Meursault74
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I think if you modify that slightly you could really open up a market for puka shell/gear head necklacesA set of thread checkers from Amazon showed up today.
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Smokeshow69
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That one isn’t cheap. I bought an Astro pneumatic set and for under $150 it has been absolutely fantastic! It has a lot of adaptors in it.Picked up a 'cheap' bjp1
Needle nose and T&G pliers are older. The 6-in1 screwdriver, T27 driver, small screwdriver and ty scrench are today.
PelicanPines
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I can't see how anybody can leave those on that cable... you've probably seen my setup with those.A set of thread checkers from Amazon showed up today.
One of the most used "Things" in my garage.
I think if you modify that slightly you could really open up a market for puka shell/gear head necklaces
Would make a good conservation piece with the ladies!
"What's your name?"
"Acme Threadroot III."
Dave455
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KoKen have been widely available in the U.K. for years, certainly long before they became popular in the U.S.Alas, I'm over in the UK, so less common brands (and a lot of the Asian imported brands you have like koken and icon) are either not available, or insanely expensive with no warranty support. Luckily we still have snap on, facom and a ton of quality Asian importers.
Edit: I guess the bjp1 counts as 'imported' over here
KoKen U.K. are a sizeable operation, and they produce all manner of sets, and even some products, unique to the U.K. market.
I’ve bought most of mine from Consolidated Tools in Manchester - just choose what you want from the KoKen catalogue and order by part no.
Alternatively, UK Tools have a strong online presence, and a lot of KoKen on their website, although there are others.
Don’t worry about warranty - in 20 years I’ve never encountered a faulty KoKen tool, and I have no doubt they’d replace it if I did!
jsmeece
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Picked up some Malco thin jaw vise grips before they are gone.
vwtrey
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So that's a flamethrower in the making?Turning my ryobi battery backpack sprayer and ridgid leaf blower into a Mosquito Killing machine
66HertzClone
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Could you post a picture of what you did?
Will be a chemical mister, spraying, trees, shrubs, etc.. for mosquitos.
vwtrey
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I took mine off the cable and that was their demise. Next thing I knew, half were missing and I was buying another set.
I have that set. Good Stuff!Milwaukee insulated screwdriver set from HD. Made in Taiwan.
PelicanPines
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This is my thread checker kit. It resides in a Carhartt Lunch Bag. The center image (gold square) are the thread checkers Nutt had on the wire. I took a block of Azek 1 x 4 and made a block... drilled the holes and glued a sheet metal bottom to it. It's a perfect container for the individual thread checkers. As you can see... I have all the varieties of checkers... lug nuts... mini... plumbing... along with the LARGE sizes.
PelicanPines
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Something went wrong. A bit over a month ago... I ordered a 2 DRAWER Durham rack for the smaller durham boxes. (picture attached) It takes a month for this stuff to show up from Durham, Inc.
This arrived by UPS this morning... 6 DRAWER ROLLER BEARING rack. So confused. Do I send it back ... or order 4 more durham boxes to fill it?
This arrived by UPS this morning... 6 DRAWER ROLLER BEARING rack. So confused. Do I send it back ... or order 4 more durham boxes to fill it?
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gleman
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Can you stack the drawers? Also how do you like the boxes for small parts and hardware?Something went wrong. A bit over a month ago... I ordered a 2 DRAWER Durham rack for the smaller durham boxes. (picture attached) It takes a month for this stuff to show up from Durham, Inc.
This arrived by UPS this morning... 6 DRAWER ROLLER BEARING rack. So confused. Do I send it back ... or order 4 more durham boxes to fill it?
I've been tempted by those boxes when I see them on Amazon. I've been, slowly, getting myself organized and making my junk look less embarrassing.
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Turning my ryobi battery backpack sprayer and ridgid leaf blower into a Mosquito Killing machine
I’m sure there’s someone on Ebay selling NOS DDT…
Madjik Man
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This is my thread checker kit. It resides in a Carhartt Lunch Bag. The center image (gold square) are the thread checkers Nutt had on the wire. I took a block of Azek 1 x 4 and made a block... drilled the holes and glued a sheet metal bottom to it. It's a perfect container for the individual thread checkers. As you can see... I have all the varieties of checkers... lug nuts... mini... plumbing... along with the LARGE sizes.
I have that same S&W one on a chain bookmarked in my Amazon account. However I was also thinking about this wall hanging version from S&W: https://www.threadtoolsupply.com/wall-mounted-thread-checker.html
Obviously not as maneuverable or modular(?) as your system.
gleman
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I had an unhappy, new tool purchase yesterday.
I had an old pvc tee develop a leak under the kitchen sink. I shut off the water and used a oscillating tool to cut the line and went off to get couplings line and new valves. Little did I know that helped break the water line twenty inches up at the next coupler.
