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How did you live without them for 10 years?
Love mine and use them all the time.
I replaced a friend's shattered rear window on their liftgate. I tried using a putty knife and hammer, but it was slow, slow. So I went to HF and paid $7 for this set of chisels (didn't use a coupon). With a hammer and the 2nd largest chisel, it made quick work of removing the window adhesive (had a layer of broken glass embedded). I also picked up a set of safety glasses, as there is no more important rule than to wear these (Norm is right).
I imagine these are really good when sharpened but out of the package they were great.
I imagine these are really good when sharpened but out of the package they were great.
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available in 5/8: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/dc/v000199990/
Thanks monte
captain14
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We have a thread for that too. I did a quick search for it but couldn’t find it. Believe GJ member Renegade (sp) is the original poster.No idea if you all consider this a tool.
Brand new in the box. Decals not even applied.
Thought the price was fairly decent. FREE!
Here we go.
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Fedwrench
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1/4" Sealed Head Nano Short Ratchet - 5" | Astro Pneumatic Tools
• A 1/4" drive ratchet that's 50% the head size of the competition, about the size of the average pinky finger • 72 tooth, 10" long, quick-re ...
www.astrotools.com
I think this is the only new one released. Astro has a quick release version but, I prefer no quick release.
four.cycle
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I thought these looked interesting so I ordered a set:
"Duratech" 9-piece metric angle-end socket wrench set
Manufactured by
Zhejiang Yiyang Tool Mfg. Co. Ltd., No 68 Guangming Rd., Xiao Nanhai, Longyou, Zhejiang, China 324404 / http://www.ironduketools.com/ / http://www.yiyangtools.com/ / "Duratech" "Ironduke" /
Fit and finish appear to be first rate. The roll-up is exceptionally well designed and made - as though they actually intended for it to be put into use and hold up for a while.
I was thinking of picking up a couple onesie-twosies - just an 8 and a 10 and maybe a 13, until I ran a couple searches and saw the price on the full set.
"Duratech" 9-piece metric angle-end socket wrench set
Manufactured by
Zhejiang Yiyang Tool Mfg. Co. Ltd., No 68 Guangming Rd., Xiao Nanhai, Longyou, Zhejiang, China 324404 / http://www.ironduketools.com/ / http://www.yiyangtools.com/ / "Duratech" "Ironduke" /
Fit and finish appear to be first rate. The roll-up is exceptionally well designed and made - as though they actually intended for it to be put into use and hold up for a while.
I was thinking of picking up a couple onesie-twosies - just an 8 and a 10 and maybe a 13, until I ran a couple searches and saw the price on the full set.
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Couple new tools today.
Picked up the Knipex 8" CoBolt cutters for under $30.
Got the Milwaukee 2880-20 on sale from Home Depot last week. Was debating the 3670 with the Forge battery for $250 versus this for $150, but I really don't think I need a more powerful grinder and given the larger size / weight of the 3670 (5.3lbs versus just 3.1 for the 2880) I think this was the right choice. Just gave it a run this morning and very happy with what I need it for - which is mainly lighter work, I'm not cutting heavy duty plate or iron piping.
Picked up the Knipex 8" CoBolt cutters for under $30.
Got the Milwaukee 2880-20 on sale from Home Depot last week. Was debating the 3670 with the Forge battery for $250 versus this for $150, but I really don't think I need a more powerful grinder and given the larger size / weight of the 3670 (5.3lbs versus just 3.1 for the 2880) I think this was the right choice. Just gave it a run this morning and very happy with what I need it for - which is mainly lighter work, I'm not cutting heavy duty plate or iron piping.
More single sockets ? Yes.....but...but ..the Hansen socket trays are now going to be FULL. . . . ahhhhhhh
I thought these looked interesting so I ordered a set:
"Duratech" 9-piece metric angle-end socket wrench set
Manufactured by
Zhejiang Yiyang Tool Mfg. Co. Ltd., No 68 Guangming Rd., Xiao Nanhai, Longyou, Zhejiang, China 324404 / http://www.ironduketools.com/ / http://www.yiyangtools.com/ / "Duratech" "Ironduke" /
Fit and finish appear to be first rate. The roll-up is exceptionally well designed and made - as though they actually intended for it to be put into use and hold up for a while.
I was thinking of picking up a couple onesie-twosies - just an 8 and a 10 and maybe a 13, until I ran a couple searches and saw the price on the full set.
I have the full set of Gedore and they work well for setting valve lash on Honda's. Don't use them a ton, but nice quality wrenches!
Her: "Honey, the fan stopped working."
Me: *squints eyes* "Finally."
Fan got a little spa day with some unnecessarily swank PBs that were waiting for their day to shine.
