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WWheeler
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Been working too much to post much here lately. Here's what's new in my toolboxes.
These Astro 10pc Extra Long Sockets showed up a little more than a week ago. Very nice!
This SK Body Clip and Rivet Removal Set (6640) showed up today. Was really surprised to get the email from Zoro this had finally shipped. It's been sold out everywhere for a couple years now and didn't expect SK's new Chinese ownership to resurrect it. Zoro took my order and just kept extending the estimated backorder date and kept asking if I wanted to cancel instead. Glad I didn't.
Not sure of the country of origin on it. It doesn't say 'Made in...' anywhere but still does say 'SK USA' on the tools themselves and look identical to pics I've seen of the original tool. Regardless of where it was made it's a lot larger/stronger animal than the similar Matco set I recently got, which have pretty flimsy push button hinges. Those Matcos will fit places this won't though, so they'll all still have their place in my arsenal.
And after seeing a thread on here mentioning them I bit the bullet and ordered a Shahe 200mm Caliper and 0-25mm Micrometer from AliExpress. These seem very nice, a LOT better than the battery killing Harbor Freight and whatever-brand-on-Amazon specials I've used for years now that cost more than the $80 shipped for both of these. I wrote a little more about them here.
These Astro 10pc Extra Long Sockets showed up a little more than a week ago. Very nice!
This SK Body Clip and Rivet Removal Set (6640) showed up today. Was really surprised to get the email from Zoro this had finally shipped. It's been sold out everywhere for a couple years now and didn't expect SK's new Chinese ownership to resurrect it. Zoro took my order and just kept extending the estimated backorder date and kept asking if I wanted to cancel instead. Glad I didn't.
Not sure of the country of origin on it. It doesn't say 'Made in...' anywhere but still does say 'SK USA' on the tools themselves and look identical to pics I've seen of the original tool. Regardless of where it was made it's a lot larger/stronger animal than the similar Matco set I recently got, which have pretty flimsy push button hinges. Those Matcos will fit places this won't though, so they'll all still have their place in my arsenal.
And after seeing a thread on here mentioning them I bit the bullet and ordered a Shahe 200mm Caliper and 0-25mm Micrometer from AliExpress. These seem very nice, a LOT better than the battery killing Harbor Freight and whatever-brand-on-Amazon specials I've used for years now that cost more than the $80 shipped for both of these. I wrote a little more about them here.
Picked up some things at HF today, just for other people. The classic LED light, now $29.99ish, for my cat sitter who oohed and aahed when I showed her my new two-HF-light rig to light up the dark corner where three litter boxes are.
Scissors of a large and sturdy variety, upon the command of Ms. Squankum. $9.99ish.
Scissors of a large and sturdy variety, upon the command of Ms. Squankum. $9.99ish.
Magnum440d100
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New job, new tools needed.
Been doing a lot of drilling and tapping, and end milling. So some new files to clean up the edges after end milling.
Also a new tap handle because I tap on the machine, then chamfer the holes by hand, then run the tap through it again, by hand, to clean up the threads at the chamfer.
Got more coming, just waiting on deliveries!
Been doing a lot of drilling and tapping, and end milling. So some new files to clean up the edges after end milling.
Also a new tap handle because I tap on the machine, then chamfer the holes by hand, then run the tap through it again, by hand, to clean up the threads at the chamfer.
Got more coming, just waiting on deliveries!
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2ndGearRubber
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Picked up some things at HF today, just for other people. The classic LED light, now $29.99ish, for my cat sitter who oohed and aahed when I showed her my new two-HF-light rig to light up the dark corner where three litter boxes are.
Scissors of a large and sturdy variety, upon the command of Ms. Squankum. $9.99ish.
Excellent looking kitty.
scooby074
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New Jack Pad for Napa 791-6420
bugnut
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New Jack Pad for Napa 791-6420
I bought one of these ten years ago and it has been very durable. Comes in black or red, red like the red poly bushings the rice boys were determined to install in every possible hole back in the day.
Prothane 19-1405 Red 5" Jack Pad
Pretty much larger than the lifting saddle on my Northern Tool/Arcan 3 ton jack, but you can still tell where the middle of things is.
