PelicanPines
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A local Homeless Depot has this model number for $14.
AWD had them for $8 or $9 but I paid with credits... so they were freeee
I really LOVE these.
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AWD had them for $8 or $9 but I paid with credits... so they were freeee
I really LOVE these.
BobsYourUncle69
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I needed another Philips NR2 screw driver bit so I bought some Gedore flat nose Pliers knowing KC tools sends Philips NR2 bits with their orders.
Also picked up a Stanely 6 in 1 and like every other Stanley screw driver I've had /used it's awful, ok , not awful but not anywhrr near what id call nice.
Doesn't matter where it's made , the US or Vietnam etc , I just can't get myself to like them.
Is it only me ? I bought it because I was hoping it would be like the Husky I bought where I hate the Husky screw drivers but love the 6 in1 Husky screw driver as that is really good but sadly not.
Also picked up a Stanely 6 in 1 and like every other Stanley screw driver I've had /used it's awful, ok , not awful but not anywhrr near what id call nice.
Doesn't matter where it's made , the US or Vietnam etc , I just can't get myself to like them.
Is it only me ? I bought it because I was hoping it would be like the Husky I bought where I hate the Husky screw drivers but love the 6 in1 Husky screw driver as that is really good but sadly not.
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RichRiddle
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zmotorsports
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I have a similar set of Vessel's. Great screwdrivers and a must if working on Japanese powersports equipment.
four.cycle
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Jeff
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Looks just like my SO set, lol.
One of the other guys has a generic set that has a couple broken ones, I told him to give them to me, new ones are on the way, driver didn’t have them.
No brand marking on any of them.
Probably helps that I’ve spent some coin with my guy.
LWB
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1 or 2 more tools and I'll be completed cordless. I didn't matter much in town but it sure helps on a rural property.
four.cycle
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For $20 bucks, if even ONE works and accomplishes the job, I'm ahead, right?
I just couldn't resist. I need to stay away from Craigslist tool listings. This is the time of year people around here clean out garages - the "free" listings here are just over the top - a guy would need a fleet of trucks to pick it all up!~
decableguy2000
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MWEric
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Picked up a couple things from this weekends sidewalk sale.
A small tool for the car trailer.
Valve stem tool.
Valve stem tool.
RichRiddle
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A decent Offset Metric Wrench Set made by SK...
Fedwrench
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That's a very pristine set for being over 25 years old. New old Government Stock from the days when HMMWVs first entered service.
A decent Offset Metric Wrench Set made by SK...
Qualitytools
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Can’t seem to pull up the full set on their website.
decableguy2000
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Well that *****. I have the 53 piece set , I bought a few years back. It is identical to the CTA 8240. I suspect Jawco was the OEM. I hope they aren't going under.
CTA set, still listed as MIUSA
KnurledNut
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Nice find and I like that tool roll!
Interestingly, I happened to come across that same set recently along with some Proto metric 15° DBE’s.
Unrelated acquisitions:
-A new-to-me Garland #5 (31005) split-head 2-3/4 face 6-1/2 lb rawhide mallet. Absolute beast.
-I also found an excellent deal on some new nylon faces for my Swiss-made KBS dead blow. This company is known today as Halder and made in Germany. Their current Supercraft replacement inserts still fit the old hammers.
Ohio Andy
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Received. My set this last week still made in the USA. The CTA set that is. Used it yesterday..
BmwTechZiggy
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i hate when shops do that, hell i was working on a bmw on thursday and as i pulled it into the shop the liquid filled thrust arm bushings popped on one side, i was doing struts so i had to loosen the thrust arms anyways so only charged the guy an hour+ parts instead of the 3 hrs we normally charge. not sure why people think they can get away with these things these days
RichRiddle
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Purchased a set of "insulated" Snap On well-used SAE nut drivers. The "insulated" feature feels a lot like heat shrink tubing that spins.
HenryAZ
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I have a similar USA SK set, not that old by any means, but mine is 6 point and came in a green wrench rack.
A decent Offset Metric Wrench Set made by SK...
Finally found a deal I’ve been waiting for as I needed these. SAE flare end wrench set. I wanted SO as the open head is nice and thick. These are Vintage but don’t look like they’ve ever been used. 70 bucks for the set! One of my better purchases.
Is Jawco the manufacturer for everyone's manual impact drivers? Proto, Klein, Lisle, etc. They all look pretty much identical.
I'm not seeing these on Amazon. Ebay has them as low as $37.54.Lisle Electrical Disconnect Pliers, with angled tips, from Amazon ($24).
