Plastikosmd
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Show your new tool arrivals
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Smokeshow69
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Yeah that’s a pretty nice king cab dent side!
Jarhead0408
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Don’t forget the Little Green Monsters too (small hardcover notebooks).
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Got some new toys at Home Depot. DeWalt Atomic 20v brushless drill/driver and 1/4" impact driver, 2 batteries, charger and bag.
On clearance for $125, About $100 off. tucked ALL the way on top of the clearance rack. Another customer had pulled the "employees only" platform ladder over to look up top, He saw three of these stashed up top and pulled them down.
Yeah, I was too lazy to take my own picture.
On clearance for $125, About $100 off. tucked ALL the way on top of the clearance rack. Another customer had pulled the "employees only" platform ladder over to look up top, He saw three of these stashed up top and pulled them down.
Yeah, I was too lazy to take my own picture.
bubinga
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Here's a video showing them in action.
Some handymen use them to drive pins out of door hinges, too.
Fedwrench
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I'm not sure where he got his but, these peeps are selling them:
Mueller-Kueps Tool Tray | JDTCo.
Use these practical trays to transport tools, cans and more. Rugged construction, solvent resistant plastic. Made in Germany, these are stackable and feature a meter/inch scale at the top.Available in 3 different colors, $39.95 = (1) One Tool Tray
www.jerseydiscounttoolco.com
If you prefer light blue:
HAZET 190L-1 Plastic tote tray
Open and practical Metre/inch scale at the top Also for transporting liquids and cans Rugged aluminium handle Solvent-resistant plastic, HAZET blue Stackable Made in Germany without tools and decoration Technical details No 190L-1 Maße L x B x H mm 396 x 294 x 215 Weight netto kg 0,710 (Volume...
hfg-north-america.com
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I Got the rivet gun as an excuse to fix the soft close sliders on my box.Home depot price matched the lowest website I could find when I bought it for $189.I gave the manager the sob story about my slides being damaged when I bought the box and how I needed a rivet gun to fix it lol…super nice guy he hooked me up!…The duel battery leaf blower was wayyyy over kill for my carport and driveway BUT I had a Amazon gift card burning a hole in my pocket lol.I love having the right tool when you need it.It make things so much more enjoyable. I find excuses to tinker with things anymore.Qualitytools
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Link to the wrench extender PleaseRobust wrench extender, with decent plating for $12 from Amazon. 13” Loa x5/16”x7/8”. I feel classier retiring the pipe.
LWB
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Mr. Roboto
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M12 Fuel extended reach. My old 1st gen M12 ratchet finally died on me after years of heavy use. Decided to go with the extended reach version this time around.
I had been blowing my work area/driveway with a compressed air hose, or a corded leaf blower. I felt bad when I ordered a DeWalt cordless blower. Do I really need this? Is this just hedonism?
That didn't last long. Awesome thing to have! Sometimes I even use it for yard work!
I don't recognize that logo... is your stool not Milwaukee?
Milwaukee MWT113 Counter Stool
Milwaukee MWT113 counter stool with 360° swivel seat, chrome finish & bolted construction. Retro durability for bar or shop. Shop GLPT.
greatlakespowertools.com
bleedinorange
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No it’s a power built shop stool.I got it because the height.It goes really high to match the height of the Milwaukee workbench because it’s taller than normal and because it was red lol.With that said though I don’t like it.It needs a foot ring around the base because it goes up so high and the seat isn’t comfortable but it rolls good and it’s red so here I am with a pretty chair that ***** to sit in lol.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081TGLLRK/?tag=atomicindus08-20I had been blowing my work area/driveway with a compressed air hose, or a corded leaf blower. I felt bad when I ordered a DeWalt cordless blower. Do I really need this? Is this just hedonism?
That didn't last long. Awesome thing to have! Sometimes I even use it for yard work!
I don't recognize that logo... is your stool not Milwaukee?
Milwaukee MWT113 Counter Stool
Milwaukee MWT113 counter stool with 360° swivel seat, chrome finish & bolted construction. Retro durability for bar or shop. Shop GLPT.
Got myself some more garden hose quick connects. I hadn't known about them until I found GJ, and at the time, the advice I could find here, by a respected poster, was to pay once/cry once/just get A.M. Leonard. Well I did, and they have been very good. The price hurt, and getting more has always been painful because not only do they cost, the shipping charge has consistently been painful, too.
Luckily, I heard about a free shipping situation lately (with no minimum purchase!), so that helped a lot. Here is a code for you all:
Made in Taiwan, the small, capitalist China. Alas, this subtotal was over $50.
