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New to me, but hear me out. . .
I was in the lumber section of Home Depot looking at sheet insulation. Needed a measuring tape so I asked one of the employees if they had one I could use for the second. Gal flipped me this and said "Keep it" and just walked off.
Kind of a neat tape measure, tons of random (but useful) information on the back of it, something I've never seen before.
My "New to Me" Home Depot Employee limited edition Tape Measure!
Did have that moment as I was walking through the parking lot, wondering if I was going to gang tackled by loss prevention . . .
You should bring it with you anytime you visit Home Depot.
That’s been my EDC for a few years now, I bought this one as a backup a while ago when I saw it on the cheap
kyrbz
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I've always lusted for the original Norwegian made Viking Jack/Clamp but just couldn't bring myself to spend the $$$. I broke down and picked up a pair of the Irwin version for about half the price of the Vikings. The Irwin's have the same lifting/spreading capacity (330lbs per clamp) as the Viking's and seem to be very robust and well made. I was really surprised at the weight of them. There's obviously a lot of steel in the components. There are a lot of really cheap knock-offs of the original Viking Jack. Based on the reviews I've read of the cheap knock-offs, most have stamped steel parts that easily deform, cheap plastic parts that break, poorly designed release mechanisms that do not work well, and much lower lifting capacity. As I mentioned, The Irwin has the same lifting capacity as the Viking's. Solid plate steel construction and dual (fine/fast) release mechanisms that have worked well under heavy loads. If I had money to burn, I'd have got the Viking's, but I definitely give the Irwin version 2 thumbs up. Don't confuse these with Irwin Quick-Grip clamps. The Irwin Quick Lift jack/clamps are a whole different level of quality and strength than the Quick Grip clamps.
02Xterra
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WWheeler
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A couple new goodies to show off...
Dewalt 20V or Corded Wet/Dry Vac (DCV581H) - I like it. Very handy. There's better suction cordless vacs like it but I'm already heavily invested in the Dewalt 20V so I'm sticking with it.
Astro's new 750 lumen wireless charging LED light (52SLMAX) - I've already had for 3 or so years now two of their wireless charging 500 lumen lights and a 1000 lumen mini flood light on two of the charging bases, so I've had an extra spot on one of the bases ready for it. This new light is a LOT brighter and has a lot better hinge. My older lights haven't gotten so floppy they won't hold position any more but can definitely tell they have loosened up quite a bit.
Dewalt 20V or Corded Wet/Dry Vac (DCV581H) - I like it. Very handy. There's better suction cordless vacs like it but I'm already heavily invested in the Dewalt 20V so I'm sticking with it.
Astro's new 750 lumen wireless charging LED light (52SLMAX) - I've already had for 3 or so years now two of their wireless charging 500 lumen lights and a 1000 lumen mini flood light on two of the charging bases, so I've had an extra spot on one of the bases ready for it. This new light is a LOT brighter and has a lot better hinge. My older lights haven't gotten so floppy they won't hold position any more but can definitely tell they have loosened up quite a bit.
WWheeler
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Nice! Makings for a cross-cut sled? Or something else?
02Xterra
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Indeed! I have one that my dad made years ago for his old saw that I now have, but I'd like to make an improved version!
The saw blade has a flat kerf; I made a sled for cutting splines recently and want to have nice square corners in the slot
Not exactly a "new" tool to me....more like a "what was I thinking" tool. It's for cutting the top off of an oil filter, so that the insides can be examined for debris after an oil change. I've used it ONCE.
O, NO
The guys that work on my 911 said that while opening up the filter is OK, they can usually tell if something is amiss by looking at the drain oil itself. If they suspect anything, then they cut open the filter. I'll defer to their 20+ years of experience.
I may hang this on the wall someplace to not only get it out of the tool box, but to remind me not to buy tools like this.
No, no, no, what this means is now you have to buy a FilterMag to slap on your oil filter and then with every oil change you'll feel compelled to open up the old filter and see how much metal got captured!
FilterMag Consumer Products | Engine Protection Since 1999
www.shopfiltermag.com
FilterMag Industrial
www.shopfiltermag.com
My Advance Auto has a steel drum just for oil filters. So I can take my bucket of various filters, some of them cut open, and dump it all in there.
racer1735
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Ordered eight days ago and arrived today. Two thumbs up to Steve on the great service! These things were packaged very well for shipment
To the trash with my 30-year-old, smelly, Craftsman set (except for the #3 Phillips, which I need to keep until I get a matching one for this set).
