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[Squankum]

In the picture below, you can actually see that the 11mm is the "heavy duty, non-hollow-shaft, longer" version Wiha and the rest of the set are the shorter hollow shafts. The one to the right of the 13mm is actually a 7mm on a flex shaft. *Perfect* for older Porsche OE hose clamps!!!

I'm always jealous of guys who can predict what size their car will need because it's so consistent or limited.

The reason both 6 and 7mm nutdrivers are in my pic above is because one air pipe hose clamp on the BMW takes a 6... the other, a 7mm. Otherwise very similar large narrow air pipe screw clamps.

Tonight I read that Gedore thinks you don't need a 14mm? I could have sworn my Golf GTI has some 14mm, but as I've described before at GJ, I think my Golf has everything from 7 to 19mm. Maybe not 9 or 16. (15, but only in bicycle cone wrench.) When I get to work on it I should start a chart.

Also my fleet is varied. Old German stuff, semi-old American dinosaur light truck/heavy SUV, and now, modern tippy Ford van, modern BMW. I like the looks of those flex nutdrivers for hose clamps but wonder how many sizes I need. So far, I haven't had any super cramped approach angles, either. (And I'm that nerd who keeps Rotoclip hose clamps.) I'm sure 911 world is full of OB/GYN-like challenges.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Caught up with the Snap-on truck for the first time in almost a month. Grabbed some metric and SAE thread pitch gauges for work. Also ordered a bunch of ratchets for work and home. It’s good to see the Snap-on truck thriving.

 

[NateChill]

I have to say, this thread is quickly becoming my all-time favorite... Always manages to give me a chuckle.

Yes, I turned on the scope and signal generator for 'background interest' and a bit of an easter egg... Glad you noticed it!



I bought one a while back as well... the $10 version is perfect, handle is just like all my other Wiha soft grips.. It's just an anomalous great deal! "Prime Days" was kind of a bust IMHO, but GJ-recent-purchases still points to plenty of good Amazon deals!



I love my Wiha nut drivers. I have both the hollow short-shaft and longer ones that do not have the hollow shaft. I much prefer the shorter, lighter ones. If I'm working on a nut or bolt that is going to need more torque than the nut driver can deliver, I'm likely throwing a ratchet on it. I don't find I need "heavy duty" nut drivers.

I don't think any of mine have end-markings on them, or perhaps they just wore off, I don't recall. I actually bought a set of Wera nut drivers recently specifically because they had end markings, and I wanted to store them vertically on my service cart and be able to see the sizes. Probably could have gotten away with just using a sharpie?

In the picture below, you can actually see that the 11mm is the "heavy duty, non-hollow-shaft, longer" version Wiha and the rest of the set are the shorter hollow shafts. The one to the right of the 13mm is actually a 7mm on a flex shaft. *Perfect* for older Porsche OE hose clamps!!!

I think it's time to update my toolbox.

 

[WWheeler]

Got in Williams MWS-4RC 4pc large ratcheting reversible wrench set (21mm, 22mm, 24mm, 25mm - made in Taiwan) to add some range to my 11pc Williams Supercombo set (8mm-19mm - made in USA). These will definitely work, though they are a bit shorter length with wider beams. The markings are a lot easier to see, as long as the etching holds up.

 

[Nobody-named-Olli]

Decided to purchase the Milwaukee Fastback “Camo” (48 22 1524) knife - because I love the RealTree/MossyOak/(…)-style camo patterns. Didn’t need another work knife, really - but it’s quite nice and overall about the camo pattern more than anything. And to make sure it doesn’t feel all alone in that padded envelope while in transit , I bought a row of Milwaukee Shockwave bits (4932 4809 41) as well (PH, PZ, TX).









And on my Snap-On JCW80 AMAX4 seat creeper. (Realtree MAX-4(R))



Kind regards,
Olli

 

[nicks78camaro]

It hasn't arrived yet but I ordered it today.
Matco 17mm reversible wrench/ratchet for low profile sockets.
There is no local Matco truck so I ordered off their website.

