SC Fly Guy
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Another Lisle pry bar. This one has the strike cap and a beefier bar. I also got a couple of deep carry pocket clips to replace the cheap ones that come stock.
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For what knives? I guess I'm old school, I never jumped on the deep cary clip bandwagon like everyone else. I still like traditional clips for my pocket knives but I do have a few.
KnurledNut
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I think hes gonna screw it on the mini prybar.
OIC, that didn't really occur to me cause my deep carry clips are longer than my mini pry bar handles. But I don't have the Lisle ones, I guess they are larger?
SC Fly Guy
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Correct. I will try them on the pry bars. I generally only carry traditional knives without pocket clips. I may have to shorten them to fit on the pry bars. I’ll post a photo when the modification is complete. That’s a next week project. My son gets married on Saturday and I have a long list of ‘honey-dos’ ahead of me this week!
GarageHobbyist
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Got this set from Amazon Warehouse for $27 as “Used - Very Good” or whatever the step below “Like New” is. These are brand new aside from two wrenches being put back in the roll facing right instead of left. I’ve had worse box damage on new items than these had.
Also stopped in Harbor Freight for the last day of the parking lot sale since I was nearby. Nothing I needed left in the open box extra discount stuff, but I did grab a new stool for $50 and some 7” Flap discs that were on clearance for just under $7.
Also stopped in Harbor Freight for the last day of the parking lot sale since I was nearby. Nothing I needed left in the open box extra discount stuff, but I did grab a new stool for $50 and some 7” Flap discs that were on clearance for just under $7.
Dr.JohnnyFever
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After diving into the deep end of the M18 pool, things have now taken an unexpected turn:
PelicanPines
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Sorry for the delay... was recovering from surgery...
I usually get between 50% to 80% off.
I have a mix of the LARGE and what I call the NORMAL boxes.... I used to pick up scratch dent Normal boxes for $15... the 5 drawer unit with bearings for $50 or so. I Recently ordered an "Open Box" 2 drawer cabinet in NORMAL size for something cheap... ended up sending me a brand new perfect 5 drawer unit.
I scan the Warehouse deals on Amazon... key in Durham every week or so. Well I did... I'm done collecting them.
Went to another Auto Zone to see if there was any clearance specials as sometimes they have different stuff on clearance. Nothing but decided to get a new pick set as I busted one of my Harbor Freight ones earlier today working on dad’s truck so instead of warrantying them because they are junk anyway I just bought these. Got more than 4 and they were only I think $9.99. Love Duralast stuff too lol.
Well, I tried. Went to another Autozone, they didn't have any of those Duralast pick sets. The had a different brand with lime green handles ("OEM Tools" IIRC). If they weren't over $12, I may have bought them, LOL.
I also went to Lowe's. They had a set of Craftsman picks. I was tempted, but didn't buy those either. They did have beefier handles than my old ones (or the ones at AZ).
On the plus side, I got my truck's codes read. It started running like garbage Friday night, clearly misfiring. And the AZ scan tool confirmed that, cylinder #6 misfire, and coil failing.
In January, during the annual state inspection, they mentioned that they saw antifreeze leaking from the intake manifold, and that it was collecting in the spark plug wells. Hopefully, replacing the intake manifold gaskets, coil packs and spark plugs will solve all of these issues at once.
This is a 2005 Ford Explorer, 4.6 V8, ~175k miles.
Expect to see new tool purchases from me soon. Probably very soon...
Mike
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Not really the right place for this but didn't want to post it in another more suitable thread. Lucy, let me esplain...
I didn't buy this HF ratchet myself, when I was hired it was passed over to me in a lot of tools that belonged to a former employee that just one day never came back to work & was never heard from again. I rarely ever use it but the extendable handle has came in handy a few times.
I really hate dual drive head ratchets like this. So I finally brought it home this weekend & machined off the 1/4 drive. That's much better, it's like a whole new tool to me so I'm posting it here. Doesn't mean I will use it more now (I've got my Diehards
) but at least it won't bother me so much everytime I see it in the drawer or when I do need to use it
Not the first time I have done this, the one on top is the one I have at home, almost forgot I had it. It's an older version of the HF, I have the 1/2 also with the same generation handle. Surprisingly these things have never broke on me, I used to take them when I needed to go help out someone away from home.
I didn't buy this HF ratchet myself, when I was hired it was passed over to me in a lot of tools that belonged to a former employee that just one day never came back to work & was never heard from again. I rarely ever use it but the extendable handle has came in handy a few times.
I really hate dual drive head ratchets like this. So I finally brought it home this weekend & machined off the 1/4 drive. That's much better, it's like a whole new tool to me so I'm posting it here. Doesn't mean I will use it more now (I've got my Diehards
) but at least it won't bother me so much everytime I see it in the drawer or when I do need to use itNot the first time I have done this, the one on top is the one I have at home, almost forgot I had it. It's an older version of the HF, I have the 1/2 also with the same generation handle. Surprisingly these things have never broke on me, I used to take them when I needed to go help out someone away from home.
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LeeG
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I had some cash back credit at Tekton so I grabbed a few things.
The pry bars look handy. I have never removed an oxygen sensor in my life, but I’m now ready if the need arises.
Lee
The pry bars look handy. I have never removed an oxygen sensor in my life, but I’m now ready if the need arises.
Lee
GarageHobbyist
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I don’t have any actual pry bars. I’ve been looking for some normal sized ones but saw these as well and thought they may be handy to have.
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3 sets of work gloves for $30 at Costco. The leather is comfortable, but gets oily in an instant. They were handy this afternoon doing a pita serpentine belt replacement on my son's Toyota Matrix.
SC Fly Guy
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I blame @BlakeTheCarGuy for ‘influencing’ me to scour the tool aisle when I visit the auto parts store … the DieHard screwdriver is a beast!!
