Official Secret Santa 2011 Thread

[00pewter]

I've got a sweet flashlight and a well used pocket knife! Thanks Beerman

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!

 

[Romanova]

Special thanks to CRTDI for the great X-Acto knife set and Vermont American bit driver. Had never heard of Vermont American before... very cool!

Will post a pic when I find my camera.

 

[chadster1]

I got this cool hand made custom mirror from newlywv

Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

 

[tjmonsen5]

Thank you SS aka Mr Hampton! I really love the gifts! Absolutely perfect! This is way cool to have some USA vicegrips. I also think the Snapon ratchet adapter is really cool! It will make using my breaker bar much easier! The gloves are great, mine are starting to get holes in the fingers so this is perfect! How did you know I was a BBQ lover? Thank you very much for the BBQ sauce, I absolutely cannot wait to try it. Im sure it will be delicious. Making pork in the crock pot is one of my all time favorites, cant wait to make it with this bbq sauce. Thanks again for the nice gifts.

 

[daveblank]

Here's mine from bradleykd

A couple of cigars & some Vessel branded screwdrivers. I think the big head on the drivers would be perfect for low torgue applications using them as a long finger driver---think electronics.

 

[spencerian]

Got this box of goodness from Flatland Dave...

Set of Felo German made screwdrivers
I always thought about buying these, but never did. I recently bought some smaller Weras. I love them, so these Felo's will get good use.

A file
Don't know how many times I needed one. So many things with rough edges!

South Dakota Sunflower Seeds
Dave, I quit smoking at the end of this month. These will hit the spot!

Car Calender
What man is complete without this? Such cool cars in this one!

CarTruckTrader magazine
Any idea how much we Kentuckians love these? It's like crack.

In all seriousness, thanks a lot Flatland Dave. This really made my Christmas.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Chad, how big is the mirror?

 

[fr0mastaj]

Got my first pair of Snap-On pliers! Some nice long duck bill ones. These grips are pretty cool, feels like a comfort grip but without the bulk! Thanks Cundifc!

 

[chadster1]

Chad, how big is the mirror?

I haven't measured it but those floor tiles are 12" x 12"

 

[Ray-CA]

All I can say is WOW! Steve Bird (AKA :Jabberwoki") did some really good digging and remembered that I'm looking for garage art (for the yet to be constructed shop.) He found some vintage magazine ad's featuring or for the AC Cobra and had them framed. What's really cool is that I remember seeing these ad's (and the one of the Officers standing around the car looking at it. I've done that more than once during my 29-years on the road.

Again, Jabberwoki, many thanks and Merry Christmas.

Ray

 

[mtkst19]

Greg aka o7forester was my benefactor. Unlike Pip in great expectations, i am very appreciative of my gifts. two things you can give as gifts and not go wrong-- for women, anything form tiffany's. For men, anything from snap on.

I have received 2 flex-head hardhandle dual 80 ratchets and a micro tool box. The ratchets will be put to work starting Tuesday and the box will be used as well.

Thank you very much Greg and Merry Christmas to everyone.

Mike

on a side note, my secret santa and i were conversing over cars and all along he was biting his lip knowing he was my secret santa. I bet that was tough.

 

[caper150]

I got this awesome set of Armstrong box wrenches from 00pewter.

Thanks Scott

 

[00pewter]

Greg aka o7forester was my benefactor. Unlike Pip in great expectations, i am very appreciative of my gifts. two things you can give as gifts and not go wrong-- for women, anything form tiffany's. For men, anything from snap on.

I have received 2 flex-head hardhandle dual 80 ratchets and a micro tool box. The ratchets will be put to work starting Tuesday and the box will be used as well.

Thank you very much Greg and Merry Christmas to everyone.

Mike

on a side note, my secret santa and i were conversing over cars and all along he was biting his lip knowing he was my secret santa. I bet that was tough.

What a cool gift!!

I got this awesome set of Armstrong box wrenches from 00pewter.

Thanks Scott

Hope you like that USA Goodness right there!

 

[ChargedUp!]

Thank you Mike DePalo! These tools are simply awesome!!!

 

[RLRRLRLL]

Here is the pic of the box under the tree

PC190188 by d_imel05, on Flickr
Now of its contents!

PC200189 by d_imel05, on Flickr
some nice klein wire strippers, and a diamond chain breaker. Thanks Gary! AKA Ghostrider

 

[Ray-CA]

I've yet to hear from the member that I was a Secret Santa for and I'm a bit concerned. One item was direct shipped and the other I mailed from CA on the 8th or 9th of December. Haven't heard yet if he's even received them. We also shipped a package to our daughter in KY about the same time and she yet to receive her package as well. Looks like the USPS works fine north and south but there appears to be a black hole shipping to the eastern side of the country.

