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More "Blame GarageJournal" tools enter my garage. Sometimes names for tools just jump out for me. These guys are "Bring it to me" and "Get it off there"
I would call the first one Tug McHose.
Meursault74
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Don't you mean tug my hose?.................... oh, wait, forget it. That's an option at the massage parlor.
Don't you mean tug my hose?.................... oh, wait, forget it. That's an option at the massage parlor.
CHI_Tool&Die
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Added some more Gedore wrenches to my home repertoire. German wrenches as a whole have become my favorites for a variety of reasons and Gedore is pretty much my go to favorites of all. I like the grippy finish, the way the box end offset is forged and not bent, and that each series of wrenches have differences. Here I have the standard “slim line” combos and the XL combos. Nice to see the XLs are almost a third thicker all around. These will go into use alongside my Gedore 1b series and ratcheting wrenches. It’s true that Gedore wrenches have their flaws but I just really like them.
Also added a Hazet bit ratchet, the 60 tooth. So far I really dig it. It has stout retention for the bits and it’s pretty low profile. I’ve used it a ton assembling baby furniture. The Felo I recently purchased has been a big disappointment thus far and the Wera is nice but kind of uninspired.
Also added a Hazet bit ratchet, the 60 tooth. So far I really dig it. It has stout retention for the bits and it’s pretty low profile. I’ve used it a ton assembling baby furniture. The Felo I recently purchased has been a big disappointment thus far and the Wera is nice but kind of uninspired.
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Link? I too have the sets on a cable, great for bolts, holes, not so much, I have thought of making such a case for them.I do not buy like I use to, do not work on stuff like I use to either....but these 2 items both from Amazon.
I have a thread gauge set on the cable but I like this set in the case and it was on sale.
May I ask what it is you don't like about the Felo? If it's the one pictured below it's one of my personal favorites. Although it is a chunky little thing that I could see some folks disliking.
upgrading
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Amazon stuff
assassin10000
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I almost bought those 7 XL's. Let us know your thoughts on them after some use.
I ended up going with the hazet 600lg's as they're even longer.
upgrading
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Showing a 30% off coupon for me, so I bought.
Thanks
Wiz02
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Me too, this forum is always costing me $$$$.
Ordred, for less than $20 why not.
scooby074
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Floordry is a tool, right The ole bucket was getting mighty low.
Got it for next weeks sale (that hasnt started) price, gotta love PA. https://www.princessauto.com/en/can-dry-supreme-all-purpose-absorbent/product/PA0008618936
The ole bucket was getting mighty low.Got it for next weeks sale (that hasnt started) price, gotta love PA. https://www.princessauto.com/en/can-dry-supreme-all-purpose-absorbent/product/PA0008618936
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CHI_Tool&Die
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So, I really like the aesthetics of the Felo but ratchet. But the Wera and Hazet seat the bits further down and they have a spinner on the back. So out of the four bit ratchets I own, the Felo has the deepest profile when a bit is being held so it makes it harder for me to get into a lot of tiny places. I’m still keeping it, but it’s not my go to bit ratchet unfortunately.May I ask what it is you don't like about the Felo? If it's the one pictured below it's one of my personal favorites. Although it is a chunky little thing that I could see some folks disliking.
ZRX61
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I have a couple of sets of plastic pry doodads for trim removal etc. (Capri, Horrible Fright). Just got a set of 6 metal ones from Amazon:
There's several identical sets for about the same price. The ones I got needed some minor dressing on the edges with a fiber deburring wheel on the bench grinder. I may get really ambitious & take a fine file to the edges some day.
There's several identical sets for about the same price. The ones I got needed some minor dressing on the edges with a fiber deburring wheel on the bench grinder. I may get really ambitious & take a fine file to the edges some day.
moto_ridah
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Most of my Amazon JP order. I see some repeat stuff from recent posts.
PelicanPines
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Make your own... like I did.
Jeff
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Paying it forward paid off at HF. I gave my 30% coupon to the man in front of me as I couldn't use it for my items. The cashier noticed me and said I have a special coupon for you for paying it forward. He zapped his scanner somewhere under the counter and I got 30% off as well, even though one item I had was on clearance and the other already on sale.
