Koken-USA has wing nut sockets in stock, in multiple sizes.I went on the Snap-on truck for a wing nut socket (it’s on backorder until July)..........
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CHI_Tool&Die
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I will check them out! Thanks!
Koken-USA will probably offer a 25% off coupon code a few days from now, around Memorial Day.
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New (used) Tool Day
Unibor E50 FRV
She's a big girl. I had an Evolution magdrill a few years ago and it was nothing like this beast.
Two speed gearbox. Variable speed motor. Reverse!
The only defect I can find is the ball detent on the handle hub needs a new spring.
Unibor E50 FRV
She's a big girl. I had an Evolution magdrill a few years ago and it was nothing like this beast.
Two speed gearbox. Variable speed motor. Reverse!
- Low range 100-265 RPM. High range 200-500 RPM.
- 4-11/16" stroke.
- 2" annular cutter capacity.
- 3/4" tapping capacity.
- MT2
The only defect I can find is the ball detent on the handle hub needs a new spring.
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Dr.JohnnyFever
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Really, Mr UPS dude?
WWheeler
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Really, Mr UPS dude?
This post leaves me with questions.
What's in it? Did the UPS guy have an obvious dry/drier location they could/should have chose to put it?
Did it survive getting soaked, or did you initiate a return/refund just based on the delivery?
Ohio Andy
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I just received one of those hammers... NiceNew little hammer with rubber tips - this was posted on a GJ thread in hot deals!
And a new tire pressure gauge for the truck - replacing a cheap digital that didn't fit well in the wheels.
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I sold my 175 year old Mousehole Forge anvil. I lost my blacksmithing aspirations years (decades?) ago. I do still occasionally need a heavy flatish object as a backer when I pound on stuff, using letter punches on plate, etc.
This is not a thing of beauty, but it will work.
Debating whether to flapdisk the entire thing to clean up the casting roughness.
This is not a thing of beauty, but it will work.
Debating whether to flapdisk the entire thing to clean up the casting roughness.
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I also have one - and the Jaco gauge also!
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Yep, there was a dry covered porch only 12' away. I guess he decided that was all he could give it. Our old UPS driver would never have done that.
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First time I have stepped on a Snap-On truck since my body working days 36 years ago.
Happened to be at my buddy’s bodyshop when he pulled up today.
I had the right to say no but I didn’t have the ability. I knew after the first step it was consensual.
$300 later….
3/8 shallow socket set
3/8 stubby, flex head ratchet in a 1/4 ratchet body
Gave me $50 off the sockets and $15 off the ratchet (off list price).
Nice young fella, probably won’t be the last time I happen to be at the shop on Thursdays when he stops….lol
FWIW, I ordered a set of hard handle Tekton screwdrivers from Amazon several days ago. The tracking keeps saying out for delivery - it’s said that for the past three days! SMH
Happened to be at my buddy’s bodyshop when he pulled up today.
I had the right to say no but I didn’t have the ability. I knew after the first step it was consensual.
$300 later….
3/8 shallow socket set
3/8 stubby, flex head ratchet in a 1/4 ratchet body
Gave me $50 off the sockets and $15 off the ratchet (off list price).
Nice young fella, probably won’t be the last time I happen to be at the shop on Thursdays when he stops….lol
FWIW, I ordered a set of hard handle Tekton screwdrivers from Amazon several days ago. The tracking keeps saying out for delivery - it’s said that for the past three days! SMH
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M12 Installation Driver
I kicked it around a bit today. It feels different in how it applies power than any drill I've ever used (and I don't love drills for driving) and vastly more powerful than my M12 Surge (which I love). I know people will say the Surge isn't powerful, but it's more powerful than most think - it's a kinda elastic-feeling application that make it great with finicky stuff (in and out). But the Installation Driver it a whole different animal.
Feels nice and balanced in the hand, too. All the grumping about the forward/reverse switch being a button on the top is not bothering me at all. Maybe I hold it weird - I have my middle finger on the trigger and my index running down the side, which puts the fwd/rev button and the 1/2 switch in easy reach of my thumb. The switchable heads will be interesting - I've had a few situations lately where the offset attachment would have been dang handy, and the 90° is likely to be useful too. The magnet on the front for bits is a nice touch too.
I got it in a HD bundle with the M12 3/8" ratchet which I'm going to sell with the charger and 2 batteries that came with the driver, which will make my net cost here pretty great.
I kicked it around a bit today. It feels different in how it applies power than any drill I've ever used (and I don't love drills for driving) and vastly more powerful than my M12 Surge (which I love). I know people will say the Surge isn't powerful, but it's more powerful than most think - it's a kinda elastic-feeling application that make it great with finicky stuff (in and out). But the Installation Driver it a whole different animal.
