MWEric
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Kind of why free is in quotes
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2ndGearRubber
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I stagger my purchases of stuff I'd like, but don't need, to coincide with the coats. When worn at work the inner sleeves are completely destroyed from dirt and junk in 2-ish years. Saves some cash versus buying carhartts or similar.
LeeG
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A few weeks back I had picked up the Tekton 3/8 drive crow foot set. I had a 20% off Zoro coupon, and sure enough, they sell Tekton. I added the 1/2” drive crows foot set (1 1/16 - 2” and 27-50mm). It is nice that they have sets that don’t have overlap.
Now I have to find a place to store them - they are kind of big.
Lee
Now I have to find a place to store them - they are kind of big.
Lee
Meursault74
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Does $70 for a Snap-on logo seem about right?
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I just had those hose spoons delivered yesterday, forgot to take a pic.^ Who locked your *** up?
New to me today ...
Gearwrench 84000H 7 Pc. Hook Pick set and the Lisle 82130 Hose Spoon set.
Decided on the latter after the discussion on this thread about hose picks like Snap-ons without the pointy tips and picked the Lisle as they seem to be a Snap-on clone of the 'wide-tip' hose spoon set but for a LOT less. Granted the Snap-on is made in USA and the Lisle isn't, but for $17 vs $93 I could have bought 5 sets of the Lisle and have change left over for what Snap-on is asking and I seriously doubt either offers any advantage short or long term over the other.
2ndGearRubber
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Does $70 for a Snap-on logo seem about right?
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I buy an tool/item for 250 bucks in September, or I buy the item in Novemeber for $250 and get a coat.
The coat doesn't cost me a penny versus buying the same tool in September.
I've been very impressed with/surprised by my Heyco wrenches. They haven't seen a ton of use since my Stahlwille's have been my main set, so I can't fully comment on durability, but the fit and finish are great, and they are very comfortable to use. I'm curious is hear what someone thinks of their sockets.
Then I haven't used the Felo bit ratchet, but I have a lot of their bits and they are top notch...a very underrated brand in my opinion
gleman
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Craftsman metric combos, to fill out my garage sale set. A big can of blaster, blue tape, hooks and bolts.
Lowe's had individual wrenches for about 9 bucks each and I was unimpressed when comparing them to the old ones.
I got that set a few years ago for a ridiculous price and it has come in handy quite a few times. The picks are of decent quality and the points are very sharp...^ Who locked your *** up?
New to me today ...
Gearwrench 84000H 7 Pc. Hook Pick set ...
CHI_Tool&Die
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The Heyco wrenches fit nice and tight. I really dig them. I’ll update about the sockets once I get some wear and tear on them. Just off initial cosmetic impressions I would highly rate the sockets. Nice broaching, necked down for weight reduction and fit is nice. I’ll see how durable they are once I get to use them.
I’m desperately searching for something to use this 1/8 inch on, because I don’t want to admit I had an overwhelming desire to fill that hole in the stupid socket organizer I bought. Genius tools. $1.52 on Amazon.
four.cycle
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Charger came in with a squeaky belt complaint. Pull it in, open the hood, bust out the stethoscope, listen to the pulleys. Not really squeaking at the moment, set the stethoscope down under the hood, give her some gas and hear it. Shut it off since I'll need a second person. Walk to my toolbox and hear the hood shut. Yep, weak hood shocks, and smashed beyond use stethoscope.
Snapon came this morning, so now I have a bluepoint stethoscope
Water pump had play, also replaced the idler pulley, tensioner, and belt. Squeak gone
Snapon came this morning, so now I have a bluepoint stethoscope
Water pump had play, also replaced the idler pulley, tensioner, and belt. Squeak gone
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2ndGearRubber
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5.7L? Those always need water pumps. I'm convinced Chrysler products of that era just use garbage quality coolant that destroys everything. Drain it out and it looks like it's cut with dirt.
WWheeler
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I've had a set of Astro's hose picks since forever, and they are pretty pointy. And while I can't say I've ever (yet) damaged/poked a hole in a hose before with my picks, but I have considered it a risk that I possibly could if I wasn't trying to be careful not to. Just used these Lisle ones today and I'm a whole lot more comfortable shoving these under the hose and sliding them around and prying.
Here's a better pic of the Lisle 'wide-tips'.
