The only ones they carry use proprietary sandpaper that attaches with either velcro or adhesive, I didn’t really pay close enough attention to notice which one. What kind of home improvement/hardware store doesn’t carry basic sanding blocks? 
Grrr!
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Touche'Isn’t that polish for Massengill?
Nice haul!Went to a farm auction last weekend. Picked up a few things.
Some Stilsons, some Ridgid, a few US made other stuff. The funky wrench was made in Germany. Not shown, about 400 brand new Dormer branded HSS drill bits, 1/4” - 7/16”. Not bad for about $80
Got a few new things in. Mac S14 drum brake spring tool. I can use this for parking brake shoes and drum brakes on Tacoma’s thankfully I don’t work on drum or parking brakes much but when I do it’s handy. The guy on here who I bought it from threw in some freebies which are always appreciated.
Next picture is a few new Tekton tools. 1/14 and 7/8 chisels. I don’t have these two sizes but now I do completing my set of chisels except 1 inch. The chisels kinda feel meh to be honest. I’ll be keeping them because they will work fine but just feel a bit cheap maybe it’s because they are cold chisels and not heat treated. And then a 35mm socket for axle nuts on Tacomas and 4Runner too. I’ve worked on Toyota pretty much my whole automotive career and I had never knew the Tacoma or 4Runner used a 35mm axle nut but that’s because before the other day I never had to replace an axle in one until then. I hated having to borrow a socket so I got one. I have one at home but I need a full set of tools for home too so had to buy a new one for work.
Indeed, but my Tekton 1/2" Long Cold Chisel seems pretty soft. I don't expect miracle steel, but it dulled very quickly.
Oh. Interesting information. I gotta tell the tool truck guys that lol. I’ve always been told and heard it meant they were forged in cold instead of hot and regular was heat treated.
........I’ve worked on Toyota pretty much my whole automotive career .........
When doing the e-brakes on Toyota 4Runners, Tundras, Lexus GX, etc there are two small holes in the rear hub that are there for you to line up with the retainers that sit behind it that are too small for a standard retainer clip type tool. They are there for a "Toyota Brake Spring Tool" to fit through. Several manufacturers make one. I've got a Mac PBT1 ($42), and there's a Snap-On BT20 ($45) or a 'Cal-Van Tools CV364' ($25 or so) and a couple other brands out now too. Or if you don't want to buy one you could probably just take a good look at a picture of one and modify a flathead screwdriver to look like one.
The tool allows you to reach through the hole and turn the keeper without any fuss. Without it it can quickly become a 4-letter-word-fest to get the retainers off trying to grab them from the side with pliers or vice grips. Been there. Done that. IMHO if you do buy one whatever you wind up paying for one of these tools it'll be worth every penny even if it's the only time you ever do Toyota rear e-brake drums.
BGS 6896 | Brake Spring Installer | for Toyota Parking Brake : Amazon
I don’t have a choice unfortunately. They moved me to Toyota back in 2022 from Subaru and then before that I had worked for Toyota for another stint too. My dealership owns 11 franchises so they move people around a lot.
Doggone....I like those.
Lang Extra Long Pin Punch Set
A quick look on The, Jungle says $66.
I have been using them on bike cables and smaller pins. They cut but on the cables they kinda pinch them and leave them smooshed together in a fine crimp unless I really push the handles together and pull away. My driver gave me a discount because they’ve been on the truck forever. I haven’t tried them on threaded rod yet, so I’m hoping that it handles that stuff better.
UPDATE: Large HF wagon. The wagon was well packed with all the parts present in the box. Nice and clear instructions made for a straight forward, easy and quick assembly. Its a bit heavy and bulky when lifting so if you have a bad back, might want some one to help carry it or use a hand truck.Trip to HF today to bag one of these large wagons on sale at $ 139. Now to put it together. Meanwhle, I also want one of those 2-wheel, wheel barrels for a reasonable price. Probably with a steel pan, but not opposed to an aluminum one. Likely have to order it on-line as I didn't see any at Lowes or Home Depot. Looking something under $ 200.
Oh yeah, I also picked up the Bauer 20v hedge trimmer last week to add to my Bauer 20v line. Tired of dragging around cords. Lots of outdoor gardening/projects to do this year too.
We've used ours to handle a couple of hundred pounds of various brewery things over the years. They aren't the HF brand--got 'em at ACE--but sure look identical other than color.UPDATE: Large HF wagon. The wagon was well packed with all the parts present in the box. Nice and clear instructions made for a straight forward, easy and quick assembly. Its a bit heavy and bulky when lifting so if you have a bad back, might want some one to help carry it or use a hand truck.
Wheels are held on with one flat washer and cotter pins (would be better if they were E-Clips) Axles are a slight bit longer then necessary so I'll probably another one or two washers to each end of the wheels to take up the slack. Comes with a thin, near perfect fit rubber mat for the bed.
The sides fit pretty good all round. All four of sides tops are connected together on with quick realease latches and can drop down or come off quickly as needed. NOTE: the front side has a 'v' cut out to allow for handle clearance, however, if you drop the sides down while leaving them on, the turning radius is limited some, even more if you drop the front side down as the handle hits the side of the 'V'. Tires have a max 30lbs air pressure and that's what I filled them to.
Handle is of two piece type. A pin allows for quick removal of the hand hold revealing a 'U' forked end for attaching to a mower for trailoring. Overall it's pretty solid with decent welds with nice a powder coat paint finish, although i wished they would have painted the weels orange too....maybe i'
ll do that down the road. Is it HEAVY DUTY?, well lets just say for $136.00 bucks (Members Sale Price) it'll do just fine foryour avaerage gardening tasks.
UPDATE: Large HF wagon. The wagon was well packed with all the parts present in the box. Nice and clear instructions made for a straight forward, easy and quick assembly. Its a bit heavy and bulky when lifting so if you have a bad back, might want some one to help carry it or use a hand truck.
Wheels are held on with one flat washer and cotter pins (would be better if they were E-Clips) Axles are a slight bit longer then necessary so I'll probably add another one or two washers to each end of the wheels to take up the slack. Comes with a thin, near perfect fit rubber mat for the bed.
The sides fit pretty good all round. The lower sections and clips line up nicely and all four of the side's when raised are held together with quick release latches allowing the sides to drop down or come off quickly as needed. NOTE: the front side has a 'v' cut out to allow for handle clearance, however, if you drop the sides down while leaving them on, the turning radius is limited some, even more if you drop the front side down as the handle hits the side of the 'V'. Tires have a max 30lbs air pressure and that's what I filled them to.
The handle is of a two piece type. A pin allows for quick removal of the hand hold revealing a 'U' forked end for attaching to a lawn tractor for trailoring. Overall it's pretty solid with decent welds and a nice powder coat paint finish, although I wish they would have painted the wheels orange too....maybe I'll do that down the road. Is it HEAVY DUTY?, well lets just say for $136.00 bucks (Members Sale Price) it'll do just fine for your average home DIY gardening tasks.
The filling of flat-free foam tires is like the closed-cell foam used in wetsuits--flexible and squishy. Great Stuff is rigid and fragile. Not the same thing at all.
