To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

Show your new tool arrivals

To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

captain14

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 19, 2012
Messages
7,047
Location
Near College Park Maryland 20740
I needed a set of Klein Koat grips for a pair of old pliers, but dreaded having to go to the part of town where the nearest electrical supply is located.

Thus, I made a Zoro order.

After a long process of soaking them in hot water and smacking the grips against the kitchen counter, they're on (hopefully for quite some time).
Cody,

Bike shop mechanics lubricate handlebar grip handles with hair spray to make them slide on. Maybe try that next time?
 

PelicanPines

ALLIANCE MEMBER
Joined
Apr 30, 2014
Messages
38,112
Location
New Jersey, USA, Earth, My own reality
OK... Solved my original issue with the Vessel Screwdriver Bit Issue I ran into... "**** Length" Asian vs USA...

The Vessel Screwdriver KIT comes with a short bit extension (silver looking) it uses a "snap ring" to hold tension on the inserted bit... but does NOT hold the "Long ****" bits well.

The pictured WERA Locking Adapter is my solution. It works perfectly no matter how long or short your **** is. I used the pictured scalpel to carve out the spot in the vessel case to hold the WERA adapter. All is good now...

vessel1.jpg
Vessel3.jpg
 

lund

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 2, 2019
Messages
771
Location
Michigan
New tool to replace the trailing arm bushings on one of my cars. Plus some ear clamp pliers.

bushingExtractor.jpg
I thought those kind of ear clamp pliers are primarily for boot clamps on CV-axles. I thought it has fully gone out of style to rebuild cv joints. I tried to order new boots for a subaru forester to do so and I could not even find cheaper boots any more. Only dealer orders. So it became pointless to try and rebuild since the cost to do so was about the same cost to order a new CV-axle.

If you plan to rebuild CV axles, perhaps you are the last of a dying breed!!!
 

Openrecall

Member
Joined
Sep 13, 2024
Messages
10
I almost bought that same ratchet today. I much prefer the lock vs the older one. I want one badly but I’m at my tool budget for the month all ready.

I’ve had to warranty my new style lock twice now because it slowly moves to the unlocked position when loosening/tightening bolts and not pulling completely in line with the fastener
 

boxy30

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 6, 2022
Messages
61
Diehard 3-pc flexhead ratchet set was on clearance at Advance Auto for $30 (typically $100)
1/4” and 3/8” drive ratchet set also on clearance for $33 (typically $110)
A few other Diehard hand tools/sets also on similar clearance for 70% off

IMG_5408.jpeg
 

L.Cheapo

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 23, 2014
Messages
5,932
Lisle radiator picks with the flat ends, Lisle test light ground, and 2 new to me Vise Grips from eBay. The specialty one has a Schrader valve on it. No clue what it could be for.
1000007464.jpg
The specialty vise grips are for refrigerant recovery. Typically used when there's no service port on an HVAC/refrigeration system.
 

Steel_Rain

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 23, 2024
Messages
1,363
KC Tool had a sale on Knipex:

IMG_0092.jpeg

I also upgraded my EDC mini pliers wrench to this little guy at the same time:

IMG_0093.jpeg


Very impressed with Hazet’s take on the pliers wrench. Extremely high attention to detail and quality materials. As a long time Knipex fan, I must say the Hazet’s appear to have better quality and fit&finish:

IMG_0094.jpeg
IMG_0095.jpeg
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0095.jpeg
    IMG_0095.jpeg
    1.4 MB · Views: 24

NYBODYMAN

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 10, 2013
Messages
4,847
Location
NY
The specialty vise grips are for refrigerant recovery. Typically used when there's no service port on an HVAC/refrigeration system.
@L.Cheapo interesting. I just watched a few short videos on them. I assume you need to just replace the tubing after recovery but how would you refill it?
 
Last edited:

PelicanPines

ALLIANCE MEMBER
Joined
Apr 30, 2014
Messages
38,112
Location
New Jersey, USA, Earth, My own reality
Does it use a magnet, or a ring, to retain the bit?
Not a magnet but what feels like a ball that slides into the gap above the ****. Pull the tip of the adapter and the bit is released. I can only imagine there are multiple rings of balls at different levels within the holder.

Its bitchen nice. Works seamlessly with all **** lengths.

Its like a one size fits all thong for the bit.
 

LXCam

ALLIANCE MEMBER
Joined
Apr 23, 2013
Messages
19,132
Location
AZ
Sunex "meme" tool kit. Found in the closeout bin at the local auto parts store for $10. Retail is $72. This thing is awesome.
1000016345.jpg
I was one of the testers for that set. It is a really nice set. So nice that someone else decided they needed it more than me. My only negative comment back to sunnex was it needed to include a 1/4” hex to 1/4” square adapter. Did yours happen to include one? Just wondering.
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

Jarhead0408

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 1, 2012
Messages
5,737
Location
Who knows?
Not a magnet but what feels like a ball that slides into the gap above the ****. Pull the tip of the adapter and the bit is released. I can only imagine there are multiple rings of balls at different levels within the holder.

