Absolutely no clue in the Door-Ease but the 3-in-One looks timeless!
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PelicanPines
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We never used 3 in One oil... it was called "everyone in #2"Zipper Lube stick...... Never heard it called that before. I wonder if that's a highly used product in the ***** arena.................
I know who to ask.............. paging Dr. Pines................. @PelicanPines
demarpaint
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I ordered this from Harry Epstein
Lang 2-Piece Pocket Pry Bar Set (853-06-2ST)
You're thinking about it the wrong way. They're not $40. They're $30-32 depending on the coupon and if they have them in stock when you have said coupon.
Waiting for those two events to line up may be a problem if you really need the tool right now. If you'd like to have them "just in case", then check the astrology report
Ah. I think I got trained in the first year of ICON to think that coupons would not apply to them. Also, coupons do not arrive on the wind from all four compass points like they used to! My HF shopping skills are nearly completely atrophied, since I feel like I've got what I need for now. (cough cough cough)
Also, ICON prices kinda deterred me, too. To me, Pittsburgh Pro ratchets were an amazing quality/price/value combo. I bought the ICON ratchet and found it really not much different from the Pittsburgh Pro - thicker head (probably good things going on inside with that) and a deeper polish. But the same not-very-grippy grip! Looks grippy, looks like a Snap On grip, but I have some Dual 80's, and those grips are grippy, and I'm comfortably settling into Dual 80 land now.
(And doing my best to ignore Ko-Ken!)
Owed it to my fingers to get some decent cable tie cutters.
Tsunoda KBN line get some good reviews online, Last Best Tool and CP on youtube show them being used and how effective they are, there are quite a few other reviewers trying these out and I didn't spot anything that would concern me.
Having an Amazon gift voucher waiting to be spent, it seemed like a good opportunity to make a buy.
I purchased the KBN-150 version, quality feels top notch and I look forward to trying them out sooner rather than later.
Tsunoda KBN line get some good reviews online, Last Best Tool and CP on youtube show them being used and how effective they are, there are quite a few other reviewers trying these out and I didn't spot anything that would concern me.
Having an Amazon gift voucher waiting to be spent, it seemed like a good opportunity to make a buy.
I purchased the KBN-150 version, quality feels top notch and I look forward to trying them out sooner rather than later.
tez929rr
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That’s a new one on me. What’s different from just using a pair of general purpose cutters? (And I did look at them on Amazon.)
71goldss
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I’ve owned the KBN-125 (5”) for a year or two now. Very happy with them! I wasn’t aware they were available in three sizes? I’m not sure if it would be much of an advantage for me to order the KBN-150 (6”), but has me thinking! Hmmm…?Owed it to my fingers to get some decent cable tie cutters.
Tsunoda KBN line get some good reviews online, Last Best Tool and CP on youtube show them being used and how effective they are, there are quite a few other reviewers trying these out and I didn't spot anything that would concern me.
Having an Amazon gift voucher waiting to be spent, it seemed like a good opportunity to make a buy.
I purchased the KBN-150 version, quality feels top notch and I look forward to trying them out sooner rather than later.
When I did a lot of cabling installations we looked for cutters that were very sharp and most importantly you want cutters where the surface that goes against what you're cutting is ground flat. No radius. Also, no beveled edge on that side. A spring opening handle is a plus.
Using these for tie wraps will give you a very smooth cut, tight against the 'buckle' part of the tie wrap (if you cut it correctly). You do NOT want ANY (sharp) protusions proud of the 'buckle' .
When you're working in masses of bundled cable, or cabling that buried in some fashion, you have to snake you hand it to cut out/or add new tie wraps. Sharp ends sticking you will quickly lead to blood on your job. Also, once you get your hand into position, a spring loaded pair will make it a lot easier to deal with.
Hope this makes sense.
BobL.
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Owed it to my fingers to get some decent cable tie cutters.
Tsunoda KBN line get some good reviews online, Last Best Tool and CP on youtube show them being used and how effective they are, there are quite a few other reviewers trying these out and I didn't spot anything that would concern me.
Having an Amazon gift voucher waiting to be spent, it seemed like a good opportunity to make a buy.
I purchased the KBN-150 version, quality feels top notch and I look forward to trying them out sooner rather than later.
I got those and love them. They're incredible for zip ties.
So much so I also bought the TH-150NC version with the catcher.
mjdarg
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Got 2 new ratchets recently as I’ve been looking for some decent flex heads. First one is a 1/4” Powerbuilt flex head PN 649950. The head on this one is tiny and the detents in the flex head are decent enough to hold position while it’s in tight spots. Second is a 3/8” CAT 468-5748 flex head which is actually a Snap-On FLF80A. I was looking at ratchets on eBay, but with my employee discount, I figured I might as well get it new through the dealer. 
