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[Madjik Man]

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.

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

I feel the same way about my neighbor who has a wall of Canadian Chokecherry trees along the back fence.

He doesn’t even know they’re there because he has a wall of other trees between his house and the fence line.

So I’m the one left battling rhizome suckers for 22 years now. Every year I spend about $200 on product and a dozen hours or so of my time trying to keep them from taking over my yard and gardens.

 

[PugetDude]

Cast iron or possibly cast steel. I don't own it until lunchtime tomorrow.

I made a thread about it a few days ago.

If it's cast iron, a sledgehammer is your best choice for demolition. Half a dozen whacks and it's in easy to handle pieces. Quicker and easier than a sawzall.

Wear safety goggles ..

 

[PugetDude]

Fuel Hackzall is infinitely better than the first gen model. I returned mine after one use and bought the Fuel version. No issues with it. Seldom break out the corded reciprocating saw now.

 

[PelicanPines]

If it's cast iron, a sledgehammer is your best choice for demolition. Half a dozen whacks and it's in easy to handle pieces. Quicker and easier than a sawzall.

Just a warning from a man that has "removed" dozens of cast iron sinks and tubs in his young life (apartment building)... WATCH FOR SHARP EDGES... you wouldn't think it's that fraking sharp... but ... it's that fraking sharp. Oh and stabby pointy.

 

[M635_Guy]

If it's cast iron, a sledgehammer is your best choice for demolition. Half a dozen whacks and it's in easy to handle pieces. Quicker and easier than a sawzall.

Wear safety goggles ..

I will almost certainly do that for the other one that is sometime in the future, but as I mentioned in the thread I'm doing it the harder way to avoid damaging the floor tile if at all possible. Definitely going with all PPE.

Just a warning from a man that has "removed" dozens of cast iron sinks and tubs in his young life (apartment building)... WATCH FOR SHARP EDGES... you wouldn't think it's that fraking sharp... but ... it's that fraking sharp. Oh and stabby pointy.

I'm planning to run a flap disc on the edges of the pieces.

 

[F-22]

Had an urgent Amazon.com order and decided to add some stuff as it did not add much to the shipping. Starrett standard tap wrenches in medium and tiny size, a small T handle and an automatic punch. All very nicely made! Very impressed on US quality tools again. Wish I had a slightly larger T handle too. The ullman pick is interesting and simple, reminds me of very old style tools. Always also wanted something from Canada. The Picquic is interesting. Can't yet say I love the handle but it seems sturdy and simple. Think it will end up in my car kit. The 230W from Vessel is still the best bit holder I ever tried and it makes me question why others aren't like it. The Picquic is half way there, but definitely not the slop-less feel I have with vessel (admittedly the bits in the vessel engage far deeper than almost any other bit driver does).

 

[s45]

Just got this, TEKTON TRQ21101 1/4-Inch Click Torque Wrench (10-150 in.-lb./1.1-16.9 Nm). Bought to torque bleeder screws correctly, thing's tiny.

 

[GE45]

Kennedy Cart shelf from Zoro (just installed lol), Knipex electrician sheers, Lisle hose remover pliers, small hose pinch off pliers, and hose remover.

Just handling the scissors, they are impressive.

 

[02Xterra]

An order 'From The Vault' of Channellock



Had to do a little rearranging, but I got them in there!

 

[GE45]

An order 'From The Vault' of Channellock



Had to do a little rearranging, but I got them in there!

Wow! My drawer is paltry in comparison lol. I do have one set of Channelocks though. Impressive bud.

 

[02Xterra]

Wow! My drawer is paltry in comparison lol. I do have one set of Channelocks though. Impressive bud.

Nothing wrong with that selection!
My pliers drawer is the product of ~9 years of Garage Journal . I just keep finding more types that I don't have, so in they go!

I have the bent/angled version of those oil filter pliers, and they have really come in handy at times.

 

[Meursault74]

An order 'From The Vault' of Channellock



Had to do a little rearranging, but I got them in there!

I received the same 546 from the CL vault, how are the tips on yours? Mine weren't ground square. I posted them here.

Anyone else like Channellocks?

Sometimes the big ones are really handy. I used some 460's on Sunday AM clamping a brake caliper's pistons in (dual pistons) I needed something for the other side. of the old pad I was clamping

www.garagejournal.com

 

[mikeinri]

Just got this, TEKTON TRQ21101 1/4-Inch Click Torque Wrench (10-150 in.-lb./1.1-16.9 Nm). Bought to torque bleeder screws correctly, thing's tiny.