To the trash with my 30-year-old, smelly, Craftsman set (except for the #3 Phillips, which I need to keep until I get a matching one for this set).
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cody1325
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New to me, but hear me out. . .
I was in the lumber section of Home Depot looking at sheet insulation. Needed a measuring tape so I asked one of the employees if they had one I could use for the second. Gal flipped me this and said "Keep it" and just walked off.
Kind of a neat tape measure, tons of random (but useful) information on the back of it, something I've never seen before.
My "New to Me" Home Depot Employee limited edition Tape Measure!
Did have that moment as I was walking through the parking lot, wondering if I was going to gang tackled by loss prevention . . .
Nice! Lowe's here just takes their tape measures from regular stock.
My toolbox is full of thread sizers, various conversion charts, and even a weatherhead fitting chart for some reason. Half of them get used so sparingly (especially ever since I got a Starrett 155 in a lot of old machinist's tools), I really need to take them out and move them to the big toolbox in the basement.
Honestly, HD not selling something like this is money lost. I myself find a lot of those charts on the back of the blade handy.
Beerhippie
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"Hmm... circumference to diameter chart... I think that's around 15 feet...."
I'll keep my Pocket Reference.
I'll keep my Pocket Reference.
cody1325
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Went to the Stihl dealer to pick up my half-worn-out 011AV from service. They re-did the fuel lines, and put in a new filter (which unbeknonst to me before I inherited it--had never been changed). I have been eyeing the GTA26 ever since it came out, as a way to test a cordless saw before I bought a more reasonably sized one.
I never got around to buying the Bauer one, and the Kobalt or Craftsman ones weren't much cheaper than the Stihl, and honestly, both didn't seem that well built. Plus, fighting Lowe's with warranty.
Finally decided to get one, after the headaches last summer and fall brought about clearing overgrown areas on banks and behind buildings.
While most entry-level cordless lawn and garden type tools disappoint, this one did not.
It cuts stuff pretty darn fast, out-cuts for its small size, and seems to stop if it thinks anything may cause a kickback. Plus, I have a three year warranty through my dealer who has always been easy to deal with. Lowe's--not so much. Honestly, for light pruning, it is much better than a full-size saw.
Battery life isn't the greatest however. Especially given they're $55 a piece. Unlike the $15 Hyper Tough batteries.
Bauer is still on the menu due to being cheap and a little bit bigger.
I never got around to buying the Bauer one, and the Kobalt or Craftsman ones weren't much cheaper than the Stihl, and honestly, both didn't seem that well built. Plus, fighting Lowe's with warranty.
Finally decided to get one, after the headaches last summer and fall brought about clearing overgrown areas on banks and behind buildings.
While most entry-level cordless lawn and garden type tools disappoint, this one did not.
It cuts stuff pretty darn fast, out-cuts for its small size, and seems to stop if it thinks anything may cause a kickback. Plus, I have a three year warranty through my dealer who has always been easy to deal with. Lowe's--not so much. Honestly, for light pruning, it is much better than a full-size saw.
Battery life isn't the greatest however. Especially given they're $55 a piece. Unlike the $15 Hyper Tough batteries.
Bauer is still on the menu due to being cheap and a little bit bigger.
cody1325
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Picked up a cheap spud wrench at Tractor Supply to throw in the tractor's toolbox. My good '30s Williams is a size I don't use a lot on equipment. Eventually, I'm getting a Wright spud ratchet for the job, but at $7.50, this will do fine, and if it gets broke, so what.
slik560
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Truth be told: the filter magnet has been in use since I changed over to the spin-on type filters.No, no, no, what this means is now you have to buy a FilterMag to slap on your oil filter and then with every oil change you'll feel compelled to open up the old filter and see how much metal got captured!
FilterMag Consumer Products | Engine Protection Since 1999
FilterMag Industrial
How soft is this soft grip?
Shadowdog500
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People were raving about Malco “Eagle Grip” vice grips on a bolt removal thread last week so I decided to get one. Malco acquired the Petersen vise grip factory and Improved the design. I will say this is the nicest vice grip I ever had in my hand and is beefier than what you usually find at the stores today. Can’t wait to see how they compare to my trusty Knipex Cobras!
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driftpin
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A motorcycle screw jack lift for use on a Handy Lift or on the ground. My first Vevor purchase. The package weighed 33 lbs. delivered,
expecting that this will make my work on the Handy Lift easier. I don't have a drop-out piece for tire changes, this should allow work on the wheels/tires easier.
From 3-1/2" to 14-3/4" without the short adjustable 'legs' which are threaded.
