LWB
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I lost my Snappy virginity.
I held a 19mm combination wrench. So hefty...Oozes quality. Oh boy lol
I held a 19mm combination wrench. So hefty...Oozes quality. Oh boy lol
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LWB
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I thought they would cone in handy with the flare nut on one end and a meaty open end. It's thick.
LWB
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Yes, after mangling my last brake lines I decided to pick these up. I'll likely have to blow the dust off of them before I use them next but they will be there...
canuckian
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Picked up a few chanellock items. I was looking for the smaller pliers but the set of 2 was only a couple of $$ more than just the small ones so 2 it is! Some may not like adjustable wrenches but I find their wide ones pretty handy. The small ones have the slim jaws. 
Snappy guy knew I was trying to catch the Mac truck for a set of pocket prybars so the last time he ran into him he grabbed me a set in orange. I kinda felt dirty buying Mac tools from the Snap on guy lol. Oh and got a set of hose clamp pliers too
Snappy guy knew I was trying to catch the Mac truck for a set of pocket prybars so the last time he ran into him he grabbed me a set in orange. I kinda felt dirty buying Mac tools from the Snap on guy lol. Oh and got a set of hose clamp pliers too
smackey05
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M12 right angle drill. Needed it to drill one hole, so I added it to the collection! I seem to be buying a new tool every week. I'm running out of space.
Smokeshow69
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Oh this is a good idea! I love mine but hadn’t thought about the copper tubing idea.Since I brought it up earlier, the copper tubing that fits into the brake bleeder rubber end of my CAPRI bleeder is 1/4". I've used smaller diameter before that and of course, that's slower, but it also may have not been good for gear oil.
I mostly use this for brake reservoirs, power steering reservoirs, and Durango front differential. Oh, and BMW oil filter housing during an oil change. Once you have a ****-O-Matic, all sorts of uses appear before you.
assassin10000
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Since I brought it up earlier, the copper tubing that fits into the brake bleeder rubber end of my CAPRI bleeder is 1/4". I've used smaller diameter before that and of course, that's slower, but it also may have not been good for gear oil.
I mostly use this for brake reservoirs, power steering reservoirs, and Durango front differential. Oh, and BMW oil filter housing during an oil change. Once you have a ****-O-Matic, all sorts of uses appear before you.
Gear oil is fairly thick when cool/cold, so not surprised.
You could move up to a larger 5/16" barb fitting on it and have a separate hose with larger i.d. for larger tubing...
This eliminates the bleeder adapter which necks down to 3/16-1/8" i.d.
Qualitytools
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Happy Birthday!Well, apparently my wife and family love me!
This is what I got for my birthday this year:
The chair, not the dog! But it looks like Luna approves!
Arrived in the mail yesterday. A NOS (literally brand new) USA Craftsman. Western Forge. Looks like the Y code means 2009 to 2011 according to the information over at
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/craftsman-hand-tool-manufacturers-date-ranges.84807/
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/craftsman-hand-tool-manufacturers-date-ranges.84807/
When I moved to the 1/4" tubing, the gear oil problem was solved. First version of this idea used a smaller diameter bit of copper tubing.
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https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/vintage-xcelite-or-other-nut-driver-sets.368925/page-10
Also arrived in the mail yesterday...
Also arrived in the mail yesterday...
Jarhead0408
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How confident are you in the lock on that Blur btw?Picked up this light duty Coast knife.
Pictured for comparison with my first gen Fastback compact and my EDC Blur.
I want to trust it…but nothing beats a fixed blade. Have you ever had it come unlocked? I ask because yours has seen a good bit more use than mine has.
Icon 14pc SAE Anti Grip wrench set (64711)
Icon 14pc Metric Anti Grip wrench set (64712)
Ko-ken Z-Series 1/4" Ratchet Quick Spinner (2756Z)
Ko-ken Z-Series 3/8" Ratchet Quick Spinner (3756Z)
Ko-ken Z-Series 1/2" Ratchet Quick Spinner (4756Z)
Zippo Lighter
Benchmade 940 Osborne
Icon 14pc Metric Anti Grip wrench set (64712)
Ko-ken Z-Series 1/4" Ratchet Quick Spinner (2756Z)
Ko-ken Z-Series 3/8" Ratchet Quick Spinner (3756Z)
Ko-ken Z-Series 1/2" Ratchet Quick Spinner (4756Z)
Zippo Lighter
Benchmade 940 Osborne
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KnurledNut
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PM sent.
