Pocket prybars
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Snapped-off
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Wonder how many will go around for GJSS
If that showed up as my GJSS I'd be very happy! Too early for hints?Wonder how many will go around for GJSS
OP
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bsaint
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Black is **** afBlack angled tip came in. Have a red straight tip on order still. These are cheap enough to be a fun novelty as well as a handy tool.
bsaint
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I didn't think they were that much. 13 bucks? I mean skip getting lunch out one day. How much is a 12 pack of beer now?
Ton ton
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That is a beauty.I guess I was ahead of my time; I forged this little pry bar about 15 years ago from an old Allen wrench, 5/16” I think. About 5“ overall length, been handy over the years. The roughness is from the forging that I didn’t bother to clean up. Was finished on the belt sander. I don’t have a brightly colored handle though!
That's ok, more for me.
Speaking of which, thankfully my dealer was able to hold 2 of them for me, because he sold out almost immediately. But I got my straight and angled in green.
Bubba Fett
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I have a couple of Wiha chip lifters, which I have used as tiny pry bars on occasion. I mainly use it when I'm running network cable. Once you separate the wires, these are great for pushing them into the block for punching down. The little notch at the tip is the perfect width. It works wonders in tight spaces.
OP
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Good reason to buy all 8 of them. You can test the mixing properties of the straight vs curved shank too.
BarrelRoll
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I carry a tweaker (small flat head) in my pocket daily at work. 99% of the time my tweaker is used for things other than flat head screws and usually is bent from using it as a pry bar. I'm going to give these a try, the thicker shank should hold up better. I wish they had them in power blue though I'll settle for black. Being a snapon my guy will warranty it for me when it looks like a banana or when I break the tip off. I'll ask him to stock some spare tips because I'm sure he'll be changing them out for me.
dnschmidt
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Ya think!!!I think some of you guys need to seek help!
Ton ton
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LOL.
Maxcustody
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My Snap On guy has some on order again. I told him on Monday when I was on the truck to put a curved and straight aside for me when they come in.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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My driver hasn’t had them since the week they were released because they sold out and went on back order lol. I managed to get the last one it’s an orange straight one. I’m looking for him to get more in it’s so handy. People at the shop ask to borrow it constantly I’m the only one with one in my shop lol. It has several uses I sometimes think it’s going to snap but it never does. I can’t wait for him to get more I’ll probably own every color lol. Wish they would hurry up and release a power blue one or even pearl blue.
CGarage
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Thank you for posting this. There are some idiots who never consider: “What could go wrong”?
CGarage
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This is the closest I have. It's not collectable or a conversation piece but it's a very useful tool to have nearby.
Why not help others and post what it actually is.
Looks like a metal magery pry bar.
There are lots of those floating around. I've seen them under many different names and descriptions. The one pictured by lardy1 looks like just a generic version, no idea who the OEM is.
Snap On sells a Blue Point version, which I have and has been a useful tool for trim work and other prying jobs.
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Have some on order from both SO and Matco
Let us know which one you like better when you get some pocket time with both.
Will do! Matco sells 3pc set (same as MAC i bet?) He only had one "set" left today out of many with one piece missing for a warranty. US made. SO looks good, not overpriced. Didn't sound too available. IDK will post back eventually.
BarrelRoll
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I finally got my snapon straights in after ordering them in April. So far I'm a week into this hitch carrying it instead of normal tweaker (pocket screw driver). I used to carry the freebie snapons or a williams SDE53, they wouldn't last long before the blade was twisted or shaft bent. I carry a tweaker along with a couple other hand tools everywhere at work. It's sometimes a half an hour + trip across the mine to get to my tool box so the tools in my pocket get a lot of abuse before I head back for the right tool.
I'm impressed so far. Both the shaft and blade are still straight. I used it to pry the tabs up on a keg of grease the other day, usually I have to walk back to the shop for a real screwdriver, the pocket pry bar took it like a champ. After using it as a striking pry bar the blade hasn't shrunk into the handle any.
I'll report back after a while.
I'm impressed so far. Both the shaft and blade are still straight. I used it to pry the tabs up on a keg of grease the other day, usually I have to walk back to the shop for a real screwdriver, the pocket pry bar took it like a champ. After using it as a striking pry bar the blade hasn't shrunk into the handle any.
I'll report back after a while.
Grant Gunderson
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Here our tweakers are just used for quick removal of catalytic converters. Nothings more efficient.
Garcky
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Well, I'd need one in each color, depending on who's playin' on Monday night, you know. Some weeks, you could have both styles in different colors sticking out of your shirt pocket. Stylin...Been waiting on Snapon to respond to MACs pocket prybar. Got 2 on order.
neersighted
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Mayhew has come out with a MiUSA 5.5" pocket prybar set for $25: https://mayhew.com/product/31092-2-pc-mini-pry-bar-set/
Fedwrench
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They have indeed but, they lack pocket clips, and I think the handle is on the short side for the blade length. They are made out of flat stock though. Reminds me of the Craftsman screwdriver I used as a pocket pry bar before pocket pry bars were a thing
BarrelRoll
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They look ok, those grooves in the handle look like a pain to keep gunk out of.
Here's one of the reasons to spend the $5 more for the snapon set if you have a good rep
It's so much easier to walk on the truck and walk off with a new one. Trying to remember where I bought something, get a hold of an actual person there who can deal with the warranty is usually a pain.
After turning my Mayhew brass drift into a banana I went snapon, he will warranty it while Mayhew flat out says they won't. If you are a hobbyist without access to a truck and time to kill your results may be different.
Ton ton
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Well said, Barrelroll.
whateg01
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Lavender is a flower not a color. Titanium is a metal not a color!
Brian Puccio
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Orange is a fruit not a color.
Ordered a set of these back in July when it was listed as in stock on the website. After 2 weeks sent them an e-mail asking for an estimate shipping date. They said beginning of August. Nothing. Another E-mail... said beginning of September. Nothing. Another e-mail... Beginning of October. Let's see....
Fedwrench
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Lang Tools recently released a set that's made in the USA in orange.
www.langtools.com
SKU : 853-06-2ST - 2-Pc. Mini Pocket Pry Bar Set
Manufacturing professional tools since 1932
www.langtools.com
Just sent them an e-mail again. Here's the answer:
Part number PBMS5 is expected to ship 10/28/2022. Part number PBMB5 is expected to ship 11/24/2022.
superspec
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Odd-job
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Am looking forward to these hitting the shelves.Lang Tools recently released a set that's made in the USA in orange.
SKU : 853-06-2ST - 2-Pc. Mini Pocket Pry Bar Set
Manufacturing professional tools since 1932
Was going to put an order for the Snap-ons in and they must not get a bulk shipping discount to pass onto customers. Heck I think the premium extends to the shipping costs for a modest order that should in theory fit in a USPS flat rate box. Maybe one of these days I'll find and chase down a truck.
