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My M18 batteries are old and flakey. I bought the batteries, charger and recip saw at Home Depot for a total of $200. Considering the saw itself is $129 I think it was a good deal.
With the money you make stealing catalytic converters, it pays for itself!
(Just kidding, I don't think you're a criminal, and I can't imagine any catalytic converter thief out there is using a Milwaukee... that they bought new, at least.)
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SC Fly Guy
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My local Tractor Supply seems to be clearing out Gerber and Fiskars. The Gerber Lockdown Slim Pry Bar is over 50% off. I got several to keep in my various fishing bags. They have a nice knife and scissors that work well on braid.
Few new items:
Meyhew Punch/Chisel set. I really didn't need the whole set, only wanted the "starter" type punches but that set was 75% of the cost of this entire set. Can never have too many good punches.
Next are a couple of add on items to some bike parts I ordered.
Motion Pro Chain slack Tool, absolutely not needed, been doing it with a rule for over 20 years but it is slick and works well.
Tusk Feeler Gauge Set. Again I didn't need this at all, I have a set of Mitutoyo and a set of Starret as well as a few sets of Chinese feeler gauges. What made me spend the $10 on these is how narrow they are and they have "half thou" sizes in the range you would be checking valves in.
Meyhew Punch/Chisel set. I really didn't need the whole set, only wanted the "starter" type punches but that set was 75% of the cost of this entire set. Can never have too many good punches.
Next are a couple of add on items to some bike parts I ordered.
Motion Pro Chain slack Tool, absolutely not needed, been doing it with a rule for over 20 years but it is slick and works well.
Tusk Feeler Gauge Set. Again I didn't need this at all, I have a set of Mitutoyo and a set of Starret as well as a few sets of Chinese feeler gauges. What made me spend the $10 on these is how narrow they are and they have "half thou" sizes in the range you would be checking valves in.
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Few new items:
Meyhew Punch/Chisel set. I really didn't need the whole set, only wanted the "starter" type punches but that set was 75% of the cost of this entire set. Can never have too many good punches.
Definitely a better deal than the rebranded Icon offering.
Apples and orangatans. The Icons are like Mayhew's 150 line. Different steel, different finish, etc.
Fireball cast iron combo square. I use a small Carpenter's combo square a lot for laying out welding projects and this seemed like an obvious upgrade. I have several other Fireball squares and they're all fantastic. I really like the ability to calibrate the angle of the ruler and I did it straight out of the box using another Fireball Square as a reference.
Of note, I placed the order yesterday around this time and it showed up a couple hours ago. They shipped same day and the distribution warehouse must have been very near my house. Was not expecting that.
Of note, I placed the order yesterday around this time and it showed up a couple hours ago. They shipped same day and the distribution warehouse must have been very near my house. Was not expecting that.
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Took a second look, and I think you're right. Definitely shaped differently.
My first and only Snap-On tools arrived on the brown truck today.
I usually default to Proto when I want "good" tools, but I thought the slip-joint needle nose were brilliant so I got the 7" & 9" models, and threw in the long handled 3/8 flex head while I was it because I don't have anything comparable.
I usually default to Proto when I want "good" tools, but I thought the slip-joint needle nose were brilliant so I got the 7" & 9" models, and threw in the long handled 3/8 flex head while I was it because I don't have anything comparable.
WWheeler
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I've had my eye on a Snap-on Toyota filter socket (OFTOY468) for a while now, (anyone whose dealt much with those Toyota housings knows why, whether they are plastic or metal they suuuuuck) but the almost $70 they want for it plus shipping puts it North of $90 sooooo...
Fast forward to last week, while I was visiting family in their new shop saw him using a Matco filter socket that looked similarly heavy duty. Googling it up pointed me to this PBT Toyota/Lexus Heavy Duty Oil Filter Tool (PBT-71117) for $30 on Amazon, which is a safe bet to be the OEM for both that Matco TOY117 and the MAC PBT71117, so before I left there that day I had it ordered.
Fast forward to last week, while I was visiting family in their new shop saw him using a Matco filter socket that looked similarly heavy duty. Googling it up pointed me to this PBT Toyota/Lexus Heavy Duty Oil Filter Tool (PBT-71117) for $30 on Amazon, which is a safe bet to be the OEM for both that Matco TOY117 and the MAC PBT71117, so before I left there that day I had it ordered.
