I generally use needle nose myself, have since the early 90s when my uncles taught me the way they did it and that’s how I’ve done it since, but I’m always up for trying something new
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four.cycle
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^ Wilde makes them in two different lengths
personally, I think the Proto model has a beefier hook. just my lousy opinion, though.
they're like those funny 4140 pry bar tools: when you finally break down and buy one, you find all kinds of other uses for it.
personally, I think the Proto model has a beefier hook. just my lousy opinion, though.
they're like those funny 4140 pry bar tools: when you finally break down and buy one, you find all kinds of other uses for it.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Few Easter tools today lol. Surprised Napa was open today. Northern Tool was not which is right next door and would of been the only other place to have a 5/8 1/2 drive socket in 6 point which is what we need well we don’t need it but I don’t want to take out tight bolts with a 12 point. Surprised in my over 2,000 sockets I didn’t have a 1/2 drive 5/8 6 point socket. Plenty of 3/8 drive ones no 1/2. I had some 1/2 drive 16mm sockets too but again all 12 points. The 3/8 extension was simply a want I have plenty but use that particular length all the time so wanted another one.This is the one I have. It's got an offset angle towards the end, not just a 90* or 45* bend.
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I always have some sort pick/hook.
I use whatever grabby instrument happens to be on top in the drawer.
I just ordered this (these??? *), just need something to get spring clips off the tractor (mower deck, and other attachments, working under the tractor) more easily.
* Amazon headine says it's a 2-pack, fine print says it's 1 per package...
Mike
* Amazon headine says it's a 2-pack, fine print says it's 1 per package...
Mike
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rockinacummins
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Grabbed these the other day at Bomgaars on clearance from their transition from Orscheln. Got a few other things but nothing else really tool related. Stuck these in another tool bag I’m putting together.
PugetDude
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So that's where the term "hoser" originated?
MWEric
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Picked up some foreign made Klein tools at Lowe’s the other day. Probably won’t open them until I get home in a couple weeks (in CA for work currently).
Same here. I never understood those pick/hook style cotter pin tools but to be fair I've never tried one. I would think you would still need pliers, flat head screwdriver, or something else to undo the cotter pin before using the pick to pull it out.
I've always used needle nose pliers, one tool to unbend & yank it out and able to reuse the cotter pin depending on the condition.
I used these Snap-ons since the late 90s. I've replace them since with a NOS find but don't use them for cotter pins anymore.
Now I use these which work much better IMO but I don't need to pull cotter pins that often anymore.
Those new ones look like gators compared to the old ones!Same here. I never understood those pick/hook style cotter pin tools but to be fair I've never tried one. I would think you would still need pliers, flat head screwdriver, or something else to undo the cotter pin before using the pick to pull it out.
I've always used needle nose pliers, one tool to unbend & yank it out and able to reuse the cotter pin depending on the condition.
I used these Snap-ons since the late 90s. I've replace them since with a NOS find but don't use them for cotter pins anymore.
Now I use these which work much better IMO but I don't need to pull cotter pins that often anymore.
GarageHobbyist
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Was at my parents for Easter and my dad got out one of my Grandpas old tool boxes. Grabbed a few things out of it.
Starrett 216, Channel Lock No 537 pliers, Xcelite 50cg ignition pliers, a Craftsman 4” Adjustable, and whatever the Milwaukee Tool and Forge Co Bar is for at the end.
Starrett 216, Channel Lock No 537 pliers, Xcelite 50cg ignition pliers, a Craftsman 4” Adjustable, and whatever the Milwaukee Tool and Forge Co Bar is for at the end.
four.cycle
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AJHD said:
nothing quite like a wee bit of thread drift, eh?
they're not quite exactly the same as your "pick tools" or "hose picks". a good one will have something of a "corkscrew" at the business end. "pigtail-ish", in a way.
again, if you never used one, you'd never believe you'd have a use for one.
