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Markoos
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First Wera tool, 1/4 torque wrench £108, 2,5-25 Nm, with quick relase, could not swallow snap on price @ £350.
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cody1325
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I got a much better deal on that Jensen 70 than I thought I would have--guy asked $50, but he let me have it for $30.
Needs: smokestack (decorative--since this is electrically-fired), whistle, and safety valve--plus I might as well replace all the seals while I'm at it. Should be about $60 in parts--so under $100 vs. $300 for a new one these days.
They're still hand-made in Jeannette, PA; and parts are available through the manufacturer
Also, I've got more of an excuse to buy the CAT/Williams driver set in-stock at my CAT dealer--I don't own good quality slotted screwdrivers aside from the bits in my old Chapman sets.
To do: email Jensen to see how I test the existing parts, and what other tools I'll need. They do make the specific wrench to remove the viewing glass spanner nut.
Needs: smokestack (decorative--since this is electrically-fired), whistle, and safety valve--plus I might as well replace all the seals while I'm at it. Should be about $60 in parts--so under $100 vs. $300 for a new one these days.
They're still hand-made in Jeannette, PA; and parts are available through the manufacturer
Also, I've got more of an excuse to buy the CAT/Williams driver set in-stock at my CAT dealer--I don't own good quality slotted screwdrivers aside from the bits in my old Chapman sets.
To do: email Jensen to see how I test the existing parts, and what other tools I'll need. They do make the specific wrench to remove the viewing glass spanner nut.
cody1325
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If you can tolerate an extra half-inch of length, consider these 6.5-inch, flush fastener slip joints from Wilde. They, and their larger cousins, are superb.
Thanks. I've got some of the cheaper Wildes on my HJE list, but not the flush fastener.
Decided I'd try out a bunch of different slip-joints. I love my Knipex 140mm combination pliers (aka linesman's), but wanted to try US-made options.
First Wera tool, 1/4 torque wrench £108, 2,5-25 Nm, with quick relase, could not swallow snap on price @ £350.
Yup, those are nice. I have that one ^^^^ and a 3/8" plus 1/2" as well.
Seth
Is this Wera torque wrench manufactured in the UK by Norbar?
First Wera tool, 1/4 torque wrench £108, 2,5-25 Nm, with quick relase, could not swallow snap on price @ £350.
Prospecter
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I'm on board with these Icons. Unlike anything else I have. Nicely made. My first Icon purchase.
Markoos
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I think they used to be, at least some models, now they are made in Taiwan.
milkovich
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Well, I'm finally out of the dark ages! Bonus: I didn't realize it also did UV for leak detection dyes. There are lots of good lights out there and brighter lights, but these are really built like brick outhouses. I'm of an age that this will hopefully be my last or second to last worklight.
I also discovered that my tool box has a USB 5V output under the 120v outlets!
I also discovered that my tool box has a USB 5V output under the 120v outlets!MWEric
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Got my free hammer, and some other ****.
four.cycle
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bench grinder. this is a low-end model (no oil cup) that I might end up cannibalizing for parts. have to sleep on it. CL find.
and a 3/8-16 LH die that hopefully will doctor up the threads on the other grinder. ordered online.
2ndGearRubber
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"Free"
I got a "free" scan tool once, when buying a box. However the math works, so long as the price is the lowest possible! But the Snap-on man got an extra ~6k over what I planned on spending when I walked on the truck.
cody1325
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bench grinder. this is a low-end model (no oil cup) that I might end up cannibalizing for parts. have to sleep on it. CL find.
and a 3/8-16 LH die that hopefully will doctor up the threads on the other grinder. ordered online.
Nice! I've got a pair of them I used heavily as a kid and teenager. Handy as a: variable speed and b: transportable to just about anywhere. Also, it flew by my folks rule at the time of "no power tools without supervision".
They spent many years in a deteriorating shed on a farm we leased. They really could use a full tear-down and restoration. Thinking about changing the nearly worn out stones on them for coarse on one, and fine on the other. Need to get the stones off, and find proper new ones.
four.cycle
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^ Beware of left-hand threads! I wonder now if I had known that, I might not have had to ****** up the threads on the other one!
The red one (above) is complete, working, and silent, so it's in decent shape. The other one is a bit "compromised".
