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[PelicanPines]

In typical GJ fashion... I need to fix a leaking outside spigot... with a malfunctioning washer(s).
Also needed to cut up 50 feet of garbage well pipe.
Oh and garden hose washers.
Yea and somebody bought those scrapers here on GJ... thanks...

 

[Pinne]

Picked up this Mitutoyo 12" digital caliper for a great price.

The little Japanese wood chisel is from Amazon. Needed it for a project to clean up the edges of a 3d printed part.

 

[cody1325]

From Haus of Tools:

PB Swiss Tools 6464 in their trademark red shade. They were far cheaper than the other sources for PB Swiss in the US, and it seems they're also the only dealer PB Swiss themselves list in the US.


I've tried a few drivers that carried bits in the handle as a way to pocket carry a screwdriver, instead of being stuck with using multitools or Swiss Army for the job (they work, but are cumbersome to use as screwdrivers), and most were hard to use or had non-standard bits. I think the PB Swiss will do the job perfectly fine. It's got eight (extremely high quality) 1/4 hex bits (T10-20, three slotted, PH1, PH2) in a compact and lightweight frame with a great handle.

The bits are on par with my Mac drivers. I just used it to take apart a Dirt Devil to clean it, and honestly, the bits seemed finer machined than even the tool truck offering.







Compared to the Klein it replaced:

Not much longer, but a decently sized handle. The Klein's bit load is aimed at set screws it seems (virtually all tiny hex and slotted). Thus, it had few sizes I actually used, other than the PH2.

Klein is relegated to the toolbox now.



Klein Tools 44056 "Cable Skinning Pocketknife"

While it's one of their lower-end $20 budget offerings, I was elated that someone finally made a lightweight hawkbill with a Benchmade style lock--and for a decent price.

Just under 4.25 closed, 2.75" blade. It's also only 2.5 ounces and slim. Thus, a perfect EDC without weighing me down. Either 9Cr or AUS-8 steel (description says 9Cr, promo pics show AUS-8 etched on blade). Razor sharp too!



One glaring problem--it's not exactly one-hand open, despite Klein themselves saying that's what the oversize thumb hole is specifically for.

Looking carefully at the blade when closed, I noticed Klein appears to have intentionally designed it with a deeper notch in the blade (as well as a protrusion on the lock bar) to lock shut. I can understand the need to keep it from opening if you drop it, but it absolutely defeats the specific design of the blade. You either have to open it with two hands, or wrist flick while holding the AXIS lock back.

 

[lund]

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.

Der Wienerslider ... how German can you get some "personal lube." Germans are pedantic in language to the level of comedy for foreigners, but to them it is all normal. I enjoyed working in Germany for a year or so back around 2000. I noticed at that time that Germans generally have little shame about odd stuff like Americans would. Gas station magazine racks were REALLY strange around that time by international standards. You could curiously crack open a magazine and see stuff that would even make one familiar with the oddest corners of internet fetishes blush. To them, it seemed, "whatever floats your boat" is all good ... or I guess some much more literal equivalent of that in German.

 

[Meursault74]

Der Wienerslider ... how German can you get some "personal lube." Germans are pedantic to comedy for foreigners, but to them it is all normal. I really enjoyed working in Germany for a year or so back around 2000. Germans also have little shame about odd stuff like Americans would. Gas station magazine racks were REALLY strange around that time by international standards. You could curiously crack open a mag and see stuff that would make one familiar with the oddest corners of internet fetishes blush. To them, it seemed, "whatever floats your boat" ... or I guess some much more literal equivalent in German.

have you met @PelicanPines ?

 

[M635_Guy]

The new ball joint separator worked great!

 

[Squankum]

In typical GJ fashion... I need to fix a leaking outside spigot... with a malfunctioning washer(s).
Also needed to cut up 50 feet of garbage well pipe.
Oh and garden hose washers.
Yea and somebody bought those scrapers here on GJ... thanks...

You can never have enough hammers, pliers, ratchets, pry bars, screwdrivers, sockets, or scrapers!

 

[Squankum]

Der Wienerslider ... how German can you get some "personal lube." Germans are pedantic to comedy for foreigners, but to them it is all normal. I really enjoyed working in Germany for a year or so back around 2000. Germans also have little shame about odd stuff like Americans would. Gas station magazine racks were REALLY strange around that time by international standards. You could curiously crack open a mag and see stuff that would make one familiar with the oddest corners of internet fetishes blush. To them, it seemed, "whatever floats your boat" ... or I guess some much more literal equivalent in German.

Or, from what I've heard about some German toilets, that boat ain't floating! It's high and dry on a porecelain sandbar!

 

[CHRIII]

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.

