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Ms. Squankum found out last week that some automakers are buying their key fobs from parts suppliers with skulls full of bone. Apparently, this is a common failure. Go to remove your key from the ignition and the key part stays behind, leaving you with a fob in the hand.
Got myself a holder and assortment of very small punches for the pin that will hold the key to a new fob. (Electronics panel gets swapped, too.) I might have been able to do this job with bear skins and stone knives I already have in the shop, but I'd rather it go smoothly, quickly, and right, and once.
Got myself a holder and assortment of very small punches for the pin that will hold the key to a new fob. (Electronics panel gets swapped, too.) I might have been able to do this job with bear skins and stone knives I already have in the shop, but I'd rather it go smoothly, quickly, and right, and once.
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A total impulse buy with no immediate need but I never owned a rotary hammer 
only a basic corded hammer-drill. This thing's a beast, glad I didn't grab the next size up (SDS Max on that one vs. SDS plus on this) which I was about to because the price difference wasn't much. But even this one will be a challenge doing horizontal precise drilling beyond a few mins. At some point I may grab the SDS plus 18v Ryobi hammer drill they have now which is 3.5lbs and good enough for basic drilling around the house. That one doesn't have a hammer-only function for breaking things up. Anyway, going to add a few SDS plus accessories now like the Viper chisel and a solid hammer bit.
only a basic corded hammer-drill. This thing's a beast, glad I didn't grab the next size up (SDS Max on that one vs. SDS plus on this) which I was about to because the price difference wasn't much. But even this one will be a challenge doing horizontal precise drilling beyond a few mins. At some point I may grab the SDS plus 18v Ryobi hammer drill they have now which is 3.5lbs and good enough for basic drilling around the house. That one doesn't have a hammer-only function for breaking things up. Anyway, going to add a few SDS plus accessories now like the Viper chisel and a solid hammer bit.
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Harbor Freight's 25% off 4-or-more ICON promotion got me in the door. Used that 25% off coupon for the ICON inline wire strippers, pistol grip pliers, pliers wrench, and the 12" and 21" S-Jaw swedish style pipe wrenches. The ICON metric angle wrench set was already discounted from $69 to $49 for ITC members, so slightly more than 25% off. The Pittburgh 18" adjustable was just something I had been wanting to grab anyway and the Pittsburgh 3/8 clicker torque wrench was a free gift for any purchase $50 or more. Not too bad a haul for less than $200 out the door imho.
Ditto. What's the COO on that Icon set?
Mike
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Taiwan is our friend!Taiwan
jimbothecricket
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Had a $25 gift card at Home Depot. Needed some bumpers and corner braces for a picture framing project but didn't want to leave the store with any money on the gift card. Ended up with this set of Makita 3/8 impact sockets
BobsYourUncle69
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Got this same set off Shein a while ago for $5 , sold it for $10 and it paid for the rest of my Shein order.$6 from Temu thru some promotion. I’m thinking this is the best value 1/4 inch ratchet set. The ratchet is a 24 tooth Proto style in a non-traditional metal, but I torqued it to 25 pound feet without failure. The sockets are steel and flank drive. The only thing I would say doesn’t “work” is the swivel adapter. The case is better than most at tool retention. I have no idea what I’m going to do with it, but it was fun checking it out. Even for good sets, the manufacturing costs must be extremely low, with distribution and shipping being drivers of cost.
Swanny1953
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A serpentine belt remover/installer tool. This would have been handy when replacing the belt on the Cameo. Still have to address the squealing belt on the ‘40 Chev coupe.
A kit to repair stainless trim. Now, to get some practice …..
And a 400 lb precision scale.
A kit to repair stainless trim. Now, to get some practice …..
And a 400 lb precision scale.
Patrickm82
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@Swanny1953 Where is the scale from? I’ve been wanting/ looking for one. Please and thanks
Had a $25 gift card at Home Depot. Needed some bumpers and corner braces for a picture framing project but didn't want to leave the store with any money on the gift card. Ended up with this set of Makita 3/8 impact sockets
I really don't need those Makita sockets, but this is twice they've been shown here lately and I wonder, where are they made?
So, I was putting the little stickers on my Ernst wrench holders yesterday and used the 11/32 sticker as I was watching TV and not paying attention. My Matco 90t set skip that size, and as I wanted to leave the stickers (there no extras for do-overs) I just bought a singular GW 11/32 off Amazon. It’s actually a bit diff, but close enough. The spot is filled and my ocd is satisfied.
Haven't gotten a whole lot of tools here lately.
Picked up some 3/8" 6mm 7mm and 20mm Snap On Impact Sockets and a case to organize some misc bolts and nuts
I use Plano cases for electrical crimp connectors. I try to buy the ones with the beefier latches, but not go overboard with the waterproof ones, LOL.
Mike
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Here’s the Amazon link - THINKSCALE Shipping Scale, 440... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVBC5BP6?tag=atomicindus08-20
jimbothecricket
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The packaging says Taiwan. I used the 10mm today dropping the transmission oil pan on my Nissan to change the filter/strainer. Besides the skips no complaints so far
I was looking at cases with beefier latches but for the price on this case I couldn't pass it up. Going to see how it holds up or how long. Lol.
BobsYourUncle69
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The quality coming from Taiwan is great, more consistant than India and China.I have no issues seeing " made in Taiwan ". I'll admit it took me a while to embrace it though as I was always looking for " made in South Africa " or " made in Germany" before, much like guys here look for " made in USA ".
They've succeeded in saying " we are not China " although some still label anything made in that region as " China " so I think some minds are set for life. Each to their own.
