Kasal
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Fiskars SW69 folding saw. It feels good in the hand and is lightweight. Made in China.
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humpty
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New tool day!
lolaetype
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I guess this qualifies as a tool. They arrived today, look to be decent quality and fit very tightly over the working end of a tube of caulk. And they are reusable; roll them on, roll them off. No more taping the ends of opened tubes of caulk.
What an AWESOME Vessel tool set from HJE!Epstein Day order - Vessel Power Grip screwdrivers
I have only all the red ones from Vessel.
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No economic pay back the way I use this spanner, but it’s just because there is no money in opening old Williams ratchets. Well made. $50 if I remember right. Responded to my email question promptly. Inserts are 5X0.8mm threads, which allowed for grinding custom shaped inserts with flats matching the retaining ring on the ratchet. It is more satisfying to use this then hammering the ring off with a screwdriver. Still needed a hammer to get one of them loose though.
jimbothecricket
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I use wire nuts on tubes of various chemicals. Would probably work on tubes of caulking.I guess this qualifies as a tool. They arrived today, look to be decent quality and fit very tightly over the working end of a tube of caulk. And they are reusable; roll them on, roll them off. No more taping the ends of opened tubes of caulk.
Beerhippie
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Briefly. If you use the tube within a week or so, they're fine. If you let it set for a month or so, they're not.
Gray wire nuts are the size.
This is really cool...not sure I'd derive $50 of value from a set like this either but I want it for sure.No economic pay back the way I use this spanner, but it’s just because there is no money in opening old Williams ratchets. Well made. $50 if I remember right. Responded to my email question promptly. Inserts are 5X0.8mm threads, which allowed for grinding custom shaped inserts with flats matching the retaining ring on the ratchet. It is more satisfying to use this then hammering the ring off with a screwdriver. Still needed a hammer to get one of them loose though.
neharr41
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$25 pawn shop pickup today - Fluke 62 Max IR Thermometer
I don’t really need it, but at that price I couldn’t say no. Fun to mess around with!
I don’t really need it, but at that price I couldn’t say no. Fun to mess around with!
Mr. Roboto
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I had a cheapo version of this caliper compressor, but it finally broke. Bought the Lang U.S.made version to replace it.
I like that wide variety of pins, but have you seen the FACOM 117B pin spanner?
(Not mine, grabbed the pic from the FACOM tools thread.)
Beerhippie
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Cool!I like that wide variety of pins, but have you seen the FACOM 117B pin spanner?
(Not mine, grabbed the pic from the FACOM tools thread.)
I need a pin spanner about once a year... if that. But those look much nicer than turning down some rod using a drill press and angle grinder and then using a big adjustable wrench to turn them.
But that does work... usually.
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skulldrinker
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Round column mill
I use that Facom 117B with the exchangeable pins on the powered tilt hydraulics of outboards. Works great and fits a lot of brands and models. It’s basically a big version of the SST version.
Bought this today.... The latest from Icon/Harbor Freight... Cut to the chase, IMHO it ABSOLLUTELY IS NOT worth the $79 price tag, just so many better options at that price point out there, but I had other reasons for buying it. On the way home I stopped at Lowes to get some 3/4" EMT (which they were completely out of, WTF?) and also picked up a nearly identical Kobalt mini 1/4 bit/socket set for half the price. Pictures and initial impressions video below, I'll be doing a full video review on it tomorrow.
Nobody-named-Olli
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A very nice, practical, small (425g/ 14.99oz), Size A copper hammer. http://www.thorhammer.com
Kind regards,
Olli
Kind regards,
Olli
I had a cheapo version of this caliper compressor, but it finally broke. Bought the Lang U.S.made version to replace it.
I have the MAC version of the Lang and it’s awesome! Definitely a time saver tool for anyone who does their own brake work.
Kasal
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I used it for the first time today, nothing serious, but I split a couple of logs in half for firewood. It's like cutting butter with a hot knife. The first blow I hit was quite hard (being used to the axes I used before) and it went through the log as if it were a balloon. Since I don't have to apply as much force, you can work longer without getting so tired. It's really money well spent. I'll most likely end up buying its "twin sister," the x10. The x10 is for cutting, the x11 is for splitting. If you have a lot of logs to split, it's better to buy something bigger. For the gardening jobs I do (logs about 20 cm, 8 inches), it's perfect. I definitely recommend it.
PelicanPines
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I slip on my stilettos.
These are super since it is pretty rare that you can fit in a tap wrench in restricted access areas on most cars. I recommend using them with a small "breaker bar" or better yet a T-handle. Those allow you to go back and forth easily to break up chips in the thread cutting. Ratchets are a pain since you will need to continually change directions. But these together with sets of ratchet extensions (regular and wobble) and a universal joint will address a LOT of access issues.New today, Lisle 70500 Tap Socket Set
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stonesfan68
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Fresh back from a trip to Tokyo where I stopped at a home center to pick these up:
That 3/8-in drive ratchet is super small!
That 3/8-in drive ratchet is super small!