Its bitchen nice. Works seamlessly with all **** lengths.

Its like a one size fits all thong for the bit.
Ehh…I…really don’t want to imagine a one size fits all thong…
 
Last edited:

PelicanPines

ALLIANCE MEMBER
Joined
Apr 30, 2014
Messages
38,112
Location
New Jersey, USA, Earth, My own reality
Ehh…I…really don’t want to imagine a one size fits all thing…
It holds your bit perfectly... no matter the size of the **** or bit itself. Rather firmly if I may add. A simple tug of the sleeve and the bit releases. A firm grip and easy release should be a goal of all of us. Specifically after investing in premium bits like vessel.
 

username2

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 22, 2016
Messages
970
Very happy with this Vessel wood grip set. Nut/screw driver is 1/4 drive while ratchet is 3/8 in compact 1/4 body.

Extremely nice case with all spots labeled and dual color foam. Bought to have as a supplement tool kit to the stock one in my Lexus GX. Fits right in the rear door compartment and straps in.

That's pretty cool looking.

Can you tell where the sockets, ratchet, etc. are made?
 

ETJ

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 23, 2023
Messages
126
Dagger tools DT2535
IMG_4985.jpg

And from 10 minute drive I got the following for 135 euros:

Sykes Pickavant hammer, dolly, spoons and a file
IMG_4990.jpg

Picard dolly
IMG_4991.jpg

Two dollies that I believe are not chinesium. No visible markings. Heel dolly has something, but I can't tell which logo it had . But better quality than four dollies that were also included.
IMG_4992.jpg

Piece of railroad track or I-beam made into a dolly.
IMG_4993.jpg

Petersen vise grips


IMG_4994 (1).jpg
 
Last edited:

Hakeem

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 22, 2024
Messages
1,255
Location
Chicago
I’ve been doing a lot of electrical work lately so I picked up this “electrician’s pocket caddy” from occidental to hold extra tools:

IMG_9042.jpeg
IMG_9043.jpegIMG_9044.jpeg

I’ve only used it one day so far but I’m really loving it. The well-thought out pocket design holds all sorts of stuff. The big pockets on the bottom are perfect for electrical specific tools like testers, multimeters, reamers, 11-in-1. The two wide pockets above that can hold pliers, screwdrivers, markers, etc. Really though, just having my channellocks, reamer, and tester in a specific slot is worth the price of admission.

It has a snap attachment and then this tab to slip it into your pocket:
IMG_9046.jpeg

But I’m not sure I’ll be using that. Seems like it would just tear out my pockets. In any case, I’m stoked about my new bag. $50 well spent.

Makes a great counterpart to my occidental 4-in-1:
IMG_9047.jpeg
 

BobsYourUncle69

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 21, 2023
Messages
421
Location
Westchester New York
I'd been eyeing the 12V MAX Bosch tools my Tractor Supply had on clearance for a couple of months. Well, during last week's feed run, the drill went on sale for $65, so I snagged it. Made in 2021, and I expected two duds for batteries--only one didn't charge, and it's covered under warranty. Weird thing was that it was the boxed battery, not the one in the tool.

Plenty of power for the small size, and probably the best speed control out of any drill I've ever used (except my ratcheting braces).

KIMG0914.JPG

I don't know if they'll have the impact or not, but the mini reciprocating saw is next if it gets another $20 knocked off it like the drill. My grandmother has the 15 year old Hitachi 12V stuff (kinda underpowered, but still chugging along), and I've got 12V Hyper Tough (which surprisingly has held up for being the cheapest 12V around) and 20V Craftsman hanging around. I think I may sell/trade my two and standardize on Bosch.

Tomorrow, I'll go to the FedEx store and have them box-up the dud battery for its warranty trip to AR.
That's less than the $70 odd I paid for my Bosch screw driver , damn good deal that.
 

BmwTechZiggy

Well-known member
Joined
May 31, 2021
Messages
127
I work on a lot of daily drivers, which have fucked up front bumpers. Oh, 3 hours to pull the front clip for the condenser swap? Lets leave the bumper on and do it in an hour. That's where I expect this tool to shine. Actually I just now realized I have the nano-torx....... Astro NEEDS to make an e10 in 1/4, you could **** up some labor times with that.

I have the long astro wrench, and now just bought the 12" version. Really nice tools when a 0 offset doesn't fit but a low-profile socket on a ratchet is too thick.
you can get a e10 in quarter drive if you search the zon, i have one i use it a ton on mercedes timing covers
 

Gator13mx

Member
Joined
Nov 18, 2018
Messages
9
Location
Canada
A few things this week, Sunex midget wrench to complete the partial set, lucked out and found a nos variable length extension on the Snap on truck, dual purpose cutters and new oil filter wrenches. Only bad part is if I break that extension, it’s not replaceable since they don’t make them anymore - money back.
 