Skyman
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Easily worth much more than you paid. Nice score.Finally found a deal I’ve been waiting for as I needed these. SAE flare end wrench set. I wanted SO as the open head is nice and thick. These are Vintage but don’t look like they’ve ever been used. 70 bucks for the set! One of my better purchases.
nicks78camaro
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Search for the straight ones first
lisle 37960 electrical disconnect pliers
Then it gives you the option below the picture to switch to the angled ones
Mr. Roboto
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Park tool 3 way hex driver, for the bikes
Ordered!!! YOU DA MAN! Thanks.
demarpaint
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+1 I ordered too, thanks!
Fedwrench
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Thanks, since I have no will power, I also popped for a set. Amazon is screwing up not showing the angled pair when you search for it by lisle part number. Thanks again,
6869704X4
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I got an old proto set, they're thicker than normal also. The open end is nice to use once you bust it loose.Finally found a deal I’ve been waiting for as I needed these. SAE flare end wrench set. I wanted SO as the open head is nice and thick. These are Vintage but don’t look like they’ve ever been used. 70 bucks for the set! One of my better purchases.
Agree, I much prefer the open ends to the duals.
Wiz02
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I can't take it anymore! I'm in for a pair too.
four.cycle
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why can't I buy that item as a guest? what am I doing wrong?
Most people don't know any better and just pay it. The thing is, he knows I work on my own vehicles (when I have time), so logic would tell you I'm not one of those people...
Still not right. Not the only place this sort of thing has happened. Have an RV that we bought used. It had sat for a couple of years, so I had a shop replace the brakes, tires and spark plugs. Sure enough, I see an insane labor rate itemized for the spark plugs. They told me it was because they had to remove the tires to reach two of the spark plugs (yes, the same tires they'd removed to replace the brakes and...tires). I pushed back, but they didn't budge. Never went back there.
Mike
Workpro electrician's/utility scissors.
Why is there a screw in one of the blades? Well I'm glad you asked!
I choose these Workpros due to a few criteria, one being inexpensive, room for what I wanted to do, & compact.
I use a lot of heatshrink at work, pretty much daily. Made me a contraption for cutting heatshrink to length quickly to refill my case/container. There's automatic machines that do it but they cost a couple grand. There's 3D printed plans online but I don't have a 3D printer. But I do have a lathe & mill. Thought about a tabletop guillotine/paper cutter style like the 3D printed ones but ended up go this route for portability. Looks goofy but my stoopid idea worked, well enough for me anyway.
Tsunoda compact cable cutter. These are only 6", much smaller than I expected but says it can handle up to 4 AWG. 4 AWG is the largest we use at work but not often, 6 AWG is largest that I use the most. I have a pair of 10" cable cutters but wanted something smaller for more frequent use of smaller gauge wires. Choose these cause they don't have the handle reversing feature I would never use & these are spring loaded. When in the locked/closed position, all you have to do is squeeze the handles & the lock disengages automatically, thought that was pretty cool even though I may rarely use the lock.
Finally got my replacements, got them a few weeks ago. Took them like 2 months to get the 1st pair, then almost another 2 months to get the replacements so I forgot about them & lost the excitement in getting them.
Why is there a screw in one of the blades? Well I'm glad you asked!
I choose these Workpros due to a few criteria, one being inexpensive, room for what I wanted to do, & compact.I use a lot of heatshrink at work, pretty much daily. Made me a contraption for cutting heatshrink to length quickly to refill my case/container. There's automatic machines that do it but they cost a couple grand. There's 3D printed plans online but I don't have a 3D printer. But I do have a lathe & mill. Thought about a tabletop guillotine/paper cutter style like the 3D printed ones but ended up go this route for portability. Looks goofy but my stoopid idea worked, well enough for me anyway.
Tsunoda compact cable cutter. These are only 6", much smaller than I expected but says it can handle up to 4 AWG. 4 AWG is the largest we use at work but not often, 6 AWG is largest that I use the most. I have a pair of 10" cable cutters but wanted something smaller for more frequent use of smaller gauge wires. Choose these cause they don't have the handle reversing feature I would never use & these are spring loaded. When in the locked/closed position, all you have to do is squeeze the handles & the lock disengages automatically, thought that was pretty cool even though I may rarely use the lock.
Finally got my replacements, got them a few weeks ago. Took them like 2 months to get the 1st pair, then almost another 2 months to get the replacements so I forgot about them & lost the excitement in getting them.
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