I've had my eye on a Snap-on Toyota filter socket (OFTOY468) for a while now, (anyone whose dealt much with those Toyota housings knows why, whether they are plastic or metal they suuuuuck) but the almost $70 they want for it plus shipping puts it North of $90 sooooo...
Fast forward to last week I visiting family in their new shop saw him using a Matco filter socket that looked similarly heavy duty. Googling it up pointed me to this PBT Toyota/Lexus Heavy Duty Oil Filter Tool (PBT-71117) for $30 on Amazon, which is a safe bet to be the OEM for both that Matco TOY117 and the MAC PBT71117, so before I left there that day I had it ordered.
Nice! That looks just like a bluepoint I have.
Lisle 37960 Electrical Disconnect Pliers
Bought them today and used them in a tight spot under the seat of my truck.
Worth every penny
Bought them today and used them in a tight spot under the seat of my truck.
Worth every penny
Thanks to 2ndGearRubber got me a flipper clip lifter. Took a while, was on backorder. I hope it works ok, I use panel poppers & a skin wedge pretty much every day at work.
I can't stand the tip down clip orientation though, I'm gonna have to do something about that.
A coworker has a Snap-on seam ripper, uses it for opening up wire harnesses. Never knew about that & thought it was a good idea. I was just gonna buy a seam ripper for clothes also but then I came across this thing that is application specific & comes in a terminal tool kit (basically the same thing a seam ripper). Hope it works ok, if not I'll go back to using a blade.
I can't stand the tip down clip orientation though, I'm gonna have to do something about that.
A coworker has a Snap-on seam ripper, uses it for opening up wire harnesses. Never knew about that & thought it was a good idea. I was just gonna buy a seam ripper for clothes also but then I came across this thing that is application specific & comes in a terminal tool kit (basically the same thing a seam ripper). Hope it works ok, if not I'll go back to using a blade.
demarpaint
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Those pliers are great. Does the ratchet have the free-wheel issue? You can test it by pushing down on the direction lever and see if the anvil spins freely in both directions. How's the back drag on it?My first and only Snap-On tools arrived on the brown truck today.
I usually default to Proto when I want "good" tools, but I thought the slip-joint needle nose were brilliant so I got the 7" & 9" models, and threw in the long handled 3/8 flex head while I was it because I don't have anything comparable.
Fedwrench
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That reminds me of this. Guess I'll have an excuse to order one now...Thanks to 2ndGearRubber got me a flipper clip lifter. Took a while, was on backorder. I hope it works ok, I use panel poppers & a skin wedge pretty much every day at work.
I can't stand the tip down clip orientation though, I'm gonna have to do something about that.
A coworker has a Snap-on seam ripper, uses it for opening up wire harnesses. Never knew about that & thought it was a good idea. I was just gonna buy a seam ripper for clothes also but then I came across this thing that is application specific & comes in a terminal tool kit (basically the same thing a seam ripper). Hope it works ok, if not I'll go back to using a blade.
Custom Seam Ripper, Snap-0n Tools Edition - Etsy
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I've seen that also. But $45 is way more than I want to pay & of all the handle styles that seller offers, that's the one that would be my preference but has been sold out for a while.That reminds me of this. Guess I'll have an excuse to order one now...
Custom Seam Ripper, Snap-0n Tools Edition - Etsy
This Tools item by AJFineWoodWorks has 108 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Orlando, FL. Listed on Jun 29, 2024
The ones I got doesn't seem to be that sharp (the blade part) so I need to test it out tomorrow. It's also pretty small which I didn't expect, but that could be a good thing.
A coworker has a Snap-on seam ripper, uses it for opening up wire harnesses. Never knew about that & thought it was a good idea. I was just gonna buy a seam ripper for clothes also but then I came across this thing that is application specific & comes in a terminal tool kit (basically the same thing a seam ripper). Hope it works ok, if not I'll go back to using a blade.
Those work great! I used cheapo plastic handle seam rippers but they break too easily. Then I made a custom using a Wera screwdriver handle. The assembly wasn't strong enough. Have to check out the SO version. and this one you got. I have a Knipex knife ( 98 55 ) that uses the same principal.
Regardless of he durability issues I had. The seam rippers are great for opening outer sheathing on stuff like extension cords. The way they work leaves very little chance of nicking the wire insulation.
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I have also heard seam rippers for thread/clothing can break easy which is what made me search for the one I got.
I have to open up wire harnesses quite often & depending on the type of tape they are wrapped with, they can be annoying. Not hard to do with a blade or flush cuts the way I do it but still troublesome & higher risk of nicking a wire than with these rippers.
