I’ve been changing a lot of tires at work—without a tire cage, naturally. This flexzilla inflator has 3’ and 15’ hoses with quick-change fittings and locking chucks … the 15-footer ought to give me enough room to get behind some sort of cover 
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Beerhippie
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How about a brand new dope-slap for the person who has you changing split-rim tires without a cage?I’ve been changing a lot of tires at work—without a tire cage, naturally. This flexzilla inflator has 3’ and 15’ hoses with quick-change fittings and locking chucks … the 15-footer ought to give me enough room to get behind some sort of cover
turnthewrench 2.0
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In fairness, there are no split rims and no retreads/used tires so the risk is acceptable to me, the rookie w no experience and few alternatives. What else can I do but protect myself with a long *** air hose
With Snap-On's prices, that's tithing!
I’ve been changing a lot of tires at work—without a tire cage, naturally. This flexzilla inflator has 3’ and 15’ hoses with quick-change fittings and locking chucks … the 15-footer ought to give me enough room to get behind some sort of cover
I was happy we contracted out all the tire work at the CAT dealership. I wanted no part in that.
The only exception being checking the tire pressure, mostly on new water trucks being prepped for rental.
Did you make that? I want one.
I'm not aware of a Snap On fixed bit driver, only the ratcheting variety.
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Might work?
Not exactly the same thing. I have 2 versions of that Snap On.
The one I quoted earlier is a dedicated 1/4" bit driver from what I can see in the picture.
Mr. Roboto
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M18 mid torque. I've had the M18 big boy for a while now. I've been using my air impacts whenever I can't fit that somewhere, but it was time to move away from those also.
I used it once before I took this pic, so it's already a little dirty. I'll probably spring for the protective boot for it.
I used it once before I took this pic, so it's already a little dirty. I'll probably spring for the protective boot for it.
Green looks like an SDDD41, Red appears to be SPP1802. Both have reversible shanks/bits.Not exactly the same thing. I have 2 versions of that Snap On.
The one I quoted earlier is a dedicated 1/4" bit driver from what I can see in the picture.
Is this a 1/4” ratchet hard handle with a magnetic screwdriver shank inserted into it?
Or a screwdriver handle? I think the 1/4” sized core is SDD5R1RR
IIRC the screwdriver handles are a little ‘fatter’ than the ratchet handles
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Your link goes to door lube, when what you really wanted to recommend is zipper lube.
Zipper Lube at Amazon
KnurledNut
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Snap-on made a fixed bit driver but it has been discontinued for a long time now. The part number was
SDDM41.
You'll dig it. Being in the rust-zone, things might be different for you, but the Mid torque made my 2767 superfluous and I sold it. Have never missed it for a second. It's a little bulkier than my Stubby (now have the Gen2), but not much...M18 mid torque. I've had the M18 big boy for a while now. I've been using my air impacts whenever I can't fit that somewhere, but it was time to move away from those also.
I used it once before I took this pic, so it's already a little dirty. I'll probably spring for the protective boot for it.
Bought this buffer at internet auction. Buffer came from and picked up from recently closed Ford engine Plant Romeo, near Detroit.
I thought it was interesting that you could not just go pick it up, had to make special arrangements to have it loaded by an approved UAW rigger. Any way it's gonna be a heck of a buffer, the thing is a beast.
I thought it was interesting that you could not just go pick it up, had to make special arrangements to have it loaded by an approved UAW rigger. Any way it's gonna be a heck of a buffer, the thing is a beast.
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LeeG
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I‘ve been wanting a small set of calipers for my shop apron, so I picked up these Mitutoyo’s. I really like my 6” version, so I have high expectations.
I have been pretty happy with my Gen1 M12 die grinder, but I couldn’t resist the Gen2. I checked all the speeds with an optical tachometer and all settings were right on. I’m going to leave my Gen1 dedicated to 2” roloc’s and use this for everything else. 1 wrench+lock will be nice. I tested it with a 3” disc and it seemed to hold up fine.
When I was putting away my auction deals from last month, I noticed that this spinner was made by Snap-On. Apparently they are somewhat rare, so a nice surprise.
Lee
I have been pretty happy with my Gen1 M12 die grinder, but I couldn’t resist the Gen2. I checked all the speeds with an optical tachometer and all settings were right on. I’m going to leave my Gen1 dedicated to 2” roloc’s and use this for everything else. 1 wrench+lock will be nice. I tested it with a 3” disc and it seemed to hold up fine.
When I was putting away my auction deals from last month, I noticed that this spinner was made by Snap-On. Apparently they are somewhat rare, so a nice surprise.
Lee
designer485
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I picked up a few Wera micro slotted drivers and a Starrett Pin Vise for working on a 6497 watch movement.
Lowe's impulse buy - Klein flush cutters with the USA laser etching.
Lisle Brake Caliper spreader from Amazon Warehouse deals.
Lowe's impulse buy - Klein flush cutters with the USA laser etching.
Lisle Brake Caliper spreader from Amazon Warehouse deals.
Markoos
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Not tool exactly but new bag, Veto Pro Tech- Pac MCT Blackout, brand new, scored on marketplace, nice gent even dropped the price from £170 to £160 (cheapest online £220). Had to drive to next town but it was worth it. For home use only so it will last me a lifetime. 
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Markoos
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$76 on Amazon. An international model (DUB 185)without a US warranty. I really like it. It has a variable speed switch. It also has a three speed switch, which is totally mechanical. Each speed just limits how far you can pull the trigger. It’s actually useful, but I have never seen that on a tool before!
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I got the USDM version as a freebie when I bought my drill/driver combo. Love it for drying my car and motorcycle after a handwash. Works great on the interior for blowing out between and under the seats too. Of the four tools I got with that kit, that one gets easily the most use.
