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[KnurledNut]

Double-ended spring-loaded Wera metric hex bit:



A couple 5 flute interrupted thread national pipe taper taps and a british standard pipe parallel tap:

(Pics reduced. Click to enlarge. Wish everyone did this.)

 

[ChefRex]

 

[CHRIII]

I have one of those... never used it... it's got to be 30yrs old. I have been successful using a machete and toilet plunger.

My toilet has NOT clogged since my niece stopped visiting.

My neighbor has a toilet that I think could flush a bowling ball. A former girl friend could clog it!

 

[mikeinri]

Link? Or at least make/model?

Mike

 

[ChefRex]

Link? Or at least make/model?

Mike

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9QXVDT8?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hoping to use the to remove front O2 sensor on HD’s, otherwise I need to pull the entire exhaust.
I’ll find other uses for them I’m sure.

 

[mikeinri]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9QXVDT8?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hoping to use the to remove front O2 sensor on HD’s, otherwise I need to pull the entire exhaust.
I’ll find other uses for them I’m sure.

Thanks. I'm trying to find a cheap-ish set of those in SAE, not having any luck.

Mike

 

[LXCam]

One new Bosch tool and one new replacement one

We’ve got 500ft of gutter to hang off a wall 18” n at a 20’6” elevation. And it’s gotta look **** sooo


This one I’m pissed about. Bought on 2-3yrs ago for a major coring project. This past December one of my guys left me and mine must have left with him. And next week we start making Swiss cheese out of a tilt up

 

[1320]

Thanks. I'm trying to find a cheap-ish set of those in SAE, not having any luck.

Mike

3/8" Drive 7 Piece SAE, Flare Nut Socket Set, 3/8" - 3/4"

Contains: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4". Ideal for hydraulic, fuel, air and brake line applications. 200-degree folding head provides excellent access in confined spaces. Traditional flare nut wrench and crow foot function. Chrome finish for maximum resistance against corrosion...

shopdynamictools.com

This set plus an extension is close.

 

[SRSemenza]

Double-ended spring-loaded Wera metric hex bit:

I have not seen that Wera bit before ....................................... so is that 3,4,5,6,8,10 mm all in one? Push in further to get each size?


Seth

 

[KnurledNut]

I have not seen that Wera bit before ....................................... so is that 3,4,5,6,8,10 mm all in one? Push in further to get each size?

4-in-1.
Wera 9506 is 3, 4, 5, 6mm.
Wera 9507 is 2.5, 5, 6mm and T25.

 

[b7labelle]

Some Xmas gift card pick ups for me!
Wilteexs thread checker set, anti vibration gloves, Sunex hose grip pliers set, and Martin 171G body hammer.

Just got that same thread checked set. I’ve wanted one for years…hope I never have to struggle to guess SAE vs Metric or thread pitch ever again.

 

[threewood]

 

[D.F.B]

Cashed in a couple of Christmas gift vouchers for a Milwaukee M18 Surge Impact Driver. This has been on my hit-list for a while now, so to get it for "free" makes it even more satisfying.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Hercules dust collector for my SDS (a steal for $12)
Drill wire brush set because it was $3 with a coupon
1/2" copper cutter

 

[PugetDude]

My neighbor has a toilet that I think could flush a bowling ball. A former girl friend could clog it!

She sounds fun...

 

[Lowlevel2021]

Had this on my list for some time now. Finally decide to purchase as it was on sale. Also used a 15% coupon HD sent me in the mail since I just moved to a new place.

 

[Chefjpd]

SK shears, surprisingly robust and heavy duty.

20240218_162028 by chefjpd, on Flickr

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Cheap “NEIKO” brand of SAE/Metric Hex bits off Amazon. I find myself grabbing smaller blow molded sets for stuff more and more often. My GW master hex set is a bit unwieldy so we’ll see how this one does.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Cheap “NEIKO” brand of SAE/Hex bits off Amazon. I find myself grabbing smaller blow molded sets for stuff more and more often. My GW master hex set is a bit unwieldy so we’ll see how this one does.

My coworker has that same set. Holding up for him well so far. Neiko has good stuff usually.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

OMT Fluid Extractor, also includes a few different size tubes not in the picture. I plan to use it tomorrow to change out the gearbox oil in the Ariens snowblower (no drain plug), and will probably come in handy for push mower oil changes as well.

 

[MLRtime]

Jumped on the amazon sale on the Bessey Clamps got them in on Friday.
And finally got these USAG wrenches from Mister Worker. They were on backorder and took a minute to get here.

 

[darkzero]

Finally got me load tester/battery discharger. I was too cheap to buy one on Amazon. Got it from Aliexpress for more than half the price & with extra accessories.



Picked up a couple of USB-C meters also for cheap (the USB-A on top I've had & is pretty old).



More pliers for work. I really like the form factor of these. Too bad their quality control is the worst I have ever experienced. Found an old thread here on GJ talking about the poorly made & inconsistent jaws. So I ordered the EZ-REDs & the ones from ARES. The ARES I received were really bad. Then a few AWDs became available for the EZ-REDs & I ordered them (I didn't want to order new unopened ones to cherry pick because of the way they are packaged). Finally got me a set that I was ok with.
BTW, why are they called Kiwi Pliers? Are these copies, or in other words are there quality ones available in this exact form factor?