ThePostman
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Bought these made-in-France Facom 501A locking pliers at Amazon Global Store 10 days ago for $58 (currently at $74). Overall length measures at about 9 7/8". Jaws open up to at least 3 1/8" (80mm). Build quality and chrome appear to be excellent. Facom also manufactured these pliers for Proto Tools. Ultimate Garage in NJ has the Proto version J501A for $73.50.
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Ultradog MN
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Bought these made-in-France Facom 501A locking pliers at Amazon Global Store 10 days ago for $58 (currently at $74). Overall length measures at about 9 7/8". Jaws open up to at least 3 1/8" (80mm). Build quality and chrome appear to be excellent. Facom also manufactured these pliers for Proto Tools. Ultimate Garage in NJ has the Proto version J501A for $73.50.
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For those tempted and looking to save a little bit, I found these in PROTO form for $3 less than that, free shipping:
Been meaning to try a pair of these. You got me.
2ndGearRubber
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M12 stubby finally died, trigger issue.
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Then I got these used from Snap On for 300. Was actually in the market for SAE for once.
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Then I got these used from Snap On for 300. Was actually in the market for SAE for once.
$55 is an excellent price. At Zoro.com they show the Proto J501A as being a "discontinued" item. A search for it at Proto's website turns up zero. If you want the Proto, now is the time to buy it.
PelicanPines
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I always try for purple gloves... it makes me feel special... i'm stuck wearing black mostly tho. Nice fan... my big one sits on the floor or on top of the shelving unit.
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RichRiddle
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Perhaps storage counts as a tool. The old cabinet/shelf unit was a bit past its prime (rusted all the way through), so I ordered a 41" Masterforce Two Bay Rolling Cabinet (display model) that has a power drawer for cordless tool chargers/USB devices and a US General cart that will hold parts as well as numerous liquids formerly housed on the rusted through cabinet/shelf. Neither of these cabinets is anywhere as nice as the Matco/Mac units adjacent in the barn garage, but they are more than sufficient for my needs.
The neighbor insists the old shelf/cabinet still has a lot of life left in it; but he didn't want to take it home.
The neighbor insists the old shelf/cabinet still has a lot of life left in it; but he didn't want to take it home.
RichRiddle
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A few new tools to perform front end work on the 2011 F150. The first were locking pliers made for Snap On (labeled Snap On), The larger pair works great on grabbing the inner tie rod end.
Then there are the torque wrenches with the 3/8" Snap On for torque between 15 and 75 foot pounds. The 1/2" Icon Split Beam and Quinn range falls between 50 and 250 foot pounds. The Snap On and Icon are keepers, but the Quinn is nothing to write home about as it falters before clicking...
Lastly are the inexpensive tools from Amazon, a brake bleeder and two pullers.
Every time I work on an automobile, I set a budget for tool purchases. The shop quoted between 6K and 10K for working on the front end (Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm, Tie Rod Ends, and CV Joints). After all the parts and even the new cabinets, I have less than $2500 in everything. (I also included new struts/shocks, new Rotors & Pads, a new Wheel Bearing Hub, and a Driver's Brake Caliper and Hose). Ten thousand seemed excessive for the work, but the tools purchased to easily do the work paid for themselves with the first use.
Then there are the torque wrenches with the 3/8" Snap On for torque between 15 and 75 foot pounds. The 1/2" Icon Split Beam and Quinn range falls between 50 and 250 foot pounds. The Snap On and Icon are keepers, but the Quinn is nothing to write home about as it falters before clicking...
Lastly are the inexpensive tools from Amazon, a brake bleeder and two pullers.
Every time I work on an automobile, I set a budget for tool purchases. The shop quoted between 6K and 10K for working on the front end (Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm, Tie Rod Ends, and CV Joints). After all the parts and even the new cabinets, I have less than $2500 in everything. (I also included new struts/shocks, new Rotors & Pads, a new Wheel Bearing Hub, and a Driver's Brake Caliper and Hose). Ten thousand seemed excessive for the work, but the tools purchased to easily do the work paid for themselves with the first use.
MWEric
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Got a couple of the long handled Cynergy ratchets to add to the foam.
chucktee
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In today's mail...
I have a set of star drivers like this one, from T6 to T25. One day when I needed the T20 driver, I discovered that the set instead had two T25s. So I got that mistake corrected today.
Metric and SAE hex keys for the toolbox while the older sets go to the cabin, because...pretty much just because.