The flex extension, on clearance, is a beast and worked flawlessly with my Metabo 18v and Bosch 12v drivers and impacts. The 10mm socket set? It was cheap and a great conversation piece for the shop.
The flex extension, on clearance, is a beast and worked flawlessly with my Metabo 18v and Bosch 12v drivers and impacts. The 10mm socket set? It was cheap and a great conversation piece for the shop.
PelicanPines
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I don't often "pay it forward" but... a nice "Mom with toddler" couldn't get her food stamp card to scan for her milk, eggs, bread. She commented on how GREAT my rotary chicken smelled and wished she thought about getting one... I paid for her items and gave her my chicken. She cried as she left. The cashier was also moved by what I did... mind you ... I am in a handicapped cart... the cashier ran to the deli and got a replacement rotary chicken.Paying it forward paid off at HF. I gave my 30% coupon to the man in front of me as I couldn't use it for my items. The cashier noticed me and said I have a special coupon for you for paying it forward. He zapped his scanner somewhere under the counter and I got 30% off as well, even though one item I had was on clearance and the other already on sale.
The flex extension, on clearance, is a beast and worked flawlessly with my Metabo 18v and Bosch 12v drivers and impacts. The 10mm socket set? It was cheap and a great conversation piece for the shop.
Paying it forward is worth it.
designer485
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I finally picked up a pair of Kinpex Twin-grips (on sale from Amazon).
New to me Craftsman Kromedge SAE tap and die set.
Some battery racks to assemble a charging station.
The DeWalt set will hold both 20v and 12v. They are well made, however the steel+powder coat is slightly too thick to allow the battery to slide in super easy. They take a little bit of force to seat fully. Not a huge deal, but they would be better if they were a tough thinner. They do fit both 12v and 20v batteries and that's a plus.
The Milwaukee 12v set is just OK. The holes are a little bit too large and that combined with the angle of the bracket allow the 3ah batteries to tilt when seated. They wont fall out, but the tolerances could be better.
Both were ordered from the same seller on Amazon (and were cheap, so no complaints), but I found it odd that one was glossy and one was matte. The reason I ordered from the same seller was to get matching materials and finishes. Oh well, I can always paint the Milwaukee set if it really bugs me.
New to me Craftsman Kromedge SAE tap and die set.
Some battery racks to assemble a charging station.
The DeWalt set will hold both 20v and 12v. They are well made, however the steel+powder coat is slightly too thick to allow the battery to slide in super easy. They take a little bit of force to seat fully. Not a huge deal, but they would be better if they were a tough thinner. They do fit both 12v and 20v batteries and that's a plus.
The Milwaukee 12v set is just OK. The holes are a little bit too large and that combined with the angle of the bracket allow the 3ah batteries to tilt when seated. They wont fall out, but the tolerances could be better.
Both were ordered from the same seller on Amazon (and were cheap, so no complaints), but I found it odd that one was glossy and one was matte. The reason I ordered from the same seller was to get matching materials and finishes. Oh well, I can always paint the Milwaukee set if it really bugs me.
Mr. Roboto
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We use these at work and they’re quite good for the money. Grabbed a set for home. I’ve read some reviews that they started making these overseas but the pouch mine came in still said made in the USA.
Astro digital tire inflator with Haltec chuck, Top Hyper Zero adjustable wrench, Tone punches and a few Williams sockets. The Top wrench is easily the nicest adjustable I've ever had. Virtually zero slop in the movable jaw.
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kyrbz
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Another tool that definitely was not on my tool wish list, but I've got a lot of projects that need compaction and rather than dealing with the hassle of renting, I decided just to buy a plate compactor. The thing I liked about the Yardmax were the wheels that fold down making it easy to roll where you need it. I also like the braided hose attached to the drain plug to make changing oil a little easier. Compacted about 600sqft with it today, so far so good.
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A few Milwaukee items and a Snap On carbide scraper that was ordered a while ago but on backorder.
Took this pic while cleaning up the shop a week or so ago; I have since done some homework to find out that I'd already displayed several of them here.
