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[will335i]

Is it thin? I can't tell from the pic, so I guess this is a thin head ratchet.

Yes, they are. I have both version of the ratchet and low profile SAE and Metric sockets that come in the sets.

 

[will335i]

Picked up a couple spray guns yesterday with the sale since we a making progress towards respraying the Barracuda.

 

[cody1325]

Hart (Ryobi/TTI for Walmart) 40V mower. The top of the line, $600 model. Was on clearance for $150.


Batteries refused to charge, but I was surprised to find it was the charger after some troubleshooting. It even rejected my perfectly functional 4 amp battery out of the trimmer. This is why I STRONGLY recommend choosing a platform and sticking with it.

Thus, I'm curious how long it'll take for 2 6 amp batteries on the low-end charger that came with my trimmer....

It works great on my single 4 amp battery, surprisingly. I've noticed most mowers with dual battery bays require both to be in for it to work.

I originally told TTi/Hart it was the batteries, but updated to be the charger. If I get nothing back, I'll order the dual fast charger for like $90 off Walmart.

Next spring, I'm getting the new Honda battery mower to go with this one--as the Honda dealer services them. The pair of Craftsman M220s will then be retired.

And I'm thinking I'll go with the polymer deck on the Honda too. Surprised at how light it feels. Torque is INSANE.

 

[Madjik Man]

Ok... Saw that cute adjustable wrench from Japan... So I bought this. I paid $19... Price shot up after I bought it to $22.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MJHGN6?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yea and two catnip bananas...

Is there a difference between the black and red other than color? Black is $18.

Dimension in the respective photos look identical.

 

[rockinacummins]

Been a minute, been super busy with all my jobs. Got some new tools last week though:

Been using the 20v Dewalt weedeater we got as a wedding gift 9.5 years ago but it just can’t keep up with the thick grass and weeds in our huge yard. Been looking at an Echo 2620 at my local Ace, almost pulled the trigger Friday for $379 but talked myself out of it. Stopped by EZ pawn Saturday afternoon and saw one hanging up for $209. Took it outside and fired it right up on the 3rd pull. Asked the guy what he’d take on it and he said how about $150? I said ring it up. Seems solid, air filter was clean. Can’t find anything wrong with it so far. At the pawn shop I also found an Ingersoll Rand 20v battery with a full charge marked $20. Guy took $16 for it.



My air compressor pump locked up on me a few months ago but I had another compressor with a bad motor so I swapped the pumps on the two. Had to swap sides with the pump and motor but it wasn’t a big deal. Worked great for a couple months, then the motor quit motoring. Didn’t want to spend any money a motor cuz the tank is getting pretty thin on the bottom. The feet have rusted almost completely off. Had to go to Harbor Freight for some cut off wheels and flap disks and saw this little gem in the open box area. Asked the manager and she said the guy took it home, decided he didn’t like it, and brought it back. Yeah, right. She said you got 5 days to bring it back. Sure, why not. Got it home, checked the oil, plugged it in, hour meter showed 0.0 hours. Quietly pumped up to 165 psi and shut right off. Can’t ask for much more than that.

 

[cody1325]

Been a minute, been super busy with all my jobs. Got some new tools last week though:

Been using the 20v Dewalt weedeater we got as a wedding gift 9.5 years ago but it just can’t keep up with the thick grass and weeds in our huge yard. Been looking at an Echo 2620 at my local Ace, almost pulled the trigger Friday for $379 but talked myself out of it. Stopped by EZ pawn Saturday afternoon and saw one hanging up for $209. Took it outside and fired it right up on the 3rd pull. Asked the guy what he’d take on it and he said how about $150? I said ring it up. Seems solid, air filter was clean. Can’t find anything wrong with it so far. At the pawn shop I also found an Ingersoll Rand 20v battery with a full charge marked $20. Guy took $16 for it.



My air compressor pump locked up on me a few months ago but I had another compressor with a bad motor so I swapped the pumps on the two. Had to swap sides with the pump and motor but it wasn’t a big deal. Worked great for a couple months, then the motor quit motoring. Didn’t want to spend any money a motor cuz the tank is getting pretty thin on the bottom. The feet have rusted almost completely off. Had to go to Harbor Freight for some cut off wheels and flap disks and saw this little gem in the open box area. Asked the manager and she said the guy took it home, decided he didn’t like it, and brought it back. Yeah, right. She said you got 5 days to bring it back. Sure, why not. Got it home, checked the oil, plugged it in, hour meter showed 0.0 hours. Quietly pumped up to 165 psi and shut right off. Can’t ask for much more than that.

