Wright makes the USA SK sockets now.
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mreisner
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Did they also used to do that in the past? Seem to recall hearing something similar
Powerbuilt 649953 Pro Tech 3/8-inch Drive x 17-inch Long Reach Ratchet
Same as Tone, but with handle 90 degrees different. Great ratchets. Very small heads. Taiwan.
No, this has only been since the sale to Great Star.
When they were part of Ideal, the sockets were made by SK.
LexusLover
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I saw a picture with all the pliers hanging on the wall and that one was listed at 19.99 I was thinking it would be $24.99 but I guess we will see this January-FebruaryI guarantee it will go for at least $21.99 to avoid the X% off $20 coupons...
KnurledNut
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Any thoughts on the new compact socket set?
Did the G2 heads appear thinner than Dual 80s?
Some pics of the lineup:
1/4" drive
3/8" drive
1/2 and 3/4 drive
Any thoughts on the new compact socket set?
Did the G2 heads appear thinner than Dual 80s?
Some pics of the lineup:
1/4" drive
3/8" drive
1/2 and 3/4 drive
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I missed the updated compact 1/4 drive socket set but, at approx $80 and still having a bit ratchet instead of a traditional ratchet, makes me want to either grab another Craftsman V series compact kit for $40 on sale or the compact Kobalt kit for $20 on sale.
There are a couple of things I don't care for on Icon or Snap on ratchets. First is head thickness. They're thick. I prefer the thinness of Gearwrench or Matco. Secondly, the direction switch sticks out instead of being recessed. I admit that the 26 inch long 1/2 locking flex head Icon ratchet with comfort grip will most likely take my money when it comes out though.
On a side note, the Harbor Freight booth keeps growing and was one of the busiest booths in South Hall. The Gripedge booth was also crowded from opening to close.
Haha, cool! Thanks for asking! I didn't think they would answer. It must be these guys https://www.ajmanufacturing.com/. In business since 1987, so pretty new for a tool company. It looks like they also make a few other products. Some sockets, torque sticks, etc. Nothing available directly for sale.
four.cycle
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^ I get an error message on every one of those "view attachment" hyperlinks.
four.cycle
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AJ / AJ Mfg. Co. Inc., 437 W. Wrightwood Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126 / est. 1987 / manufacturers of automotive tools for Snap-on, Matco, MAC, Wal-Mart, and others / patent 5694818 Dec 9 1997 Michael F. Nickipuck /
LIST is HERE
four.cycle
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other than that one patent I've cited, correct.
and
patent 5694818 is Nickipuck's patent for a "Locking Joint for a Ratchet Wrench" , which (from looking at the patent drawing) appears to be the joint (or pivot point) on one of those ratchets on which the handle bends - it's not for a ratcheting mechanism. And there's no assignee on the patent either.
(at the moment I can't recall where I got that patent number associated with AJ. I was actually trying to sort out Spline Tool / Snap-on patents for the same genre of ratchet.)
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patent 5694818 is Nickipuck's patent for a "Locking Joint for a Ratchet Wrench" , which (from looking at the patent drawing) appears to be the joint (or pivot point) on one of those ratchets on which the handle bends - it's not for a ratcheting mechanism. And there's no assignee on the patent either.
(at the moment I can't recall where I got that patent number associated with AJ. I was actually trying to sort out Spline Tool / Snap-on patents for the same genre of ratchet.)
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This was news to me! A not so quick search (SK's new website is terrible) turned up set #1945: a 1/2" drive deep metric socket set! Zoro lists it as made in the USA, so it looks like I've finally found a source for those outside of Cornwell/Snapon's truck.
nz44tool
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I was wondering if anyone on GJ had run across Mr. Nickipuck, this company or any of its products, and sure enough...
I found these items in a toolbox in a junk store a few days ago.
The Craftsman handle is yet another fake-out for me. (I seem to attract these odd modifications.) The locking adapter is very cleanly attached to the (former nut driver) shank - it really looks like a factory item. It took me a while to realize it was a backyard job and I'd been had, again.
There are no brand names on the little locking adapters (either the 1/4" or the 3/8").
I searched the patent numbers on them, and came up with some patents (now expired) granted in the 1980s to M. Nickipuck, and his company Qualicorp Ltd.
The adapters are extremely well-made items, and they work very well. They're rather complex and must have been insanely expensive to produce.
If you're curious, the patent numbers are 4480511, 4768405, and 4938107.
I found these items in a toolbox in a junk store a few days ago.
The Craftsman handle is yet another fake-out for me. (I seem to attract these odd modifications
.) The locking adapter is very cleanly attached to the (former nut driver) shank - it really looks like a factory item. It took me a while to realize it was a backyard job and I'd been had, again.There are no brand names on the little locking adapters (either the 1/4" or the 3/8").
I searched the patent numbers on them, and came up with some patents (now expired) granted in the 1980s to M. Nickipuck, and his company Qualicorp Ltd.
The adapters are extremely well-made items, and they work very well. They're rather complex and must have been insanely expensive to produce.
If you're curious, the patent numbers are 4480511, 4768405, and 4938107.
