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[assassin10000]

Undecided if I'm gonna keep the pliers or not.


No pics but I had to do some more shaping of the dental pliers I modified for plastic push pins. I did get one use out of it grabbing the broken center of one on an audi and working it out. Good thing the ends are sharp.

 

[bubinga]

Lowes has these for 12.97

Got me a few and 2 as gifts for $11.97.
One of "my" stores is $14.47 with 3 left, and another of "mine" is at
$11.97 with 7 left, too bad they won't ship at that price. 4 sets would put you over the free shipping at $45.00 sale, the guys in out-of-stock store areas could get a few shipped.
It shows shipping available, but as soon as you add it to your cart Bam! it goes up to $20.00 $29.98.

 

[bubinga]

Undecided if I'm gonna keep the pliers or not.


No pics but I had to do some more shaping of the dental pliers I modified for plastic push pins. I did get one use out of it grabbing the broken center of one on an audi and working it out. Good thing the ends are sharp.

I'm tempted to try those pliers. Something you didn't like about them?
I think HF has a -20% coupon this weekend.

 

[Vwpower]

Just pick up the pry bars on the right they are good for the money they were $14:99 at my Harbor freight
-Preston

You just picked them up, haven’t used them but they are good for the money. LoooL

 

[shoeless]

In Europe we play with 220V instead of the paltry 110v of our American friends.

Yeah, well, we play with double the Amps.

 

[Komet]

What lmpact did you get?

Milwaukee 2863-20 1/2" High Torque with Friction Ring unit. It's awesome, all the adjustability for every setting and will either break the stud or free the fastener. They kick hard and are heavy, I now understand why they sell rubber boots as I've already beat the finish off in several areas where it was slammin into stuff while I was ripping on the trigger.

Really nice combo with my impact driver though. I wanted a mid torque but ended up getting the high torque because what I was facing was rusted big ol suspension and exhaust bolts and I wanted to be unblocked for sure. 100% success in that regard but I have broken off one bolt I didn't want to so there's a learning curve.

 

[Madjik Man]

I've already beat the finish off in several areas where it was slammin into stuff while I was ripping on the trigger.

Sounds like my teenage years.

 

[Madjik Man]

Got me a few and 2 as gifts for $11.97.
One of "my" stores is $14.47 with 3 left, and another of "mine" is at
$11.97 with 7 left, too bad they won't ship at that price. 4 sets would put you over the free shipping at $45.00 sale, the guys in out-of-stock store areas could get a few shipped.
It shows shipping available, but as soon as you add it to your cart Bam! it goes up to $20.00 $29.98.

Show the customer service desk the $11.97 price from their own website and they’ll price match it.

 

[assassin10000]

I'm tempted to try those pliers. Something you didn't like about them?
I think HF has a -20% coupon this weekend.

They do and I used it lol. I dunno, something about them doesn't feel right in hand. Probably the giant grips, I'm not into the comfort grips.

I have knipex twin grips already but wanted to try these too.

 

[DGersic]

^ thanks. toasters? and I'd been of the belief those things were for telecommunications systems - like phones and such.
So... If I do not own a toaster, I probably don't need them?

My SnapOn torque wrenches had these security screws on the handle before they were reworked.

 

[Jarhead0408]

They look like scribes & extra tips.

Thanks!

 

[bubinga]

Show the customer service desk the $11.97 price from their own website and they’ll price match it.

Thanks I'm good right now but someone else may want to.
Steubenville Ohio store is showing $11.97 and Parker Colorado is showing $11.95.
Not sure of the ZIP codes.

 

[SRU1436]

Some no name dead blows from Amazon. They were cheap and seem pretty sturdy. I don’t use them that often so need to but super expensive kind.

 

[jsmeece]

JDV Products were always the ones selling the non jaws fit Megadoras, just not on their www.jdvproducts.com website, hence the strikethrough.

They were one of the first, if not the first, distributor for Vessel screwdrivers in the US. They were always on JDV's www.vesseltools.com website.

www.vesseltoolsusa.com didn't come about until way later when Vessel decided to sell directly in the US. But the non jawsfit are through JDV only.

The Megadora 900 series Non-Jaws can also be found on USA Amazon website, that is where I got some of mine. They were shipped from Japan. No, I didn't buy them from the Amazon Japan.

 

[darkzero]

The Megadora 900 series Non-Jaws can also be found on USA Amazon website, that is where I got some of mine. They were shipped from Japan. No, I didn't buy them from the Amazon Japan.

For the standard teal handle Megadoras? Interesting, I've never seen the non jawsfit for the teal ones on Amazon US or Japan. My Megadora Impacta is non jawsfit from Amazon. I'm no Vessel expert but my understanding is that Vessel stopped making them a long time ago & they have been exclusive to JDV now. If that's the case JDV should stop making their claim all these years.