Anyway, I'm still hoping that the packages have either arrived or will be there Monday.
I asked BlacknWhitePit to check and he sent a PM but hasn't heard anything back either.

Merry Christmas,

Ray

 

[klhitman]

i like to say thanks to my SS. thanks Scott37300. the break tool will come in handy when i do my brake over haul this week. i didnt have one before but i do now. i think i can do my breaks with with just the stuff you got me.


thanks.

 

[Flatland Dave]

Spencerian, glad you like your presents!

I was fortunate enough to have Buck-nekid as my SS. Included in my box of goodness are 4 SO screwdrivers, a 100th Anniversary Schrade pocket knife, a head lamp and a Christmas card from Jack! Thank you so much!



Merry Christmas to All!!

 

[ChrisF250]

Package came from NJ, A nice Armstrong Deadblow (my first) and also some USA Kobalt metric deep sockets. Thank you

 

[cundifc]

Got my first pair of Snap-On pliers! Some nice long duck bill ones. These grips are pretty cool, feels like a comfort grip but without the bulk! Thanks Cundifc!

Phew I'm glad you like them! I had alot of time into trying to think it something! Merry Christmas!

 

[Scout Driver]

Thank you larry_g!!

Excellent gifts!

Scott

 

[scott37300]

i like to say thanks to my SS. thanks Scott37300. the break tool will come in handy when i do my brake over haul this week. i didnt have one before but i do now. i think i can do my breaks with with just the stuff you got me.


thanks.

Glad you liked them!

I received a set of proto open end wrenches, a proto "clik-stop" crescent wrench, a AT&G usa multi tip screwdriver, and a spool of string. Thanks to CalebT for the great goodies! I've never heard of the clik-stop wrench before but it seems pretty neat, like a little lock to keep it from moving around while using it like most crescent wrenches do.

 

[Black89LX]

Thank you GJ67STANG!!

I saw some of the stubby 1/4" and 3/8" drivers in the custom handle thread and thought they were way cool!

This was a better gift than anything on my list!!

 

[1320stang]

Thank you SS aka Mr Hampton! I really love the gifts! Absolutely perfect! This is way cool to have some USA vicegrips. I also think the Snapon ratchet adapter is really cool! It will make using my breaker bar much easier! The gloves are great, mine are starting to get holes in the fingers so this is perfect! How did you know I was a BBQ lover? Thank you very much for the BBQ sauce, I absolutely cannot wait to try it. Im sure it will be delicious. Making pork in the crock pot is one of my all time favorites, cant wait to make it with this bbq sauce. Thanks again for the nice gifts.

Tyler, I'm glad you liked your gift, I was struggling hoping my first time participating in SS would be successful.

 

[Adrien]

I got some good stuff! I think my SS was PECVD2.

Adrien

 

[Jbullfrog]

I received a pair of filter pliers and an 8" Diamond adjustable wrench from RPtt Randy. The pliers are way shorter than any I have and will be great for sink traps and tight places. They were in the box under my daughter's wheel excavator.

Thanks RPTT Randy,

 

[Diesel-Mech]

My SS was CoryZ and he really hit one out of the park.

My gift under our modest tree.

And the awesome contents.

A six pack of Spotted Cow beer (very unexpected and very cool) and a set of most excellent ******** Wiha Screwdrivers.

Thanks Cory!

 

[blown94conv]

Got an excellent gift of Gearwrench ratcheting screwdriver and socket set. I'll get lots of use out of these, Very appreciated!!

 

[Hammer1963]

thank you santa from kentucky
the fairmont hammer goes perfectly with my desk anvil bob w.

I'm really glad you like the hammer. I did a little research on your past post and comments and knew something new wouldn't do the trick. Looks great with the old Anvil and the fact it will be on your desk is too cool.

I wish I had taken some picks before I restored the hammer, as It was quite nasty. I believe it had served its previous owner well and had a hard life prior to its retirement. It truly is a GJ gift as it was sent to me by Jabberwoki as a project for me to undertake. I enoyed every minute I spent working on it.

Merry Christmas,
Kevin

 

[CRTDI]

Many thanks to my Secret Santa, jdcompman. The Snappy screwdriver is great, it will become my "go to" driver for use around the house.

Also, a special thanks to Blacknwhitepit for this years Secret Santa event. Great Job!!!

 

[MoToys]

Got this awesome hammer from Catsteve.
He is from Australia and had it dropped shipped from the forger here in the US Brent Baily Forge, Orlando CA)
Thank you so much what a great hammer that is a work of art, almost too pretty to use.
I will be shooting you back an email as soon as I get time to send a proper response.