Nice!

I wish I had a bit more portable compressor for the shop. My current Black Max is plumbed (and I need to redo the entire regulator/dryer setup due to leaks--and I'll put all new parts in there as the old stuff is 1990s Harbor Freight anyway) down to the shop, and it requires walking around to the garage apartment above my shop to turn it on.


I also need to consult with an electrician buddy of mine about maybe wiring a remote switch to where I can turn it on in my shop downstairs.

 

[PelicanPines]

Is there a difference between the black and red other than color? Black is $18.

Dimension in the respective photos look identical.

Color is everything in my toolbox. **** green is #1 then snap on yellow #2 then craftsman red #3 then China black #4. Your choices may be different.

 

[Bessy]

Picked up the new hydraulic driver for doing our pantry. Nicer on everyone's ears (as well as my own if I'm going to be working inside the cabinets at times. Nice little bit of kit. I was running my 12v DeWalt impact (which I still do love) to deconstruct our gate over the weekend and had to go find my ear plugs for pulling all of the screws. Can one have too many impacts???

 

[Squankum]

Color is everything in my toolbox. **** green is #1 then snap on yellow #2 then craftsman red #3 then China black #4. You choices may be different.

 

[L.Cheapo]

They are around $12 a pair. Not bad for quality socks in my opinion. I believe they are cotton. Better than the Mac and Matco socks that wear out really quickly.

Really? Last pair I bought was $6, but that was about two years ago. Dealer usually gives me a pair for Christmas.

 

[TheRealBastard]

Picked this up for $3 at the local swap meet. She was in rough shape when I bought her, but cleaned up nicely.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Really? Last pair I bought was $6, but that was about two years ago. Dealer usually gives me a pair for Christmas.

Just looked at my receipt they are $7.85 a pair for large. The extra large ones I get for my brother in law are a little bit more. Must of been the ones I was thinking of.

 

[nbpt100]

Wera Zyklops 1/4 drive roto ratchet. Replaces my VIM roto ratchet that broke and they did not have a direct replacement. This is better than the VIM, which I realy liked. My only constructive criticism is that I wish it had a wider handle so you can generate more torque when using it in Screw/Nut driver mode. In spite of that I like it a lot. In one day it has become my general use go to 1/4 drive ratchet.

 

[Skyman]

For master cylinders and power steering and some diffs, I like my little Capri power brake bleeder. (Compressed air venturi/vacuum.) The right size scrap of copper tubing fits in the rubbery brake bleeder nozzle just right and becomes a little suction wand.

My baster gathers dust.

I did a little looking into where the waste oil drum goes, and I think Safety-Kleen's refineries can break a lot of stuff down!

Underground Lair of the Squankum

Writing a date on a filter would be really informative, but really incriminating. I’m afraid. Do it in code! :D

www.garagejournal.com

I use a turkey baster to **** a MC dry before bleeding, so that I'm only pushing fresh fluid through the system. I have a nice bleeder from MityVac for the bleeding task itself.

 

[rabakoe]

Been looking at an Echo 2620 at my local Ace

Great find, you’ll be happy with your purchase. I have a bunch of Echo from their pro line (X series) and I really, really enjoy them.

 

[wandrur]

I use a turkey baster to **** a MC dry before bleeding

Holy kink....










...I couldn't help myself

 

[rockinacummins]

Nice!

I wish I had a bit more portable compressor for the shop. My current Black Max is plumbed (and I need to redo the entire regulator/dryer setup due to leaks--and I'll put all new parts in there as the old stuff is 1990s Harbor Freight anyway) down to the shop, and it requires walking around to the garage apartment above my shop to turn it on.


I also need to consult with an electrician buddy of mine about maybe wiring a remote switch to where I can turn it on in my shop downstairs.

I would definitely see about a remote switch if I were you, that sounds like a lot of extra steps! I guess if you’re like me and don’t need it that often it may not be a huge deal. I don’t currently have a shop, just a 3 sided carport that also gets for lawn and garden storage, animal feed storage, a chicken brooder, and calf and goat shelter intermittently. If I ever have a permanent shop, I’d like to have a larger stationary air compressor. But this is more than sufficient for now, I just need to air up tires and blow dirt and grass off of vehicles.

