Don't feel bad, I have a few tools that were only used once or twice, but when I factor in the cost of what a shop would have charged for the job, it was money well spent. I now own the tools and can sell them if I want to.
I have the same concern, and while it hasn't happened often, it happens enough that I went with the Icon double-box flex head set. Less sizes than he wound up with, and I guess I might regret that someday...
I bought a new brake line flaring tool kit off Amazon from KT Tools to do the hard lines for my brakes and fire system on my Buick. I believe the same kit is sold by Eastwood and under a few other names. It came with a set of 45 degree dies and I picked a set of 37 degree dies so I could also do flares for AN lines. The tool works fantastic and it easily made perfect double flares every time. The kit was $175 plus another $100 for the 37 degree dies. A little pricey but worth it since I have to do both 3/16 for all the brake lines and 1/4 for the fire suppression system.
No hate
Shop around they sell it under a few names Eastwood is one of them too. That Mastercool set looks nice can it be used as a hand held? The one I had has to be mounted in a vise. I had one flare I had to do on the car so I mounted a vise on a mobile tool cart and wheeled in under the car in the lift to flare the main line to the rear. It worked but kinda of a PIA.
Damnit, GJ just cost me money again…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.
Is the flex head on this locking? I have a set of long box end flex head wrenches and they can be quite frustrating getting AND keeping the head on a fastener especially from over a foot away when you can't reach a second hand in to steady it.
I hope I won't miss it, that looks very interesting.
Not True locking, but mine is Nice And Stiff. Stays where you put it, don't flop around.
That's what she said.
Astro order, plus some 1/4" Ko-ken z sockets. After beating on the control arm, plus heat, for $25, I'll take that Subaru ball joint puller. For another 25 I'm curious as to how well the last chance hub remover works. I'd rather try those than some other versions that have the "point" on the knuckle ear where the bolt goes through, that can bend, been there. And yes, 78318. Initial thoughts, seems sturdy, I just wish it was a hair thinner at the head. The Ko-kens are super shallow, their real test is if they fit, and hold up to caliper bracket bolts on Hyundais that are inside the yoke of the lower control arms on the rear. Thanks for the promo code tip!
Okay, what's a hose bit? ( If I google it shows me only "hose bibs" no matter what I do. I tried...)Got some heavy duty drill bit dispenser boxes, one of which I turned into a consumables box for a welding cart I'm planning. 5th drawer not visible (just some hose bits). Tungsten drawer i filled w/split plastic tungsten boxes that I "A'd" to elevate the electrodes and make grabbing them easier.
haha....barb fittings, clamps y'know, bits?
I threw in that drawer some sharpies and soapstone holder and refills too.