My one regret is passing up a lot of King Tony tools when they were still cheap as the name sounded rather gimmicky like a Chinese store naming itself " good friend trading " etc. We live and learn.
Skyman
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Taiwanese manufacturing has come a long way since the 1980s. It has taken me quite a while to adjust my thoughts about this.
Decades ago, a coworker of mine told me of a mechanic he had met in South America, proudly declaring that the best tools were "maddayNOOsa!"
(My friend eventually figured out this was this man's way of saying "Made in USA.")
WWheeler
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Went back to HF yesterday picked up the SAE set of Angle wrenches while they were still on sale for $49 and this time picked the titanium drill bit set as my free gift.
wandrur
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Those drill bits were the biggest waste of a free HF tool experience. I would throw them straight in the trash. Maybe it was just mine, but the bits weren't true/straight and jacked up the job I had planned.
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I think I’ve gotta copy you on that. Are the metric ones on sale too?
WWheeler
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The metric and SAE are still on sale but for ITC club members only.
The free gift promotion is over though. My HF had a bunch of both sets on Friday but by Sunday all the metrics were gone and I grabbed the last SAE they had.
I picked up the metric set on Friday along with a bunch of other ICON stuff that was 25% off four items or more this past weekend and they had a free gift for any purchase over $39 (ITC members) or $49 everyone.
MichaelP
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Picked up
ICON 10 in. Long-Reach Pistol-Grip Pliers
Surprisingly comfortable, well balanced, smooth pair of pliers. Frankly, I didn't expect this design to be useful and just wanted to try them without spending a fortune on the original. Ended up with using them quite extensively the next day. https://www.harborfreight.com/media...a8332f9638515cd199dd0f9238da/5/9/59805_W3.jpgChrome Vanadium Cody
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My new tool today- Moody 4pc pin vise set. USA made for $35, pretty tough to beat. Larger capacity on the two big ones than I had before. Been deburring a lot of stainless parts with “just turn the cutting tool bit with your fingers bro”, which is fine for the first dozen but not indefinitely, the knurling on these will be a nice upgrade.
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HF just wants people to remember the store's roots.
KSJeff
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Wanted some long nose pliers so I went and bought the Milwaukee and ordered the snap ons. The green ones arrived today. When you squeeze them closed, those Milwaukee's get tight....
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I keep hearing stuff like this, but I still have almost all of the HF stuff that I bought in the 1980s, it's still perfectly functional, and I used it "professionally" for 6 years. "Professionally" being 20 hrs a week 40 weeks a year, 50+ hours a week for 12 weeks. It wasn't the garbage $5 zinc/lead alloy socket sets that were sold at the traveling tool sales that so many people here think it was. For some reason.
I have a Snap-on QJR217 CWhat’s the torque range on that qjr217?
Another guy has a wrench that says “qjr2117” and “series b” (in different places) on the ratchet and it goes 5 to 200. I’m really envying it because it covers the range I need for doing injector work better than my gearwrench does.
I’m trying to track one down and my ebay searches have been fruitless.
I’m trying to find people thay know anything about them.
It does not have the blue handle.
Range is
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Stuff for the upcoming demo and Battle of the Bathtub
And my little Hackzall got a big brother...
While everything I've seen has been really positive on the Sawzall, I'm going to be happy to get a chance to use it in anger and see. The Hackzall is the only Milwaukee tool I own that I'm disappointed in...
And my little Hackzall got a big brother...
While everything I've seen has been really positive on the Sawzall, I'm going to be happy to get a chance to use it in anger and see. The Hackzall is the only Milwaukee tool I own that I'm disappointed in...
Stuff for the upcoming demo and Battle of the Bathtub
And my little Hackzall got a big brother...
While everything I've seen has been really positive on the Sawzall, I'm going to be happy to get a chance to use it in anger and see. The Hackzall is the only Milwaukee tool I own that I'm disappointed in...
What's the tub made of?
Cast iron or possibly cast steel. I don't own it until lunchtime tomorrow.
I made a thread about it a few days ago.
Wiz02
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Different strokes, I found that the Hackzall fit into tighter spaces and was just as capable on the bigger jobs like breaking down a fiberglass tub/shower when I did my bathroom renovation. Plus I like the ergonomics of the handle.Stuff for the upcoming demo and Battle of the Bathtub
And my little Hackzall got a big brother...
While everything I've seen has been really positive on the Sawzall, I'm going to be happy to get a chance to use it in anger and see. The Hackzall is the only Milwaukee tool I own that I'm disappointed in...
Maybe it has been operator error. I've tried to do some pruning and other small stuff with it, and it seemed very underpowered. I was using Milwaukee blades each time, matched to the task. etc. I'll probably be keeping it (tools rarely seem to exit the garage...
), but I did grab a deal on the M12 Hatchet (mini chainsaw) and I've loved that thing.Wiz02
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I used my Hackzall to trim saplings from my neighbor's locust tree. May he be visited by a plague of locusts for planting such an invasive species. Damn thing has a root network under my yard.Maybe it has been operator error. I've tried to do some pruning and other small stuff with it, and it seemed very underpowered. I was using Milwaukee blades each time, matched to the task. etc. I'll probably be keeping it (tools rarely seem to exit the garage...
Hackzall worked perfectly at cutting down 6ft tall saplings that were growing and killing my pine trees. It had plenty of power to me. Zipped right through with a nice clean cut
Hmmm...
Well, I have a tree-weed my wife keeps asking me to remove. Guess I'll try it again.