I have 2" from the top of the weight-bearing platform, to 3" at a safe extension of the rubber-covered 'feet.' I have a ribbed piece of rubber that I can use to place onto the top of the platform, if I don't need to use the machine screw 'feet,' to save the paint on the top of the jack platform.
I was expecting to do some crude fabrication of the screw used to raise/lower the platform, to be able to use a cordless drill for raising/lowering the bike. I don't need to do anything, as the end of the screw is a hex head, so just match-up a socket on a cordless drill or an impact tool w/a 3/8" or 1/2" drive adapter and have at-it. Looks like a 22 mm socket will fit that screw shaft end nut.
expecting that this will make my work on the Handy Lift easier. I don't have a drop-out piece for tire changes, this should allow work on the wheels/tires easier.
From 3-1/2" to 14-3/4" without the short adjustable 'legs' which are threaded.
I have 2" from the top of the weight-bearing platform, to 3" at a safe extension of the rubber-covered 'feet.' I have a ribbed piece of rubber that I can use to place onto the top of the platform, if I don't need to use the machine screw 'feet,' to save the paint on the top of the jack platform.
I was expecting to do some crude fabrication of the screw used to raise/lower the platform, to be able to use a cordless drill for raising/lowering the bike. I don't need to do anything, as the end of the screw is a hex head, so just match-up a socket on a cordless drill or an impact tool w/a 3/8" or 1/2" drive adapter and have at-it. Looks like a 22 mm socket will fit that screw shaft end nut.
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I never really understood using a dropout section to remove a wheel as you need to support the wheel as you remove the axle, much easier to lift your bike with new jack leaving the wheel on the lift.A motorcycle screw jack lift for use on a Handy Lift or on the ground. My first Vevor purchase. The package weighed 33 lbs. delivered,
expecting that this will make my work on the Handy Lift easier. I don't have a drop-out piece for tire changes, this should allow work on the wheels/tires easier.
From 3-1/2" to 14-3/4" without the short adjustable 'legs' which are threaded.
I have 2" from the top of the weight-bearing platform, to 3" at a safe extension of the rubber-covered 'feet.' I have a ribbed piece of rubber that I can use to place onto the top of the platform, if I don't need to use the machine screw 'feet,' to save the paint on the top of the jack platform.
I was expecting to do some crude fabrication of the screw used to raise/lower the platform, to be able to use a cordless drill for raising/lowering the bike. I don't need to do anything, as the end of the screw is a hex head, so just match-up a socket on a cordless drill or an impact tool w/a 3/8" or 1/2" drive adapter and have at-it. Looks like a 22 mm socket will fit that screw shaft end nut.
I would suggest you not use your cordless tools or at least the impact as I have seen the main nut get torn up and fail, then you need at least a new jack and a pair of skivies
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racer1735
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Not overly soft. But not a hard plastic feel, either
racer1735
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This came home with me via a Christmas gift card purchase (and $30 off from HF).
Odds and ends from Mister Worker's winter sale. All 3/8" and 1/4". Left to right:
Hazet 880LG-20
Hazet 880LG-21
Hazet 880LG-22
Stahlwille 1225 150mm offset extension
Stahlwille 434 194mm flex extension
Stahlwille 427QR/10 240mm locking extension
Stahlwille 427QR/6 160mm locking extension
Stahlwille 427QR/3 76mm locking extension
Hazet 866BH-14 telescopic t-handle bit holder
Hazet 863Q t-handle reversible ratchet
Hazet 867-4 100mm extension
Stahlwille 405QR/2 54mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/4 102mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/6 150mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/13 330mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/14 356mm locking extension
Hazet 880LG-20
Hazet 880LG-21
Hazet 880LG-22
Stahlwille 1225 150mm offset extension
Stahlwille 434 194mm flex extension
Stahlwille 427QR/10 240mm locking extension
Stahlwille 427QR/6 160mm locking extension
Stahlwille 427QR/3 76mm locking extension
Hazet 866BH-14 telescopic t-handle bit holder
Hazet 863Q t-handle reversible ratchet
Hazet 867-4 100mm extension
Stahlwille 405QR/2 54mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/4 102mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/6 150mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/13 330mm locking extension
Stahlwille 405QR/14 356mm locking extension
swsman
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Over the past three weeks I have added some assorted tools.
Not pictured are Knipex Twin Grip pliers, Lisle electronic connector pliers, Top Don BT50, Astro Tools 78319, Icon 11" pistol grip needle nose pliers, along with some other things I am forgetting at the moment...