Cool torque wrench, but I don't think I'd have ever expected to hear these words in the same sentence:

"torque bleeder screws correctly"

Mike

(Edited for spelling...)

 

[s45]

Cool torque wrench, but I don't think I'd have ever expected to hear these words I'm the same sentence:

"torque bleeder screws correctly"

Mike

Thanks yah I messed up the calipers on my car by overtightening the bleeder screws one too many times so now they leak. I never knew how bleeder screws worked and thought they sealed on the threads but apparently they seal on the tapered end and if you overtighten them you can damage the seat and they will leak. Had to grab replacement calipers from the bone yard the other day, lesson learned.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Starrett standard tap wrenches in medium and tiny size, a small T handle and an automatic punch. All very nicely made! Very impressed on US quality tools again.

Is the 18C Made in USA?

I thought I read on here that the center punches changed country of origin.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Kennedy Cart shelf from Zoro (just installed lol), Knipex electrician sheers, Lisle hose remover pliers, small hose pinch off pliers, and hose remover.

Just handling the scissors, they are impressive.

I literally just ordered and received my Kennedy shelf too! Too good of a deal at Zoro with 20% off. Unfortunately Kennedy only shipped one mounting screw so now I’m wandering around the shop looking for a matching screw.

Picked up some odds and ends from the Snappy man yesterday. Looking forward to using the new air gun. No more chips to the face and arms hopefully!

 

[F-22]

Is the 18C Made in USA?

I thought I read on here that the center punches changed country of origin.

Not sure, the boxes all say "made in usa and global content" and the tool isn't stamped USA. I disassembled it to add some grease as it was quite dry and I can see it is made to a high standard at least.

 

[mikeinri]

Thanks yah I messed up the calipers on my car by overtightening the bleeder screws one too many times so now they leak. I never knew how bleeder screws worked and thought they sealed on the threads but apparently they seal on the tapered end and if you overtighten them you can damage the seat and they will leak. Had to grab replacement calipers from the bone yard the other day, lesson learned.

Thanks. Normally, I use a 6-point box wrench for that job (so I can turn the screw with a bleeder tube attached). Those tend to be small (short) due to the screw size, so I haven't He-Manned one myself. I don't think I've ever been tempted to go back and really sock them down afterwards.

I've screwed up plenty of other things doing brake jobs, just so you don't think I'm being preachy, BTW...

Mike

 

[s45]

Just picked these up at my local CT

MAXIMUM 2 Gallon Quiet Air Compressor. Got this to find an A/C leak on my car. Was on sale. I know you're supposed to use nitrogen to find leaks in A/C systems but idc. Anyone know who manufactures these? Is it CAT? I'll try to take some pictures of the actual unit when I unbox it but for now I'm waiting on a blow gun and hose I ordered to arrive.


MAXIMUM 1/4-in Drive 90-Tooth Ratchet. Looks and feels pretty nice.

 

[s45]

Thanks. Normally, I use a 6-point box wrench for that job (so I can turn the screw with a bleeder tube attached). Those tend to be small (short) due to the screw size, so I haven't He-Manned one myself. I don't think I've ever been tempted to go back and really sock them down afterwards.

I've screwed up plenty of other things doing brake jobs, just so you don't think I'm being preachy, BTW...

Mike

Yah I messed with the brakes on my car way too much trying to chase down a low pedal. Hopefully I get these leaks fixed soon so I can move on to repairing the A/C. I learned a lot about brakes in the process though such as never mess with flare fittings lol. I hate pressure systems and hydraulics.

 

[Jure]

 

[F-22]

Slovene tools, Slovene coffee and Croatian Cedevita? Sadly I really dislike what Barcaffe is going for with their taste.

Sadly I don't think Tang makes any tools anymore in Croatia.

 

[ETJ]

Got my latest order from the snap-on guy.

some bent needle nose pliers

Now I pretty much have all the snap-on pliers I want and way more than I need.


Snap-on flank drive plus 10mm. My previous one had a little melt down. And I got my first blue-point tools. Maybe my last.

 

[GTO]

Wow! My drawer is paltry in comparison lol. I do have one set of Channelocks though. Impressive bud.

Don't worry give it some time

 

[Kasal]

Some cheap things: a crimping tool, I really didn't have any and I think it will be a very useful tool. A pair of pliers for the field tool box.

 

[dukefx]

Tolerances on the flare nut wrenches? I'm quite disappointed with my Stahlwilles. I'm curious how the Uniors are doing.

Some cheap things: a crimping tool, I really didn't have any and I think it will be a very useful tool. A pair of pliers for the field tool box.

