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MWEric
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Williams 12point socket set. Also the 6-7, and 20 to satiate my OCD. Only one socket needed to be drilled out. Purchased from Pro Tool Warehouse 
Drilled out?
I'm trying to buy as many CAT tools that are still affordable as possible and while I can still get them for a discount price...
Ordered up a 3/8" chrome socket set 8am-19mm before I left the shop, hard to pass up for less than $40.
Made by Snap On and made in the good old USA.
Also stopped by the Snap On truck on the way home, it's been awhile and I needed my fix. Picked up 2 hex sockets and a 1/2" extension, nothing special... But to my surprise my dealer had a special low profile 5/8" swivel impact socket for CAT equipment that I ordered back in October, it only took 7 months.
Ordered up a 3/8" chrome socket set 8am-19mm before I left the shop, hard to pass up for less than $40.
Made by Snap On and made in the good old USA.
Also stopped by the Snap On truck on the way home, it's been awhile and I needed my fix. Picked up 2 hex sockets and a 1/2" extension, nothing special... But to my surprise my dealer had a special low profile 5/8" swivel impact socket for CAT equipment that I ordered back in October, it only took 7 months.
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MWEric
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Drilled out the hole in the socket to fit the peg.
Where did you get it?New old stock Wright crowfoot set
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Shop-hound
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I do the same thing. All sockets must fall into line in the Hansen peg order.Williams 12point socket set. Also the 6-7, and 20 to satiate my OCD. Only one socket needed to be drilled out. Purchased from Pro Tool Warehouse
Even Snap on. Only had to drill one (a 12mm 1/4 Dr. I believe). They aren’t kidding when they say they’re special alloy and heat treated. I dulled 3 bits (even with my usual copious rapid tap and low speed). Made the impacts and cheaper chrome ones I’ve drilled previously look like melted butter Hope your Proto gave you an easier time!A bucket-o-HF
Some crappy stuff (hex T-handles and the mortise scribe) for very-basic use, and the gloves for an upcoming very-bad task...
Some extra bling for the box:
I'm putting towels, brake clean, etc in multiple spots in the garage
I'm adding my old Craftsman versions of these to my travel bag (they would have been damn handy when my buddy's car had a problem a hundred miles from home last weekend, especially the u-joints), so these will live in the box.
Also for the travel kit - a nice set of functions in a nicely-built tool (that discoloration is a camera/light thing - shiny IRL)
Some crappy stuff (hex T-handles and the mortise scribe) for very-basic use, and the gloves for an upcoming very-bad task...
Some extra bling for the box:
I'm putting towels, brake clean, etc in multiple spots in the garage
I'm adding my old Craftsman versions of these to my travel bag (they would have been damn handy when my buddy's car had a problem a hundred miles from home last weekend, especially the u-joints), so these will live in the box.
Also for the travel kit - a nice set of functions in a nicely-built tool (that discoloration is a camera/light thing - shiny IRL)
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Here is a package that arrived today. From our very own member @The Critic . I appreciate it very much. I can put these all to good use. Especially since I have to make up a tool kit for the new Camry. First up just some miscellaneous screwdrivers. Can’t have too many screwdrivers. Second is a CTA torque limiting ratchet. Something very cool that I haven’t seen before. Then a Gearwrench impact swivel and a 7mm 3/8 drive semi deep socket which I am sure I can use on my Fords somewhere. Then three Gearwrench swivel sockets 10,12 and 14mm 1/4 drive. And an AST pin which is for Toyota wheel bearing nut sockets. After that a Westling socket tray it says 1/2 metric. And an air hose coupler fitting.
Thanks again The Critic. Much appreciated.
Yes. 5pc sets in a PAKTY, 6pc sets in a bag, and individual screwdrivers.
demarpaint
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I stumbled upon these and thought they'd be a good addition to my toolbox. They're very thin pliers. I recall two projects I did recently where these would have come in handy. Under $25 shipped from AMZN Japan.
Igarashi Plier IPS (Igarashi pliers) Ultra thin pliers straight THS-190 4953880270109
Igarashi Plier IPS (Igarashi pliers) Ultra thin pliers straight THS-190 4953880270109
They seem to have a ****-load of stuff here, nothing I really need though. Like the color on the roll-cabs though...
Yep. I bought the 5 piece set recently...
Show your new tool arrivals
More seriously, there are many ways to skin the photo cat here at GJ. Sometimes I paste the photo into an email text box, CTRL+A and copy what's in that window, then I go to my web browser and paste that into my post at GJ. This retains proper orientation, too, compared to some other methods...
www.garagejournal.com
See attached screenshot for CAT part numbers.
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Madjik Man
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No shortage of pliers, cutters, and nippers! Some Engineer, Tsunoda and Byxas (bought on the spur of the moment).
Also some Fujiya and IPS, and a pair of Klein nippers and the Lisle hose removal pliers for good measure.
We should have to confirm we’re 18 or older to view this post.
Kasal
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Mini aeropulidora con algunos accesorios
They are hard handle.
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A Makita JR3070CT reciprocating saw from Amazon. Makita corded tools rarely go on sale, it seems, so I pulled the trigger on this one 10 days ago, and paid $220. I've read that Makita announced price increases on May 1. Last year they had 2 price increases. This is a full featured saw, and includes a metal case.
Compared to my old made-in-the-USA Porter Cable Tiger saw. The Makita is made in China. The PC has a 9.6A motor, the Makita has a 15A motor. The PC weighs 8lb, the Makita weighs 9.7lb. The Makita has an anti-vibration mechanism, the PC does not.