Back in action, but I was shocked by how much dust these accumulate - gotta love the high desert life!
Me: *squints eyes* "Finally."
Fan got a little spa day with some unnecessarily swank PBs that were waiting for their day to shine.
Back in action, but I was shocked by how much dust these accumulate - gotta love the high desert life!
SouthernIllinois
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Been off Garage Journal for a little over a week with the weather and the loss of Molly my cat.
Made a trip to Hobo freight which is about an hour away - had to buy something to make the trip worthwhile.
Had an issue with the plow wiring on my Gator and had to borrow some tools from a buddy that has a bodyshop - I really liked his little Snap-On torch so I found one of those on eBay.
Been wanting a new set of wrenches for the pole barn and noticed this morning a 30 piece set of SAE and Metric Milwaukee wrenches was marked down 35% ($90 0ff)at Home Depot. Ordered them and will pick them up next week when they come in.
Made a trip to Hobo freight which is about an hour away - had to buy something to make the trip worthwhile.
Had an issue with the plow wiring on my Gator and had to borrow some tools from a buddy that has a bodyshop - I really liked his little Snap-On torch so I found one of those on eBay.
Been wanting a new set of wrenches for the pole barn and noticed this morning a 30 piece set of SAE and Metric Milwaukee wrenches was marked down 35% ($90 0ff)at Home Depot. Ordered them and will pick them up next week when they come in.
My second pair of Icon pliers. I thought I already had a pair like this, but when I checked I remembered that it was a total POS one from Proto that I returned because it was so bad. Yes, it was functional and I'm sure no one but a GJ member would think it was bad, but for the $$, it was terrible.
The Icon are very nice. The grips are a bit sticky, and cushy, but IMO it's a perfect blend. I'll cut some nails with them tomorrow and see how they compare to my other HD cutters.
In a few years, Taiwan will take over the mid to higher US consumer plier market, like they have with wrenches, sockets, bit sockets, ratchets.... Meanwhile, over at Channellock everyone is napping
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I know these have been out for months per posts here, but they haven't shown up where I'm at (TN) until a few weeks ago when they showed up in stock. I was in the area today and when I stopped at HF they weren't on the pegs in the plier area. I looked and looked and nope. Then I finally found an employee and he was pretty clueless, but he went in the stock area and said they were in a tote. Thanks, but you have empty hooks in the plier area with no tags, maybe put them out????
The Icon are very nice. The grips are a bit sticky, and cushy, but IMO it's a perfect blend. I'll cut some nails with them tomorrow and see how they compare to my other HD cutters.
In a few years, Taiwan will take over the mid to higher US consumer plier market, like they have with wrenches, sockets, bit sockets, ratchets.... Meanwhile, over at Channellock everyone is napping
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I know these have been out for months per posts here, but they haven't shown up where I'm at (TN) until a few weeks ago when they showed up in stock. I was in the area today and when I stopped at HF they weren't on the pegs in the plier area. I looked and looked and nope. Then I finally found an employee and he was pretty clueless, but he went in the stock area and said they were in a tote. Thanks, but you have empty hooks in the plier area with no tags, maybe put them out????
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emeraldcoupe
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1/4" Sealed Head Nano Short Ratchet - 5" | Astro Pneumatic Tools
• A 1/4" drive ratchet that's 50% the head size of the competition, about the size of the average pinky finger • 72 tooth, 10" long, quick-re ...
I think this is the only new one released. Astro has a quick release version but, I prefer no quick release.
Yeah me too. Did you buy it on Amazon?
Fedwrench
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No. I have a local Astro rep.
@SouthernIllinois - Sorry for the loss of your cat... 
Her: "Honey, the fan stopped working."
Me: *squints eyes* "Finally."
Fan got a little spa day with some unnecessarily swank PBs that were waiting for their day to shine.
Back in action, but I was shocked by how much dust these accumulate - gotta love the high desert life!
It ain't just the high desert.
My wife has gotten quite adept at cleaning those tower fans.
AND, getting them back together in fine working order.
AND, using her own tools (NOT pink) for the process.
Qualitytools
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Are they 6 point on one end and 12 on the other?I thought these looked interesting so I ordered a set:
"Duratech" 9-piece metric angle-end socket wrench set
Manufactured by
Zhejiang Yiyang Tool Mfg. Co. Ltd., No 68 Guangming Rd., Xiao Nanhai, Longyou, Zhejiang, China 324404 / http://www.ironduketools.com/ / http://www.yiyangtools.com/ / "Duratech" "Ironduke" /
Fit and finish appear to be first rate. The roll-up is exceptionally well designed and made - as though they actually intended for it to be put into use and hold up for a while.
I was thinking of picking up a couple onesie-twosies - just an 8 and a 10 and maybe a 13, until I ran a couple searches and saw the price on the full set.