Again more pliers for work. The ones on bottom are the ones I've had at home. I always wondered why this size was the only ones that said Cobra on the dipped handles & not Knipex like all my others. The new pair on top are marked just like all my others so I was gonna keep the new ones at home until I realized they're now made with a lighter coating on the steel. All my others are dark. Yeah I know I got issues.

 

[wandrur]

Most recent boxes waiting for me on the porch.

 

[rabakoe]

BTW, why are they called Kiwi Pliers? Are these copies, or in other words are there quality ones available in this exact form factor?

I imagine because they look like the Kiwi bird from New Zealand.

 

[Stubby1743]

This side-on image gives a better idea of what a Kiwi looks like.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

New 100 tooth





My tekton organizers came in, now all the metric crowfeetand adapters fit in my main wrench drawer. I am better organized, and have more space. Used them in my cart to save space AND and another set of wrenches in.

 

[AJHD]

Nice wrench collection. What brand are the 4-way angle wrenches?
I'm not crazy about the logo on those new 100 tooth ratchets.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Nice wrench collection. What brand are the 4-way angle wrenches?
I'm not crazy about the logo on those new 100 tooth ratchets.

10-19mm is snap on with the flank drive plus open ends. The 8,21,22,24,27 are tekton, as is my SAE set stored elsewhere.

I agree about the logo, not my favorite. Seems like forced nostalgia, for a logo Im too young to have nostalgia for. I bought it to replace a Tekton flex head, it's just a bit longer than that. It's nice and thin, roughly the size I want, I figured I'd give it a try.

 

[joel63]

10-19mm is snap on with the flank drive plus open ends. The 8,21,22,24,27 are tekton, as is my SAE set stored elsewhere.

I agree about the logo, not my favorite. Seems like forced nostalgia, for a logo Im too young to have nostalgia for. I bought it to replace a Tekton flex head, it's just a bit longer than that. It's nice and thin, roughly the size I want, I figured I'd give it a try.

What brand are the double flex box ends?
Awesome collection of wrenches.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

What brand are the double flex box ends?
Awesome collection of wrenches.

Cornwell. IIRC matco also sells them.

They have a toothed open end, and a brass plug in the side so I assume they're Kabo. You can do some pretty tricky stuff with those.

 

[Wamsutta]

New 100 tooth

That don't look right. Looks too short to be an FLF100. Supposed to be about 11-1/2 inches long.

 

[KnurledNut]

That don't look right. Looks too short to be an FLF100. Supposed to be about 11-1/2 inches long.

Its a FF100.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/100...Tooth-Standard-Handle-Flex-Head-Ratchet/FF100

 

[Wamsutta]

Its a FF100.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/100-Tooth-Ratchets-(3-8")/3-8"-Drive-100-Tooth-Standard-Handle-Flex-Head-Ratchet/FF100

Well being that it only costs $0.00, I guess he don't mind it being so short.

 

[joel63]

Cornwell. IIRC matco also sells them.

They have a toothed open end, and a brass plug in the side so I assume they're Kabo. You can do some pretty tricky stuff with those.

Thanks
I bought a 17 19 Snap-on one.
I needed that little extension that sticks out.
Pricey it is.

 

[Squankum]

There are Lidl stores in the US.

Not too many. Only a Lidl.


Stores in 31 countries! Germany has 3,250 stores, the US, 177.

Total stores 12,257.

2022 revenue of almost 115 billion Euros.
2023 employee tally: 360,000

Lidl - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Squankum]

My neighbor has a toilet that I think could flush a bowling ball. A former girl friend could clog it!

It’s the wipes! People have got to stop believing products that claim to be “flushable.”

 

[Buckgnarly]

New 100 tooth





My tekton organizers came in, now all the metric crowfeetand adapters fit in my main wrench drawer. I am better organized, and have more space. Used them in my cart to save space AND and another set of wrenches in.

Are those Tekton wrench organizers in a 2" Snap On drawer in that pic? Been debating getting some for my cart, jsut not sure how tight of a fit they are in a 2" SO drawer....

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Are those Tekton wrench organizers in a 2" Snap On drawer in that pic? Been debating getting some for my cart, jsut not sure how tight of a fit they are in a 2" SO drawer....

It's a 3" in the box (full width second drawer), and a 4" in the cart.

 

[Buckgnarly]

It's a 3" in the box (full width second drawer), and a 4" in the cart.

Nuts, I think that is why I balked in the first place, not sure they would be good in my 2" cart drawer.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Nuts, I think that is why I balked in the first place, not sure they would be good in my 2" cart drawer.

The tekton website says they're like 1.6 inches tall. If you have sets, the flat organizers with no retaining fingers can keep the wrenches at a pretty steep angle. Less modular, but probably as low profile as one can get without just laying wrenches flat in a drawer.

I don't like 2" drawers. I can't find things that fit in them elegantly. I have drawers full of drivers, pry tools, hammers, etc but if one tool is sitting just the tiniest bit proud it will whack the drawer above it.