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Meursault74
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It's not a great meter, but it's not a bad meter. I have other meters that are higher shelf at home and at work that I use. That being said I don't use old yellow for anything vital or higher voltage at home or work. It doesn't have a "continuity beep" feature so it's not good for any diagnosis as it takes too long to look at the screen.I like most of your new tool arrivals. But I just can't. Please return this death trap. Even your cat didn't want to be in the picture.
My "good" meters are in the garage. The free yellow HF one is pretty much used to test household batteries, and I keep it in the house. Saving shoe leather on the round trip to the garage adds up. It's certainly worth what I paid for it
.The red free one I got from HF, that one is fit for the landfill. It's not repeatable even as a household battery tester.
You should consider posting those to the Chopped! The GJ User Modified Tools Thread.
"Field" expedient long pin punch, made from a Hyper Tough 36" pry bar with a Milwaukee grinder. It worked for what I needed, but I'm unsure how long it'll last - did I ruin the hardening or temper? It was worth it even if it never does anything again. USA Wilde made for $23 from Walmart.
A friend of mine made this 1/2" drive 1-1/8" torque adapter for me from a different torque adapter and a Proto torque wrench swappable head box end wrench.
Fedwrench
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A few things from today's Just Sell It Automotive Swap Meet; A new Tekton satin finished ratcheting wrench set 7-19mm. couldn't find the 6mm wrench and I've never seen Tekton at a swap meet before but, I couldn't pass them up at $3 a wrench. Two new Proto hose picks. Lastly, a NOS US Made Ullman four-piece hook & pick set for $5. Not a bad day before the summer heat hits. 
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Wen 7mm to 22mm (no skip) reversible ratcheting wrench set. Made by Infar Taiwan. $108 including heavy duty pouch (not pictured).
Tekton wrenches are likely from the same manufacturer, but you pay more $ for less sizes, although Tekton might be an easier warranty process.
Tekton wrenches are likely from the same manufacturer, but you pay more $ for less sizes, although Tekton might be an easier warranty process.
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I really should shop harder for "cheapest thing with beep feature"! Some of the tools going in my road kit, I'm going to be happy to donate to dummies I meet along the way. Like the college kid with the flat tire that I changed for him. I gave him a pencil tire gauge when that was over. I only said something hinting that it might prevent this sort of thing -- didn't give him the full sermon. I think early in the encounter I asked, "Doesn't think this have tire pressure sensors?" I have no idea what year that started, but Jetta Mk V seems modern enough to me. (But my conception of "modern" is thoroughly warped.)
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Yes, those are great for testing the vehicle side.
Should have mentioned, my meter only beeps in Ohm-meter mode, so I'm typically checking wires for continuity with it.
I've seen a bunch of youtube videos where guys are creating test boxes specifically for testing trailer wiring. Those are probably OK for basic testing, but to really troubleshoot the source of the problem, you can't beat a basic meter.
Here's an example. Many guys use cheap ammo boxes, but why do that when you can hack up a perfectly good Packout box?????
Mike
Should have mentioned, my meter only beeps in Ohm-meter mode, so I'm typically checking wires for continuity with it.
I've seen a bunch of youtube videos where guys are creating test boxes specifically for testing trailer wiring. Those are probably OK for basic testing, but to really troubleshoot the source of the problem, you can't beat a basic meter.
Here's an example. Many guys use cheap ammo boxes, but why do that when you can hack up a perfectly good Packout box?????
Mike
I assumed you meant the trailer hitch side.
Kasal
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A couple of weekends ago the Knipex Twingrip 200mm got me out of a bind so I decided it needs the little brother 150mm.
J1100D-M I believe.
Unfortunately, I have more problems on the trailers themselves. Mostly, mice chewing wires. My problems are almost always a bad wire on the trailer, sometimes a bad ground. I've had a light or two rust out as well.
99% of my tow-vehicle-side problems have been corroded connectors, and that's an easy fix each time. I have had a broken wire or two (on the vehicle connections) over the years, but we're talking about more that 3 decades here.
Mike
I almost want to buy another one just to do the same...
"Field" expedient long pin punch, made from a Hyper Tough 36" pry bar with a Milwaukee grinder. It worked for what I needed, but I'm unsure how long it'll last - did I ruin the hardening or temper? It was worth it even if it never does anything again. USA Wilde made for $23 from Walmart.
Meursault74
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they have other divisions. Lubes for more intimate purposes..... Der Wienerslider. Apparently, it's the German version of K-Y.
Where's @PelicanPines w/ the 411.
I was waiting as well lolthey have other divisions. Lubes for more intimate purposes..... Der Wienerslider. Apparently, it's the German version of K-Y.
Where's @PelicanPines w/ the 411.
KnurledNut
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Picked up my first Proto tools, this set of US made offset double box wrenches. They're nice - the finish is great, broaching seems good, and they feel right in the hand. I'm sure they'll be excellent to use.
Awesome choice! Those are my favorite 15° DBEs.
