Several years ago I had a Ford Ranger. It required a long 1/4" drive T30 torx (or T27) to reach the intake manifold bolts. They were recessed inside tiny holes on the plastic manifold.
Just an example I've encountered. Thankfully nothing else since.
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Several years ago I had a Ford Ranger. It required a long 1/4" drive T30 torx (or T27) to reach the intake manifold bolts. They were recessed inside tiny holes on the plastic manifold.
Just an example I've encountered. Thankfully nothing else since.
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Sata ST11971G 1/4" 72t quick release ratchet. After a dollop of engine assembly lube it feels quite nice for an $11 ratchet, lol
Gray Canada 8840L 1/2" quick release ratchet, 15" long. Got in on the Zoro deal. Haven't used it but it feels really nice. I like the lower tooth count on the 1/2" drive stuff.
Gray Canada 8840L 1/2" quick release ratchet, 15" long. Got in on the Zoro deal. Haven't used it but it feels really nice. I like the lower tooth count on the 1/2" drive stuff.
General Geoff
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From the recent Bezos Black Weekday sale. Ingersoll Rand W7152.
This box with a tiger on it arrived today. My daughter was disappointed it didn't have an actual tiger in it, just tools. The Wright 1/2 impact socket set was the reason for the order, the rest is just 'well, if I'm ordering anyway...."
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Makita Impact Screwdriver & Vessel Jawsfit Screwdriver’s.
A little green in a sea of red.My lord this Makita if freaking awesome.It’s one of those things you don’t really need but once you use it you never wanna be without it. The vessel’s are top shelf quality also.
A little green in a sea of red.My lord this Makita if freaking awesome.It’s one of those things you don’t really need but once you use it you never wanna be without it. The vessel’s are top shelf quality also.
gleman
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A surprise birthday gift was waiting for me when I got home.
A Hori Hori, the Leatherman of the garden!
A Hori Hori, the Leatherman of the garden!
Mr. Roboto
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Mayhew SAE dual drive hex bit set
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Farmall450
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A little late on this one, but 5x 2018 Miller Syncrowave 250 DXs (bare) arrived last Monday. 2 listed in the classifieds area.
Also the 3/8 drive DeWalt impact socket set (HD) and toughsystem 3/8 socket set from the HD hot deals thread (super pleased with those).
Also the 3/8 drive DeWalt impact socket set (HD) and toughsystem 3/8 socket set from the HD hot deals thread (super pleased with those).
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Wamsutta
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Five Syncrowaves? Did a school close down or something?
Farmall450
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No, they just got a grant for new ones. These only have 150-170 hours too. Crazy.
Just one large-handed man's opinion, but those Knipex needle-noses need the comfort grips!
That is all! Rock on.
A surprise birthday gift was waiting for me when I got home.
A Hori Hori, the Leatherman of the garden!
I got a cheaper (plastic-handled) but not cheap-in-quality one last year and yeah, they are neat! Hack maim saw prune kill dig!
Kasal
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Good morning to me. The lady sent me to get some switches and light sockets for a small renovation I am doing in a room. Without really knowing how I ended all this: Press (unbranded) in "C" for ball joints. Knipex Russian Pliers 99 220 (I bought 2 because the price was only €6 each). To my surprise, the Super Ego key is made in Spain (I thought it would be Chinese). Also an Olfa cutter, a strap wrench and a mini lubricator for compressed air tools.
Jarhead0408
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Glad to see you survived to post this!Good morning to me. The lady sent me to get some switches and light sockets for a small renovation I am doing in a room. Without really knowing how I ended all this: Press (unbranded) in "C" for ball joints. Knipex Russian Pliers 99 220 (I bought 2 because the price was only €6 each). To my surprise, the Super Ego key is made in Spain (I thought it would be Chinese). Also an Olfa cutter, a strap wrench and a mini lubricator for compressed air tools.
Kasal
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Yes, well she still doesn't know. If I'm not here in the next few days, pray for me.
four.cycle
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Kasal said:
but..... they're marked "Made in Germany". is the term "Russian Pliers" what you call that sort of device?
WTH is that thing.