I got to use mine today too, hoses I deal with are on the smaller size as I work on bikes and I was wondering if they would do the trick, I was happy.I've had a set of Astro's hose picks since forever, and they are pretty pointy. And while I can't say I've ever (yet) damaged/poked a hole in a hose before with my picks, but I have considered it a risk that I possibly could if I wasn't trying to be careful not to. Just used these Lisle ones today and I'm a whole lot more comfortable shoving these under the hose and sliding them around and prying.
Here's a better pic of the Lisle 'wide-tips'.
3.6 with over 200k, recently had the t-stat and that plastic garbage it bolts to replaced by someone else
The tensioner actually cost more than the water pump. And the belt "kit" from the parts supplier some how cost a few $ more than ordering the exact same gates parts piece meal
I think gm dexcool is worse, once had an old regal/century 3.8 overheating, pull the cap and solid rust. Coworker had a gm express van a few days ago with very rusty coolant and leaking radiator, think was a '15 with about 100k
Being introduced to a whole new supplier with interesting stuff was not my mission. Thanks. I guess.
Cheepist internal bearing puller in the jungle. So far it survived 6304 and 6302 bearings.
Also a couple other bits. I'v been wanting the SpringTools center punch after watching NNKH brag his up in so many vids, then the PF vid gave the final push. I bought the punch and nail set combo.
Also the Milton euro air chuck was a sloppy seconds deal I couldn't pass up.
Also a couple other bits. I'v been wanting the SpringTools center punch after watching NNKH brag his up in so many vids, then the PF vid gave the final push. I bought the punch and nail set combo.
Also the Milton euro air chuck was a sloppy seconds deal I couldn't pass up.
Browens
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The Koken obsession continues.
Picked up the 3/8 long flex head from Amazon.JP. 2nd pic with my earlier purchases.
My other comparable ratchet is the Tekton but it doesn’t flex freely (due to its detents) and I haven’t exactly enjoyed its flex function. I’ll be eager to see how I like this one - either liking it better or finding that I might just not be a flex head fan. Will put it to use in my upcoming brake job.
Picked up the 3/8 long flex head from Amazon.JP. 2nd pic with my earlier purchases.
My other comparable ratchet is the Tekton but it doesn’t flex freely (due to its detents) and I haven’t exactly enjoyed its flex function. I’ll be eager to see how I like this one - either liking it better or finding that I might just not be a flex head fan. Will put it to use in my upcoming brake job.
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Sorry fellas, crappy cell pic. 3 sets (torx, mm, SAE) t-handle, wire insertion tool and “free” hat and jacket.
Call me paranoid but I see those cases for the T-handles and how much space they consume and I wonder if this company also wants to sell you giant toolboxes with a lot of drawers...
Then I take my tinfoil hat off and realize, T handles can be real space gobblers.
Meursault74
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Is the Alfalfa look making a comeback?Call me paranoid but I see those cases for the T-handles and how much space they consume and I wonder if this company also wants to sell you giant toolboxes with a lot of drawers...
Then I take my tinfoil hat off and realize, T handles can be real space gobblers.
Is the Alfalfa look making a comeback?
Only in cities with 5G cellular service!
Meursault74
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so that extension must be for better reception.
WWheeler
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so that extension must be for better reception.
Exactly.
Conspiracy theorists started promoting the use of foil helmets as a protective measure against mind control satellite radio signals used by governments, corporations, paranormal beings that employ ESP, etc, but MIT did a study on their effectiveness and found that they actually did the opposite (as most everyone who ever added foil to their TV antenna in pre-cable/internet days already knew) by actually amplifying radio frequency bands, concluding that the government most likely started the tinfoil hat craze so it could more effectively spy on its citizens.
http//csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/
Here's what's new for me today. A tiny little 8" Wilde Prybar to add to my 12", 17", 25", 36", 45" set of them.
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As a teen I got a lesson in empiricism vs. the world when I was trying to listen to a rock 'n roll station from faraway Philadelphia. I found that if I draped the 120V AC power cord across the top of the radio on my night stand, I could pick it up better. My father barged in one day, asked me, "What's that cord doing there?!" and I told him. He said, "That doesn't do anything!" and he moved it so my radio and night stand would look normal. Reception of that station, of course, got worse again, but I don't remember if I had the radio playing at that moment.
The radio got taken away from me later anyway, and I'm not going into that battle. Come to think of it, my dad refused to get one of those motor-driven antennas for the chimney for our TV, too, and there was no tin foil being used, and when reception sucked, it just sucked. Of course, there was no TV in his day, he spent his nights with his ear to the shortwave.
Exactly.