Feels nice and balanced in the hand, too. All the grumping about the forward/reverse switch being a button on the top is not bothering me at all. Maybe I hold it weird - I have my middle finger on the trigger and my index running down the side, which puts the fwd/rev button and the 1/2 switch in easy reach of my thumb. The switchable heads will be interesting - I've had a few situations lately where the offset attachment would have been dang handy, and the 90° is likely to be useful too. The magnet on the front for bits is a nice touch too.
I got it in a HD bundle with the M12 3/8" ratchet which I'm going to sell with the charger and 2 batteries that came with the driver, which will make my net cost here pretty great.
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KnurledNut
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Lovely! I picked up its baby brother about a month ago. Never got around to posting it here.$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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Beerhippie
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I was surprised to discover the other day that "Team Lift" means 35+ lb. Makes this old guy feel a little less wimpy.How heavy was it?
Answered my own question
"Hey guys! Assemble the lift team! I need to move a five-gallon bucket of water!"
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M12 Installation Driver
I kicked it around a bit today. It feels different in how it applies power than any drill I've ever used (and I don't love drills for driving) and vastly more powerful than my M12 Surge (which I love). I know people will say the Surge isn't powerful, but it's more powerful than most think - it's a kinda elastic-feeling application that make it great with finicky stuff (in and out). But the Installation Driver it a whole different animal.
Feels nice and balanced in the hand, too. All the grumping about the forward/reverse switch being a button on the top is not bothering me at all. Maybe I hold it weird - I have my middle finger on the trigger and my index running down the side, which puts the fwd/rev button and the 1/2 switch in easy reach of my thumb. The switchable heads will be interesting - I've had a few situations lately where the offset attachment would have been dang handy, and the 90° is likely to be useful too. The magnet on the front for bits is a nice touch too.
I bought one of these a year or so ago. It's a nice piece. I think you'll really like it.
Got a few things recently.
On the Hockenheim flea market/swap meet, I got this 3/4" toque wrench for 30€. Seems to work fine. Don't have a big need for it but it's surely nice to tighten up the tractor wheels to appropriate and consistent torque. It seems Gedore still sells this model and they're not cheap. Also doubles as a decent club in a pinch.
Also got this Snap On speeder handle. Also 30€. A bit much for a tool I do not plan on using much, but couldn't really resist the temptation. Seems to be in very nice condition.
These are brand new. Really high quality and smart design.
Can't really use them when opened up so far out but it shows how a smart design can pack so much more functionality in a tool that's been around for a century. I really don't know why straight jaw pliers in such designs still exist today, a curved jaw seems to always grip better unless the item is exactly as wide as when the jaws are parallel and even then it's just equal and not really better.
Had a cheapo impact screwdriver for decades. It works well. Couldn't refuse though... My first Koken tool. The box is amazing, probably the best toolbox of any brand I've had in my hands yet. Very nice rounded design with stamped out koken lettering and a long length metal hinge. The screwdriver is very massive and feels good in the hand for sure. The bits have very consistent finishing that also seems more detailed than my Vessel impact bits (but I like those too).
On the Hockenheim flea market/swap meet, I got this 3/4" toque wrench for 30€. Seems to work fine. Don't have a big need for it but it's surely nice to tighten up the tractor wheels to appropriate and consistent torque. It seems Gedore still sells this model and they're not cheap. Also doubles as a decent club in a pinch.
Also got this Snap On speeder handle. Also 30€. A bit much for a tool I do not plan on using much, but couldn't really resist the temptation. Seems to be in very nice condition.
These are brand new. Really high quality and smart design.
Can't really use them when opened up so far out but it shows how a smart design can pack so much more functionality in a tool that's been around for a century. I really don't know why straight jaw pliers in such designs still exist today, a curved jaw seems to always grip better unless the item is exactly as wide as when the jaws are parallel and even then it's just equal and not really better.
Had a cheapo impact screwdriver for decades. It works well. Couldn't refuse though... My first Koken tool. The box is amazing, probably the best toolbox of any brand I've had in my hands yet. Very nice rounded design with stamped out koken lettering and a long length metal hinge. The screwdriver is very massive and feels good in the hand for sure. The bits have very consistent finishing that also seems more detailed than my Vessel impact bits (but I like those too).
Buckgnarly
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Just got the email, sale is on!
BobsYourUncle69
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While removing the towball from my tacomas rear bumper , I kept wishing it had 12 pount sockets after breaking loose as the breaker bar would always end up in an uncomfortable position that saw me needing to reposition myself.
Here they are , Tekton 10-38mm deep 12 pt sockets.
Got these on Zoro using a 20% coupon, I find Tektons value is really hard to beat when it comes to sockets.
$120 -130 to my door!
Here they are , Tekton 10-38mm deep 12 pt sockets.