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the set I have is 6 on both ends. I haven't used them a lot, I bought them because I knew I'd want one size for a job I was preparing for. But they have held up fine, and I've occasionally used them as normal wrenches. They're a few bucks cheaper at amazon rioght now.
slik560
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I needed something a little smaller than the diamond files that I have, so I grabbed this Smith's pocket sharpening rod at Ace Hardware. Works really well on small things like nail clippers. [THAT is the true spirit of Garage Journal: spending $11 on a tool to sharpen $1.50 nail clippers. ]
I don't care if that is HF or not, that's a well designed and laid out set. Perfect for a shop truck set.For the longest time (30+ years), I have made due with just a set of SAE deep impact sockets. Have a need now for metric. So, decided to get whole shebang!
Hey Cam, while I get what the Super Bivvy is, I'd consider getting a pack of emergency (SPACE) blankets for disposable use. You can buy a 4 pack for less than $10 on Amazon or a 10 pack for about $15.Jumped in on that Napa stripper sale and picked up a case for the suture kits my daughter got me for Christmas. I really wish I went one size larger but maybe I’ll play around with the foam and see if it all fits better
Also looks like your IFAK has a rapid torniquet. I'd suggest getting a CAT torniquet. These are what most LEO's carry and familiar with to deploy.
Thanks I’ll take your advice and ge that. You know the one thing I’m a little bummed out about is that kit used to come with the stapler. Damn it I want one.
I got a story. Yesterday I was showing my kit off to the guys and a sheriff’s captain. Cap says if something ever happens to me and this guys around. Keep him the f away from me.
I had a stapler at one time When I got cut with a set of trauma shears on an EMS call. Doc gave me it too me after putting one in my knee.Thanks I’ll take your advice and ge that. You know the one thing I’m a little bummed out about is that kit used to come with the stapler. Damn it I want one.
I got a story. Yesterday I was showing my kit off to the guys and a sheriff’s captain. Cap says if something ever happens to me and this guys around. Keep him the f away from me.
That Capt might have been joking but when SHTF, any med supplies help. I keep a CAT torniquet in the box on the JD 2032R. . . what I use when cutting wood. Hope to never need it.
Prospecter
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Now you have an excuse to upgrade your nail clippers!I needed something a little smaller than the diamond files that I have, so I grabbed this Smith's pocket sharpening rod at Ace Hardware. Works really well on small things like nail clippers. [THAT is the true spirit of Garage Journal: spending $11 on a tool to sharpen $1.50 nail clippers. ]
Beerhippie
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That looks handy for serrated kitchen blades!I needed something a little smaller than the diamond files that I have, so I grabbed this Smith's pocket sharpening rod at Ace Hardware. Works really well on small things like nail clippers. [THAT is the true spirit of Garage Journal: spending $11 on a tool to sharpen $1.50 nail clippers. ]
Had a similar pair and really wanted to like it but they just always felt a bit odd. They got torn quite fast especially at the seams. I don't know why mechanic gloves need so many patches...Mechanix gloves
Nobody-named-Olli
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Euro crates 40x30 (cm).
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
four.cycle
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6 points on both ends
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Facom sells ones with 6pt. on one end and 12pt. on the other end. Facom 76. / The size in mm you want.
76.10=10mm
76.21=21mm
garfieldzzz
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You can never have enough of them..Euro crates 40x30 (cm).
Kind regards,
Olli
four.cycle
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$11.49 and $27.69 from Zoro (respectively)
$39.18 + shipping for two pieces... or $39.59 (including shipping) for an entire set... was not a tough decision.
Picked up an online order from Menards this morning. I bought 2 of these Lufkin 300' tape measures. They were clearance or on sale for $10-11 bucks plus a $5 rebate each.
The Channellocks were bought because I needed to stop the SIL's house on the way home and check the hoses on her washer.
The Channellocks were bought because I needed to stop the SIL's house on the way home and check the hoses on her washer.
Beerhippie
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Those tapes are an amazing deal--and just perfect for the informal shooting range!Picked up an online order from Menards this morning. I bought 2 of these Lufkin 300' tape measures. They were clearance or on sale for $10-11 bucks plus a $5 rebate each.
The Channellocks were bought because I needed to stop the SIL's house on the way home and check the hoses on her washer.
Sad to see that Lufkin is now part of the Empire.
Prospecter
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Can't have too many Channellocks!
Measuring your zero to 60 times?Picked up an online order from Menards this morning. I bought 2 of these Lufkin 300' tape measures. They were clearance or on sale for $10-11 bucks plus a $5 rebate each.
The Channellocks were bought because I needed to stop the SIL's house on the way home and check the hoses on her washer.