Conspiracy theorists started promoting the use of foil helmets as a protective measure against mind control satellite radio signals used by governments, corporations, paranormal beings that employ ESP, etc, but MIT did a study on their effectiveness and found that they actually did the opposite (as most everyone who ever added foil to their TV antenna in pre-cable/internet days already knew) by actually amplifying radio frequency bands, concluding that the government most likely started the tinfoil hat craze so it could more effectively spy on its citizens.
http//csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/
Here's what's new for me today. A tiny little 8" Wilde Prybar to add to my 12", 17", 25", 36", 45" set of them.
I was going to say, "You can't have enough Wilde/Mayhew prybars!" but now that I think of it, it appears you have all of them, so now you have enough.
It's not so much that I'm old as my parents were frugal (out of necessity), and we were late adopters of everything.
We had a motorized outdoor antenna, but that was originally connected to a black and white TV (color came WAY later at our house). Oh, and we had that antenna because my parents didn't want to spend the money on cable TV (which all of my friends had before we did).
Back then (80s), cable TV was new, exciting, and there really wasn't any competition. Not like now, when I'm probably one of the few people I know who hasn't cut that cord (you kids and your new-fangled internet TV and all)...
Mike
WWheeler
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Actually they also make a 31" that I've been eyeballing...
Do I need it? Of course not.
Am I going to get it anyway? Most likely.
WWheeler
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Bought a Pittsburgh inner tie rod tool today, because I really needed it Yesterday.
On clearance and the 15% off coupon made it $31.50 OTD.
Your post reminds me. I've had that same Pittsburgh set for more than 10 years and used it dozens of times, and it works great, but every now and then I'd come across a size it didn't fit. For those I've been able to get by with just a regular wrench or a crow's foot if there was access for it or a U Clamp style inner tie rod tool like the one I pictured below with the two opened up sets, but a couple weekends back it wouldn't budge one. No matter how tight I managed to get it, it would just slip, and nothing else I had would fit on it. I spent waaay too much time trying.
I wound up giving in and driving to HF and picking up the Maddox set which is almost identical except it has more inserts for more sizes including one that worked for me. Back when I bought that Pittsburgh set this Maddox wasn't a thing yet.
I considered the Maddox one or even the same ones on Amazon for less. But 32mm (1 1/4in worked) are the only ones I have had the need for in my 30yrs of mostly older VW's. Don't do much of anything newer than 1990 here. I have an OBD2 scan tool and other than hooking it up to One car just to see what it did, I have never used it. I did use the Pitt tool today to finish up the 1991 Jetta. I caved in on buying the tool after fighting with a 32mm crows foot, only getting 1/8th in turn, moving the end out an inch to get another 1/8in turn, move back... repeat... repeat... repeat... till I gave up. Was getting late. Old one was tight the entire way off and the New was the same all the way on. It wasn't just locked tight and easily turned off/on once broke loose. Guessing the threads were made that way, no signs of boogered threads. Old end was original and had Hex that made the crows foot work for removal. The replacement only had 2 flats which made it impossible to use the crows foot.Your post reminds me. I've had that same Pittsburgh set for more than 10 years and used it dozens of times, and it works great, but every now and then I'd come across a size it didn't fit. For those I've been able to get by with just a regular wrench or a crow's foot if there was access for it or a U Clamp style inner tie rod tool like the one I pictured below with the two opened up sets, but a couple weekends back it wouldn't budge one. No matter how tight I managed to get it, it would just slip, and nothing else I had would fit on it. I spent waaay too much time trying.
I wound up giving in and driving to HF and picking up the Maddox set which is almost identical except it has more inserts for more sizes including one that worked for me. Back when I bought that Pittsburgh set this Maddox wasn't a thing yet.
Never knew the tool existed until I searched "inner tie rod tool" and saw them. All my cars with R&P steering are 84 and older VW's and it's always been easier to just remove rack for the inners. Those also need to be centered with jam nuts unlike the 91 Jetta with PS that bottom out and have fixed centering. It is impossible to measure for the centering with rack in car. For the $31.50 spent it should do fine, if it ever gets used again. The other sizes may just be ground to fit, IF the need arises on some other make and it needs to get done.
I do wish the Pitt had a tab on the locking collar to allow easier twisting when it's deep in the Hole and hand barely fits, trying to turn the smooth collar with dirty slippery hands wasn't easy. Saw the tab on one tool, not sure if it was the Maddox or something on Amazon.
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landrover bodger
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A set of carbide burrs for the dremel