 

[kams1973]

Thank you SS MoToys. I really enjoy older tools, and you hit the nail on the head.

2 socket organizers, Snap-on screwdriver, Thorsen USA 3/8 77J open ratchet, Plomb 1/4 breaker bar, Hex to 1/2" adapter and 9/16 Par-X wrench!

Thanks again.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

 

[apong23]

A big thanks to Tjmonsen5! He sent me some great stuff, 2 craftsman pliers, 1/4" craftsman extension, and craftsman ball end hex sockets. They are all great, and i'm sure I will get plenty of use from them, especially the pliers . Thanks again, and Merry Christmas to all at GarageJournal.

Thanks,
Andy

 

[MoToys]

Thank you SS MoToys. I really enjoy older tools, and you hit the nail on the head.

2 socket organizers, Snap-on screwdriver, Thorsen USA 3/8 77J open ratchet, Plomb 1/4 breaker bar, Hex to 1/2" adapter and 9/16 Par-X wrench!

Thanks again.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

The plomb is actually 9/32 Drive.
Glad you like.

 

[quattrojon]

Thanks to my Secret Santa QuattroJon!!!

I received a set of KS Tools 3/8" locking extensions (3", 6" & 10"), an SK 45175 3/8" drive 72 tooth 7 1/2" ratchet, and an SK 40975 1/4" drive 72 tooth 4 1/2" ratchet.

Man!! I could have really used the locking extensions and 1/4" ratchet yesterday while wrenching on my daughter's Explorer!

Thanks again Jon!! I LOVE 'EM!!

I sure hope tjmonsen5 likes what I got him..... (nervous.....)......

You're most welcome Larry, i'm glad you like them.

 

[larry_g]

Pictured below is the gift I received from Massachusetts, But no clue to the senders screen name. The wrench will defiantly be the shiniest in the box and will be used as a lot of the equipment around here is big and old. Bad thing is that I will come to like it to much I will have to fill in the rest of the set. The pliers look to be a good set from Germany and I have nothing like that. I do like neat pocket knives so I can say that the Santa hit the nail on the head. Thank you

lg
no neat sig line

 

[JC23]

As I wuz outta town, my gifts for my SS recip went out late as did those that came to me when I picked them up at the PO.

My Santa is from Syracuse and really nailed it! Thanks Santa.

In no particular order:

A Cman double magnet tray (I been looking at that one!)

A pair of Mechanix gloves (Can never have too many of those - if'n I only remember to use 'em!)

A Snap On pen and pencil set by Parker (I've been known to do some writing...)

A Cman, 22 piece drill and drive set (Wuz also looking at one of them - Thanks!)

And last but certainly not least, a Proto 3/8 swivel head ratty that I've already begun to dig the feel of.

Thanks, Santa from NY!

 

[jabberwoki]

Thanks e30bradley for a very thoughtful gift! There are some snappys new britons macs and some handy hi temp silicone and a classic vintage sign for the fridge!!!
Nice work mate!!!

 

[JMcFly]

My SS sent me a set of Craftsman Bolt out's and the expansion set for it. Pretty cool tool that will get me out of a bind if I ****** up a bolt. He also sent me a bunch of stickers, which are going all over my box.

I'll post his name in a bit, I left the christmas card on my tool box.

Thanks again! Hope everyone is enjoying their gifts as well!

Also still waiting for my gift from sears.. I can't wait to get those tools

 

[DanCo]

First Off Merry Christmas all, Hope everyone had a great, or still enjoying your day.
With that said I'd like to share with you what my SS - Boro_Boy70 gave me.
It was a big box, had good weight; here are the contents.

1. A 12 pack(...eer make that an 11 pack, thanks to the USPS bastards note the blue wrapped bottle) sampler of Saranac beer.
2. A Utica Club bottle opener.
3. A sweet CMan BE 3/8" breaker.
4. An older CMan 1/4" rat, with the oil hole in the head
5. 2 Utica adjustable wrenches - still trying figure out the lock on the larger one.
6. Utica wire cutter.
7. Utica needle nose pliers.
8. An Older MAC pliers...ignition perhaps?
9. Utica duck bill pliers.
10. A Utica Club license plate.
11. An old script Snappy sticker.

I'm sensing a Utica, NY theme, his hometown.
So I have the beers in the fridge, new tools to play with an a cool license plate and sticker. I would like to say THANKS for my gift, I was more than happy with the beers, but kept on finding items in the box. Soo cool.

I have yet to see my SS recipient post what he got or even that he got his gift. I got the USPS confirmation that it got to him, hope some punk *** didn't make off with it. Gonna PM BWP see if can find out from him.

MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!!!, gonna start making a package for SS 2012.