Kasal
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Yes, they are made in Germany, but in Spain they are known as Russian Tenaza or simply Tenaza. Its main use is to tie the "rebar" (reinforcing steel), or "cut" tiles.
four.cycle
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thank you. first time I've ever seen that term.
tenaza n. pincers [noun plural] a tool for gripping things tightly
tenaza n. pincers [noun plural] a tool for gripping things tightly
Kasal
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Oh yes, this is a good way to end the day, when I got home I was waiting for this Ks Tools 20mm 1/2 impact socket.
Good morning to me. The lady sent me to get some switches and light sockets for a small renovation I am doing in a room. Without really knowing how I ended all this: Press (unbranded) in "C" for ball joints. Knipex Russian Pliers 99 220 (I bought 2 because the price was only €6 each). To my surprise, the Super Ego key is made in Spain (I thought it would be Chinese). Also an Olfa cutter, a strap wrench and a mini lubricator for compressed air tools.
I'm not sure how you're going to explain how you needed to buy a ball-joint/u-joint press, and 2 pipe wrenches to change a light switch, but good luck...
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ICON 90t 3/8 drive (in 1/4 body) Compact Torque Wrench (40-200 in. lb.)
Model TW38-200
SKU 56614
HF has a note stating Angle Repair in WV is certified to service the
Model TW38-200
SKU 56614
HF has a note stating Angle Repair in WV is certified to service the
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genog
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Found myself a Jacobs 14N for my dp
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I'm not sure how you're going to explain how you needed to buy a ball-joint/u-joint press, and 2 pipe wrenches to change a light switch, but good luck...
That's the funniest thing I've read in quite a while!!!
Mike
Amazon dropped off some VIM goodies today. Got the BTXL400 ball Torx set. T10 - T40 ball Torx. These things are a life saver. I’ve borrowed a coworkers a few times and finally got myself a set. Well worth the $40.
I could see those being VERY useful. I'd be afraid of stripping the fastener (why do they seem to make those out of the softest metals possible?), but if that happens, you'd be back to removing stuff you would have had to anyways, I guess...
Mike
Some recent (OK, today) acquisitions, all from HD...
Starting with plumbing (OK, this is a parts kit, not a tool, to rebuild a leaky Delta faucet).
THIS is the tool, in case my repair fails. I also need to replace a bathroom faucet. Our (city) water quality just keeps getting worse and worse...
I also bought this set of Husky 3/8-inch drive security torx bit sockets. They're augmenting an older set of 1/4-inch drive ones ("OEM / Professional" brand, on the left in the pic). Ironically, the smaller set has a reusable package, while the new ones are going to need power equipment to open (and destroy) the package...
I know that there's a LOT of overlap in the sizes, but I think the 3/8 drive will be better for the larger sizes.
One of the first jobs for this is removing a jammed seatbelt retractor / tensioner. It's not a security torx, but I figure these should be fine, and if they break, they have a lifetime warranty.
Mike
Starting with plumbing (OK, this is a parts kit, not a tool, to rebuild a leaky Delta faucet).
THIS is the tool, in case my repair fails. I also need to replace a bathroom faucet. Our (city) water quality just keeps getting worse and worse...
I also bought this set of Husky 3/8-inch drive security torx bit sockets. They're augmenting an older set of 1/4-inch drive ones ("OEM / Professional" brand, on the left in the pic). Ironically, the smaller set has a reusable package, while the new ones are going to need power equipment to open (and destroy) the package...
I know that there's a LOT of overlap in the sizes, but I think the 3/8 drive will be better for the larger sizes.
One of the first jobs for this is removing a jammed seatbelt retractor / tensioner. It's not a security torx, but I figure these should be fine, and if they break, they have a lifetime warranty.
Mike
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kyrbz
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I’ve used the same one for several years. The one issue I’ve had with it is there’s a screw and a square key that holds a gear on a shaft that turns the drum. That screw often vibrates out which lets the square key out which then causes the gear to spin free without turning the drum. I use locktite and a good lock washer on that screw to help prevent this. I also keep a spare square key because the first time it happened to me I couldn’t find the key that fell out which threw a monkey wrench in that days concrete projectHarbor Freight special. Price with coupon $200
kyrbz
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Hasn’t been an issue since using a little bit longer bolt with a thicker split washer and locktite. The shaft was actually tapped deep enough that I could use a little longer bolt than the one that it came with
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Homemade capacitor is the best part.
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I haven’t had them strip one yet, but the tip of these ball Torx bits will snap pretty easy. My coworkers that have these have all broken them.