They are a neat company and they are not screwing around; everything in their thick catalog is oriented towards professional gardening/horticultural/landscaping/groundskeeper/arborist types.
BUT... I saw this at the HF website the other day and nearly cried. Wasn't an option when I started out. I have no idea what interchanges with what, and doubt most brands play well with others. I'd recommend starting off cheap and seeing how it works out! On the other hand, the stuff I got has been perfect.
www.harborfreight.com
Luckily, I heard about a free shipping situation lately (with no minimum purchase!), so that helped a lot. Here is a code for you all:
Made in Taiwan, the small, capitalist China. Alas, this subtotal was over $50.
They are a neat company and they are not screwing around; everything in their thick catalog is oriented towards professional gardening/horticultural/landscaping/groundskeeper/arborist types.
BUT... I saw this at the HF website the other day and nearly cried. Wasn't an option when I started out. I have no idea what interchanges with what, and doubt most brands play well with others. I'd recommend starting off cheap and seeing how it works out! On the other hand, the stuff I got has been perfect.
Garden Hose Quick Connect/Disconnect, 6 Piece
Amazing deals on this 6 Pc. Garden Hose Quick Coupler Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
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Yep, definitely needs a foot ring.
My stool quest about ten years ago was to find an old fashioned gray steel stool with simple masonite top. Didn't want a cushion, didn't want a gas cylinder, just a danged simple steel stool. Since my area is not deindustrialized/rust belt, such things were not in abundance on Craigslist. Had to by new from Enco.
I'm not sure where he got his but, these peeps are selling them:
Mueller-Kueps Tool Tray | JDTCo.
Use these practical trays to transport tools, cans and more. Rugged construction, solvent resistant plastic. Made in Germany, these are stackable and feature a meter/inch scale at the top.Available in 3 different colors, $39.95 = (1) One Tool Tray
I love totes/caddys and wanted a new one last year, and it turned into a project! The previous one, I had picked up at Wal-Mart, Sterilite brand. Well, you might know what a zoo their plastic tote/storage aisle can be, and I could not find one there again after a few visits. I forget if I went to a big box hardware store, I often don't. I think this time I did, and still couldn't find one.
Started looking for Rubbermaid and even they wanted to make something special and fancy with big curved holders for detailers'/janitors' spray bottles.
I finally found a straightforward, low cost, but not cheaply constructed (although I can go with cheap for this kind of thing) Akro-Mills on Amazon:
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If it makes you feel any better, I tried the HF ones and did not like them.Got myself some more garden hose quick connects. I hadn't known about them until I found GJ, and at the time, the advice I could find here, by a respected poster, was to pay once/cry once/just get A.M. Leonard. Well I did, and they have been very good. The price hurt, and getting more has always been painful because not only do they cost, the shipping charge has consistently been painful, too.
Luckily, I heard about a free shipping situation lately (with no minimum purchase!), so that helped a lot. Here is a code for you all:
Made in Taiwan, the small, capitalist China. Alas, this subtotal was over $50.
They are a neat company and they are not screwing around; everything in their thick catalog is oriented towards professional gardening/horticultural/landscaping/groundskeeper/arborist types.
BUT... I saw this at the HF website the other day and nearly cried. Wasn't an option when I started out. I have no idea what interchanges with what, and doubt most brands play well with others. I'd recommend starting off cheap and seeing how it works out! On the other hand, the stuff I got has been perfect.
Garden Hose Quick Connect/Disconnect, 6 Piece
Amazing deals on this 6 Pc. Garden Hose Quick Coupler Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Kasal
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If I have time I'll take a couple of photos of them "in action" this weekend.
I have had really good luck with the gorilla brand ones on Amazon. I did have to replace some orings this year but they stay outside year round and I have had them for over 3 years now.Got myself some more garden hose quick connects. I hadn't known about them until I found GJ, and at the time, the advice I could find here, by a respected poster, was to pay once/cry once/just get A.M. Leonard. Well I did, and they have been very good. The price hurt, and getting more has always been painful because not only do they cost, the shipping charge has consistently been painful, too.
Luckily, I heard about a free shipping situation lately (with no minimum purchase!), so that helped a lot. Here is a code for you all:
Made in Taiwan, the small, capitalist China. Alas, this subtotal was over $50.
They are a neat company and they are not screwing around; everything in their thick catalog is oriented towards professional gardening/horticultural/landscaping/groundskeeper/arborist types.
BUT... I saw this at the HF website the other day and nearly cried. Wasn't an option when I started out. I have no idea what interchanges with what, and doubt most brands play well with others. I'd recommend starting off cheap and seeing how it works out! On the other hand, the stuff I got has been perfect.