 

[M635_Guy]

With the 25% off sale, I decided to upgrade my 1/2" torque wrench. There were two main drivers: flex-head and storage.

As far as the flex-head, mission-accomplished, which will be nice. Lack of clearance pops up enough for that I really want to address it. I also hoped that since the wrench itself is 23" that the case would fit squarely in the drawer of my Full Bank. Nope! (my old one doesn't either).

I also got a couple of additional blades:


I've stopped trying to keep this particular type of tool in one place, and have them spread out in spots around the garage and house: A couple in the house, one near the recycling bin for breaking down boxes, one at the little tool chest, one hung on the leg of my work bench, etc, etc. and it is great. The hawkbill was on sale, and I'd hoped it was a 'flipper' like the utility knives, since the Doyle I'd grabbed recently thinking it was a flipper wasn't. Or, I thought it wasn't...



When I opened the Milwaukee, it behaved just like the Doyle - no flippy. Then I remembered all of my utility knives improved with a bit of Super Lube. Now both flip open

Interestingly, the Doyle does a better job flipping open now. The blade is heavier/beefier, and there appears to be a large brass plate at the pivot. I think I see a brass washer deep in the Milwaukee, but hard to see. It definitely wants a bit more effort and a more-precise 'flick' to open. But very happy now with both. A quick strop on my leather pad improved the sharpness of both significantly.

 

[jsmeece]

For the standard teal handle Megadoras? Interesting, I've never seen the non jawsfit for the teal ones on Amazon US or Japan. My Megadora Impacta is non jawsfit from Amazon. I'm no Vessel expert but my understanding is that Vessel stopped making them a long time ago & they have been exclusive to JDV now. If that's the case JDV should stop making their claim all these years.

I purchased mine 2 to 3 years ago (probably closer to 3 years). And I had to purchase them in singles, they were not in a kit or anything. To be honest, I have not checked Amazon to see if they are still available. So you could be correct in that regard. They may have stopped selling them on Amazon. Great screwdriver though... Just checked Amazon all the 900 series singles say Jawsfit. They didn't even bother to change part numbers either. At least I have 3 non-Jawsfit JIS Vessel screwdrivers with the teal handles.

 

[Stelzer]

Just got my first bi-directional scan tool after searching for a few years for one I could afford and one which would perform most of the functions I'd ever need. This checks all of the boxes. It's no Snap-on Zeus, but should serve me well. Even does key reprogramming, and for $349, (on sale when I bought it), with 3 years free updates, it's a pretty solid value overall. The D8 does relearns, but was also $200 more, and about the only feature the D7 doesn't have. I can't wait to play with it.

 

[jgeoffr]

Additional tools came in from the liquidator.

Gor a set of Knipex hog ring pliers, a set of electronics mounting pliers, and an insulated T20 torx screwdriver.


Also grabbed two more Rennsteig 15mm wide carbide scrapers and a 30mm wide one with replaceable blades.


Some more Wera sockets, mostly 1/4" drive, a bunch of small torx screwdrivers (and a few others) and a zyklop rebuild kit.


A bunch more Rennsteig chisels in larger sizes including the big mamba jamba.



And three more Rennsteig Pew12 crimpers. This time looks to be for coax. Couldn't care about the dies, but the crimpers themselves should serve others well.

 

[eklipsis]

A few Craftsman warranty replacements

 

[M635_Guy]

So after the weekend additions, the wrench drawer looks good.


The torque wrench drawer is worse...


(the previous setup)

 

[MooseCustomMotors]

Todays goodies from Snap On Monday. I’ve been needing angle on fasteners in the 70-90in lb range lately. I previously would torque with the 1/4” non digital then either mark something or if it’d fit, use angle on my 1/2” one. Didn’t have a 3/8” anyway so he let me buy the expensive combo of tech angle and micrometer style 3/8’s and immediately trade in the micrometer style. Saved like $100 off retail.

5-125lb will get almost everything done. Probably won’t use any other torque wrench very often at all.

Not shown is the longest green handle flex head 3/8” ratchet they make. That was on order for awhile and finally showed up.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Astro air saw. Hopefully it proves to be as useful as I’ve imagined it to be haha.

 

[bubinga]

A few Craftsman warranty replacements

ls that the new V series? How do you like them?

 

[Mr. Roboto]

A few Craftsman warranty replacements

How do Craftsman warranties work these days. Bring older stuff into Lowe’s? Do they give you rebuild kits for ratchets? Give you a used rebuilt replacement? or do they always just swap them out for brand new?

