MWEric
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Nah, probably won’t. Like most of us here I have an abundance of ratchets. Im with you also, not generally a fan of round head ratchets.
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SC Fly Guy
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I know that there are a lot of questions about the MIC SK tools, but I picked up this set before the Lowe’s sale ends. The quality seems OK (as reported above), but is certainly not like the Made in USA version. But, for $30, it seems like a good backup set. Time will tell …
The USA made SK round heads were great ratchets IMO. For that time! Today the heads are twice as thick as modern choices, but I've kept my SK round heads and occasionally use them when there's plenty of room.
CGarage
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Yeah, 50 years ago, they might have been something.
Time to get with the times.
There are a ton of tool users on here who have a point of reference from tools of yesteryear, as in 50+ years ago, that are no longer best in class or remotely relevant.
16again
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Got to use this for a few hours today. I love this thing! Grinder,,,
Farmall450
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four.cycle
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^ mower is most definitely a whole lot of tool.
Mike S.
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First tool purchase in a while and first one for 2024.
New hatchet, a dead blow hammer, Capri thin wrenches and the newer model GW locking flex head ratchet.
I wanted to love the older 90T version, but that locking mechanism is pretty awful. At least it is on mine. The 120xp seems much better.
New hatchet, a dead blow hammer, Capri thin wrenches and the newer model GW locking flex head ratchet.
I wanted to love the older 90T version, but that locking mechanism is pretty awful. At least it is on mine. The 120xp seems much better.
Not picking sides, but why not relevant? Sure, there may be improved designs, especially from high priced companies, but that doesn't necessarily make the old ones irrelevant (other than the thread title, I guess).
Mike
First tool purchase in a while and first one for 2024.
New hatchet, a dead blow hammer, Capri thin wrenches and the newer model GW locking flex head ratchet.
I wanted to love the older 90T version, but that locking mechanism is pretty awful. At least it is on mine. The 120xp seems much better.
Nice! I LOVE my Fiskars hatchet. I do need to sharpen it.
Mike
CGarage
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Not picking sides, either.
Are we cavemen?
Do you listen to music on a tape player?
Modernity and progress is a good thing, especially with tools and an increasingly challenging work and use environment with ever more limited space and access.
MWEric
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Couldn’t decide so I got them all. My dealer threw in the F100 “free” and the screwdriver and prybars.
there are plenty of tasks where access isn't an issue, and using a tool based on other criteria besides 'fits where nothing else does' is perfectly reasonable. I've got slim 10000 tooth ratchets, but I often use older ones, just because the handles are better.
Couldn’t decide so I got them all. My dealer threw in the F100 “free” and the screwdriver and prybars.
Interesting. I haven't seen any of the new ratchets yet.
I also haven't seen my Snap On guy in almost a month and it will have to wait at least another 2 weeks. Killing me.
CGarage
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I do as well. I have 70s and 80s era Snap-on, Facom, USAG, Hazet, etc and use them from time to time.
I won’t be going out of my way to buy or use a SK ratchet. Sorry.
DGersic
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Free tiny Stihl screwdriver from the small engine parts store today.
Jarhead0408
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Cam,Lord knows I luv buying tools as much as anyone here
But this ain’t one of them
I’ve got several buddies hauling LTL freight up in the Northeast. They’re always complaining about the snow…
…given that I send them Christmas cards I always throw in a couple of beach postcards I pick up in Florida and write “Wish You Were Here!”
One of these days they’re going to catch up with me!
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Jarhead0408
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Good grief that’s a good looking set of ratchets!Snap-on Monday.
Cassettes were just an awful media to begin with, but they were relatively cheap and very portable.
I listen to FM radio mostly, sometimes YouTube videos, and (GASP!) CDs. Doesn't make me a caveman.
I hate working in tight spaces. That's one reason I drive an SUV. There are places that **** to access on that, of course.
Me neither. But, I'm not likely to buy new ratchets when the bunch I already own work perfectly fine.
I'm a DIY guy, not a pro mechanic, and definitely not a collector, FWIW. Otherwise, I might answer differently.
Mike
CGarage
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We will have to agree to disagree.