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I have one like that, my Dad got it probably back in the 1970's. I don't use it very much for cotter pins as other tools work better but I do find it useful for other jobs on occasion. My latest find is for securing the spring clips on my 2009 Ford Focus's intake air filter box. The clips are down where only the fingers of a 10 year old can reach. I slip the "cotter pin tool" down under the top of the clip, pull up and over to snap it in place, easy peasy. Also good for stretching extension springs out enough to attach them in place.Many years ago, I picked up one of these down at the ol' Sears & Roebuck. In those days, they had stores!
Anyway, these things have a thousand, well, maybe a dozen uses. Very handy! One recurring use I had for them was, when removing the valve cover on my car, a nut falls down onto the intake manifold below, reach in, stab nut through the center, rotate, lift, remove.
Actual cotter pins, I'm come to do more cutting and levering with diagonal cutters anymore. But a cotter pin puller can help the process along, too.
Kind of a very light duty line-up tool, too. Mine, like the above pic, was never all that sharp. Some, like your SO, pretty pointy, eh?
I would absolutely contest that. I get it's less than $10, but this is *exactly* what proliferates the detritus that populates online sales.
Most likely they will either send you another one you don't need, or hopefully will just refund you and mayyyybe change the listing.
One of the reviews said they got two so here's hoping the header is the right description.I just ordered this (these??? *), just need something to get spring clips on and off the tractor (mower deck, and other attachments, working under the tractor) more easily.
* Amazon headine says it's a 2-pack, fine print says it's 1 per package...
Mike
Well, it's not due to arrive until tomorrow, so I'm not in a panic yet. You do make an excellent point, and I know I've seen guys complaining about rolling the dice with similar nonsense here.
Mike
Won this Athol 624 at a local estate sale for $70. It's dirty and at one point was painted, but I'll get it cleaned up.
The stories that vise could tell! (Mostly of things that wouldn't come loose and frustrated humans.)
BobsYourUncle69
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Items:
Arrowmax 40pc ratcheting screw driver
Park tool T handle torque screw driver
-Arrowmax
I was looking for a Bosch because I've had great experiences with most Bosch stuff I've had but then saw this on amazon and basically got it because it can be used as a T handle and the 90 degree flexible part is separate so can be attached when used and forgotten about when not.
I've seen decent feedback on these.
Not the worst ratcheting mechanism I've felt, I'll see how it goes and how the bits are.
So far , the Btec set I got a couple of months ago , those bits are very good and are on par with my Bosch and much better quality than my husky bits so far but the ratcheting mechanism feels awful and I only kept that because the bits are pretty good. I've pulled a few Imacs apart without damage to the bits. The ratcheting mechanism on the Btec hasn't failed but doesn't inspire confidence , while this one feels a lot better with almost no movement in the mechanism vs some in the Btec. The Btec has a lot less backdrag but I haven't found backdrag to he an issue in most applications. I also find I'm often engaging the direction change part a lot on the Btec as it takes very little action to do so while the Arrowmax isn't engaged as easily and have so far not accidently engaged it.
-Parktool
Adjustable from 4 to 6nm in 0.5nm increments. Although designed for bicycles with carbon fiber frames , I find this useful for a lot of electronics with plastic threads the screws go into.
Arrowmax 40pc ratcheting screw driver
Park tool T handle torque screw driver
-Arrowmax
I was looking for a Bosch because I've had great experiences with most Bosch stuff I've had but then saw this on amazon and basically got it because it can be used as a T handle and the 90 degree flexible part is separate so can be attached when used and forgotten about when not.
I've seen decent feedback on these.
Not the worst ratcheting mechanism I've felt, I'll see how it goes and how the bits are.
So far , the Btec set I got a couple of months ago , those bits are very good and are on par with my Bosch and much better quality than my husky bits so far but the ratcheting mechanism feels awful and I only kept that because the bits are pretty good. I've pulled a few Imacs apart without damage to the bits. The ratcheting mechanism on the Btec hasn't failed but doesn't inspire confidence , while this one feels a lot better with almost no movement in the mechanism vs some in the Btec. The Btec has a lot less backdrag but I haven't found backdrag to he an issue in most applications. I also find I'm often engaging the direction change part a lot on the Btec as it takes very little action to do so while the Arrowmax isn't engaged as easily and have so far not accidently engaged it.