 

[eklipsis]

I filled out a claim on their website and they emailed me almost right away then shipped to my house within two weeks. Super easy as long as its something they still carry. However my Max Axess ratchet that seized up is a Sears exclusive and they no longer sell so not sure how that one is gonna pan out.

 

[SRU1436]

My first koken ratchet, ordered it from Amazon Japan, ordered it late Saturday night and it showed up today. It was only $49.
Nice ratchet, not as smooth as the snap on, but still a really nice ratchet. It is the new 72 tooth version.

 

[SRU1436]

Astro air saw. Hopefully it proves to be as useful as I’ve imagined it to be haha.

I got one of these last summer, I used it while redoing the interior on my chevelle. Nice tool.

 

[bubinga]

My first koken ratchet, ordered it from Amazon Japan, ordered it late Saturday night and it showed up today. It was only $49.
Nice ratchet, not as smooth as the snap on, but still a really nice ratchet. It is the new 72 tooth version.

Supposed to be a hi quality brand, correct?

 

[SRU1436]

Supposed to be a hi quality brand, correct?

Yep, from what I’ve read, and watched on YouTube. The ratchet feels and appears high quality. I wasn’t in the market for a new ratchet, but since it was good deal, I said why the hell not.

 

[bubinga]

Yep, from what I’ve read, and watched on YouTube. The ratchet feels and appears high quality. I wasn’t in the market for a new ratchet, but since it was good deal, I said why the hell not.

Looks well made too!

 

[jonesg]

Public Service Announcement (PSA), I used that HF spring compressor to r&r one set of front springs on a 4th gen Camaro and the acme threads on the spring compressor looked worn out when I was done. I would be hesitant to use the spring compressor again.

It helps to lube the threads , also impact wrenches will wreck the acme threaded rod in no time.
I used an impact on a volvo scissor jack and it bound the threads up to where it locked and wouldn't move either way.
Had to borrow a jack to get my car off the broken jack.

 

[Wiz02]

It helps to lube the threads , also impact wrenches will wreck the acme threaded rod in no time.
I used an impact on a volvo scissor jack and it bound the threads up to where it locked and wouldn't move either way.
Had to borrow a jack to get my car off the broken jack.

While I replaced the shocks on my Camaro a good many years ago, I actually read the instructions (crazy talk I know) and lubed the threads and did not use an impact, just as you said, and the threads looked like hell when I was done.

 

[M635_Guy]

While I replaced the shocks on my Camaro a good many years ago, I actually read the instructions (crazy talk I know) and lubed the threads and did not use an impact, just as you said, and the threads looked like hell when I was done.

Are we talking about the claw-type compressors?

 

[four.cycle]

Vampire Tools VT-003-85 8-inch linesman pliers/shears (Description, Photos, and Details on VT-003-85 HERE)
Dazey mounting bracket (can't mount my retro 1939 Dazey wall-mount can opener without it!)
Picked up a few other odds and ends while running errands.

 

[bubinga]

Looks well made too!

I'd like to have one of those ratchets, but l have to quit buying tools just to have them.
It's not like I don't have probably at least 15 ratchets that size.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

After waiting literally years, the NEW uactivate from AESwave is mine.

Oh yeah, that's the master kit, test ALL the relay circuits.

 

[zmotorsports]

After waiting literally years, the NEW uactivate from AESwave is mine.

Oh yeah, that's the master kit, test ALL the relay circuits.

That's pretty awesome. Beats the old school way I test them using power to energize the control side while testing with a VOM on the load side. Probably takes much less time too.

Great, now that's another tool that GarageJournal has made me consider purchasing.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

That's pretty awesome. Beats the old school way I test them using power to energize the control side while testing with a VOM on the load side. Probably takes much less time too.

Great, now that's another tool that GarageJournal has made me consider purchasing.

I don't believe it's available for sale yet, I have been on the waiting list for literally years and got an email that linked to a special site.


Normally I'd use a 250ma test lamp for the control side, and a 2-5amp for the load. Depends how it's wired what order you need to do stuff. Downside is if the relay has circuit monitoring, getting good test results can be a pain, because control circuits can be shut down or power feeds removed if the circuit is open. I think I will primarily use this for current measurements in circuits and just to make connecting to the fuse box easier. That and bypassing the control side to just test a component from the fuse box. Some scan tool functions like to toggle things which isn't my preference for testing something for power/ground.

 

[f121]

I'm always amazed at the number of comments and YouTube videos talking about the dangers of DIY strut compressors. The consensus seems to be, it's not worth the risk, either buy the full strut assembly, or send it to a shop with the (enclosed) equipment to rebuild it.

I used this style spring compressor when I changed the top mount bearings on my wife’s mustang last year. It was a bit disappointing, none of the excitement or feeling of danger you get with traditional spring compressors