Madjik Man
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Received the Astro 78318 XL ratcheting flex head wrench for their nano sockets. Like everyone else has said:
1. This thing is beefy.
2. The chrome is spectacular
3. This tool is ingenious.
4. There needs to be a 10" version released... I'll buy it instantly.
1. This thing is beefy.
2. The chrome is spectacular
3. This tool is ingenious.
4. There needs to be a 10" version released... I'll buy it instantly.
WWheeler
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5 Lisle swivel gripper filter wrenches. I got the middle sized one and really liked it, so I got the rest of them less the biggest ones that I don't need.
Nice, you have one more than I do. Probably that biggest one. Out of all my oil filter wrench options those Lisle Swivel Grippers are my go-tos, way more than any others. They just make quick work of it every time. I've been using mine for a long time now.
Oh, as far as what's new for me, I'm a new passenger on that Astro Nano 78318 ratchet bandwagon too. Picked it up along with Astro's 78319 19pc set of metric Nano sockets.
bubinga
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That Astro Nano 78318 ratchet is made nice, got mine last week!
demarpaint
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I got mine on Friday. It's nice and well made as you said. Mine came in a sealed plastic bag, unlike @WWheeler 's did.
bubinga
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Mine was in a sealed plastic bag too!
KnurledNut
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Not sold on this yet.Oh, as far as what's new for me, I'm a new passenger on that Astro Nano 78318 ratchet bandwagon too. Picked it up along with Astro's 78319 19pc set of metric Nano sockets.
Having to remove the socket to reverse direction would prove cuss-worthy for me, especially with that long of a handle.
The issue of non-reversible ratcheting wrenches backing themselves into a corner applies here too, but is now twice as bad.
I appreciate the R&D that they put into their products, but i'm not a fan boy and this one just seems limited.
Would love to hear your thoughts after some use.
Those sockets are nice!
landrover bodger
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A set of spline bits . 
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Chance
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I was thinking that was the XWT14Z that Torque Test channel loves. But the nose is different. So which one did you choose?Finally broke down and bought a good 1/2" battery impact.
I got the big one XWT08Z, 740ftlbs fastening Tq and 1180 nut-busting TQ. I need it mostly for changing tires at the track. I am building a Drag-n-Drive Buick GN so it will get some use.
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Chance
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Hoo Boy! The big one! No wonder I didn't recognize it.
I have been wanting to upgrade my old Craftsman 41" stack for a while, just didn't know what I wanted for sure. I saw the ad for the 15% off US General for ITC members this weekend, and thought it was interesting. When I started looking, I saw that yellow boxes were deeply discounted already. According to the website, my local store had roller cabs in stock, but no top boxes. A store 25 miles away had uppers and end lockers, but no lowers...so off I went.
I for the lower for $461 out the door, and off I went to get the end locker and top box. Once I arrived, I found they had one top box, and no end lockers. The manager told me that yellow end locker has been in their inventory for a year, and they can't make it go away. Oh well....top box it is. When the clerk rang me up, it wouldn't allow the 15% ITC coupon, I assume because I had already used it an hour prior. The clerk apologized, did some voodoo, and I ended up walking out for $249 out the door. I asked if that was right several times, and she assured me it was.
When I went to load up in the back of the store, the manager used a forklift to load it in the back of my truck. As she was doing do, I saw a hole in the front of the cardboard box. When I looked inside, I saw a decent little gouge and some missing paint. I asked her if she had any other yellow 44 top boxes, and she said she did not. She told me she would "take some off" if I still wanted it. After verifying this was the only yellow 44 top within a hundred miles, I agreed. After some number whipping and a lot of apologizing, I walked out with this top box for $141.
All in all, I got the top and bottom for $602 and a little driving. Once I got home, I remembered i had some 1/4 matte black pinstripe in the cabinet. A little bit later, all the injuries are covered and I have a great new box!
I for the lower for $461 out the door, and off I went to get the end locker and top box. Once I arrived, I found they had one top box, and no end lockers. The manager told me that yellow end locker has been in their inventory for a year, and they can't make it go away. Oh well....top box it is. When the clerk rang me up, it wouldn't allow the 15% ITC coupon, I assume because I had already used it an hour prior. The clerk apologized, did some voodoo, and I ended up walking out for $249 out the door. I asked if that was right several times, and she assured me it was.