Garden Hose Quick Connect/Disconnect, 6 Piece
Amazing deals on this 6 Pc. Garden Hose Quick Coupler Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
it looks like the fat head one. I really wanted a slim head extended but hadn't come out yet. Would've had to buy a slim 1/4 and modify it to make it work.M12 Fuel extended reach. My old 1st gen M12 ratchet finally died on me after years of heavy use. Decided to go with the extended reach version this time around.
Thanks for the tip. That should work.
I like the Mueller Kueps version, but I'm not likely going to pay $40+shipping for a plastic tote.
gleman
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HD has Klein tools on clearance.
The ncvt rang up at 22.39 for me. Has a laser built-in.
The ncvt rang up at 22.39 for me. Has a laser built-in.
rancherbill
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Thanks. I have never heard of them before. They look very handy.
Getting a few auto-adjust vise grips. The Hart (walmart.com) are made in taiwan and the auto-grip are China. As far as I know they're all from either regardless of brand (Palmgren, lockjaw, etc... though I think Hanson owns the patent).
The tolerances and fit and finish is way better on the Taiwan made, to the point I had to grease the Chinese main pin to make them work. My intention was to return the Walmart one since the Auto-grip is same size but I might be keeping them now.
As far as the tool itself, they're nice but the legs open way too wide so that limits their access. It also makes closing them single handedly difficult (even on the 6") if you have smaller hands. The grip assists greatly in this task since it prevents the tool from sliding off your palm. Ideally, I'd recommend getting made in Taiwan w/grip(s); Armor tool makes this combination but not in chrome:
The tolerances and fit and finish is way better on the Taiwan made, to the point I had to grease the Chinese main pin to make them work. My intention was to return the Walmart one since the Auto-grip is same size but I might be keeping them now.
As far as the tool itself, they're nice but the legs open way too wide so that limits their access. It also makes closing them single handedly difficult (even on the 6") if you have smaller hands. The grip assists greatly in this task since it prevents the tool from sliding off your palm. Ideally, I'd recommend getting made in Taiwan w/grip(s); Armor tool makes this combination but not in chrome:
I bought this M12 Hackzall and 2.5Ah High Output battery at Zoro, during their Milwaukee sale. A better deal can be had at Amazon from 3rd party sellers, but none of them is an authorized dealer. I wanted the 5 year warranty that applies when buying from an authorized dealer such as Zoro.
LWB
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I picked up the 1/4's this afternoon. It's nice to indulge after working 40+ years but time to take a break
!/4 INCH 8,10,12,14 3/8 INCH 12,14,17,19
These will go on the cart and should do most everything.
!/4 INCH 8,10,12,14 3/8 INCH 12,14,17,19
These will go on the cart and should do most everything.
Raineman
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MAC 3/8 drive speeder. Sent back one I had with a busted detent ball and after a couple months they sent me this. Bonus that this one locks. Thanks MAC.
Mr. Roboto
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Is there a slim head 3/8 drive extended out now that I missed? I'll return this for that if so!
MAC 3/8 drive speeder. Sent back one I had with a busted detent ball and after a couple months they sent me this. Bonus that this one locks. Thanks MAC.
A couple of MONTHS? Wow.
Does look nice!
Mike
Raineman
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Yep. Might have even been 3 months, I lost track. Fastest warranty I ever got from them (not on a truck). The last screwdriver was 7 months. If I send something back to MAC, I usually just forget about it and if it ever comes, its a surprise.
Mr. Roboto
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Well shoot. Thanks for sharing. It looks like the slim head one has a lower torque output, but I don’t use it for breaking bolts free, so I think the trade off is a good one to make.
I’ll probably return this one in exchange for that, thank you!
WWheeler
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Neat! I had no idea Skilkraft was making that sort of thing.
Wikipedia entry includes this sentence: "In 2015, Skilcraft introduced a new line of products which included screwdrivers and socket wrenches."
Skilcraft - Wikipedia
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Introductory paragraph:
"Skilcraft, often stylized as SKILCRAFT, is the registered trade name of the National Industries for the Blind (NIB).[1] Products made by Skilcraft are created largely by visually impaired or severely disabled individuals. Products bearing the Skilcraft brand are commonly used in United States federal government institutions, including the United States Postal Service. They are also commonly sold in U.S. military base exchanges and commissaries."
Made by Williams (Snap-on)?
KnurledNut
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@WWheeler
Yes.
Check out this thread:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...-in-usa-with-snap-on-industrial-parts.349446/
Yes.
Check out this thread:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...-in-usa-with-snap-on-industrial-parts.349446/
I recently bought the 2569.
Have not had a chance to use it yet, but first impressions are good... Well balanced, slim head, and high speed.
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