Your link goes to door lube, when what you really wanted to recommend is zipper lube.
Zipper Lube at Amazon
I never thought to lube a zipper until I bought that company's door lube grease stick, and the packaging encouraged me to do it. Now the question is, do they really mix up a different batch of grease sticks, or just different labels?
Ohio Andy
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I love that on Amazon they have a "subscribe and save", which amuses me for two reasons. First, the price is exactly the same as the not subscribe and save price. Second, how many zippers do you lube where you need to subscribe to zipper lube once a month
Apparently there is money to be made in the world of zipper lubes. For zipper enthusiasts, there is this product:
And for JEEP owners:
For boat owners:
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Meursault74
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Maybe some guys don't shake it off enough and then they drip and get rusty zippers, so they lube the zippers more.
Maybe some enterprising knob polisher wants to speed up the process.
You don't want to miss out on summer school either because you were in the bathroom the entire time......
- Six weeks? - My zipper got stuck.
Summer School (1987) clip with quote - Six weeks? - My zipper got stuck. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip.
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Some new tools...
- Wera Tool-Check Automotive
- Wiha Go-Box
- Wiha 2" Bit set
- Astro 1/4" swivel metric sockets
Very happy with all of the above!
Are the bottom row Torx stubbies?
Apparently there is money to be made in the world of zipper lubes. For zipper enthusiasts, there is this product:
And for JEEP owners:
For boat owners:
I'll get right on that, after I buy special oil for folding knife pivots. (I've seen that, and maybe it's good, but I'll make do with 3-in-1.)
If you have to ask, you're not using "it" enough!
(That's what SHE said, LOL...)
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Metal zippers are usually a brass or a zinc alloy.Maybe some guys don't shake it off enough and then they drip and get rusty zippers, so they lube the zippers more.
Maybe some enterprising knob polisher wants to speed up the process.
You don't want to miss out on summer school either because you were in the bathroom the entire time......
- Six weeks? - My zipper got stuck.
Summer School (1987) clip with quote - Six weeks? - My zipper got stuck. Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. Easily move forward or backward to get to the perfect clip.
Neither gets “rusty”.
The brass can get a green patina, but that might actually be more likely with any type of wax lubricant.
Zinc is zinc, and can start corroding for all sorts if reasons, and I doubt a lube will help much.
While urine has ammonia in it, the leaching of zinc from brass isn’t likely to cause much of an issue as far as strength.
Taylors, Cobblers, “Costume Shops”, clothing rental places, etc.
Possibly, a Zipper lubricant needs to be compatible with brass, zinc alloys, plated and other metal surface finishes for both metals, along with having compatibility with a few different types of plastic that might be used for non-metal zipper teeth, and then also compatible with the various fabrics the cloth part of zippers might be made of, including cotton, polyester, nylon, and potentially kevlar, and also potentially compatible with whatever cloth or other material the zipper might be sewn into, including anything from cotton, to leather, to waterproofed fabrics, to rubberized fabrics.
There are also “waterproofed” zippers, that might have a rubber or plastic material attached to the zippers.
In addition, the zipper lubricant likely needs to be “non-toxic” in case of skin contact, since a lawsuit over damaged skin on a man’s ******** would probably be pricey.
I suspect a “zipper lube” manufacturer might not check all of this, but that could invite lawsuits for clothing damage.
Beerhippie
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The kinds of zippers that benefits the most from lube are plastic zippers--particularly coil zippers--used outdoors. Tents, boat covers, convertible tops, raincoats and parkas come to mind.
We ran a "tent village" of hunting-camp type tents at the pub during the covid years so we could seat people while affording them some isolation. The zippers on those tents needed lube about once a week--or they just up and died. Kept lubed, the big coil zippers lasted for years. I used silicone spray, but never tried a dedicated lube, so no idea if they'd work better.
There were several zippers to maintain:
That picture reminds me of how little I miss snow-blowing that mess!
I never really had problems with metal zippers. The YKK nickel-plated brass used on old Kelty packs, etc, never seemed to need lube--they just tended to ice over in the winter.
We ran a "tent village" of hunting-camp type tents at the pub during the covid years so we could seat people while affording them some isolation. The zippers on those tents needed lube about once a week--or they just up and died. Kept lubed, the big coil zippers lasted for years. I used silicone spray, but never tried a dedicated lube, so no idea if they'd work better.
There were several zippers to maintain:
That picture reminds me of how little I miss snow-blowing that mess!
I never really had problems with metal zippers. The YKK nickel-plated brass used on old Kelty packs, etc, never seemed to need lube--they just tended to ice over in the winter.
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Apparently there is money to be made in the world of zipper lubes. For zipper enthusiasts, there is this product:
And for JEEP owners:
For boat owners:
Oh, and as always, it must be noted: the German one costs a lot more.
Meursault74
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I think I forgot to post this. A few new sockets for the car trailer.
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02Xterra
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I had been thinking of picking one of these up for a while and found this + a 2nd chain on sale at HD yesterday morning for $170. Shipped out of Maryland to me in ~24 hours, not bad!
CHI_Tool&Die
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I went on the Snap-on truck for a wing nut socket (it’s on backorder until July 
) and left with a free beach towel, a 19” air gun and a 24” breaker bar. I have no idea what I’ll do with the breaker bar as that was a total impulse purchase. I’ll use the **** out of the air gun at work to clean off all the chips hiding in the less accessible areas of the VMCs.
) and left with a free beach towel, a 19” air gun and a 24” breaker bar. I have no idea what I’ll do with the breaker bar as that was a total impulse purchase. I’ll use the **** out of the air gun at work to clean off all the chips hiding in the less accessible areas of the VMCs.