Attachments

  • 20240912_173038.jpeg
    20240912_173038.jpeg
    843.2 KB · Views: 77
  • IMG_2239.jpeg
    IMG_2239.jpeg
    814 KB · Views: 68
  • IMG_2240.jpeg
    IMG_2240.jpeg
    438.4 KB · Views: 73
  • IMG_2257.jpeg
    IMG_2257.jpeg
    792 KB · Views: 81

Jarhead0408

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 1, 2012
Messages
5,737
Location
Who knows?
It holds your bit perfectly... no matter the size of the **** or bit itself. Rather firmly if I may add. A simple tug of the sleeve and the bit releases. A firm grip and easy release should be a goal of all of us. Specifically after investing in premium bits like vessel.
Sorry there Pines. My phone autocorrected what I wrote…

Go back and read my post one more time. I was poking fun at the “thong” you mentioned.
 

tincanoe

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 19, 2020
Messages
177
Location
home
Not a tool, but a tool bag. I found these Walmart Hart 12" tool bags to be surprisingly rugged. Heavy nylon construction with a large coil zipper and a good handle with a grommet. Even the partial mesh front is rugged. The base of the bag is 3" wide, so it can hold quite a few tools comfortably, and the bag can stand on its base. I originally purchased a 3 pack for $18.44 from my local Walmart, but have since discovered that they are sold individually online reduced to $4.23. I purchased 9 of them in order to qualify for free shipping. I keep finding more uses for these bags, great for keeping things organized in your glove box or tucked under the car seat.
 

Attachments

  • 17264581666558546011558132646462.jpg
    17264581666558546011558132646462.jpg
    1.1 MB · Views: 71
  • 1726465789498429974668433967928.jpg
    1726465789498429974668433967928.jpg
    828.6 KB · Views: 47
  • 17264660359413578976505775767189.jpg
    17264660359413578976505775767189.jpg
    1.1 MB · Views: 55

PelicanPines

ALLIANCE MEMBER
Joined
Apr 30, 2014
Messages
38,112
Location
New Jersey, USA, Earth, My own reality
Sorry there Pines. My phone autocorrected what I wrote…

Go back and read my post one more time. I was poking fun at the “thong” you mentioned.
That's what I figured you meant... just saying if you want your "bits" to be held firmly... use a well fitting thong that holds onto your ****. Works for screwdriver bits as well.
 

cody1325

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 17, 2024
Messages
1,093
Location
Southwest Virginia
Couldn't say no to clearance pricing. Something I can slap onto my impact driver, or my gun. I don't like impacting chrome if I can avoid it.IMG_20240914_125054.jpg


Nice grab! Saw a massive Crescent wrench I thought I needed, but decided against.


PS: Tractor Supply has been doing some really good clearance lately. I've been using that to fill out my toolbox, but they had these two knives for "too cheap to pass up" yesterday.

Cold Steel Air Lite--original price $85 ($100 MSRP)--clearance price $22

I don't like Tantos that much, but I have always wanted to try a liner-less G-10 knife. Feels great, and weighs effectively nothing to be 4.5" closed with a thick 3.5" AUS-10A blade.

KIMG0924.JPG


CRKT SPIT (Small Pocket Inverted Tanto). I have wanted a small, pocket-friendly sheepsfoot fixed blade for quite some time, but my options were almost all $150+ customs or high end models.


Was $45, paid $18

KIMG0926.JPG
 

M635_Guy

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 5, 2019
Messages
4,334
Location
NC
Ordered this from Joe's All Star Tools shown in Koon Trucking's youtube video.It is the new one with 550 ft pounds of torque that will take off lug nuts
Mine is on backorder at Tool Nut. I'm hoping it ships in the next day or two...

At 550 lb-ft, it will do a lot more than just lugs :)
 

AJHD

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 4, 2020
Messages
3,025
Location
AZ
Ordered this from Joe's All Star Tools shown in Koon Trucking's youtube video.It is the new one with 550 ft pounds of torque that will take off lug nuts

Interesting. Is that the 3/8" or 1/2"?

I don't think "Joe's All Star Tools" is an actual Milwaukee vendor, but I could be wrong.
Everything on Milwaukee's website and Home Depot still showing out of stock/not available yet/backordered. And that vendor isn't one of them.
I wonder how they got them literally/seemingly before any other vendor.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/2563-20 (1/2")
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/2562-20 (3/8")
 

wafrederick

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 3, 2010
Messages
6,048
Location
Holton,Mi
Interesting. Is that the 3/8" or 1/2"?

I don't think "Joe's All Star Tools" is an actual Milwaukee vendor, but I could be wrong.
Everything on Milwaukee's website and Home Depot still showing out of stock/not available yet/backordered. And that vendor isn't one of them.
I wonder how they got them literally/seemingly before any other vendor.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/2563-20 (1/2")
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/2562-20 (3/8")
He is and is the 3/8 version
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
Top Bottom