Got these on Zoro using a 20% coupon, I find Tektons value is really hard to beat when it comes to sockets.
$120 -130 to my door!
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local thrift shop. Rarely find good tools there.
02Xterra
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Had a gift card and a 20% off coupon for Northern Tool. Seemed like the perfect time to try one of these out
This arrived from Switzerland. Warranty replacement. (Really great service) The ratcheting mechanism was jamming up. Confirmed they had a bad batch. New one works well. The drag and smoothness however are nowhere near as good as snap on ratcheting drivers.
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I’ll have to gather everything I’ve gotten lately tomorrow to get some pics, but I finally had an issue with a snap on ratchet. I had a snap on 1/4” flex head that I got years ago and the soft grip started slipping off easily so I took it to the truck to see what could be done. At first the rep was just going to switch it out for another ratchet which was nice. I had never paid attention to the actual model number on the ratchet and realized someone had put a soft grip on a hard handle model. Luckily he had a couple pearl blue hard handles in a box so now it’s fixed. I honestly like the hard handles more than the soft grip and hate they stopped offering them in this style.
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Lisle 35140 Pocket Plastic Clip Remover. "A pocket-sized version of the classic Plastic Fastener Remover. Quickly removes plastic fasteners used on weatherstripping. radiator shrouds, fender linings, air dams and other plastic or rubber parts. sliding urethane button for use when extra leverage is necessary, and to protect vehicle surfaces. The dual-durometer handle design features a strike cap at the end of the tool that can be tapped with a hammer on stubborn clips. The tool is 5 inches long and includes a pocket clip".
Made in China people's Republic of. I think I may modify the tip a bit making the opening slightly larger and a hair deeper. Old school function pocket sized. Kind of refreshing in the days of switchblade trim tools.
Made in China people's Republic of. I think I may modify the tip a bit making the opening slightly larger and a hair deeper. Old school function pocket sized. Kind of refreshing in the days of switchblade trim tools.
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New today, a Dewalt DCPR320B 20V pruner.
A little worrisome when the wife says "that thing will cut your **** off!"
Out of all my tools that potentially could be used for such a thing, what is it about this one?
A little worrisome when the wife says "that thing will cut your **** off!"
Out of all my tools that potentially could be used for such a thing, what is it about this one?
Ease of use wheeler. If I were you I’d start sleeping with one eye openwhat is it about this one?
I've had one for a while. Still makes me laugh every time I use it. The motion, the sound, the whole thing.New today, a Dewalt DCPR320B 20V pruner.
A little worrisome when the wife says "that thing will cut your **** off!"
Out of all my tools that potentially could be used for such a thing, what is it about this one?
I'm easily amused I guess.
Icon? Pfft. Astro? Nah. Snap On? Nope.
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I don't have my metrology stuff handy so I can't tell you if it's even remotely close to 32mm. And frankly, I don't care. This was delivered to my door for <$3.50. I need to make something and figured out starting with a junk 32mm socket would save me about 75% on materials and an hour or two of my time. So FOGFAR it is!
Introducing FOGFAR:
Feast your eyes upon the finest Chinesium this side of Guangzhou.
Does the surface of your chrome sockets resemble a golf ball? Doubt it. FOGFAR's does.
Do your sockets still have machining marks on them and mysterious chunks missing from them when brand new? FOGFAR does.
Are your sockets so ****** they don't even have a brand name on them? FOGFAR is all that and more. Well, less:
I don't have my metrology stuff handy so I can't tell you if it's even remotely close to 32mm. And frankly, I don't care. This was delivered to my door for <$3.50. I need to make something and figured out starting with a junk 32mm socket would save me about 75% on materials and an hour or two of my time. So FOGFAR it is!
I have! My 4.5" angle grinder became the first member. It and the socket will likely hold their first meeting this weekend.@L.Cheapo , sounds like you should start the fogfar for life fan club
So where do us mere mortals acquire such mastery of manufacturing brilliance?
My mailman deposited this finely crafted heirloom in my mailbox from China. Or Amazon. Both, actually.
Had a gift card and a 20% off coupon for Northern Tool. Seemed like the perfect time to try one of these out
I REALLY want a pair of those. Just don't have enough need to justify the price - DeWalt must be very proud of them!
I'm a DeWalt fan but I'm sure I'll eventually settle for the knock-offs at a much lower price. Those sure are purdy though....
Beerhippie
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Yeah, $120 at the local hardware store.... I played with one for a while today and then put it back on the shelf.I REALLY want a pair of those. Just don't have enough need to justify the price - DeWalt must be very proud of them!
I'm a DeWalt fan but I'm sure I'll eventually settle for the knock-offs at a much lower price. Those sure are purdy though....
Full Auto. The Dewalt Penectomizer 5000 is capable of 150 CPM no matter whos pulling the trigger.