As far as I know, they are the only ones that have the wrench/ratchet with a lever on them.

About 5x the cost of the Astro but when you need it you need it. And if you find yourself in a pickle without it, you'd spend 10x to get yourself out of the jam.

 

[trashmanssd]

VERY cool, but what's wrong with this picture (from that website)???



Mike

Well I guess that would be ok if that hydraulic line was stuck you could use that socket to stabilize that fitting so you don't snap it trying to loosen the hydraulic hose. I know i am grasping at straws but it is plausible.

Edit saw someone said same thing a few posts later.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Kind of a tool, but still excited for it nonetheless.

Adjustable hitch to be used with my car hauler.

 

[Beerhippie]

Decided to purchase the Milwaukee Fastback “Camo” (48 22 1524) knife - because I love the RealTree/MossyOak/(…)-style camo patterns. Didn’t need another work knife, really - but it’s quite nice and overall about the camo pattern more than anything. And to make sure it doesn’t feel all alone in that padded envelope while in transit , I bought a row of Milwaukee Shockwave bits (4932 4809 41) as well (PH, PZ, TX).









And on my Snap-On JCW80 AMAX4 seat creeper. (Realtree MAX-4(R))



Kind regards,
Olli

It would take me approximately 50 seconds to lose that in the woods.

I never understood the whole camo thing when you're not stalking--or being stalked by--something or someone.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Well... when you're not out crawling through the brambles, it does look pretty spiffy.
Kind of like the spotting scope I found laying in the middle of the trail on Long Island:

 

[shibertus]

Epstein Day order - Vessel Power Grip screwdrivers

 

[JimH74]

Epstein Day order - Vessel Power Grip screwdrivers

I ordered the red handled flat and Phillips head drivers too. Just got shipping notice. Really excited to get them,

 

[Beerhippie]

^ Well... when you're not out crawling through the brambles, it does look pretty spiffy.
Kind of like the spotting scope I found laying in the middle of the trail on Long Island:

SEE!

When I worked in the woods--and when I'm out doing something like mushrooming--I make my tools as visible as possible, up to 3' pieces of orange surveyor's tape hanging off them.

 

[Squankum]

Oh, yeah, here's the hippie sheath for it:



2" fire hose, just like we used for all our edged tool sheaths back in the day. Except it's on upside-down.

It's not that hippie. Can you put a feather on it?

 

[Squankum]

Kind of a tool, but still excited for it nonetheless.

Adjustable hitch to be used with my car hauler.

Future archaeologists will be puzzled. The dirty-minded ones will claim it's a fertility symbol! That is, before they unearth a pickup from a swamp in east TX and find the first fossilized trucknutz. Then they'll be certain of it.

 

[shoggoth80]

More scavenged freebies. Needed a lot less clean up than the last little pile. The low profile sockets are SAE, so limited application... But ain't gonna say no. The pocket magnet tool is a no brainer.

 

[Squankum]

Behold! A 12mm spark plug thread chasing tool! This took me more internet searching than I ever imagined it would. I even broke down and looked at the Snap-on site. (They had something innovative and $50.)

Lang 1013A, made in USA. My list price at Amazon was $30.06, ouch. Summit had it for a lot less, $12.99, but shipping... and not in stock for a long time, and I just wanted to get this over with and in the tool chest for next time. Lisle used to make one, but not anymore. Ebay is rife with Lisles like this in the 14mm size, not the 12. Also not on ebay, the Snap-on.
I do have the Lisle 14mm like this; I bought it a few years ago thinking it was the size for the BMW I have to work on for a family member and I find out this week... nah, I needed 12mm.

Hooray for Lang Tools of Racine, WI!

 

[Squankum]

More scavenged freebies. Needed a lot less clean up than the last little pile. The low profile sockets are SAE, so limited application... But ain't gonna say no. The pocket magnet tool is a no brainer.