Obviously, you have not been around a Nakamichi Dragon tape deck, which is still capable of producing incredible sound, with cassettes (!!!). Its fidelity is peerless, ~ 40 years later.
I too, listen to CDs still, and continue purchasing them.
No reason to purchase new ratchets when you have working ones, but it might be good for you to expand your horizons and see what technology has evolved and improvements that have been made over the last decade. You may be pleasantly surprised. I say this as someone who owns both new and old ratchets, covering an ~ 80 year production timespan.
I think you are very much missing out.
Dave455
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Those are superb little boxes. Shame about the condition, but worth refurbing.
Couldn't resist this Facom box today. Some rust and maybe a couple of rivets missing. Catches need attention.
Think it's quite old.
I think one on the members here has a minty one - it’s shown in the Facom thread.
I have a couple of the slightly smaller ones, but even when I bought the first of these (early 2000’s I think) the boxes you show were discontinued.
I don’t know why western manufacturers seem to struggle so much to produced decent small steel boxes.
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Jeff
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Love my rotring pencils.
Dave455
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Recent wire stripper thread got to me. Decided to try some Clauss No-Niks for 26 and 28 awg stranded wire.
esben57
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Found this.Those are superb little boxes. Shame about the condition, but worth refurbing.
I think one on the members here has a minty one - it’s shown in the Facom thread.
I have a couple of the slightly smaller ones, but even when I bought the first of these (early 2000’s I think) the boxes you show were discontinued.
I don’t know why western manufacturers seem to struggle so much to produced decent small steel boxes.
SC Fly Guy
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Dang it, now I’ve gotta go find my Rotring pens and pencils!! Here we go again …Hate to be “that” person..
Good choice though!
Patrickm82
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This finally came in the mail today. My worst eBay experience ever. But I got it! Snap on 1/4” THLF in titanium 
Dave455
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Nice job!
Looks like he is using fairly good quality paint - excellent spray pattern from the aerosol, which you usually only get with the better ones.
Maybe I will jinx myself in saying this. But sofar in Michigan, we have only had a few light dustings of snow this season with much more rain than snow. It feels like a Southeast winter sofar rather than the upper midwest. Truly surreal. Given the changes over the last decade with 9 out of 10 years top 10 historical record highs, it is amazing that some still doubt the warming.Lord knows I luv buying tools as much as anyone here
But this ain’t one of them
Snow shovels become a museum piece?
SC Fly Guy
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Picked up a Snap On F10LD 3/8” Breaker Bar for $3 at a local resale shop!! Not bad for a tool that retails for $80!! Lucky find.
gleman
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I have a bunch of closet installs coming up so I got an upgrade for my impact driver.
Quite a bit smaller than my old impact.
I know the brushless is a big difference but I'll be curious to seee if the modes make a difference.
Quite a bit smaller than my old impact.
I know the brushless is a big difference but I'll be curious to seee if the modes make a difference.
PirateTurner
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Daughter asked me what I wanted for Xmas. Since the foam insulation and lighting upgrades were complete, I jokingly suggested a mirrored ball for the shop/hanger.
Be careful what you ask for.Daughter asked me what I wanted for Xmas. Since the foam insulation and lighting upgrades were complete, I jokingly suggested a mirrored ball for the shop/hanger.
afazz
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Small Snap-on haul from the truck
Picked up a Snap On F10LD 3/8” Breaker Bar for $3 at a local resale shop!! Not bad for a tool that retails for $80!! Lucky find.
Holy Moley, You ****!
Mike
Farmall450
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Is that a Fighting Illini flag?Daughter asked me what I wanted for Xmas. Since the foam insulation and lighting upgrades were complete, I jokingly suggested a mirrored ball for the shop/hanger.
jonesg
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All the tools in the world aren't much use if your feet are frozen from standing on concrete floors in winter.
Just wore these first time today, toes are toasty warm now, battery lasts 4 hours on full blast 9 hrs on low.
These are the cats meow.
Just wore these first time today, toes are toasty warm now, battery lasts 4 hours on full blast 9 hrs on low.
These are the cats meow.