DemoFly
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I use a scraper just like that to separate diff covers and transmission pans. Hammer it through the RTV bond, and then you don't use a hammer to scrape the gasket, lol.
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Sigh..... RMA started. Maybe.
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Every Durham organizer I have was damaged RETURN... I have a hammer... I have straight edges... I have a small press... You would never know... If that was mine... I'd complain... ask for some claw back cash... then hammer it straight.Sigh..... RMA started. Maybe.
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Top drawer actually hits the top of the box. I don't know if Zoro does partial refunds but it would have to be substantial for me to waste my time fixing shipping damage. Haven't heard back from CS yet.
What kind of discount do you pick up damaged returns for generally?
BobsYourUncle69
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Some vintage wire cutters.
A few minutes of 240 grit wet sanding. Some paint and some wd40 later. There was less pitting than I expected. I'm going to heat shrink the handles or if I can find , fit grips to them.
Also picked up this Icon 3/8 breaker bar for $8 at HF.
A few minutes of 240 grit wet sanding. Some paint and some wd40 later. There was less pitting than I expected. I'm going to heat shrink the handles or if I can find , fit grips to them.
Also picked up this Icon 3/8 breaker bar for $8 at HF.
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Markoos
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Could you post part numbers, please.
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SC Fly Guy
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A new addition to the M12 lineup. Was on clearance with a free 2.5 Ah battery.
four.cycle
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@darkzero:
re: "Problem with these is I don't know how to take em apart."
Your "DuraLast" ratchet is held together with a retaining ring that's something like a slinky - pointy at each end.
Using your smallest 90° "pick" tool, get under the pointy tip of that retaining ring, and gently work it off, being very careful not to kink it. Note how things come apart as you remove the works from the ratchet head. Just go slow - you'll be fine.
re: "Problem with these is I don't know how to take em apart."
Your "DuraLast" ratchet is held together with a retaining ring that's something like a slinky - pointy at each end.
Using your smallest 90° "pick" tool, get under the pointy tip of that retaining ring, and gently work it off, being very careful not to kink it. Note how things come apart as you remove the works from the ratchet head. Just go slow - you'll be fine.
02Xterra
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Needed a new way to melt heat-shrink as my dewalt heatgun died, so off to HF I went! Ended up coming home with a new light as well, have heard lots of good things about them!
I was referring to SB&D Craftsman V-Series ratchets not Duralast. Or are you saying the process is similar? What you posted sounds similar to a ratcheting wrench as I previously suspected. Doesn't seem like there's room to get a pick under the anvil, not any conventional pick that I own. But I've only looked & not actually tried.
The Craftsman v-series ratchets are unserviceable. They are pressed together. On the other hand they seem to be very well sealed, and I have not seen or heard of one getting gummed up. It will be interesting to see how long the grease lasts in these sealed ratchets. I have a couple so I hope to report back in 30 years, but I think statistically they won’t happen.
Thanks, yeah kinda figured that back when I got them since that's what they are marketed as, non-servicable & fully sealed. That's a shame though, I would never buy unserviceable ratchets like this myself but again they were gifts from family.
Since a few yrs have passed, I was hoping someone might have found a way to open them up & see if anything could be done inside, the backdrag on them is horrendous. But whatever I've already replaced them with much better suited ratchets at work. These are back home now & probably won't see much use anymore.
I find the backdrag pretty comparable to other high tooth count ratchets. The craftsman aren’t my absolute favorite ratchet, but very useable. I mostly bought them to try an unserviceable ratchet. Many of my ratcheting wrenches are unserviceable or have never been serviced after 25 years. Square drive ratchets see more use though. The one ratcheting wrench of mine that failed was an 11mm which may have never been used.
Maybe you got lucky, really lucky! I'm not the only one to complain about them, many people have complained about the backdrag on V-series ratchets.
Mainly the 1/4". I also have the 3/8 & 1/2, in real world use working on cars, the 3/8 wasn't bad & didn't bother me. Wasn't until last week when I brought them home did I realize/find out that my 3/8 has less backdrag than my 1/4. Since the 1/4 I was nauturally using on smaller fasteners, the backdrag is much more noticeable & a nuisance. The 1/2 I can't say, I pretty much rarely ever use 1/2 ratchets in all my life. I didn't really notice the backdrag when I was just using them at home for general use.
Of all the ratchets I own including cheapos & oldies with low tooth count, the 1/4 SB&D CM V-series probably has the most backdrag by far. I still suspect it's the seal inside causing the friction. I see why the V-series aren't a great seller for SB&D, the backdrag, high price, & in many areas not stocked in stores. But I sure do like the look of them (the single diagonal knurling).
