside from the swivel, which I assume makes the tool easier to maneuver around)? One of the reasons I haven't done this is, I have a small box, all the air tools go in the bottom drawer and it would fill up the drawer quite a bit; with my 10+ airtools that live in there! Any responses appreciated!
 
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ricleh, just curious, why do you have several things in duplicate or triplicate? 3 CTS561 electric screwdrivers, 3 sets of the same snap ring pliers?

This kind of looks like another box of tools that look pretty, but never get used.

All of my tools have been used at one time or another. Some get used more often than others of course. The main reason for duplicates is my inability to pass up a really good deal. I am selling one of my snap ring plier sets, also one of the cordless screwdrivers and one of my 1/4" drive 44 piece sets and one of my battery/starting system/alternator testers. I don't see a need for these tools and therefore I will sell them, but I got them for practically nothing and I think I will make a nice profit on the sales.


Rick
 

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What is that square drive tool on the right of the Craftsman round head ratchets?




BTW.... were you a Snappy dealer in a previous life?

It is a friction drive ratchet. No ratcheting mechanism. It has a 3/8" drive mechanism along with a 1/2" drive mechanism. To reverse the direction you remove the drive and insert it from the other side. It is not good for high torque applications, but it will work in very confined areas. It is definitely a special purpose tool.


Rick
 

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ricleh: what kind of portable air compressor is taht next to the big IR??


It is a RolAir 1.5HP 110V compressor. I use it to drive finish nailers and for other light jobs that don't require a lot of air flow. It is light and very well built.

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I am jealous , good job , I tell my wife if we hadn't had babies and she still worked , I would drive a new Z06 to work and have the biggest snap on box anyone has ever seem !! she says I am an a**hole
 

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Question for you, I noticed on your air tools you have the "swivel" connection and a short air hose connected to them. In the manuals of my new air tools they always request that you put this on your tools, my question is: what is the benefit of these short air hoses (aside from the swivel, which I assume makes the tool easier to maneuver around)? One of the reasons I haven't done this is, I have a small box, all the air tools go in the bottom drawer and it would fills up the drawer quite a bit; with my 10+ airtools that live in there! Any responses appreciated!

I have a 100' hose on a retractable reel connected to my big IR compressor. This hose is very tough and not very flexible. The whip hoses on my pneumatic tools are very pliable and flexible. It makes it easier to get the tool where I need to put it. The hoses do take up room in the tool drawer, but I highly recommend them. They make the job much easier IMO.

Rick
 
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wow, you have good tools than me... are you own most of snap on tools than other brands?? why you have many 1/4dr flex sockets?

about 90% snap on at work , got lots of matco and s-k in storage

have not bought many new tools in 8 years and most of my stuff is 20 years old

1/4 in flex ? lots of interior work and they accumulate
 

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that yukon side bearing puller is the best i have ever used..........i'm looking to get the yukon axle bearing puller also. nice tools!

I totally agree. Anyone who uses this tool will wonder how they ever got along without it. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it IMO. Anyone who works on differentials and doesn't own this tool is crazy.


Rick
 

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I totally agree. Anyone who uses this tool will wonder how they ever got along without it. A bit pricey, but definitely worth it IMO. Anyone who works on differentials and doesn't own this tool is crazy.


Rick

That is a Helluva collection. I think you have Caspian65 beat!

-BWP
 
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Sorry, but there is no comparison


Been working on the road and haven't been on for a while. Looked back and realised that post sounded kind of AHole-ish. I was trying to say that in my opinion "Knipex > Channellock", even though it ended up sounding like "my box > your box". Just to clarify, i've had channellock stuff for a long time and still use some of them. My favourites are the cutters with the crimper (model 909) which are really handy for simple wiring jobs. I always thought channellocks were very high quality, but when i was introduced to Knipex stuff I was blown away by the functionality, quality and durability.

Anyway, you guys have some great looking boxes and I'm more than a little jealous of most of you....
 
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ricleh is all set up to be a master auto technician; a master cabinet maker; a master carpenter; a master welder; a master drain cleaner; and a master tile setter. :D
 

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Rick, you could set up a tool store. Last time I saw that many new tools complete with manuals and advertising inserts was at Home Depot.

Looks like your set up for just about any trade you decide to pursue.:thumbup:
 

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Rick, you could set up a tool store. Last time I saw that many new tools complete with manuals and advertising inserts was at Home Depot.

Looks like your set up for just about any trade you decide to pursue.:thumbup:

Except surgery. Those are nice tools, for sure, but I wouldn't want to be poked by any of them :lol:
 

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Hey ricleh, I guess now anyone here wonders one thing :

Do you even have room for a car with that much tools in your garage ?
 

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Its amazing the pile of hand power tools a guy can find when you just take the time to look. I tried to fit mine into one picture.

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Dex.... Dex... Dex....

Are you ready to admit that you have a problem? There are support groups, programs, medication :lol_hitti:
 
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