Little telescoping mirrors and magnets ain't cheap anymore! So hooray for free.

 

[66HertzClone]

I've been looking to get a tiny cordless screwdriver to use on smaller things and projects. Saw this Neiko screwdriver and the price dropped to $18.99 so I gave it a shot. I like it, fits my hand well, just a little play when holding the handle and wiggling the bit end. There is a pull back locking collar for the bit, sadly the tiny short bits (1 inch long) won't work as when locked the collar extends over the bit slightly, the 2 inch versions do work well. I am pleased with it for the money spent.

 

[ChefRex]

More scavenged freebies. Needed a lot less clean up than the last little pile. The low profile sockets are SAE, so limited application... But ain't gonna say no. The pocket magnet tool is a no brainer.

Depends on what you work on, I use my SO SAE low profiles all the time.

 

[Beerhippie]

It's not that hippie. Can you put a feather on it?

Let me look through my African bead collection....

 

[Caa311]

Bought the Wiha 1/4 bit driver (300mm) length.

Feels great. Strong magnet and the Wiha bits (and others) fit snugly.

I have one in my Amazon basket. Where did you get that from?

 

[shoggoth80]

Depends on what you work on, I use my SO SAE low profiles all the time.

Of course. I don't use a lot of SAE. I'm primarily automotive, and not American classics unfortunately. My SAE is limited to appliances, and I'm ok there. I don't know if my mower is SAE or metric, but I've still got enough to cover those basics as well. At least I haven't needed to jump to Whitworth.

 

[Fedwrench]

I was able to order a pair of these WorkPro 4 inch Quick Adjusting Groove Joint Pliers or 4" water pump pliers (different names on the front/rear of the box) off of Amazon just as the You Tube videos started streaming. Made in the PRC by Great Star Industrial. Now don't expect Knipex quality for $12 off of Amazon but, I feel these were a solid buy. I opted for silver over the black model just so I wouldn't lose it as fast. I like the little loop on the handles inside edge for attaching to a snaplink, lanyard, or whatever. Unlike the mini Knipex, these have a metal push button to engage 15 adjustments positions with two rows of teeth. The max opening is an inch. The handles on the Workpro aren't nearly as anti slip as those on the mini Knipex. The WorkPro has 8 small grooves on the outer handle, and the word WorkPro on the lower edge of the other handle. Is it enough? depends on how you use the pliers and what slippery stuff you have on your hands. Initial impressions are I like them. Since these are sold out already at Amazon You guys might have another Meme tool
I'm not a huge WorkPro fan but, this is the second pair of pliers from them that I like. The first was their long nose slip joint pliers that just feel good when you use them.

 

[ChefRex]

Of course. I don't use a lot of SAE. I'm primarily automotive, and not American classics unfortunately. My SAE is limited to appliances, and I'm ok there. I don't know if my mower is SAE or metric, but I've still got enough to cover those basics as well. At least I haven't needed to jump to Whitworth.

I do have a small selection of Whitworth,

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Mac Tools Thread Chaser Set
Not arrived but I did just hit the order button.
No Mac truck around here so I had to order off the website - Free Shipping though.

 

[Squankum]

I have one in my Amazon basket. Where did you get that from?

He found it on Amazon listed with a bad pic (showing a normal length) but a description saying 300mm, and for $9.95. Amazon also has one for $25ish.

 

[pfbz]

He found it on Amazon listed with a bad pic (showing a normal length) but a description saying 300mm, and for $9.95. Amazon also has one for $25ish.

yup, wrong picture, but right tool. It was only $8.40 when I hit buy-it-now a few weeks ago, but still a steal at under $10 shipped.

Wiha 384 1/4'' x 300 mm (38414300) - Amazon.com

Wiha 384 1/4'' x 300 mm (38414300) - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

The Amazon picture shows the 125mm version, but you get the correct 300mm one.



The middle tool, obviously...