Two trips to the hardware store and 2 1/2 repairs and a half flooded kitchen made me glad I was never a plumber.
I had an old pvc tee develop a leak under the kitchen sink. I shut off the water and used a oscillating tool to cut the line and went off to get couplings line and new valves. Little did I know that helped break the water line twenty inches up at the next coupler.
Two trips to the hardware store and 2 1/2 repairs and a half flooded kitchen made me glad I was never a plumber.
PelicanPines
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Had that one... got mad at it... hit it with a sledge hammer and 6foot prybar. Don't remember why I was mad.
Madjik Man
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I had an unhappy, new tool purchase yesterday.
I had an old pvc tee develop a leak under the kitchen sink. I shut off the water and used a oscillating tool to cut the line and went off to get couplings line and new valves. Little did I know that helped break the water line twenty inches up at the next coupler.
Two trips to the hardware store and 2 1/2 repairs and a half flooded kitchen made me glad I was never a plumber.
I hate plumbing repairs at my house. I’m somehow King Midas in Reverse every time I touch plumbing.
PelicanPines
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Yes you can stack. I already have two 6 drawer racks with drawers. I have about 20 of the parts boxes... I have a super large set of boxes and drawer slides as well.
If it's screws etcetera... it's in one of those 20 boxes... I also have about 50 Hillman box organizers... each holding 5 Hillman boxes. Pictures are in one of my albums here on GJ.
Walking into my garage is like walking into a hardware store.
66HertzClone
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Thanks for posting that PelicanPines, I may borrow the board and pin concept in the future.
rockinacummins
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Two more trailers added to our fleet. My 20’ gooseneck lowboy didn’t fill the need we have now. That was my most favorite trailer I’ve had to date, but I had to let it go to make way for these. Got the 16’ single axle bumper pull yesterday to haul our Polaris Ranger. Got the 32’ gooseneck a few weeks ago to haul the skid steer.
I had an unhappy, new tool purchase yesterday.
I had an old pvc tee develop a leak under the kitchen sink. I shut off the water and used a oscillating tool to cut the line and went off to get couplings line and new valves. Little did I know that helped break the water line twenty inches up at the next coupler.
Two trips to the hardware store and 2 1/2 repairs and a half flooded kitchen made me glad I was never a plumber.
Yeah, self-directed OJT for DIY plumbing always *****, especially when it STARTS with a leak!!!
Mike
I noticed these look stamped/engraved, not just surface printed. Is that the case? If so, please send the specific part number or link where you ordered? I looked up "SWTC-26" on Amazon, but the pic there looks like it is surface printed. I have something similar but the printed labels are rubbing off and hard to use, making it a pain to use. I might order if this is better. Most of these I could find look similarly (poorly) surface printed.A set of thread checkers from Amazon showed up today.
Thanks in advance!
gleman
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The worst part is my haste. I've done tons of copper lines, larger pvc and galvanized.
I think getting older, with the wet face frame digging in my back, made it worse than it seems.
Well I've got no leaks and the rugs are drying out, so all's right.
captain14
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Picked up this handy took to help with re-caulking the tub and back splash in the kitchen
MLRtime,
Post your feedback here on the Husky caulking tool. I’m curious how it does.
I thought it did pretty good at removing the old caulk. It got it up really nice and was wayyyyyy better than having to use a razor blade.
Applying the new caulk it did alright I ended up just taping off in-between the areas and using my finger. But overall for the price I would buy it again. Just for the removal though.
Chance
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Duplicate question.
KnurledNut
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Dont use those cutters on CPVC.I had an unhappy, new tool purchase yesterday.
I had an old pvc tee develop a leak under the kitchen sink. I shut off the water and used a oscillating tool to cut the line and went off to get couplings line and new valves. Little did I know that helped break the water line twenty inches up at the next coupler.
Two trips to the hardware store and 2 1/2 repairs and a half flooded kitchen made me glad I was never a plumber.
jonesg
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burn the wings off em, let them crawl for a meal.
This should work.
They are etched/engraved and painted.
gleman
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I don't know, they worked great for me.
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HJE order showed up today.![20230513_113742[1].jpg](https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/data/attachments/1727/1727350-d4fc7b80a1e89bca5646abcfaded7bdf.jpg "20230513_113742[1].jpg")
HJE order showed up today.
Nice. I could use those at work.
Shoreline_
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Thank you very much. I will order it.This should work.
They are etched/engraved and painted.
I don't know if I am just getting old, but it is getting very annoying how things like this tend to just surface print critical markings, and often with poor printing, to make cheaply. Etched and painted is way easier to read ... especially after wear and use. It does not matter so much for branding stuff. But doing so for critical size info -- yikes. It is surprising few comment on such details in Amazon reviews.
Send it back. I could use that at a very discounted rate as AWD.