SRU1436
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I have th
i have these, they are great flush cutters.Owed it to my fingers to get some decent cable tie cutters.
Tsunoda KBN line get some good reviews online, Last Best Tool and CP on youtube show them being used and how effective they are, there are quite a few other reviewers trying these out and I didn't spot anything that would concern me.
Having an Amazon gift voucher waiting to be spent, it seemed like a good opportunity to make a buy.
I purchased the KBN-150 version, quality feels top notch and I look forward to trying them out sooner rather than later.
SRU1436
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I bought this off eBay, couldn’t beat the price. Snap on trll72
Meursault74
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Proper razor blade holder/scraper. The one I had was so lousy I'd just hold the blade in my hand instead. After doing some scraping this weekend I figured it was time to get the proper tool and there was a deal to be had from O'Reilly so that was that. Tried it out a little just now. Feels good in the hand and more maneuverable and secure than holding the blade in my hand. I have an upcoming project and will need to reach in an area, so this will come in handy for sure. Came with 5 blades and one plastic blade. Storage in the handle.
No estoy hablando de la presión máxima del compressor, pero a que presión hace 12-1/2 cfm. Usualmente dicen algo como "12-1/2 cfm a las 90 psi".
Proper razor blade holder/scraper. The one I had was so lousy I'd just hold the blade in my hand instead. After doing some scraping this weekend I figured it was time to get the proper tool and there was a deal to be had from O'Reilly so that was that. Tried it out a little just now. Feels good in the hand and more maneuverable and secure than holding the blade in my hand. I have an upcoming project and will need to reach in an area, so this will come in handy for sure. Came with 5 blades and one plastic blade. Storage in the handle.
I've got one of those and liked it! On a vacation last year, I wound up on a short ladder scraping paint off some 19th century glass windows that a sloppy/hurried painter had left all over, and this gave me reach, and I could push with the right hand and push down on the shaft a little with the left hand, very comfortable for long-term use.
And this Lisle product made me aware of plastic razor blades, which are pretty neat, too.
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Meursault74
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I did notice the two handed approach when I tested it out on a little Dry silicone caulking residue I had that needed a touch up. The tool seemed to call for that approach.
No more finger cramps from holding the razor blades I imagine
The Critic
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From Matco.com:
3/8” 10mm swivel socket
3/8” 17mm swivel socket
3/8” 7mm ADV semi-deep Impact socket (only because Sunex doesn’t sell a 7mm)
14x1.5 thread chaser - tap and die
From Bezos:
1/4” Sunex 8mm and 10mm deep impact sockets. Plan to use these with my impact driver for air filter boxes and very low-torque fasteners.
3/8” 10mm swivel socket
3/8” 17mm swivel socket
3/8” 7mm ADV semi-deep Impact socket (only because Sunex doesn’t sell a 7mm)
14x1.5 thread chaser - tap and die
From Bezos:
1/4” Sunex 8mm and 10mm deep impact sockets. Plan to use these with my impact driver for air filter boxes and very low-torque fasteners.
Kasal
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No puedo ver lo que me estás diciendo. Puede que sean los 357 litros por minuto, es el aire aspirado.
Si, puede hacer 357 litros por minuto, pero a que presión? Si está haciendo 357 litros por minuto a las 90 PSI, es mas aire en total que 357 litros por minuto a las 40 PSI. Si no conocemos a que presión, no podemos comparar a otros comoresores.
Kasal
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Entiendo lo que quieres decir, he buscado información y lo que encuentro es esto: 340 litros por minuto a 8 bar.
Esta información puede estar equivocada, esto es lo que encuentro en la red. Espero poder desempacarlo el fin de semana para ver si viene acompañado de alguna información.
Chance
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Spoken like a true GJ-er!
Proper razor blade holder/scraper. The one I had was so lousy I'd just hold the blade in my hand instead. After doing some scraping this weekend I figured it was time to get the proper tool and there was a deal to be had from O'Reilly so that was that. Tried it out a little just now. Feels good in the hand and more maneuverable and secure than holding the blade in my hand. I have an upcoming project and will need to reach in an area, so this will come in handy for sure. Came with 5 blades and one plastic blade. Storage in the handle.
Nice!
I've used the cheap, small, plastic blade holders, which don't grip the blades very securely.
Also the larger, old-school metal ones, which always seem to have slop.
Looking forward to hearing how well the Lisle actually grip the blades during use!
Mike
Meursault74
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Nice!