Compared to my old made-in-the-USA Porter Cable Tiger saw. The Makita is made in China. The PC has a 9.6A motor, the Makita has a 15A motor. The PC weighs 8lb, the Makita weighs 9.7lb. The Makita has an anti-vibration mechanism, the PC does not.
Smokeshow69
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Blake is always showing off new parts store ratchets he buys. I was in Oreilly’s today to buy this turkey baster and saw this nice 3/8 stubby for $17! That’s absolutely coming home with me! Pictured next to a hf pick for size comparison
Blake is always showing off new parts store ratchets he buys. I was in Oreilly’s today to buy this turkey baster and saw this nice 3/8 stubby for $17! That’s absolutely coming home with me! Pictured next to a hf pick for size comparison
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FWIW... EBL Rechargeable Lithium Batteries are NOT suitable in BLINK cameras. I found this out after ordering 16 batteries and charger for that task. BE WARNED.
BmwTechZiggy
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only euro as far as i know
WWheeler
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I had a friend do similar 10-15 years ago, with a hoist and a stand for just $50 (or maybe it was $75, I don't remember for sure any more) on the stipulation that he could borrow them any time he needed to. All i could think at the time was what a great deal it was but he's borrowed them for weeks at a time dozens of times now. He currently has the stand and has had it for the past couple months and I know by now that when he's done with the engine he has on it he's going to come and get the hoist again. I mean, it still was a great deal and I've gotten a lot of use out of them, but there's been a few times I wish I had one or the other but he has had it at the time, and I've come to realize I paid him the $50 or whatever it was for the privilege of storing HIS hoist and stand for him. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
What did you pay him to help him paint his fence?
WWheeler
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LOL, admittedly if they are going to fire up the grill and/or buy some beer I'm usually the first friend to show up to help with the fence painting or whatever other team project is going on. It works both ways though.
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These are also magic for shifter bushings on Fords.for removing those impossible exh hanger rubber donuts, I usually take a sawzall to them.
Lisle, USA made, quite heavy.
Don't copy me, I'm clueless.
Meursault74
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used the 90 degree attachment. It allowed me to accomplish the task I needed done. I had seen a video on this attachment prior to buying that matched what I had experienced. It made a lot of noise when using. The reason was also the same. I don't think they put enough grease in it. I took it apart after, and packed in a bunch more grease and it made less noise, but it didn't last that long. They just put a blob of grease in there near one of the spindles, but I didn't see any on the gears the first time I took it apart. I put some more in, opened it after running it, and then packed more. Repeated 'till I was satisfied.I used the caulk tool set today. Redid the bathtub and kitchen sink. Did a good job of scarping off the old material in the crack. The flat surface, I used a razor blade at times as the flat part on the tool was just ok. Good thing about being plastic is that I wasn't going to damage the porcelain. Bad thing about being plastic is there is visible wear after the two tasks. The squeegee tool did a good job of smoothing out the silicone bead. Certainly much better than using my finger. That's what I did years ago when I didn't know they made these tools.
Right angle attachment for my Dremel. Have to get the cutter into a tight spot. I'm hoping this attachment will allow me to do that. Have not had a chance to use it.
I used the clear super lube grease. The grease that was in there was also clear. At 30000 rpm it's likely flinging it off and you'd better have packed up all that space to make sure it's also picking some up as well.
Meursault74
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I used the Lisle to scape a bunch of stickers off a metal cane. Sprayed some WD-40 on the stickers/cane and went for it. There was plenty of control considering the round and slippery surface I was scrapping. Did I good job and I was glad my fingers were nowhere near the action.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
d.mcfarland
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I can't get them to pull up on the website, any ideas?
I want to buy them is the reason I was looking.
I would call the parts department at your local CATERPILLAR dealership.
At the beginning of Covid, I was buying lots of tools from parts.cat.com… at some point, they removed the tools. I had a thread about it. Back then, you ordered online and picked it up at the dealership. There was no shipping.
I am 100% convinced that at that time in history, CAT tools were the best deal in retail tools.
I haven’t bought anything from CAT since, but I want to try buying a few things. The Torx driver set is calling to me.
Yeah there was a thread about buying CAT tools online awhile back. At some point almost all of the CAT tools were removed from their website. Only a handful of tools seem to be either still there or added back.
I've not been able to get an answer as to why. All I could do is speculate. My best guess is supply chain shortages and CAT being focused on parts production (using materials to make parts, not tools).
I'm lucky in the respect I can order whatever I want through my parts dept with my employee discount, and have it within a few hours. The headquarters and main parts warehouse for my company is just down the freeway. My location doesn't generally stock tools, but they can come in on the parts runs throughout the day.
As someone else said, call your local CAT dealership and they should be able to order whatever you're looking for. You should also be able to save on shipping and pick up at the dealership.
I also want to say that CAT tool prices have significantly increased on a lot of their tools. Or at least what I've looked up, even with a discount. Literally there is not much, if any, difference between buying a lot of tools from CAT or buying them directly from Snap On/Williams/whoever the OEM might be. Like everything else, prices are up.
It had to happen.
The prices were absurdly low. I felt like I was getting away with something.
Selling at those prices to employees makes sense… but charging those prices to regular customers was underselling themselves. It was fun while it lasted…
I should have bought a lot more just to give people as gifts.
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You guys are killing me, I'm trying to downsize and now I'll have to ask my son, who doesn't want my tools anyway if he gets some kind of discount as a Logistics Facility Manager...god help me.
I'm not sure but i bet the newer style might have thinner wall tubing, that's just my guess.