The AAP DieHard ratchets I'm using now as replacements at work have very very low backdrag. I actually look forward to & enjoy using them. I totally did not see that happening. I never would have even considered buying auto parts store ratchets if it weren't for Blake's posts about them. I'm glad he posted about them & glad I saw his posts.
four.cycle
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^ I don't think I've had my eyes on one of the "V series" units yet. I think those might be the ones I sent to Blake and Cody? 
^ I don't think I've had my eyes on one of the "V series" units yet. I think those might be the ones I sent to Blake and Cody?
four.cycle
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^ they were sealed up in the boxes I sent. I never saw the contents of those sets. those look to be NOT serviceable. remains to be seen what sort of service life they'll provide.
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^ I don't think I've had my eyes on one of the "V series" units yet. I think those might be the ones I sent to Blake and Cody?
Thanks again for that! I’ve been using this as my main 1/4” drive ratchet for the past month and it’s been a fun sub project trying it out and seeing which situations it works well in and which ones it doesn’t. I want to give it another month or so to fully break in before I post my impressions. But the one you sent was the regular series craftsman ratchets via this set:
1/4-in Drive 6 Point Metric Mechanics Tool Set (24 pc)
CRAFTSMAN® 24-piece 1/4-in drive 6 point metric mechanics tool set comes equipped with a 72 tooth ratchet, a broad assortment of drive tools, and a compact storage case. This set is perfect for automotive repair, general construction, and DIY repairs.
www.craftsman.com
I haven’t tried the new v-series ratchets and the non serviceable aspect is a negative to me. It’s too bad, I’ve heard good things about the modern Facom pear head ratchets, not sure why Stanley didn’t just slot those into the v-series lineup.
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^ I don't think I've had my eyes on one of the "V series" units yet. I think those might be the ones I sent to Blake and Cody?
This is the one that you sent us. I’ve been using it and the sockets. It’s not the V Series stuff. Haven’t tried any modern V series yet. I will be posting a review probably about the same time Cody does.four.cycle
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^ that looks more like an iteration of their old quick-release raised-panel model.
I sorted out all the Craftsman a couple weeks ago and I think I had a total of eleven 1/4" drive ratchets, but I've never used any of them.
So... the "V series" unit is a completely different animal, and (from the comments above) appears to be something of an unknown, other than the report of unacceptable backdrag on the 1/4" model. Have I got that right?
FTR: I did the install of the battery tender on Mom's Toyota Sienna with a "Wurth" ratchet that I cobbled together with my "Proxxon" socket set. Worked just dandy. So glad I hardly ever have to work on cars!
Reason for the battery tender:
The guys at Les Schwab had marked down odometer readings. Looks like Mom drove just under 2000 miles last year.
I sorted out all the Craftsman a couple weeks ago and I think I had a total of eleven 1/4" drive ratchets, but I've never used any of them.
So... the "V series" unit is a completely different animal, and (from the comments above) appears to be something of an unknown, other than the report of unacceptable backdrag on the 1/4" model. Have I got that right?
FTR: I did the install of the battery tender on Mom's Toyota Sienna with a "Wurth" ratchet that I cobbled together with my "Proxxon" socket set. Worked just dandy. So glad I hardly ever have to work on cars!
Reason for the battery tender:
The guys at Les Schwab had marked down odometer readings. Looks like Mom drove just under 2000 miles last year.
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HF run on the way home from work today.
Small Braun LED work light
Vacuum pump/brake bleeder, which I promptly put to work this evening bleeding my new front brake lines on the motorcycle.
Small Braun LED work light
Vacuum pump/brake bleeder, which I promptly put to work this evening bleeding my new front brake lines on the motorcycle.
afazz
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Snapon haul
Kevkx125
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Picked up a new pair of pliers.
Not that I need a new set of pliers, but what is those purpose of that style? Never saw anything like that.Snapon haul
afazz
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Exactly correct. I bought them because I'm addicted to the Snap-on Koolaid, not because they're better than the Klein, Channellock, or Knipex versions I already have.
For typical ratcheting wrenches (not square drive socket wrenches) they are not sealed so well and you can soak the ratchet end from time to time in light oil. People advocate automatic transmission fluid for this. It is easy to do, and if you do this every now and then, it is probably not necessary to take them apart and clean and lube. You can also do the same thing with square drive socket wrenches that might be a pain to open.
The main problem is some types of ATF smell horrible. But probably most any light lubricant or lubricant/cleaner mix like WD40 can work.
SC Fly Guy
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A pair of Tekton bit holders ($6 on Amazon). Ordered a couple more to keep in the Veto OT-MC bag.
SC Fly Guy
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I have a buddy that runs a local resale shop and he calls me when some decent stuff walks in. Today’s finds were a handful of Snap-On offset box wrenches.