I've used the cheap, small, plastic blade holders, which don't grip the blades very securely.
Also the larger, old-school metal ones, which always seem to have slop.
Looking forward to hearing how well the Lisle actually grip the blades during use!
Mike
I have both of those types in my tool box. I probably got them from the bargain bin. I had forgotten I had the plastic one and I saw it when I was putting the tool away. When I held it in my hand yesterday, I remembered why I didn't use it. Doesn't feel very confident at all. Especially with a razor and my hand pushing on it. Funny enough the blades in the plastic holder look decent. They actually say Gillette. I'm sure I'll just use the blades in the future.
I used the metal one you show plenty of times. It no longer retracts easily/ moves a bit and after many uses doesn't hold the blade well. That's why I just used my hand the other day.
I only used the Lisle for a couple of minutes, so long term I don't know. It feels better in the hand and is of much higher quality. The spring steel that holds the blade feels pretty solid.
@Squankum said he used the tool for some paint removal and is happy with the tool
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Some Lisle pocket prybars, 3-in-1 lubricating oil, zipper lube stick, inexpensive tire gauges that were mentioned a while back and an Astro carbide scraper. I remember 3-IN-ONE and Door-Ease in on my dad's oil-tray fifty years ago. The 3-IN-ONE looks pretty similar (can itself is different)...
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Nice!
I've used the cheap, small, plastic blade holders, which don't grip the blades very securely.
Also the larger, old-school metal ones, which always seem to have slop.
Looking forward to hearing how well the Lisle actually grip the blades during use!
Mike
I only used it once so far, but it was great removing stickers from my truck’s back glass.
Comfortable and solid feeling.
MWEric
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Always liked Armstrong tools. Very innovative company that made good tools. Found this on eBay, basically new never used.
Jarhead0408
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This style is my go-to for scraping HazMat UN-Number stickers off of semi-trailers when the occasion calls for it. To leave the old stickers on a new and different load is a short trip to a big fine if the D.O.T. finds an improperly placarded trailer.
Mike
These fit the bill pretty good since I can leave one in my back pocket all week with little chance of it deploying the blade. When I need it it’s there, and when I don’t, back in my pocket it goes.
The Lisle is definitely a better option in a shop environment though.
The Critic
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Snap On S9714MKL, courtesy of eBay.
Snap On S9714MKL, courtesy of eBay.
Loverly!
I got a longer spark plug socket just for yuks (5 of 6 cars in the fleet do not have the doke (DOHC) and don't require that (and the one that has DOHC also has VANOS and Valvetronic and requires a thinnn wall and 12 point spark plug socket, ay yi yi.) And I found that I just enjoy the longer socket in mundane situations, too. I put a 3/8" thumbwheel ratchet on it for installing new plugs.
Nice!
I've used the cheap, small, plastic blade holders, which don't grip the blades very securely.
Also the larger, old-school metal ones, which always seem to have slop.
Looking forward to hearing how well the Lisle actually grip the blades during use!
Mike
I can see a place for all of 'em! Even the little plastic one, sometimes you need to be le artiste with it.
I use the metal retractable kind every week just to scrape bugs or bird poop when I'm cleaning windshield glass, and to remove oil change stickers. I bought one about 12 years ago that required good pliers and a serious tussle to get a blade in and out, then I decided, "oh, screw this!" and went to my local Ace and got one made in America and that solved everything.
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Ha! This wasn't a compulsive "Hank Hill on vacation in Mexico" kind of thing, so much as "friend of a friend lets me stay at his vacation house, but the house predates the Lincoln administration and is in a maritime environment and needs constant help", so little bits of work get done here and there as part of the deal; can't complain!
WAIT! Come to think of it, I did buy a can of WD-40 for the house's shop down at the general store. I forget if I've put a can of Fluid Film in that shop, too, but that environment sure requires it.
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Man these look so nice I kind of don't want to bring them to the shop.
Snap On S9714MKL, courtesy of eBay.
That, quite possibly, needs to be my first ever SO purchase.
Mike
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I have the Koken extended spark plug sockets. Love them.
In my case, it was the much more affordable (sub-$20) OEM Tools 22885 from Amazon. Taiwan. And instead of the subtle and slightly more expensive knurling that SO has, this one just has big dumb ridges which are actually very good!
Looking at Amazon today, I see other companies making 10 inchers for fair prices. In theory, since I'm the "locking extensions 96% of the time" guy, I shouldn't care about a long spark plug tool, but I tried it, I liked it, and that's that. GJ has warped my mind.
Also, the past five years have been my moving to magnetic spark plug sockets and my foam rubber insert days are behind me!