 

[NightSky]

The largest slot-head screwdriver I could find sold separately at HF. 5/16" wide tip x 6" shaft. Just going to zip tie it into the tire-changing-tools corner of the Econoline, to serve as the center cap removal tool. Some jackass may have stolen the last large cheap HF screwdriver I put there for that. Stealing tools is one level of scumbag, but HF tools? Have some pride!

I tried to find something similar/large at Harry J. Epstein's for my most very recent order... nope! Surprisingly, nope. (In case you haven't heard, we went nutz for HJE Day this 4th of July weekend and ordered... a lot.)

This... but you have to drill the hang hole yourself:
https://www.harryepstein.com/produc...-screwdriver-s46?_pos=17&_fid=bff93ef38&_ss=c

 

[pfbz]

Mac Tools Thread Chaser Set
Not arrived but I did just hit the order button.
No Mac truck around here so I had to order off the website - Free Shipping though.

I recently ordered that exact set, but the Lang version (who makes it for Mac). $110 shipped from Zoro, using their ubiquitous 20% discount coupons... I haven't used it yet. For years and years and years, I've "chased" threads with a tap & die set or just a random bolt, I guess I shall see what all the fuss on real thread chasers is about!






I also picked up a Lang 36" pry bar on the same order... US made by Lang, 5/8" square steel stock, striking cap, lifetime warranty, super beefy and at $27 shipped, a great deal!

 

[pfbz]

Today was a ***BIG*** new "tool" day in my garage!

Took delivery of my new Icon stack. Did I mention it is BIG???

Next to my USG full bank cart, which ain't tiny...

 

[Jgaz]

My 18 gage brad nailer gave up the ghost after 25+ years last week
Received this one from Acme tools today

 

[Squankum]

This... but you have to drill the hang hole yourself:
https://www.harryepstein.com/produc...-screwdriver-s46?_pos=17&_fid=bff93ef38&_ss=c

Saw that, but was hunting for 3/8".

 

[Madjik Man]

I have one in my Amazon basket. Where did you get that from?

Amazon

 

[Pexto]

^ Well... when you're not out crawling through the brambles, it does look pretty spiffy.
Kind of like the spotting scope I found laying in the middle of the trail on Long Island:

Isn't that a rangefinder, rather than a spotting scope? Try looking through it and pressing the button; you should see an internal display. It might need a new battery.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I thought all the Epstein orders had to be placed on the 4th and I was out of town that day!

Isn't that a rangefinder, rather than a spotting scope?

I honesly wouldn't know the difference - I found it laying in the middle of the trail, made an effort to try to find the owner, and ultimately ended up putting it up on a Craigslist "free" ad and somebody picked it up.

 

[NightSky]

Saw that, but was hunting for 3/8".

I see. I thought you were looking for 5/16". I saw a 3/8" by 10" Pratt & Reed but that's out of your spec, too. Anyway you got what you needed.

 

[Andres26tnt]

I wanted the Deen pick set with the exchangeable picks, couldn't justify the price. So I went to my favorite store Astro products(japanese HF). They have a much cheaper option, very good quality. While I was there I also picked up a set of their 1/2 impact. These have a special opening for ease of use installing then on the gun. They call it Q-fit, also very good quality. I wiped up a quick organizer tray on my 3d printer, to use on a metal box I had in storage. Came out nice, well worth the money.

 

[Caa311]

Amazon

Ordered one last night. Thanks everyone

 

[KnurledNut]

I wanted the Deen pick set with the exchangeable picks, couldn't justify the price. So I went to my favorite store Astro products(japanese HF). They have a much cheaper option, very good quality. While I was there I also picked up a set of their 1/2 impact. These have a special opening for ease of use installing then on the gun. They call it Q-fit, also very good quality. I wiped up a quick organizer tray on my 3d printer, to use on a metal box I had in storage. Came out nice, well worth the money.

COO of those picks?
Are the shafts removable from the hex?
Not long ago I had mentioned making my own with an interchangeable hex power shank.