I've always used an X-Acto knife and blade with a very sharp point. The handle seems to be easier to control than a very small bit.

The relief is instantaneous and wonderful. The quicker you drill, the better the relief.

 

[ecotec]

The new ball joint separator worked great!

Is that the Honda one?

 

[M635_Guy]

Is that the Honda one?

This is a 2010 Volvo V70. My regular one from HF wasn't wide enough for the ball joint. I don't know if it's the different design from the other, but it popped the ball joints far easier than this one ever did:

 

[spyerx]

Like the previous postered I picked up a PB Swiss bit handle. I have a snap on ratcheting driver but this is much more compact and has a nice feel. Fair deal with the 8 bits it includes too.

I also picked up a full set of PB Swiss torx and metric hex. I have so many 1/4 bits but these are the best. I almost always use these.

A 1/4" bit to 1/4" ratchet socket, Tekton, strong magnet.

Grabbed a couple of the Icon 1/4 long locking ratchets. These are nice. The feel is tigher and a bit lighter than my snap ons. I don't have a longer handle 1/4" (these are over 9", and I don't want a 1/4 any longer than that). I'm modding one of these with a 3/8" snap on anvil when it arrives, which fills a hole on compact 3/8 I don't have.

Last, I couldn't pass up this deal, from "advance Auto" its a multi drive super shallow 1/4 set. Those are both 11mm sockets. The set has 4.5-19mm with no skips. The included ratchet is really nice and reversing. 11mm drive gear. The Sockets will take a regular 1/4" drive, the 11mm ratchet, or an 11mm wrench. Made in Taiwan and good quality pieces. I'm already using this more than my ratcheting wrenches.

 

[Kasal]

A set of hose pliers, made in India. Nothing fancy, but they look like they'll work.

 

[Beerhippie]

I've always used an X-Acto knife and blade with a very sharp point. The handle seems to be easier to control than a very small bit.

The relief is instantaneous and wonderful. The quicker you drill, the better the relief.

On the jobsite, where black fingernails are made, we used our cordless drivers with a 1/16" bit.

The feeling of relief is impossible to describe to anyone who hasn't experienced it.

 

[Squankum]

A set of hose pliers, made in India. Nothing fancy, but they look like they'll work.

Yeah, I bought some wretched cheap **** set of that concept from Harbor Freight, before they had fake internal brand names, and, well, they haven't let me down.

Past year or two I've learned to squeeze the handles from the grips then tug forward/necessary direction up close to the hose/victim, with my other hand.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Bigger (more open) ball joint separator. I'll see how it works tomorrow...

The gloves are comically labeled, but a nice touch...

What separator is that?

 

[Hakeem]

Stahlwille deep offset box wrenches in SAE:

 

[Squankum]

Stahlwille deep offset box wrenches in SAE:

That looks like deep and steep angle! Very nice!

 

[Squankum]

Got a $10ish pair of work gloves at Wal-Mart. Made in India. Hey, I thought they liked cows? Maybe it's goat leather! That would be... hyper tough.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Small Snappy haul from Wednesday. First time in forever that I’ve seen so many deals on the truck. I would’ve loved to take advantage of them but the shop has been really slow since basically March. Gotta be careful how much I spend until we hopefully pick back up.

2.5mm hex bit socket replaces my Carlyle one that a coworker borrowed and promptly obliterated on an impact. The pry screwdriver would’ve came in handy a few weeks ago when an apprentice stripped a torx stud in a $15k vise and I had to use a Dremel to cut in a slot to try and turn it. Totally failed because I didn’t have a thick enough straight blade. Had to totally disassemble the vise and that was a major headache. Now I’m covered if it ever happens again. Lastly I had to get the new pliers. Initial impressions are good. I prefer the sliding mechanism to my NWS or Knipex buttons. It’s a bit more refined and user friendly but it isn’t as secure as the jaws move when you’re kinda tossing it around. The head is fat. I think my NWS softgripp water pump pliers are still my favorites but these Snappy’s are very good.

 

[M635_Guy]

What separator is that?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQM3JTFJ?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[four.cycle]

Hey, I thought they liked cows?

Maybe cows are only sacred in India if they're still up on four legs?

 

[oldmachinenut]

36 in. x 24 in. Modular Welding Table with Welding Fit-Up Kit

Amazing deals on this 36In X 24In Modular Welding Table With Fit-Up at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[neophyte]

Got a $10ish pair of work gloves at Wal-Mart. Made in India. Hey, I thought they liked cows? Maybe it's goat leather! That would be... hyper tough.

There’s literally a Wiki page on the subject.