The red one (above) is complete, working, and silent, so it's in decent shape. The other one is a bit "compromised".
I really wish I could post pictures here. My order from JB Tools came in today. They had a promo on the drill bits and I picked up a few other items; mostly from Astro Tools.
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I needed a rivet nut tool for work and this was inexpensive so I thought I would give it a shot.
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KnKut 29KK10 29 Piece Mechanics Length Step Point Drill Bit Set
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ASTRO 0.401" "Thor" Super Duty Long Barrel Air Hammer/Riveter (401K)
BUY ASTRO 0.401" "Thor" Super Duty Long Barrel Air Hammer/Riveter (401K) with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tools
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ASTRO 1/4" Sealed Head Nano Short Ratchet - 5" (91405S)
BUY ASTRO 1/4" Sealed Head Nano Short Ratchet - 5" (91405S) with an everyday low price and fast shipping! JB Tools
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I needed a rivet nut tool for work and this was inexpensive so I thought I would give it a shot.
Astro Pneumatic Combination Rivet Nut and Pop Rivet Setter Kit (1453)
Get the Astro Pneumatic Rivet Nut Setter Kit for versatile sheet metal fabrication. Quick change design and multiple attachments included. Order today at JB Tools!
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Almost forgot about the 2020 Stinger. I will be taking that to work to replace the classic Stinger LED I've been using. Minus figuring out a lighting solution for the work van, I'm currently well stocked on lights.
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Streamlight STINGER 2020 Rechargeable LED Flashlight - Light Only (78120)
Streamlight STINGER 2020 Rechargeable LED Flashlight, 2000 lumens, multiple charging options, ergonomic design, STINGER-2020.
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Beerhippie
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^ Those look like a poor excuse for
They don't make 'em like they used to.
They don't make 'em like they used to.
My two arrivals for the day. The Olsa magnets are for home and the Lisle tool is for work. I sprung for the red magnets. The orange are a few bucks cheaper.
Bit Magnetizer and Demagnetizer Rings
The Olsa Tools simple and compact design allows you to magnetize and demagnetize all of your bits on the go with only one swipe.olsatools.com
A comment on demagnetization. To demagnetize a ferromagnetic material (steel alloys) you cannot usually do so (except under extremely specific conditions that you will NOT meet) with a static magnetic field associated with a permanent magnet array like the Olsa tool. Yes, if oriented correctly, that "tool" might take out part of the magnetized alloy field. But it is unlikely to take it mostly out and very very unlikely to take it completely out. Plus if you insert something magnetized (say screwdriver tip) in it pointing the wrong way (just rotate the blade and you will do this) it will then enhance the residual magnetic field to make it *worse* in the sense of being more strongly magnetized up to the material limit. The proper way to demagnetize something Ferromagnetic is to insert it in an oscillatory-current driven electromagnet that is slowly driven (slow here in the sense of material response times which is fast by our perception) while reducing in drive (coil current) amplitude to zero. This should almost always leave the Ferromagnetic material to a state of very low residual magnetization (meaning demagnetized).
I recommend that people avoid buying such a junky "demagnetizer". I feel it is irresponsible for a company like Olsa to sell something like this as a "demagnetizer". Whiha sells something similar. Both border on false advertising. Unfortunately, demagnetization is not so simple.
I looked up a cheap device that *could* work as a demagnetizer for small tools on Amazon. Something like:
is not precluded from working by materials science/physics. It is possible to make more substantial demagnetizers with a driven circuit electromagnet, but that would be expensive and a lot of trouble. I did NOT buy the instrument in the link above so I cannot promise it is quality. But if anyone has one let me know if it works ok on screwdrivers etc, and I might buy one myself.
By the way, the reserse process of manetizing a screwdriver tip or tool is pretty simple. You can just inset the part you want magnetized in a strong dipole magnetic field (say from a permanent magnet). Unfortunately, demagnetization is much more involved.
I hope this helps some people. My late fater used to ask for stuff like this and buy tools like the Olsa device and then he would complain about them not working. He ignored my explanations (thanks Dad!) and an offer to build what he wanted. He tried a few iterations of devices like Outlier showed. None came close to working as one would expect from basic principles.
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@lund
For the things that I do, I don't think I've ever worked on or came across anything sensitive enough that would have absolutely required demagnetization. Just thinking about smaller electronics, I generally keep separate tools for that kind of stuff. Good info all around I will be more mindful of that in the future.
