princess auto pass/fail thread

[Outlander]

Princess Auto will have its illuminated magnifying lamps on sale from Aug 13th to the 25th for $45 (down from $70). I have one and they're great for old farts ... like me.

Been waiting for this to go on sale! Thanks!

Oh -the eyes are not too old...they are making things smaller

 

[young_buck]

3/8" stubby ratchet- PASS used it heavily for almost a year now without skipping teeth or failure.

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[young_buck]

Lady foot pry bar set - PASS



Socket holders - PASS, I own every one they sell and they are holding up



3/8" drive crowsfeet - FAIL, they do work and have held up for a bit but they spread with force

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Double faced mallet - PASS I bought this for the heavier tasks that I didn't want to ruin my MAC mallet with since I only paid $7 for this one but I have quickly began using this one for everything

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Pincers - PASS I use them for clamping air hose clips

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Hacksaw - PASS the handle is holdig up well but the blades that came with are a big FAIL

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Convertable snap ring pliers - PASS but I only use it for ratchet and air ratchet rebuilds

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Long handle pliers - FAIL they work fine but due to the length the handles have a lot of give to them

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Rubber mallet - PASS the mallet is holding up great without chipping

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[young_buck]

anybody have experience with the digital caliper? i need one and this one is reasonably priced

 

[The Cobbler]

Can't beat there tundra line of air hose. many hundreds of feet and no complaints. very flexible & light.
PA return policy is awesome . no sale is final until you're satisfied ...

 

[PCO6]

Princess Auto is clearing out its Pro-Point circular metal saws for $82. I have one (see post #69) and I have been very happy with it.

The original price was $240. I have seen them on sale for $150 several times and that is what I paid for mine. At $82 this is a very good deal.

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[raskal]

I found this one http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/7-1-4-In/ProPoint-7-1-4-in-Metal-Cutting-Circular-Saw/8439630.p but it looks different than yours. What thickness can that thing cut?

 

[Burgerkong]

That spins pretty fast for a metal saw, I thought most blades were limited to 1500-1800 RPM especially for ferrous materials?

 

[PCO6]

I found this one http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/7-1-4-In/ProPoint-7-1-4-in-Metal-Cutting-Circular-Saw/8439630.p but it looks different than yours. What thickness can that thing cut?

The manual says 1/4" but I know have cut 3/8" with it without me slowing down or it over heating. It might even do more than that.

 

[PCO6]

That spins pretty fast for a metal saw, I thought most blades were limited to 1500-1800 RPM especially for ferrous materials?

The rpm seems about right when I'm using it. I think better saws like the Milwaukee that is popular is a few hundred rpm less.

 

[MikeF2316]

The manual says 1/4" but I know have cut 3/8" with it without me slowing down or it over heating. It might even do more than that.

You have cut 3/8" steel with that saw?!

 

[PCO6]

You have cut 3/8" steel with that saw?!

Yes, and with the blade it came with. I'll probably get a Freud Diablo blade for it when the original one wears out. The Milwaukee saw will do a lot more than that. I think it's about 12 amp vs. mine which is 9 amp.

 

[ADSR]

Yes, and with the blade it came with. I'll probably get a Freud Diablo blade for it when the original one wears out. The Milwaukee saw will do a lot more than that. I think it's about 12 amp vs. mine which is 9 amp.

That's pretty damn impressive! 3/8 is nothing to joke about cutting.

 

[PCO6]

That's pretty damn impressive! 3/8 is nothing to joke about cutting.

It will cut 1/8" steel plate about as fast as you can go through a piece of 2"x4" wood. You need to go a bit slower as the steel gets thicker but it works fine.

Here's a test of the Milwaukee saw. I'm not claiming mine will do what this one does but it meets my needs quite well.

 

[nicksnothereman]

3/8" stubby ratchet- PASS used it heavily for almost a year now without skipping teeth or failure.

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Lemme guess...taiwan not china.

 

[The Cobbler]

1/4 in. NPT Drain ****

SKU: 8507956
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Compressor-Components/1-4-in-NPT-Drain-****/8507956.p

store price was marked as $0.99, at the cash rang up as $0.83 . I went back & bought a few more. Usually I see them for $5 and up. My guys are hard on them and seem to break one on compressor every 6 months or so .

 

[young_buck]

Bump for this thread, I am heading there tomorrow and was wonder if there were any other good products to pick up

 

[young_buck]

While not "tools" in the traditional sense I use these on a semi regular basis without failure

http://www.princessauto.com/mobile/product/productDetail.jsp?productID=8294787

I have pulled and been pulled out of the mud many of times with this strap so far and it is holding up great, for $15 on sale it's worth grabbing a few since same size straps of different brands are well over $100 I have two and am picking another up for me an 2 for my buddy

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Aux...ary-Spot-Light-Kit-with-Stone-Guard/4250151.p

These lights haven't been used yet, I bought a set to use as back up lights in the bush and right out of the package I am impressed, the lights are heavy and seem to be well built, it has the full harness and a toggle switch

They also carry lisle engine tools and there is nothin that I can say bad about them, made in the USA, high quality and low cost their piston ring compressor gets two thumbs up and their filter wrenches do too

 

[Oldsmobiler]

Bought the 1/4 and 3/8 version of this ratchet on a whim just in case something came up that I couldn't get at. OMG i use them for everything!!! Changed out a water pump on my cummins and it couldn't be easier with the 1/4 version

Rotator wrench

 

[Fireball027]

Just like the 3/8 one above this is my go to ratchet in tight spots. I have had it for years and is holding up great.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Ratchets/1-4-in-dr-Quick-Release-Stubby-Ratchet/8309528.p

Also this flexible magnet is great. I use it all the time to help cope with my butter fingers.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Mag...-Pick-Up-Tool-with-17-in-Flex-Shaft/2970228.p

I have a couple of these mirrors, after a while the plastic ball joint breaks, but I still give it a pass. The flexible shaft is great for getting into tight spots.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Magnets-And-Inspection/Inspection-Mirror-with-Flex-Shaft/2970229.p

As Young Buck said, not really a tool... but these recovery straps are great for the price. I keep a couple in the jeep and have paid for themselves over and over again.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Recovery/2-in-x-20-ft-Recovery-Strap/8020973.p

and

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Other/3-in-x-30-ft-Recovery-Strap/8435125.p

 

[PCO6]

I bought a 3/8" rotator ratchet mostly out of "curiosity". It worked great! I went back and bought the 1/4" and 1/2" ratchets as well. I think they're all on sale now.