Cattle slaughter in India - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

There are definitely areas in India were cows are both slaughtered, and were you can buy the meat, although my understanding, is that unless you are in a very high end restaurant, it may be better to avoid eating cow meat, since it sometimes sits in a freezer for a long time.

 

[Monte]

welding square made in usa

 

[moemc]

Last, I couldn't pass up this deal, from "advance Auto" its a multi drive super shallow 1/4 set. Those are both 11mm sockets. The set has 4.5-19mm with no skips. The included ratchet is really nice and reversing. 11mm drive gear. The Sockets will take a regular 1/4" drive, the 11mm ratchet, or an 11mm wrench. Made in Taiwan and good quality pieces. I'm already using this more than my ratcheting wrenches.

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

Cool set, nice find. Ordered.

Klein has a similar setup but only SAE sockets in the smaller size so far.

 

[spyerx]

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

Cool set, nice find. Ordered.

Klein has a similar setup but only SAE sockets in the smaller size so far.

It's a nice little set. Although, I think the 'pass through' is only good up to maybe the 12mm size... at that point the bolts diameter exceeds the hole in the socket. But, the low profile of the other sizes is still good.

 

[NUTTSGT]

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.

Got a link you used for that ?

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.

$3 ?? Three dollars ???


Nobody ?



You ****.

 

[ChefRex]

Maybe cows are only sacred in India if they're still up on four legs?

At lease you know the beef is fresh!

 

[General Geoff]

Got a link you used for that ?

I bought from the AGA Tools website (they also have an AGM website with the same listed address in California so basically the same people), but apparently they're now sold on Amazon with free prime shipping as well.

 

[mreisner]

Got a link you used for that ?



$3 ?? Three dollars ???


Nobody ?



You ****.

Thank you sir, my first one!

 

[Skyman]

These landed in the mailbox today:

 

[BobsYourUncle69]

I get happy when I see a Bosch or Makita power tool in the wild. This is today's find , looks barley used and the sand paper sheets are still sealed.

Sander COO Unknown
Sanding sheets COO Japan
User manual COO USA

 

[Squankum]

Pressure washer tips. I busted out my pressure washer for the first time yesterday, which I purchased from a car-detailing-focused company, and to my chagrin, the tips/angles of spray considered good/safe for paint weren't included. In fact, only two tips were included. Chagrin! Chagrin!




Amazon, $15.04. Made in China.

https://www.amazon.com/Simpson-niversal-Pressure-Nozzles-Universal/dp/B0773YG6DS/

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

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.

In 1986, when I was 16, I mashed the end of my right index finger pretty badly and the ER Dr sewed my fingernail back on with a stitch on each side. He used a tiny drill that had a handle like a “jeweler’s” screwdriver on it to make the holes in the nail. He was afraid that if I lost the nail it wouldn’t grow back properly. Took 11 stitches to sew the skin up and 2 to hold the nail on.

 

[four.cycle]

^ IF you are looking for the teeny-tiniest drill bits in the universe:
Next time you're visiting your dental surgeon, ask him if he might spare you a few of the drill bits they use to do root canals.
I have to put my reading glasses on to SEE them. Without the glasses, I can only see the little handles.

 

[Caa311]

I get happy when I see a Bosch or Makita power tool in the wild. This is today's find , looks barley used and the sand paper sheets are still sealed.

Sander COO Unknown
Sanding sheets COO Japan
User manual COO USA

I have three of those. Tuff little sanders and they take a beating and keep on shaken.

 

[MWEric]

Some pliers and a, and I’ll will add quotations for those that like to remind us koolaid drinkers “free” speaker. And yes contrary to what the box says, the speaker was in it.

 

[moemc]

I saw this 2mm Wera for about 50% off. $4.50 or so delivered, cheap dopamine, so I bought it. It delivered this morning, so the first thing I did out of bed was go to the door and grab it.

Just as I go to tear open the white Amazon padded envelope, the slight pressure was all it took for the jagged broken tip to jut out clean and cut my left hand. Annoyed and ever so slightly bleeding, I sit at my desk to fill out the return. I mention that I have not even opened it yet and it’s stabbed me through the package.

Amazon did the instant refund with no return necessary. So since I’m not sending it back I decided to open the opaque shipping package and see if I could think of an alternative use for the broken tool.

Lo and behold, there is second one! Hell ya! Free screwdriver. Now im excited. A minute later I’m about to snap a picture to send my buddy and I realize though the inner package that the second one is broken too.

So this was just a lot, emotionally, all at once, in the first 5 minutes of being awake.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I bought from the AGA Tools website (they also have an AGM website with the same listed address in California so basically the same people), but apparently they're now sold on Amazon with free prime shipping as well.

Thanks. I saw they also sold them on Summit's website for the same money. maybe next trip up there, I'll check them out first hand.