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[SouthernIllinois]

In 1989 I gave up on a career in body work and joined the Navy.
When I did, I left my tools with my Dad.

After 25 years on Submarines and 15 year of commercial fishing, I retired and moved back to Illinois after my Dad passed and I bought his place from the estate.

In the 40 years in between, Dad evidently lost or misplaced some of what I had left with him.

A little at a time, I am filling the holes in my sets as I find them.

Today was an online Snap-On order for some missing sockets and a 18mm wrench.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Very nice. I’ll have to check them out. I’ve not had any foam before, but recently got a wrench kit that came with it. I like the organization method a lot.

I like foam for organizing, not sure how I'd like pulling sockets or wrenches out of it every day. For something like wrenches it seems as though it would take more tactile/deliberate effort versus thumping them into my plastic wrench holders. I'm excited to post up some pictures on Monday because I think this will be the crown jewel of my top drawer.... unless I decide to reorganize it again....


For anyone interested - https://cttools.co/collections/all-products

 

[GarageHobbyist]

I like foam for organizing, not sure how I'd like pulling sockets or wrenches out of it every day. For something like wrenches it seems as though it would take more tactile/deliberate effort versus thumping them into my plastic wrench holders. I'm excited to post up some pictures on Monday because I think this will be the crown jewel of my top drawer.... unless I decide to reorganize it again....


For anyone interested - https://cttools.co/collections/all-products

Not trying to derail this at all, but I’m not a fan of foam for my tools.

I had a 3D printer before I got into tool organization, but it has more than paid for itself printing tool organizers alone.

I would recommend anyone on the fence about a 3D printer who has a decent amount of tools, just take the plunge. Tons of premade files available for popular tools, but organizers for things like sockets and wrenches are the perfect starting point for learning CAD software.

 

[Meursault74]

Not trying to derail this at all, but I’m not a fan of foam for my tools.

I had a 3D printer before I got into tool organization, but it has more than paid for itself printing tool organizers alone.

I would recommend anyone on the fence about a 3D printer who has a decent amount of tools, just take the plunge. Tons of premade files available for popular tools, but organizers for things like sockets and wrenches are the perfect starting point for learning CAD software.

I'm curious as to the cost and effort involved for your bar clamp holder. I don't know anything about 3D printing. I did however make a holder for all my bar clamps with some scrap 3/4 in plywood and cutting slots in it with my bandsaw that functions the same as the one you pictured. I already had the bandsaw and drill.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I like foam for organizing, not sure how I'd like pulling sockets or wrenches out of it every day. For something like wrenches it seems as though it would take more tactile/deliberate effort versus thumping them into my plastic wrench holders. I'm excited to post up some pictures on Monday because I think this will be the crown jewel of my top drawer.... unless I decide to reorganize it again....


For anyone interested - https://cttools.co/collections/all-products

Oh you ****....that ATECH organizer....uggg, 110 bucks but PERFECT organization without the cases!

Edit...then I go to the next page and BAM, there is it!
Freaking blue even....yup, didn't even have to have a few beers before pulling the trigger on that thing!

 

[Buckgnarly]

Universal press plate....always wanted one, but did not want to drop the cash. Jegs has theirs for under a 100 bucks, grabbed one. Not the greatest of metal, but for the price I'll give it a shot. No more wobbly half assed jiggs for knuckles and press in bearings.

Edit: the metal turns out to be Aluminum, better than the pot metal I thought it to be at first!

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[GE45]

I like foam for organizing, not sure how I'd like pulling sockets or wrenches out of it every day. For something like wrenches it seems as though it would take more tactile/deliberate effort versus thumping them into my plastic wrench holders. I'm excited to post up some pictures on Monday because I think this will be the crown jewel of my top drawer.... unless I decide to reorganize it again....


For anyone interested - https://cttools.co/collections/all-products

I think this would be just fine, and preferable, to me. I am just a weekend warrior who loves tools. I will place chrome on a towel rather than a dirty garage floor. I clean and wipe them down before placing them back in the drawer too. I don’t think I’ll ever change, I’m just weird like that.

 

[Speedracer 64]

Not trying to derail this at all, but I’m not a fan of foam for my tools.

I had a 3D printer before I got into tool organization, but it has more than paid for itself printing tool organizers alone.

I would recommend anyone on the fence about a 3D printer who has a decent amount of tools, just take the plunge. Tons of premade files available for popular tools, but organizers for things like sockets and wrenches are the perfect starting point for learning CAD software.

Do you have a recommendation of a good beginner 3d printer?

 

[GarageHobbyist]

I'm curious as to the cost and effort involved for your bar clamp holder. I don't know anything about 3D printing. I did however make a holder for all my bar clamps with some scrap 3/4 in plywood and cutting slots in it with my bandsaw that functions the same as the one you pictured. I already had the bandsaw and drill.