When I went to load up in the back of the store, the manager used a forklift to load it in the back of my truck. As she was doing do, I saw a hole in the front of the cardboard box. When I looked inside, I saw a decent little gouge and some missing paint. I asked her if she had any other yellow 44 top boxes, and she said she did not. She told me she would "take some off" if I still wanted it. After verifying this was the only yellow 44 top within a hundred miles, I agreed. After some number whipping and a lot of apologizing, I walked out with this top box for $141.
All in all, I got the top and bottom for $602 and a little driving. Once I got home, I remembered i had some 1/4 matte black pinstripe in the cabinet. A little bit later, all the injuries are covered and I have a great new box!
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WWheeler
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Not sold on this yet.
Having to remove the socket to reverse direction would prove cuss-worthy for me, especially with that long of a handle.
The issue of non-reversible ratcheting wrenches backing themselves into a corner applies here too, but is now twice as bad.
I appreciate the R&D that they put into their products, but i'm not a fan boy and this one just seems limited.
Would love to hear your thoughts after some use.
Those sockets are nice!
I already have had for many years sets of SAE and Metric zero degree offset, flex, and locking flex in stubbies, standard length and extra long ratcheting wrenches that are all flip to reverse. Yes I also have several sets of SAE and metric reversible wrenches too and I do prefer them whenever they are the best tool for the job, but often they are not, and I don't have any issues flipping to reverse any of the others.
I will say though, that I really like Gearwrench's “One Touch” light knurling down just one side of the beams of their flip-to-reverse ratcheting wrenches that let me know just by feel which way it's going to turn the fastener, even when I can't even see my hand, the wrench, or the fastener. If I'm pulling on the knurled side, I'm tightening. If I'm pulling on the smooth side, I'm loosening (in general, when I'm working upside down and such things get reversed but I still know which way I'm turning the wrench just by feel). That's something that isn't possible with this Astro round-handled full polish style of ratchet. With it I'll have to give it a quick spin each time to see which side I need to insert the socket. Still not even close to a deal breaker. It's the kind of thing I just get used to and don't ever have to really think about.
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Fedwrench
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Well DONE!!! I even think you ****!!!I have been wanting to upgrade my old Craftsman 41" stack for a while, just didn't know what I wanted for sure. I saw the ad for the 15% off US General for ITC members this weekend, and thought it was interesting. When I started looking, I saw that yellow boxes were deeply discounted already. According to the website, my local store had roller cabs in stock, but no top boxes. A store 25 miles away had uppers and end lockers, but no lowers...so off I went.
I for the lower for $461 out the door, and off I went to get the end locker and top box. Once I arrived, I found they had one top box, and no end lockers. The manager told me that yellow end locker has been in their inventory for a year, and they can't make it go away. Oh well....top box it is. When the clerk rang me up, it wouldn't allow the 15% ITC coupon, I assume because I had already used it an hour prior. The clerk apologized, did some voodoo, and I ended up walking out for $249 out the door. I asked if that was right several times, and she assured me it was.
When I went to load up in the back of the store, the manager used a forklift to load it in the back of my truck. As she was doing do, I saw a hole in the front of the cardboard box. When I looked inside, I saw a decent little gouge and some missing paint. I asked her if she had any other yellow 44 top boxes, and she said she did not. She told me she would "take some off" if I still wanted it. After verifying this was the only yellow 44 top within a hundred miles, I agreed. After some number whipping and a lot of apologizing, I walked out with this top box for $141.
All in all, I got the top and bottom for $602 and a little driving. Once I got home, I remembered i had some 1/4 matte black pinstripe in the cabinet. A little bit later, all the injuries are covered and I have a great new box!
KnurledNut
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Yes, ratcheting wrenches just flip over. This doesnt without fumbling with a socket.
How aggravating is that gonna be? I guess you could press in with your thumb and try to leave the socket on the bolt.
Ill shut up about it. Either way, enjoy your new tools!
Chance
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That's a cool feature I didn't know about. Thanks!
Was taking the A/C compressor off my hemi and realized my small set of specialty sockets did not include any e-torx below 10. Short notice discovery so quick run to HF for their Pittsburgh set. Bought the impact one too, just in case. Spent about $22 for something I will probably use twice.