-Parktool
Adjustable from 4 to 6nm in 0.5nm increments. Although designed for bicycles with carbon fiber frames , I find this useful for a lot of electronics with plastic threads the screws go into.
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Earlier this winter I was in Yellowstone and I saw the rarest thing! No, not a cougar or wolverine... a pay phone!
upgrading
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Actually it looks free for some calls
How is cell signal strength there ?
How is cell signal strength there ?
Cell service depends on where you are in the park, and how many people, perhaps.
I once had outstanding service with AT&T inside my tent two miles from the paved road one January, but that was 5+ years ago. Recent trips have been more of a "memorize which sections of road" and "maybe use texts, not emails or phone calls."
Yeah, technically not a "pay with coins" phone -- but you can with a calling card (also obsolete!) and it did have the phone book holder.
sqznby
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I can't say this is new but it was just found after disappearing for about 7 years in the very depths of my shed that I'm starting to tear down and rebuild.
I guess you can call it a lifting tool/device.
Next to a spray can for size reference
And what would this be used to lift? What's the lift capacity?
sqznby
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I'd say an RC car/truck haha I think it could handle a 1/5 scale with ease.
Good question never tested its capacity.
02Xterra
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Ha! Yea no kidding, I bet it has seen some things
Go karts!
vacuum fluid extractor
Unlike the Pella, you can't see how full it is. Unlike the Pella, it's not able to fall over! Unlike the Pella, I think you're pretty safe sucking gasoline into that.
I'm a big fan of all ****-O-Matic type shop tools! Enjoy.
BobsYourUncle69
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Some harbor freight and Amazon return finds
-HF
4 inch c clamp
8" knife
Marking pencil
Chisels
-$6 amazon return store finds
Titan 1/2 ratchet mechanism for a wrench or breaker bar
Tool hooks
3/8" 18 socket rail
-HF
4 inch c clamp
8" knife
Marking pencil
Chisels
-$6 amazon return store finds
Titan 1/2 ratchet mechanism for a wrench or breaker bar
Tool hooks
3/8" 18 socket rail
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I just ordered this (these??? *), just need something to get spring clips off the tractor (mower deck, and other attachments, working under the tractor) more easily.
* Amazon headine says it's a 2-pack, fine print says it's 1 per package...
Mike
Turns out, the headline was correct after all. The package arrived today, with twins!
They're not crooked, as they appear in the first picture. They're intentionally bent (not sure why) near the hook end, as shown in the second pic . I was surprised at how small the hook itself was (see penny in first pic for size reference).
Mike
PelicanPines
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I ordered them too... but for Saturday delivery... I get 6% back that wayTurns out, the headline was correct after all. The package arrived today, with twins!
They're not crooked, as they appear in the first picture. They're intentionally bent (not sure why) near the hook end, as shown in the second pic . I was surprised at how small the hook itself was (see penny in first pic for size reference).
Mike
BobsYourUncle69
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Those trim removal tools are really useful. I use mine often and makes a huge difference. Got a set like that too when I moved here , had an orange set in SA and it really takes away all DIY evidence when working on the interior of my car or even an imac etc. I see so many people show me the new head unit or speakers they've installed , top tier stuff like Focal and excellent sound dampening but they didn't use a trim removal tool and to me that takes away from what would otherwise be a damn good install ( a good install is one that one can't see , and looks as close to factory as possible in my opinion ).From Amazon
Got this generic Ryobi clone for $28 with a 30% off coupon
Seems good and coupon still in effect so I will get another
Got this mini chain saw because it was blue.
See how works Monday
Didn't really need this, but since it came with a case I got it to keep everything together.
$2000 in upgrades and one couldn't aquire a $20 trim removal tool set, Crazy to Me.
Bryan Burns
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Surface conditioning flap disks. Been looking for this type of thing for the longest time and got a sales flyer from Empire abrasives that they were on sale.
four.cycle
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^ ooo those look interesting.
"surface conditioning" ?? as in .... painting?
"surface conditioning" ?? as in .... painting?