I keep mine in a roll with short SK offsets as a portable metric set.
Ohio Andy
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Just be sure to check them carefully, proto seems to have had a lot of quality control issues lately.Awesome choice! Those are my favorite 15° DBEs.
I keep mine in a roll with short SK offsets as a portable metric set.
In the last 2 months I ordered quarter inch metric socket sets, both were missing the 5 mm.
I ordered a 1/4-in flex head ratchet pearhead, it arrived completely locked up.
I ordered their large set of metric Reversible ratcheting wrenches and the 16 mm was ratcheting but not reversible. I had to package up that entire 20 lb set of wrenches and send it back, I'm still waiting on the replacement set.
All those wrenches with the ratcheting end on them are made in Taiwan, I thought they were made in the USA. I was surprised. Still very nice.
On the plus side, I had the 1-1/4 inch ratcheting end fail and proto got a new one out for me with in 2 weeks. All the other stuff had to go back to the seller for replacement. It was well used.
I was just surprised at how many brand new items were missing pieces or had wrong things in the set etc. I did not expect four problems In such a short period.
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Ohio Andy
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Still waiting on my replacement
Ratcheting Wrench Set, Combination
Mfr #
JSCVMT-22S
6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm, 34mm, 36mm
All because the 16mm was the wrong wrench.
Nice set though
I have the SAE version decided to get the metric version as well.
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Ohio Andy
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I always thought you were supposed to use a banana for scale...
Chinese Amazon 36" chain wrench.
General Geoff
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Been wanting one of these for a few years now. Finally picked one up.
It's a support to turn a floor jack into a safe and reliable stand.
It's a support to turn a floor jack into a safe and reliable stand.
Very nice!Awesome choice! Those are my favorite 15° DBEs.
I keep mine in a roll with short SK offsets as a portable metric set.
Mine were a Marketplace score, quite happy with them and the price was hard to argue with. I'll have to keep a look out for more Proto next time I need something.
mreisner
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Picked these up at an estate sale for 3 bucks. I was surprised when I opened it up and most of the bits were still in there realistically I just wanted it for the container.
I don't need to diagnose trailer wiring -- I saw Ms. Squankum's trailer the week she bought it new and OMG that whole thing just needs to be redone! With conduit! Long, dangly runs, then turns around sharp steel corners. It was some shameful stuff.
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cody1325
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Picked these up at an estate sale for 3 bucks. I was surprised when I opened it up and most of the bits were still in there realistically I just wanted it for the container.
Need to get something like that for my old brass pin vise. For drilling tiny holes (mostly doing work with fixing up old diecast models/toys), I typically tend to just grab a tip drill from the welding shop, since those include a decent selection of minuscule drill bits.
cody1325
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Been wanting one of these for a few years now. Finally picked one up.
It's a support to turn a floor jack into a safe and reliable stand.
Definitely something I need to get. Both my jacks are old (likely knockoff, could be Hein-Warner--both orange/white) and leak a little. This saves having to use jack stands/cribbing/blocks for not only lawn and garden, but also autos.
cody1325
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Chinese Amazon 36" chain wrench.
Really could've used something like that fixing up an old umbrella stand recently. It was seized pretty darn tight, and finally, I just resorted to pulling out the 1/2 impact and firing up the air compressor.
Picked these up at an estate sale for 3 bucks. I was surprised when I opened it up and most of the bits were still in there realistically I just wanted it for the container.
You have Lester Freamon's attention!
KnurledNut
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I smashed my finger bad and got a blood blister under my nail. That #61 is just about the right size to drill it and relieve the pain. I still lost the nail but the intense throbbing and agony diminished. Sterilization was implemented.Picked these up at an estate sale for 3 bucks. I was surprised when I opened it up and most of the bits were still in there realistically I just wanted it for the container.
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mreisner
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Yep I've used them for a first aid item myself!
I still vividly remember the time I got my thumb smashed in car door as a kid. At the ER, the doc used a paperclip (I watched him unfold it!) heated in an alcohol burner to pierce a hole in my nail and into the enormous hematoma underneath. Pretty sure that's not how they deal with them these days....
KnurledNut
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I’ve done self treatment with paper clips too. A little drill bit is more controllable and gentle. Twirl it between your fingers and slowly cut away the nail. It will kind of grab when its about to penetrate through. The smallest in regular fractional sets is usually 1/16 which leaves too big of a hole for my liking. The number drills are small enough but still let it drain without more damage than necessary.
Sorry about derailing the thread guys. Back to the regularly scheduled program.
Ohio Andy
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I didn't usually need bits this small, but when I do, I really need them.Picked these up at an estate sale for 3 bucks. I was surprised when I opened it up and most of the bits were still in there realistically I just wanted it for the container.
PelicanPines
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My Germans don't need excessive lube. Pretty much self-lubricating.they have other divisions. Lubes for more intimate purposes..... Der Wienerslider. Apparently, it's the German version of K-Y.
Where's @PelicanPines w/ the 411.