 

[flippin]

Young buck, the current sale is about to end (Sunday Feb 2) and there's a bunch of great things on special currently. I already did an independent post about the incredible Pro-Point impact socket sets on sale.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234345


I also have these TITAN 3/8 in. dr 6 in. Locking Socket Driver Adapter, They are available in 3" and 6" in all three drive sizes. They are awesome. On sale till Sunday for only $6.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Power-Bits-And-Extensions/TITAN-3-8-in-dr-6-in-Locking-Socket-Driver-Adapter/8455370.p

This 24" Pro Point 72 tooth ratchet goes on sale Tuesday Feb 4th. It is extremely good quality and as others have said, Princess Auto has the best warranty in the industry. Regular price is $40, on sale Tuesday for $30.

 

[lilredex]

Look in surplus for the Westward 2 1/2" combination wrench..........if you need one. You'd be all in just moving that thing to the job at hand.

 

[MikeF2316]

This 24" Pro Point 72 tooth ratchet goes on sale Tuesday Feb 4th. It is extremely good quality and as others have said, Princess Auto has the best warranty in the industry. Regular price is $40, on sale Tuesday for $30.

I have that ratchet, and while I agree the quality is good, I think it's a too long. I find the handle is always hitting fenders or hood hinges or whatever. Of course the way I use my ratchet isn't the same way others use theirs so it may be good for you. I'd love to find a 15-18" one.

 

[Sebastien]

I have that ratchet, and while I agree the quality is good, I think it's a too long. I find the handle is always hitting fenders or hood hinges or whatever. Of course the way I use my ratchet isn't the same way others use theirs so it may be good for you. I'd love to find a 15-18" one.

You should check the Gray promotional flyer, I ordered a 8740L from my distributor, 15" long, 40 tooth mechanism and only 56$

 

[young_buck]

I picked up a 1/4" drive version of the pro point ratchet today, seems to be good quality but time will tell

 

[young_buck]

Air die grinders are also on sale for $7 and $10, I was going to grab a few of them but they were sold out

 

[Fireball027]

Princess auto has Titan Inspection cameras on for 99.99. Has a 5.5mm lighted head. Runs on 4-AA batteries. Titan Model number 15054.

I picked one up.

 

[raskal]

do you think it's better than Canadian Tire's maximum on sale http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-maximum-inspection-camera-0574548p.html for $90?

I am going to buy this today since anyone using the Options Mastercard gets 20% back in Canadiantire money

 

[Fireball027]

do you think it's better than Canadian Tire's maximum on sale http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-maximum-inspection-camera-0574548p.html for $90?

I am going to buy this today since anyone using the Options Mastercard gets 20% back in Canadiantire money

Depending on what you are doing with it. That is a good price for the mastercraft one, however the head is to big to fit down spark plug holes etc.

 

[rmsg0040]

those extra long pro-point ratchets are identical to ez long ratchets.

I personally don't like the detents

 

[raskal]

do you think it's better than Canadian Tire's maximum on sale http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-maximum-inspection-camera-0574548p.html for $90?

I am going to buy this today since anyone using the Options Mastercard gets 20% back in Canadiantire money

well that didn't last long... I took it back already

I'm probably expecting too much from this tool, but the resolution was not good enough for me and the size of the head was a factor as well.

 

[superautobacs]

I bought a 1/4" drive a couple months ago and decided I needed to get another one for the home. I gave them both a custom handle makeover as well.

This version is more compact than the Stanley version so I give this two thumbs up.

 

[powerstroker]

I'll play. These are my favourite PA purchase. Mine are holding up great and they don't transfer a lot of vibration. Price is right too. Around $30.

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[knobby]

a+ pass #1090014 floor jack saddle every floor jack should come with this
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Floor-transmission/Floor-Jack-Saddle/1090014.p

 

[ndoran]

a+ pass #1090014 floor jack saddle every floor jack should come with this
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Floor-transmission/Floor-Jack-Saddle/1090014.p

I have used the same one for over 10 years and it is still going strong. A definite pass.

 

[Schleprock]

Glad I stumbled across this thread, going to be keeping my eye on it from now on.

 

[awdblazer]

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Hammers-And-Scrapers/Air-Hammer-Panel-Crimper-Chisel/3410255.p pass
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Ham...ries-114GQC-Quick-Change-Air-Hammer/8264665.p pass
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Hammers-And-Scrapers/Air-Needle-Scaler/8234387.p pass
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Pun...rated-3-16-in-Punch-and-Flange-Tool/8012768.p pass (didn't actually buy it borrowed it from a coworker, makes a smaller flange than the one that fit in the air hammer)

 

[bob_the_builder]

Thanks for the info on the floor jack saddle. I have been looking for one.

Bob

 

[robe5000]

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Imp...in-dr-Metric-Deep-Impact-Socket-Set/8476061.p

Beyond impressed, picked these up on sale for $99
I use these on my MG725 with no mushrooming or any problems
PASS