I have a set of star drivers like this one, from T6 to T25. One day when I needed the T20 driver, I discovered that the set instead had two T25s. So I got that mistake corrected today.
Metric and SAE hex keys for the toolbox while the older sets go to the cabin, because...pretty much just because.
Picked up some things at HF today, just for other people. The classic LED light, now $29.99ish, for my cat sitter who oohed and aahed when I showed her my new two-HF-light rig to light up the dark corner where three litter boxes are.
Scissors of a large and sturdy variety, upon the command of Ms. Squankum. $9.99ish.
I did a side-by-side comparison... and didn't take pics... and the woman, she ran off with them. But when I was looking at these "Quinn" brand scissors in Harbor Freight, I was thinking, "Maybe she'll need to take a gander at the Milwaukees I have in the shop, which might be a little longer."
Nah. Very, very comparable in size and heft. The only difference is that it is that the plastic of the Quinn's handles go on for a little more in the rear, and it's unknown if they are full tang. I bought these Milwaukees after I dropped a cheap pair of (modern) office scissors in the shop and when they landed, handle-first, one plastic handle broke in a big way, meaning they weren't scissors anymore. Also, I suppose with full tang scissors you could crack the skull of a rival accountant.
The "Quinns" are, of course, much cheaper. Maybe a third the price of the Milwaukees.
Am I the only one who doesn't like black gloves because I want to know how dirty my gloves are before I go touching something civilized?
PelicanPines
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I know where my hands have been... Plus a sniff can tell you...
Well, mine does, too, but you don't hear me bragging about it.
A few new tools to perform front end work on the 2011 F150. The first were locking pliers made for Snap On (labeled Snap On), The larger pair works great on grabbing the inner tie rod end.
Then there are the torque wrenches with the 3/8" Snap On for torque between 15 and 75 foot pounds. The 1/2" Icon Split Beam and Quinn range falls between 50 and 250 foot pounds. The Snap On and Icon are keepers, but the Quinn is nothing to write home about as it falters before clicking...
Lastly are the inexpensive tools from Amazon, a brake bleeder and two pullers.
Every time I work on an automobile, I set a budget for tool purchases. The shop quoted between 6K and 10K for working on the front end (Upper Control Arm, Lower Control Arm, Tie Rod Ends, and CV Joints). After all the parts and even the new cabinets, I have less than $2500 in everything. (I also included new struts/shocks, new Rotors & Pads, a new Wheel Bearing Hub, and a Driver's Brake Caliper and Hose). Ten thousand seemed excessive for the work, but the tools purchased to easily do the work paid for themselves with the first use.
$6-10k for THAT????? Wow, that's ridiculous.
I'm thinking they quoted you book labor for every single part, regardless of the overlap in scope. Even then, it's hard to believe.
I just went through this on a smaller scale over the winter. Local shop quoted me for full labor for changing spark plugs, coil packs, and intake manifold gaskets (added the separate book labor as if doing each job separately)...
Hey genius, you can't replace the intake manifold gaskets without removing the intake manifold...
...and you can't remove the intake manifold without removing the spark plugs...
...and you can't remove the spark plugs without removing...
wait for it...
...the coil packs!
He had the balls to quote me a total of something like 6-8 hours for a 2-hour (if that) job.
And he wonders why I only go there for oil changes and annual inspections.
Mike
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Mr. Roboto
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Realized I was kind of lacking in this department when I was trying to diagnose a crank no start issue on my truck, so I grabbed a cheap kit of pin probes to have.
Realized I was kind of lacking in this department when I was trying to diagnose a crank no start issue on my truck, so I grabbed a cheap kit of pin probes to have.
Ordered!
Realized I was kind of lacking in this department when I was trying to diagnose a crank no start issue on my truck, so I grabbed a cheap kit of pin probes to have.
Just about everyone seems to have these kits now, or something very similar.
Nothing special, but the probes are useful to have around.
HF has their version if anyone is interested...
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Heiko
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Kasal
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A couple of things from Amazon, Voltage Test Pencil and Inspection Camera.
bleedinorange
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Rreally wanted to show off the 3-D printing mastery of this Etsy seller. I asked him to customize this tool organizer for me and sent him a picture of my workbench. He took it from there.
That's cool. I want one.
Mr. Roboto
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Ordered!
I’m glad I could be of service haha. I also ordered a set of these to add to the kit. I like having a long set of insulated probes as well.