Both of those pliers are the kind you should not cheap out on. The crimpers should be fine.

 

[Kasal]

Tolerances on the flare nut wrenches? I'm quite disappointed with my Stahlwilles. I'm curious how the Uniors are doing.


Both of those pliers are the kind you should not cheap out on. The crimpers should be fine.

I know, cheap tools are expensive. But these are for field work, the cutters will be to cut the thread of the brush cutters and in case any problem arises. The price was €3 each. Incredibly, the nose pliers are very, very well aligned and have no play.

 

[GE45]

Don't worry give it some time

Very nice GTO, I’ll get there.

Btw, great screen name. Here’s my ‘65…

 

[Squankum]

Got my latest order from the snap-on guy.

some bent needle nose pliers

Now I pretty much have all the snap-on pliers I want and way more than I need.


Snap-on flank drive plus 10mm. My previous one had a little melt down. And I got my first blue-point tools. Maybe my last.

I bought the nasty super affordable not very finely fished Harbor Freight version of that long hose tugger pliers set about ten years ago... and they've been fine! I predict BP will be fine, too.

 

[BobsYourUncle69]

Today's $30 find consists of

1.Hose clamp puller COO USA
2.Craftsman 3/8 ratchet COO Taiwan
3. Blue Point 10" adjustable COO USA
4.JH-wIlliams 8" adjustable COO unsure ,assume Taiwan ?
5.Bluepoint crimping tool COO unsure ,assume Taiwan?
6.Sink wrench COO unsure, assume China
7. 4x vise grips COO unsure, assume China

 

[Squankum]

Don't worry give it some time

Wot, snips and scissors in the pliers drawer? They'll have to go to make room when you get the Malco 5" needle nose Vise Eagle Grips from HJE on July 4 Epstein's Day.

 

[Jure]

Slovene tools, Slovene coffee and Croatian Cedevita? Sadly I really dislike what Barcaffe is going for with their taste.

Sadly I don't think Tang makes any tools anymore in Croatia.

Yea,not a fan of barcaffe taste,but its bar near the shop i work at and its part of the store where i bought the wrench. Yea Cedevita is still fine,speaking of taste and usually for $2 you get a coffee and cedevita. There is the other bar near by and they make julius meinl coffee and taste is mileeesss ahead of barcaffe.

 

[Jure]

Speaking of tang,you can still find a bunch of NOS tang for cheap like set of dbe 6-32mm for $35. I think they are still making tools,but under the other name and only cutting,milling and other special/custom cutting tools.

 

[Jure]

Tolerances on the flare nut wrenches? I'm quite disappointed with my Stahlwilles. I'm curious how the Uniors are doing.

They do have some slop,but they are made that way on purpose,due to their LIFE profile. They do have less slop than stahlwilles that i have.
12 mm

And 14 mm

 

[Madjik Man]

Some cheap things: a crimping tool, I really didn't have any and I think it will be a very useful tool. A pair of pliers for the field tool box.

Marketing meeting:

"What should we call this brand of crimper?"
"I dunno. Someone can come up with a cool name for some line of tools..."
"Say no more."

 

[BobsYourUncle69]

Some cheap things: a crimping tool, I really didn't have any and I think it will be a very useful tool. A pair of pliers for the field tool box.

I have a set of Someline crimpers that crimp a square along with matching wire strippers.
No complaints so far. Its an obvious drop ship and rebrand of something from aliexpress etc but ive used the crimping tool a few times and it works really well.

 

[pinebeetle1]

Couple new tools
Xuron pliers ,tone flex stubby ratchets, proto j5257f
Pliers perfect for little wire retaining springs when taking apart tone ratchets to oil...

 

[pinebeetle1]

 

[Steve_P]

Today's $30 find consists of

1.Hose clamp puller COO USA
2.Craftsman 3/8 ratchet COO Taiwan
3. Blue Point 10" adjustable COO USA
4.JH-wIlliams 8" adjustable COO unsure ,assume Taiwan ?
5.Bluepoint crimping tool COO unsure ,assume Taiwan?
6.Sink wrench COO unsure, assume China
7. 4x vise grips COO unsure, assume China

The black plier tool on the RH looks like a CV boot clamp plier.

 

[GE45]

Gearwrench SAE Allen’s, my sockets are too long to fit this tight space and I don’t want to pull the radiator. Perhaps a great excuse to get a low profile hex set.

I’m removing the current CVF serpentine and replacing with a new March set-up.

This right here is what may hurt tool trucks in the future. Same day drop off of the Allen’s at 6pm as I work on something else.