Not pictured are Knipex Twin Grip pliers, Lisle electronic connector pliers, Top Don BT50, Astro Tools 78319, Icon 11" pistol grip needle nose pliers, along with some other things I am forgetting at the moment...
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Mr. Roboto
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A couple new goodies to show off...
Dewalt 20V or Corded Wet/Dry Vac (DCV581H) - I like it. Very handy. There's better suction cordless vacs like it but I'm already heavily invested in the Dewalt 20V so I'm sticking with it.
Astro's new 750 lumen wireless charging LED light (52SLMAX) - I've already had for 3 or so years now two of their wireless charging 500 lumen lights and a 1000 lumen mini flood light on two of the charging bases, so I've had an extra spot on one of the bases ready for it. This new light is a LOT brighter and has a lot better hinge. My older lights haven't gotten so floppy they won't hold position any more but can definitely tell they have loosened up quite a bit.
I’m a sucker for lights. I’ve got the 500 lumen light with a dual charger base that currently has an empty slot. Looks like I’ll be filing it with one of these haha.
Mr. Roboto
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Warranty replacement came in for an old USA made craftsman. The chrome on the old one (right) was flaking off to the point where it would cut my hand if I forgot about it. I submitted an online request vs going to Lowe’s, because they let you keep your old one this way. I’ll wrap some tape around the handle of the old one and keep on rocking it haha.
Fedwrench
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I guess a replacement ratchet is better than no ratchet. Sorry for your lossWarranty replacement came in for an old USA made craftsman. The chrome on the old one (right) was flaking off to the point where it would cut my hand if I forgot about it. I submitted an online request vs going to Lowe’s, because they let you keep your old one this way. I’ll wrap some tape around the handle of the old one and keep on rocking it haha.
I've used 1200 grit wet dry sand paper to feather edge chrome peel areas in the past to reduce flaking. It works well. you can also use heat shrink tape on the handle if needed. Although not my favorite half inch drive ratchet, those paint brush handled ratchets are pretty sweet in 1/4 & 3/8 drive. 
Warranty replacement came in for an old USA made craftsman. The chrome on the old one (right) was flaking off to the point where it would cut my hand if I forgot about it. I submitted an online request vs going to Lowe’s, because they let you keep your old one this way. I’ll wrap some tape around the handle of the old one and keep on rocking it haha.
"Old USA made..."
Do you mean the ones made a few years ago and sold at Lowe’s (not Sears)?
Mike
Mr. Roboto
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No, I don’t. My dad bought the ratchet on the right at least 20 years ago from sears. He passed it along to me about 10 years ago.
wandrur
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My haul from Christmas.
My haul from today. Received a replacement pair of Merrell boots from Amazon beside because an eyelet rivet popped after a single wear. Replacement pair had the same issue (obviously a returned pair replaced as 'new'). App wouldn't let me process another return, so I'm trying a solution and will yell at them later.
My haul from today. Received a replacement pair of Merrell boots from Amazon beside because an eyelet rivet popped after a single wear. Replacement pair had the same issue (obviously a returned pair replaced as 'new'
). App wouldn't let me process another return, so I'm trying a solution and will yell at them later.allinon72
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Those pear head smooth handle ratchets are great, I still have mine. An example of an exemplary tool you could buy off the shelf at Sears. Miss those days.
Mirage
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I got mine very early on, has patent pending on them. I got rebuild kits off of ebay a few years ago for the 3/8 and 1/4. Just so comfortable when your really cranking on them like suspension work.
Andres26tnt
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Nice you got the new low profile one. Open.it up and lube it good, ratchets now of days seem to come un-lubed.Warranty replacement came in for an old USA made craftsman. The chrome on the old one (right) was flaking off to the point where it would cut my hand if I forgot about it. I submitted an online request vs going to Lowe’s, because they let you keep your old one this way. I’ll wrap some tape around the handle of the old one and keep on rocking it haha.
LeeG
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Viking Arm lifters. Been wanting a set of these since I first saw them. The DeWalt version is cheaper, but I wanted the original.
This is the answer. Torx allows higher torque for a given size head than most other drive system (and the ones that out perform it are all things people ***** about needing special tools for.). t50 is typically m10, and 100 lb-ft (135 Nm) is a crazy high value for a bolt that size, and most heads would strip at that torque. I doubt disassembly is a consideration, most seats go the life of the car without being removed. I suspect that Toyota says the bolts are single use anyway, given they're safety critical, and the high torque value.