 

[rockinacummins]

Great find, you’ll be happy with your purchase. I have a bunch of Echo from their pro line (X series) and I really, really enjoy them.

I’ve only used it for a few minutes (didn’t get much string with it) but I’ve been pleased with it so far. Another local shop sells Stihl and almost everyone in my area is a die-hard Stihl person. I don’t have anything against Stihl, never used much of their stuff honestly. But I liked the look and feel of the Echo when I looked at it. The reviews also seemed favorable, so that’s just what I decided I wanted

 

[ETJ]

Another visit to my Snap-on dealer. I also paid for a heavy duty striking scraper set, but I have to wait couple of weeks to get it. Mayhew weld wakkers were cheaper from him than from Amazon US.

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

Roughneck mini sledge hammer 3lb (1.4kg) 65-622
For when a 2lb lump/club doesn't cut it. This is just a bit heavier, longer shaft for two hands and keeping your hands safer further away. Still usable with one hand halfway up. Also available in mongrel ball pein fencing maul version, which I tried at the store and felt very strange.

 

[SweGripp]

I didn't really need anything, but somehow packages started to show up outside my door









The ratchets are:
Astro 93808 (3/8 in 1/4 body)
Tekton 1/4 flex 6 inch
SATA 3/8 chubby

 

[SweGripp]

Forgot this

 

[CoogarXR]

Stopped at Ye ol' Hoarder Freight and bought a measuring wheel (need to measure my wire run to my future barn location), and some big-*** cable cutters to cut said wire. I have cable cutters capable of gnawing (frustratingly) through big cables, but I figured it's time to buy some proper-choppers since I have a couple 100A/200A services to do soon.

 

[Beerhippie]

Stopped at Ye ol' Hoarder Freight and bought a measuring wheel (need to measure my wire run to my future barn location), and some big-*** cable cutters to cut said wire. I have cable cutters capable of gnawing (frustratingly) through big cables, but I figured it's time to buy some proper-choppers since I have a couple 100A/200A services to do soon.

A quick tip for making those cable cutters last longer: Turn off the breaker before cutting--and make sure it's the right breaker!

 

[Skyman]

A quick tip for making those cable cutters last longer: Turn off the breaker before cutting--and make sure it's the right breaker!

Spoilsport!

 

[Radio Flyer]

Went shopping in DesPlaines…

Picked up a 3/8” to replace my worn out craftsman.

 

[cody1325]

Picked this up for $3 at the local swap meet. She was in rough shape when I bought her, but cleaned up nicely.

Nice! In general, this has to be the design with the longest production run. And for good reason--they're tough as nails and easy to maintain.

That reminds me. I need to get three kits on order for mine as they go back into service. All three have weak springs from age, and the other just won't come apart (probably needs a good soaking in degreaser--and I lost the screws)

 

[cody1325]

Not really that fancy, but it's something I use regularly.

I bought a fairly inexpensive Revere Ware tea kettle for my grandmother's copper kettle collection, and I looked at two knives the owner of that antique store had in the case. One was a beat up Rough Ryder--not worth $20 used. The second was an Indian Kukri--definitely a reproduction of fairly modern origin. Not Nepalese.

This little ruler was in there. He threw it in with the kettle. So, $0.00!

"MADE IN USA" (only markings) stainless ruler. I have three of them that advertised Dixie Bearings. Granddad got them from the company back in the '80s. Yet, I constantly misplaced them. I like the slider built into the pocket clip, which does help a little with getting the right measurement.


And I picked up a Civivi Baby Banter from Walmart. I prefer fairly small knives (3.5" or so) for general carry. This one is just over 3", but feels like a larger knife. Really good quality for being Chinese made, too.

 

[pfbz]

Went shopping in DesPlaines…

Picked up a 3/8” to replace my worn out craftsman.

I have that same 3/8" PI torque wrench and the Snap-On branded version of the PI in 1/2". Love 'em.

 

[pfbz]

A bunch of new tools arrives... Wera Joker self-adjusting, Capri semi-deep 3/8" impacts, Astro Goliath extensions, some new picks, and Toolbox Widget organizers.




More info in the video here:

 

[Meursault74]

How much do Snap On socks cost? Are they cotton or do they have some modern fancyfibers in them, too?