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Picked up a "MAC" Expert wrench set for $40 this morning. Exact sizes I wanted to buy (21mm, 22mm, 27mm, 30mm and 32mm), although the set is missing the 24mm. They seem lightly used, just needed to be wiped down.
I can't seem to find this set, not sure if they are still made/sold, but I figure they were probably a few hundred dollars new, so $40 was a solid deal I couldn't pass up.
Hopefully I can find a 24mm replacement or a suitable alternative that closely matches the size and offset of the Experts.
I can't seem to find this set, not sure if they are still made/sold, but I figure they were probably a few hundred dollars new, so $40 was a solid deal I couldn't pass up.
Hopefully I can find a 24mm replacement or a suitable alternative that closely matches the size and offset of the Experts.
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YesIHaveAHammer
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That word for a sub-brand does amuse me.
Britool Expert - worse, then became...
Expert by Facom - worse
Draper Expert - better
MAC Expert - worse
SILVERPLATE
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$4.99 each at Lowe’s.
Reminds me of Red Line Oil Co., who spent a generation or two building their reputation as people trying to make the very best possible synthetic oils they could, then recently, some suit decided, "Hey, let's sell something cheaper! And we'll call it Professional Series."
(Also, I don't even begin to understand the AC Delco auto parts sub-labels.)
Motorman55
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Had to go pick up some more lumber today at Lowes. Came home with these.
1) Kobalt Miter Box and Back Saw Kit
2) Irwin 'Marples' Coping Saw
3) Bora NGX 48" Clamp Edge
I got the Bora Clamp Edge for the sale price of $39.98 even though it was no longer on sale. They forgot to remove the sale display. Original price was $54.00.
4) Benzomatic Durocast 4000 (I got this yesterday at Home Depot along with some other things.)
1) Kobalt Miter Box and Back Saw Kit
2) Irwin 'Marples' Coping Saw
3) Bora NGX 48" Clamp Edge
I got the Bora Clamp Edge for the sale price of $39.98 even though it was no longer on sale. They forgot to remove the sale display. Original price was $54.00.
4) Benzomatic Durocast 4000 (I got this yesterday at Home Depot along with some other things.)
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olsenmotorsports
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Snap On BJP1 short pressure screw. I ordered it in May, just showed up today. Sometimes the standard screw is too long, especially when you don't have a lift.
Hate to bug you but would you mind sharing a part number so I can order one? Never knew these existed in short.
Thank you!
nicks78camaro
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If you ever want to go old school, Harry Epstein's has a trove of new (old?) wooden mitre/miter boxes.
Millers Falls Wooden Mitre Box (90105)
Millers Falls Wooden Mitre Box (90105) Cuts straight and 45 degress MADE IN USA ///manufacture_country=United States,square_product_image=https://square-production.s3.amazonaws.com/files/b7e2696e87bcdc34b687ab21ccb17d2a01e5143c/original.jpeg
www.harryepstein.com
olsenmotorsports
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Die sockets came in yesterday. DDS1A and DDS20.
I was in a situation a couple of weeks ago where these could have saved me almost two hours.
Probably never be in that situation again but now I am prepared
Had to move some stuff around but got them stuffed in with the rest of the tap/die sockets.
CHI_Tool&Die
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A small order from DRPD. The precision flat head drivers are going to work. I’m replacing my precision bit sets with actual drivers because I prefer them. Bits detach all the time and the magnet in the bit holder gets clogged with chips and swarf if I leave it out.
Grabbed a stubby valve core tool for the home box to add to my bike arsenal.
More magnets for work. These PB Swiss magnets are awesome for holding blueprints and layout sheets.
The Keiba pliers are my first foray into Japanese pliers. Like all my Japanese stuff, the finish is impeccable. My initial impression is positive. Great handle, the jaws close flush, and there is no play in the joint. I think I’ll be exploring more Japanese pliers soon.
Also big thanks to @billspreston for coming here and giving DRPD exposure. I’m a big fan.
Grabbed a stubby valve core tool for the home box to add to my bike arsenal.
More magnets for work. These PB Swiss magnets are awesome for holding blueprints and layout sheets.
The Keiba pliers are my first foray into Japanese pliers. Like all my Japanese stuff, the finish is impeccable. My initial impression is positive. Great handle, the jaws close flush, and there is no play in the joint. I think I’ll be exploring more Japanese pliers soon.
Also big thanks to @billspreston for coming here and giving DRPD exposure. I’m a big fan.
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rust in the eye
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I can confirm there is such a device, albeit not made by the good folks at Milwaukee. Having been deployed "trans-urethrally" on yours truly.
Some nice pickups lately (ladies and?) gentlemen... This might just be my favorite thread.
On my wish list from the above?
First up, the PB Swiss valve core remover! Didn't know that even existed! I was actually looking for a decent one the other day, ended up buying a Milton one. Arrived, and you guessed it, made in China. Might return it and pick this one up if I can find enough other things there to make it worth ordering...
On my wish list from the above?
First up, the PB Swiss valve core remover! Didn't know that even existed! I was actually looking for a decent one the other day, ended up buying a Milton one. Arrived, and you guessed it, made in China. Might return it and pick this one up if I can find enough other things there to make it worth ordering...