From left to right:
Hyde 5-in-1 (repeat)
Hyde "assault scraper" (my term - stiffer, sharper) (repeat)
Hyde razor scraper -- at the end of the summer, went out to Montana, rented a car, found out it was bug season and there was zero blue juice in the reservoir. Bought a gallon of blue juice at a gas station, then when we got to the small town we were staying at, stopped at the local tiny hardware store, interrupting Charlie's trumpet playing, bought a new Chinese Hyde scraper and pack of razor blades combo (alas, all Chinese) and paid, and then Charlie resumed his solo jamming as I cleaned the windshield outside. (The small town grocery store even had individual cans of Sprayway glass cleaner, so I was a happy camper.)
Valco-Cincinatti Tube Grip, to make nice, tidy RTV lines
Channelllock 6N1 (repeat)
From left to right:
Hyde 5-in-1 (repeat)
Hyde "assault scraper" (my term - stiffer, sharper) (repeat)
Hyde razor scraper -- at the end of the summer, went out to Montana, rented a car, found out it was bug season and there was zero blue juice in the reservoir. Bought a gallon of blue juice at a gas station, then when we got to the small town we were staying at, stopped at the local tiny hardware store, interrupting Charlie's trumpet playing, bought a new Chinese Hyde scraper and pack of razor blades combo (alas, all Chinese) and paid, and then Charlie resumed his solo jamming as I cleaned the windshield outside. (The small town grocery store even had individual cans of Sprayway glass cleaner, so I was a happy camper.)
Valco-Cincinatti Tube Grip, to make nice, tidy RTV lines
Channelllock 6N1 (repeat)
How do you like that Channellock 6-in-1 screwdriver? Had a chance to use it yet?
Not sure if Klein is still made in the USA.
I'm not normally a fan of multi-bit screwdrivers, but currently looking hard into anything with interchangeable bits.
Not sure if Klein is still made in the USA.
I'm not normally a fan of multi-bit screwdrivers, but currently looking hard into anything with interchangeable bits.
After 20yrs of faithful service my Stanley MAX ball-peen broke. I may have over-compensated with this 3-piece from Craftsman along with a 36oz, 47oz Tekton deadblow ball-peens, a 3-piece set of Tekton deadblows, a Tekton dual-compound rubber mallet, and a Tekton 3lb mini sledge. (I had planned on replacing most of my hammers anyway)
The rest are in the mail.
The rest are in the mail.
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gleman
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I think the Klein multis are Taiwanese. I have the both the magnetic and non 11-1
and there's no markings. All my American Klein stuff has USA all over them. I wouldn't part with them but I'm interested in that Channellock too!
Just opened the package a week or so ago. It seems okay. I tend to put these things in road kits, and am otherwise a fairly incorrigible bit-hater. I like the right screwdriver or nutdriver for the job and generally don't work remotely.
The blue plastic is a little slippery, but nice ergonomic contours. It's a tidy size. I've got a Crescent type of this in one of my cars and boy, what a nice big triangular handle (my hands are fairly big.)
If you like Klein, though, get the Klein! I bought a #32500 11-in-1 just to keep in The Shabby Above-Ground Dwelling (aka upstairs) and it, of course, has the grippiest handle, and is a tidy little size, just a little bit shorter than Channellock.
Looks like the Klein is made on a small, capitalist island off the coast of China, one the United States has maybe been devoted to protecting since the dawn of the Cold War (or maybe not, I only recently learned we never said it clearly)... aka, Taiwan. Harumph. Mine seems like Klein quality to me.
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You almost have enough hammers. Time to start sniffing the Trusty-Cooks!
trusty cook
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Especially this handy little all-around bopper:
45 oz Soft-Face/Steel Face Dead Blow | JDTCo.
Here’s the latest addition to our lineup of dead blow hammers: a versatile hammer for the professional and DIYer alike.
www.jerseydiscounttool.com
(OK, reviewing your list, you really do have enough hammers.... wait, do you have a 5 lb. mini sledge?) Harry Epstein's has some nice brass hammers...)
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My 11-in-1 is devoid of markings, too.
You almost have enough hammers. Time to start sniffing the Trusty-Cooks!
I made my own brass hammer years ago as an apprentice. I also have a selection of brass bumpers.
GEDORE - R22150019 RED Hammer/Chisel Set 2/6 CT-Module 7pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CN8FLYB/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Lowlevel2021
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Stocked up on some batteries since they were on sale for $79 each and USA made cutters.
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