I designed the clamp holder to fit these clamps specifically with some inspiration from already available designs.

So Maybe 45 minutes or so to design it, printed a single section just high enough to check fit, another 5 minutes or so to adjust dimensions for the final version (parametric modeling is awesome for this when measurements are referenced properly). Once it is done, its nothing to pull it up and print some more later.

Print speed is kind of a tricky thing to talk about because it is so dependent on the machine and settings, as well as how something is designed.

On my printer with the settings I used it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to print one of these. Four of them would take about 6.5 hours. FDM printers are not linear when doing multiples because each separate piece adds a little travel time for the print head. BUT, I can start a plate of these in the morning when I leave for work or go about my day and do other things, and they are done when I get home.

Plastic cost is going to vary depending on material and brand, and then the design and print settings are going to determine how much plastic is used. My cost on these were 81 cents a piece. This could probably be reduced, I tend to design and print things stronger than necessary.

Do you have a recommendation of a good beginner 3d printer?

I use a Creality Ender 3 V3 SE, and I use a larger than factory nozzle for organization stuff to reduce print times. It is pretty quick and affordable. I will say, invest in an enclosure (or make one). It takes a lot of external variables out of the equation, as well as keeps dust out.

I know there is a 3D printing megathread already, but that is kind of an all around printing thread and many members in there are printing on a larger or more commercial scale. If there is an interest specifically in 3D Printing shop/tool organization things, I can start a new thread later this evening so we don't derail this post more than I have already

 

[slodat]

In 1989 I gave up on a career in body work and joined the Navy.
When I did, I left my tools with my Dad.

After 25 years on Submarines and 15 year of commercial fishing, I retired and moved back to Illinois after my Dad passed and I bought his place from the estate.

In the 40 years in between, Dad evidently lost or misplaced some of what I had left with him.

A little at a time, I am filling the holes in my sets as I find them.

Today was an online Snap-On order for some missing sockets and a 18mm wrench.

Cheers from a fellow 688 and Trident bubblehead electrician. Congratulations on your retirement!

 

[WWheeler]

Do you have a recommendation of a good beginner 3d printer?

I do. The Bambu Lab A1.
I got the A1 Mini when it first came out and just got an A1 (getting ready to gift the Mini to a nephew).
They both just work right out of the box. I have the AMS lite on both multi-color printing which I LUV, BUT just be aware that printing multi-color adds a lot of print time and creates a lot of wasted filament as it has to purge (poop) out a lot with each color change.

 

[SteadyC]

Amazon.com

It seems to be well made, and the handful of reviews it has are favorable.

Thank you.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Added two new 1/4 ratchets to my work arsenal. First purchase from the Matco guy that I was able to convince to come to the shop. He is the only tool truck willing to swing by. The Mac guys have completely ignored me and the Snap-on guy will only meet-up on his route. Something about he cannot service anyone on another driver’s route even though that guy quit and no one has taken his route for years.

I like these extended length ratchets. My work recently added a giant magnet to our one VMC so all the vises on the table were rearranged and now a lot of the fixture work is a real pain to work on. That’s where these ratchets will shine. I needed minimal swing arc, length, and the ability to lock into weird positions. Matco fit the bill.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Oh you ****....that ATECH organizer....uggg, 110 bucks but PERFECT organization without the cases!

Edit...then I go to the next page and BAM, there is it!
Freaking blue even....yup, didn't even have to have a few beers before pulling the trigger on that thing!

It's glorious

 

[Buckgnarly]

Damn

It's glorious

Damn.....that would create some room in my drawer!....

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Damn

Damn.....that would create some room in my drawer!....

I never kept my wrenches in the cases, I simply don't have the room. The foam keeps them from rolling around now when I open and close the drawer.

 

[M635_Guy]

I never kept my wrenches in the cases, I simply don't have the room. The foam keeps them from rolling around now when I open and close the drawer.

I have the room in the new box, but I love the foam idea...

 

[Squankum]

I never kept my wrenches in the cases, I simply don't have the room. The foam keeps them from rolling around now when I open and close the drawer.

Cases? And I thought _foam_ was space hogging sometimes!

Then again, I keep my torque wrenches in their (narrow) blow mold cases, on top of a tool box under a workbench, for I have no drawers wide enough.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Cases? And I thought _foam_ was space hogging sometimes!

Then again, I keep my torque wrenches in their (narrow) blow mold cases, on top of a tool box under a workbench, for I have no drawers wide enough.

I have 3 torque wrenches, electronic, in that drawer. I have 4 others hanging around various drawers. The only one I feel I have to keep in the case is the 3/4, as it's a breaker bar and torque wrench combo.

