Haha. Nope, plumbing and musculoskeletal. Perfect combination for no sleep. Getting older isn't for sissies.Well I hope you're not going in for a pacemaker
Best wishes for a successful outcome Wiz.
Birthday tool haul!
You will love that set. They are skinny, decent length, and no slop at either end. You can be confident in hammering on them as well if you're trying to be lazy and do a ball joint without pulling an axle. Round out the set with the 6-9mm that are available too.
Plumbing !!! that was the start of all my issues. AND the reason I am still alive. Get done what you need to. Recover at a CALM pace. Don't rush anything.
Tx Pines. Glad to hear that they found the problem before it was too late.
I got this one a while back. Similar. The one I have also has a V-groove in the back for use on round stock. Only time I've used it was for a round wooden handle I needed to drill through.A Kreg drill guide, from Amazon ($9).
I watched the KC Tool video and still don't know what makes those hose clamp pliers worth $265? what am I missing?
So, I picked up a pair of the icon pistol grip pliers today. like others, I had to have them go find them. (and then I sold the guy behind me on them by saying if they were 1/4 as good as the snap on they are a copy of, they were worth $20.) Some pictures, and first impressions (haven't used them yet). First, they're 1/16" or so shorter than the snap ons. When closed, the handles are further apart. Not a huge amount, but I can feel it, and when you put them on top of a pair of the snap ons, you can see. The difference is about 1/4" or so, not a big deal for me, with normal sized hands for a 6' tall guy, maybe a problem for small hands. What tipped me off to look closely was the writst position when pointing them straight, like a pistol. the icons require a bit more rotation to get them level.
Thanks for the thorough and complete review and comparison. I swung by HF today, but they weren’t out and I didn’t have time to initiate a search. Based on your excellent review, I’ll probably head back tomorrow!So, I picked up a pair of the icon pistol grip pliers today. like others, I had to have them go find them. (and then I sold the guy behind me on them by saying if they were 1/4 as good as the snap on they are a copy of, they were worth $20.) Some pictures, and first impressions (haven't used them yet). First, they're 1/16" or so shorter than the snap ons. When closed, the handles are further apart. Not a huge amount, but I can feel it, and when you put them on top of a pair of the snap ons, you can see. The difference is about 1/4" or so, not a big deal for me, with normal sized hands for a 6' tall guy, maybe a problem for small hands. What tipped me off to look closely was the writst position when pointing them straight, like a pistol. the icons require a bit more rotation to get them level.
The part of the jaws behind the round object gripping section doesn't close as far as the snap on. the snappys don't close to zero, but they're close enough you can use it pull a wire, I don't know that the icons will work for that.
I don't like the grips, they're sticky (or maybe tacky is a better descriptions), and are textured. I much prefer smooth dipped handles, but I understand many people are entirely wrong about this and want textured grips.
the snap on jaw is narrower and a bit taller. that will probalby reduce access in a few places.
The milling on the jaws looks good, the pattern is a direct copy of the snap on one. Feels sharp, both my sappys are well worn, have to see how it holds up.
I'll leave them out where they'll be handy, and use them for random pliers tasks, and see what I think with some use on them. But they're probably worth $20
top to bottom: 612AEP, Icon, 612EP. (Difference between the 612aep and 612ep is the ep has smoth handles, the aep is textured, and the aep has a design patent number, the ep just says "patent pending". I coulnd't find date codes on either, but I've had them 20 years or so.
A Justrite made-in-the-USA 2-gal type-II safety can (I'll be storing gasoline in it). I got it at Zoro for $88 +tax using a 20% off coupon code. It sells for around $108 at Amazon.
I grabbed them today, because of this thread. If you go back tomorrow don't forget to bring the 25% off coupon, it brings them down to about $15.00. Tough to pass up at that price.
The Kreg has 1/2" and 3/4" rectangular grooves
I believe those are new old stock. I dont know who in Taiwan made those for Ampro, but they are very well made. I have the DBE deep offset set and combination offset box set from that same generation. Nice find.
seems like a good feature for going into the side of a plank sort of like a doweling jig.
The part of the jaws behind the round object gripping section doesn't close as far as the snap on. the snappys don't close to zero, but they're close enough you can use it pull a wire, I don't know that the icons will work for that.
After ordering from them several times (HJE day!) Was finally able to make the pilgrimage to the Mecca of tools! Inlaws are from the KC area and everything finally worked out to make a visit.
Took my oldest and spent well over an hour looking down every aisle over 4 floors. So much to see and so much to want!
Picked up a few things that I had been eying for a while. Always good to be able to support a local institution whenever possible.
Got some Wilde battery pliers and two gasket scrapers, a Moody carbide scriber and 7 piece flathead screwdriver set, and a pair of Midwest utility snips.
Also picked up a Norseman 15 piece vortex bit set, a PEC double square and spare blade as well as a 6" machinist square, and three Vessel bit holders.
Of course, an order wouldn't be complete without a few more Malco Eagle Grips
Also let my son pick out some small tools for himself. He chose a pair of CeeTee Co. slip joint pliers from 1942 and a 6" Crescent adjustable wrench.
I saw the one with the dog leg there too. Might just have to pick it up!
Can you share the SKU's? Having a hard time finding the SKU for the needle nose version.Went back to HF. Like others have found, these were in the back, but search was fast with the SKU. With the coupon, these are a great deal and seem well made. I always worry about the steel quality in these clones, but for the $, it’s a non-issue!
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