Just thought you should know:

Pippi Longstocking would approve.

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

Bahco Force Ergo pointed bow saw 21"(530mm) 332-21-51
I like the semi-pointed nose for getting in places, without compromising usable blade length. The blade tensioning system seems better than the flip lever style. I'll probably get a raker tooth blade to try on it. Made in Portugal.


Samurai ICHIBAN pruning saw 300mm (12") GC-300-LH
Got interested in this type while looking for the above one. Had quite a hard time finding anything that was satisfying in terms of handle, holster, value, and origin - unsurprisingly being a pull saw it was Japan who came to tick all the boxes. I was going to get a straight blade but after reading about pros/cons changed my mind to curved, this is pretty moderate (15mm at the midpoint). The blade is taper ground (thinner towards the top), so the teeth don't need to be set, making for a narrower/easier/faster cut (demo).

 

[Beerhippie]

Bahco Force Ergo pointed bow saw 21"(530mm) 332-21-51
I like the semi-pointed nose for getting in places, without compromising usable blade length. The blade tensioning system seems better than the flip lever style. I'll probably get a raker tooth blade to try on it. Made in Portugal.


Samurai ICHIBAN pruning saw 300mm (12") GC-300-LH
Got interested in this type while looking for the above one. Had quite a hard time finding anything that was satisfying in terms of handle, holster, value, and origin - unsurprisingly being a pull saw it was Japan who came to tick all the boxes. I was going to get a straight blade but after reading about pros/cons changed my mind to curved, this is pretty moderate (15mm at the midpoint). The blade is taper ground (thinner towards the top), so the teeth don't need to be set, making for a narrower/easier/faster cut (demo).

I love those Japanese pattern saws! I've been using them for several decades now for heavy pruning work. I have them in the folding, fixed (like yours) and one I modified for a pole saw. I'll never use an English tooth pattern again for this kind of work.

I've found that the brand doesn't really matter much to me, as long as they're Japan-made. I wouldn't be surprised to find that there's just one factory that cranks out the blades.

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

I wouldn't be surprised to find that there's just one factory that cranks out the blades.

Possibly for some models, but this blade as I described is unique and patented.

What you get when a 125 year old company (Kanzawa Seiko) sticks to doing one type of tool really well, and doesn't get bought up. Wasn't expensive either.

 

[KnurledNut]

Possibly for some models, but this blade as I described is unique and patented.

Silky uses a similar style blade.

 

[lund]

Bahco Force Ergo pointed bow saw 21"(530mm) 332-21-51
I like the semi-pointed nose for getting in places, without compromising usable blade length. The blade tensioning system seems better than the flip lever style. I'll probably get a raker tooth blade to try on it. Made in Portugal.

I heavily use that model bow saw for years. It is very good for a small saw for yardwork, building stuff in the woods close to home with the kids (campfires, shelters, etc), etc. It is very good compromise of size. Realistically for full size tree felling I use a chain saw. But this is great for limbs and smaller stuff that is too big for lopper type cutters and too small to safely do with a chain saw. It is small enough to fit into things and to climb trees with it to cut branches, etc. It is not good for cutting apart big trees since it is smaller. The hand guard prevents hand bashing. The blade tensioner is good. Plus the blade it comes with works well and replacement blades are obtainable. So it is not effectively a throw-away device. I have probably sawed up 10-20 packed pickup loads of branches and small trees with it over a decade -- all on the original blade. I spray WD-40 on the blade now and then and that has been enough to keep corrosion from destroying the edge.

Have fun!

 

[Buster21]

Couldn't resist trying out the new Tekton (Witte) screwdrivers.

 

[Ohio Andy]

Couldn't resist trying out the new Tekton (Witte) screwdrivers.

And how do you like them? Or have you not tried them yet

 

[LXCam]

Heads up about these Milwaukee conduit adapters.

They **** and I mean for real, they’re only for sucking. They don’t have the jet line tube for blowing. Also the rubber on the small adapters is just barely pliable enough to seal correctly but the large adapter is a rock. Good thing I have my Klein setup and these were a backup for this weeks project.


And my sticker shock of the week. I bought these as back up as well. When the hell did the small kits hit $400’s. wtf?

 

[LXCam]

Oh I forgot to share my $2300 freebie


Yup you read that right FREE!

All I had to do was buy 500 unicam terminations at…cough-cough…..$16ea