Skyman
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Thanks much for this follow-up. Please post up what you end up with once you've found something that works.
IRQVET
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My MudMixer has arrived!
Project List:
1. Front Patio Pour
2. Rear Patio Pour
3. Driveway widening (3 feet on either side)
4. Slab for my Shed
Project List:
1. Front Patio Pour
2. Rear Patio Pour
3. Driveway widening (3 feet on either side)
4. Slab for my Shed
Bryan Burns
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Scuderia-F1
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That became a really rather nice rig!I picked up a new-to-me Snap-on KRL1022 to match my existing stack. I will update the Toolbox thread once I get everything rearranged and organized.
Mr. Roboto
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I replaced it with this. It was delivered yesterday. I confirmed has the functions for SAS, ABS bleeding, and greater module bidirectional communication. It was $200, but actually appears to do quite a lot for the money
Skyman
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Thanks for the follow-up. I'll be interested in hearing how well it performs.
SC Fly Guy
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A few quick pick ups this morning.
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OMG. Your posting induced me to look around. It appears these mud mixers can be rented and the manufacturer links to rental companies carrying them within specified search radii. Unfortunately, not great coverage in central Michigan where I am ... but within an hour and a half drive. This is tempting to try. Concrete work can be a nightmare and this looks like it could make modest jobs doable ... especially where access is an issue. Even small drum mixers and a big stack of bags makes for an ordeal. This looks way better and the reviews look encouraging. I think I may try this out in a year or so after getting some projects ready.My MudMixer has arrived!
Project List:
1. Front Patio Pour
2. Rear Patio Pour
3. Driveway widening (3 feet on either side)
4. Slab for my Shed
SC Fly Guy
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Yes! $20 at Tractor Supply. I was happy to find them.
I would "pick" up a set of Tektons in a second if they had the dual-bend 45*
IRQVET
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I was in the same boat, nobody around my area rents them. So my plan is to use it for the projects I have, then rent it out locally for $100 per day to make back some of my investment. With the cost of concrete in my area, coupled by the amount of projects I have lined up, it just made sense to purchase one. It’ll make my life easier and my lower back will probably thank me, lol.
But definately one of those buy once- cry once purchases. Not cheap by any means. . . but I had 150 hours of overtime this month, so I was able to pay cash for it. I was quoted close to $30K for all the concrete work I wanted to have done. Even with the purchase price of the MudMixer and materials, I can do it myself for probably less than one third of that price. And I can pour at my own pace, breaking projects up. So it was worthwhile for me.
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TheWanderer
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God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot fix,
the courage to repair the things I can
and the wisdom to know how many duplicates are enough.
Reconditioning one day at a time;
enjoying one overhaul at a time;
accepting hand tools as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this broken world as it is,
not as I would re-engineer it.
the courage to repair the things I can
and the wisdom to know how many duplicates are enough.
Reconditioning one day at a time;
enjoying one overhaul at a time;
accepting hand tools as a pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did,
this broken world as it is,
not as I would re-engineer it.
Interesting, I was just looking at the Tektons on Amazon. What do you use the dual-bend 45 pick for?
Mike
I prefer the offset hook for o-ring removal since it doesn't seem to flop around as much as a 90 or 45 for me.
Works decent as the hook sometimes if it's not nearby, and also takes out popcorn stuck in teeth real well
I saw a set of o-ring pick tools at AutoZone yesterday, probably should have bought them. Instead of sharp picks, they had flat, rounded ends. Apparently to keep you from damaging the o-rings. Would probably be great for ball bearing seals as well.
Mike
Mike
gatewaysysop
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Just a couple of small things today:
Knipex round nose pliers and US-made, Mayhew mini pry-bar set.
Knipex round nose pliers and US-made, Mayhew mini pry-bar set.
Chrome Vanadium Cody
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I really dig those Mayhew pocket pry bars. I also have the Langs and the Tektons but the Mayhews are the ones I reach for the most.
TheWanderer
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O'ring Pick Set (2), Soft Brass
The two o'ring picks are sold as a set packaged in a plastic pouch. The advantage of this type of pick is that the relatively soft brass material is less likely to scratch expensive regulator parts. The tips of the pointed pick can also be reformed to work in tight quarters. Natural brass finish.
www.scubatools.com
Dave455
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That dates you…!
Mind you, fifty years on, that would be my reaction to seeing a $20 USA made pick set too…!
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That dates you…!
Mind you, fifty years on, that would be my reaction to seeing a $20 USA made pick set too…!
Ha! Actually, that was just a result of fat-********* the phone keyboard. I saw the mistake, but laughed and left it.
I don't recognize that cartoon. But, my typo reminds me of this guy, which most definitely dates me...
RIP, Ron (Palillo)...
Mike
On this rainy day, the wife and I took a trip to Roanoke, VA to visit some antique stores.. ended up with a few tools! The Proto and Wilton 6" clamps were $12, only the Proto is stamped USA though. Not sure the manufacturer on the 3/8" ratcheting handle?.. but I hadn't seen one before so it came home too. The Gearwrench serpentine set was only $23, ~$60 new, and looks to never have been used. Snagged the Heller Brothers Masterwrench as it looked cool and could be handy!
Since somebody just posted a picture of a bottle of Testor's model paint, that Masterwrench reminds me -- my father had a wrench like that when I was a boy, and I learned an important lesson about Things & Stuff -- couldn't get a cap off of paint bottle, paint on the threads that dried, I'd put that bottle in the vise, then try to turn the cap loose with that wrench and the forces and directions were such that it would crush and crack the glass before turning the steel lid!
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You should get them! They come in handy for all sorts of pokey/proddy tasks.