It's the harnesses that are wrapped with the Tesa type tapes, mainly what I call the abrasion resistant type as well as the fuzzy one audio guys like to use a lot. I'm not familiar with their actual names, we have our own simple names for them at work (different than what I call them).
I'll get to test it on the tougher tape tomorrow morning, I don't think it will do well on that particular tape but we'll see. I suppose I could sharpen the blade if I wanted to but it looks like it's nickel plated. But whatever, I'm not worried about rust here really.
As for the seem rippers, I’ve been using them for opening up wiring harness for over 15 years.
I’ve had a few, I have one from Japan that has held up well and actually has a decent size handle on it. Pretty sure I got it from Amazon.jp
I’ve had a few, I have one from Japan that has held up well and actually has a decent size handle on it. Pretty sure I got it from Amazon.jp
Back when I used to do engine swaps & modify engine harnesses (early 00s) on Hondas, they were just wrapped with electrical tape so cutting at the loom split with a blade was quick & easy.
I just got back to working on cars for a living again about a year ago, I have to do a lot of wiring. These days (well for a while now), car mfgs seem to mostly use 3 different types of tape now on wire harnesses. 2 of which are not nearly as easy to open up when they just wrap the wires with no loom.
I just got back to working on cars for a living again about a year ago, I have to do a lot of wiring. These days (well for a while now), car mfgs seem to mostly use 3 different types of tape now on wire harnesses. 2 of which are not nearly as easy to open up when they just wrap the wires with no loom.
Meursault74
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That's what she said.
Lisle 37960 Electrical Disconnect Pliers
Bought them today and used them in a tight spot under the seat of my truck.
Worth every penny
Thanks for the reminder! I had put them on my Amazon wish list for a "check back in a year and see if the pricing and availability have calmed down" and just ordered via Amazon from JB Tools for $25.80, free shipping, plus tax.
As an 80's Eurofoofoo car guy, is this the tape that I call "cloth backed electrical tape that looks good but doesn't stick very well and then falls off"?
The stuff we have does stick pretty well. Don't know if there are different types? On some vehicles if I can peel it back, I can stick it back on. Other times once I peel it off, that's it, won't stick any more. Not sure if heat or age is a factor. But most of the vehicles we work have never been on the road & very little at all.
The smaller roll on the top & on the right. The roll I have here is a tad bit thinner than our current stock at work. And our new stock is much more stickier than this roll. The fuzzy stuff is not as sticky. Neither pretty much leaves any residue.
esben57
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One of these. Garden sleepers rotted. So much for pressure treated, 8inches x 4inches. Made easy enough job pleased with it.
£10 GBP. No doubt far eastern made.
Circular saw gave up the ghost.
Irwin bits not bad either. Also bought a Wera bit, impressed with that and will get a set.
BlackBowtie
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The stuff we have does stick pretty well. Don't know if there are different types? On some vehicles if I can peel it back, I can stick it back on. Other times once I peel it off, that's it, won't stick any more. Not sure if heat or age is a factor. But most of the vehicles we work have never been on the road & very little at all.
The smaller roll on the top & on the right. The roll I have here is a tad bit thinner than our current stock at work. And our new stock is much more stickier than this roll. The fuzzy stuff is not as sticky. Neither pretty much leaves any residue.
Love Tesa tape. Bottom photo and roll to the right is more of a underhood/harness tape. Fuzzy softer tape roll on the left is a interior harness tape.
Mr onetwo
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In the middle of relocating and upgrading the electrical panel in my house after doing the same in my garage.Works great in finding circuits after the dummy (me 
) mislabeled several wires in the old panel. I was very tired
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Don't get me wrong, I have a couple of Snap-On tools that are invaluable to me but the biggest thing I hear from folks is they are MIA.SO essential 10mm set. Basically, all of their 10mm socket styles in one magnetic tray.
That's not English on the package, no?
Ideal outlet tester. I have found bootleg grounds all over the house with my meter, and since my old outlet tester is busted, I found this ne on the clearance rack.
Oh, I've been looking for one of those with the lights arranged like that. Easier to see it's right, regardless of the orientation of the outlet. Most of them have the two correct lights together, and require more attention to use.
jobo1004
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If you want one of those seam rippers straight from snap-on, they offer one. https://shop.snapon.com/product/SGTT4B
wafrederick
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Just note it's actually a different handle. That old style mostly black handle isn't available anymore.
Everything is the newer version of the comfort grip.