For the things that I do, I don't think I've ever worked on or came across anything sensitive enough that would have absolutely required demagnetization. Just thinking about smaller electronics, I generally keep separate tools for that kind of stuff. Good info all around I will be more mindful of that in the future.
This came in late last night. Unfortunately, it will be going back. I had hoped they would be the older-style locking extensions that Proto and the tool truck brands use, but they are not. It's a shame too as they came in nice green and black foam organizer.
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3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
SK Professional Tools 46159 3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
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I definitely wasn’t expecting those in this price range and the screwdriver handle was a real good hint they weren’t heavy duty.^ Those look like a poor excuse for
They don't make 'em like they used to.
Before making my post I only played with one of them. The quick release feature was insanely notchy and the screw clamp rough which I’m sure some lube will take care of ( hopefully).
But after posting I grabbed the other model and it worked very smooth. I’ll **** around with them in a couple days and see how it goes.
This came in late last night. Unfortunately, it will be going back. I had hoped they would be the older-style locking extensions that Proto and the tool truck brands use, but they are not. It's a shame too as they came in nice green and black foam organizer.
3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
SK Professional Tools 46159 3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
Zoro says they're USA made and it looks like they show the "old" SK USA locking style, like Proto also used, in the picture. What did you receive?
Fedwrench
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What's different about them? can you take pictures & post them before returning them? Did you order them from SKtools.com as part of their 30% off sale?This came in late last night. Unfortunately, it will be going back. I had hoped they would be the older-style locking extensions that Proto and the tool truck brands use, but they are not. It's a shame too as they came in nice green and black foam organizer.
3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
SK Professional Tools 46159 3 Piece 1/2" Drive Locking Impact Extension Set
racer1735
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Does this count? In the past I've used a small four or five drawer tool cart that I would roll to either my bike or car, but I've found that so many of my projects involve using a laptop or having a repair manual close by and those tool chests don't afford that opportunity.
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Kasal
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1/4, 3/8, 1/2 impact extensions. I actually ordered a 3/8 12 point socket set and this is what I received, in true GJ style I will keep these and reorder as originally ordered.
WNYflyer
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Shout out to Proto/SB&D. Picked up a couple years ago a set of used Proto reversible ratcheting wrenches which the style has been discontinued for awhile I guess. Well I have a thing for wrench/tool- pouches/rolls so I contacted Proto to see if they still had the associated wrench roll available since I didn't have it. Well the lady at Proto/SB&D kindly sent me the wrench roll free of charge, yeah baby, and it probably helped that the wrench set has been discontinued. Photo of the newly obtained wrench roll and a photo of the wrenches in their new home.
cody1325
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Shout out to Proto/SB&D. Picked up a couple years ago a set of used Proto reversible ratcheting wrenches which the style has been discontinued for awhile I guess. Well I have a thing for wrench/tool- pouches/rolls so I contacted Proto to see if they still had the associated wrench roll available since I didn't have it. Well the lady at Proto/SB&D kindly sent me the wrench roll free of charge, yeah baby, and it probably helped that the wrench set has been discontinued. Photo of the newly obtained wrench roll and a photo of the wrenches in their new home.
Nice!
I'm getting a full metric set of ASD from the mine supply, but they don't have them in full sets. Thus, I'll have to probably do the same.
I've got the rolls from the '60s, but they came with incorrect wrenches ( HTD Japan-made Metric--which so far, are my good metric wrenches) and the vinyl has hardened, thus they aren't great for daily use.
Semi-hole mechanic
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I don’t think Menard’s ever leases or buys already built buildings. Every one I’ve ever been in has always been new construction.
david3921
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I really could use one of these but I just can't justify the cost. Most I see are $100 or more.
Some (me included) do not like the residual field of magnetized screwdrivers, wrenches, etc grabbing stuff like metal shavings. With some electro-mechanical stuff (hard drives for example), one should avoid bringing magnets near them even then the field magnitudes are not that large. Most solid state electronic devices are ok with modest fields
Scientific labs will demagnetize large electromagnets for charged particle optics before adjusting the setting since if that is not done it can impact the precise strength obtained when you adjust the coil current. This is way outside the scope of most host home uses.
turnthewrench 2.0
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