 

[M635_Guy]

$50 for Father's Day was enough. Now completely free of pneumatic. I have the stapler, the 18 ga. brad nailer and now this. Might add the pin or crown nailer at some point...


Have a "new" house (erratically-maintained since 1986...) in the near future, and thinking this is going to come in mighty handy...

 

[joel63]

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.

That's not English on the package, no?

English on opposite side.

 

[MWEric]

Purchased from McMaster. Currently on the road for work, so McMaster is the go to for tools. Same day delivery if ordered before noon. Wright 1/2”dr long hex metric.

 

[mikeinri]

Great day for me, Kennedy 297XB roller and a 526XB Signature chest, both like new and 600 dollars total off FB marketplace. I wanted the roller to put my Gerstner on, but may use the chest as is. I swear machinists take better care of their equipment after looking at a couple used rollers.

Also got SO mid 1/4 sae set from EBay, and an M12 3/8 stubby from HD. They had an online-only “free battery” promo, but a Milwaukee rep was at my local HD and he gave me a new battery.

Great scores!

Dad was a machinist and toolmaker, so I may be biased, but his tools were always immaculate, and when I was young, he taught me the importance of cleaning tools after every use, and putting them away properly.

When he retired, he sold his Kennedy stacks and all of the tools he acquired over the years, undoubtedly for pennies on the dollar to an up-and-coming coworker. I really wish I had some of that collection now (he never offered it to me, I don't think he wanted to be bothered with having to move it).

Mike

 

[1320]

Precision Instruments manufactured Snap-on 300 LB-IN/34 NM torque tester.

 

[mikeinri]

Precision Instruments manufactured Snap-on 300 LB-IN/34 NM torque tester.

Is that needle bent, or does it just look that way in the pic?

If bent, was that intentional from the factory?

Mike

 

[Meursault74]

Snap-On LN44BCF, received them by delivery today from my dealer.



Didn't really comprehend how small it was till it was in my hand.................................... that's what she said

 

[GeoBruin]

Snap-On LN44BCF, received them by delivery today from my dealer.



Didn't really comprehend how small it was till it was in my hand.................................... that's what she said

Those are... cute.

 

[1320]

Is that needle bent, or does it just look that way in the pic?

If bent, was that intentional from the factory?

Mike

On Torqometers that have a follow up / tattletale needle, it's attached to the lens and is bent to catch the pointer needle when it moves.

 

[f121]

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.

How do you like this? Seems to tick most of my boxes

 

[SC Fly Guy]

How do you like this? Seems to tick most of my boxes

I’ve been impressed. The locking mechanism on both the scissors and knife needs some work, but overall I think this is a good tool. The scissors cut braided fishing line cleanly!

 

[SC Fly Guy]

How do you like this? Seems to tick most of my boxes

They also make a slimmed-down Prybrid Utility that lacks the scissors. It’s equally rugged.

 

[Monte]

snappy die grinder

 

[Buckgnarly]

The middle child showed up....will go nicely with it's little and big brothers!

 

[nbpt100]

New to me. Williams SAE combination wrench set. 7/8 through 1-1/2

 

[2ndGearRubber]

The middle child showed up....will go nicely with it's little and big brothers!

Ugh, please tell me their pullers are only "okay" and that I never need to buy any.

 

[LXCam]

Ugh, please tell me their pullers are only "okay" and that I never need to buy any.

Junk........pure fn junk. I've got the entire set and what a waste of good beer money. Never should have bought it, no sir. Save your money and go with Autocraft or Wilmar....you'll be cussing thanking me later

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[KnurledNut]

n/a

 

[Buckgnarly]

Ugh, please tell me their pullers are only "okay" and that I never need to buy any.

It's just pay back. I emptied like 2 drawers of random 3 and 2 leg pullers. Some were really nice old Proto Industrial like, and some were awful off brand, but all have moved on and cleared A TON of room. It's the circle of life.....just much, MUCH more organized....and yes, WAY, WAY stronger.....hahahaha!

In all seriousness, if you look closely you will also see the adaptor that spurned part of this buying spree. I can now press stuff like seals with the Al and Fe seal drivers and even BJP1 cups with those adaptors....freaking Snap On makes it very difficult to say no!

 

[Buckgnarly]

Ugh, please tell me their pullers are only "okay" and that I never need to buy any.

Oh, and did I mention how easy they are to switch from inner and outer pullers with the spring loaded center piece.....absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!....MWU-HAHAHAHA!!!

 

[MWEric]

Had to torque a bunch of bolts to 550 lbs ft.
Got a 4:1 multiplier, and the big Icon torque wrench. 4:1 is awesome the Icon is ok but the ratchet head is coarse and has pretty heavy backdrag.