Haven't had a chance to use them yet. Waiting for my next project.
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Nobody-named-Olli
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Definitely more interesting than the typical pallet of fasteners with a “free” screw gun or impact.
Kind regards,
Olli
Qualitytools
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Have a link to share on the Samurai? Peaked my interest. ThanksBahco 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
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I can throw out all the sockets in my "road kit" now:
Covers 1/4-3/4" AND 7-19mm, no skips!
The old guys at the yard sale where I got this in a box-lot were waxing poetic about how amazing these were--not noticing, I guess, that it's unused--for a reason.
I'll stick it on a ratchet just to see how bad it is--then give it away as a "white elephant".
Covers 1/4-3/4" AND 7-19mm, no skips!
The old guys at the yard sale where I got this in a box-lot were waxing poetic about how amazing these were--not noticing, I guess, that it's unused--for a reason.
I'll stick it on a ratchet just to see how bad it is--then give it away as a "white elephant".
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YesIHaveAHammer
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What is the difference between the red and black handle saw and the green and black handle saw? (Samurai Ichigeki 13" Curved Saw)
The real difference is the blade. The green handle saw (Ichiban) has a superior blade that should cut faster and last longer, and this is reflected in the price. ...
What is the difference between the "C" series and the "GC" series saws? - Samurai Saws
The “C” series saws have set teeth, a thicker blade and a simpler scabbard design. The “GC” series are taper
www.samuraisaws.co.uk
Samurai Ichiban 13" Curved Saw with Scabbard (GC-330-LH)
I already have about 5 Silky saws and they are brilliant. I heard about this saw on YouTube. Some people seem to love it and others say its rubbish. I got mine last week and have been working with it over 4 days with the Silky Zubat and other saws. sam4 by kymco kid, on Flickr']sam4 by kymco...
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Dr.JohnnyFever
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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
I want that!
They sure make terminating almost idiot proof.
Beerhippie
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That doesn't sound good... terminate him... with extreme prejudice.
four.cycle
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I had to drive over to HomeDepot earlier today to pick up some things, and grabbed a few "impulse items".
Box of 12 "INKZALL" markers on sale $12 bucks right now
Makita and Milwaukee bit drivers after reading a comment this morning in one of the "bit" threads:
I talked to my buddy on the phone last night for maybe 20 minutes.
He told me four times "I don't have an air compressor."
So I stopped by HF and got him an early birthday present. He was kind of surprised when I delivered it earlier. Hope he likes it.
Box of 12 "INKZALL" markers on sale $12 bucks right now
Makita and Milwaukee bit drivers after reading a comment this morning in one of the "bit" threads:
I talked to my buddy on the phone last night for maybe 20 minutes.
He told me four times "I don't have an air compressor."
So I stopped by HF and got him an early birthday present. He was kind of surprised when I delivered it earlier. Hope he likes it.
Ouch.
That green woman kissed you, too?
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.
Glad I'm not the only one thinking it.
They are actually pretty handy for things like eye screws and hooks.I can throw out all the sockets in my "road kit" now:
Covers 1/4-3/4" AND 7-19mm, no skips!
The old guys at the yard sale where I got this in a box-lot were waxing poetic about how amazing these were--not noticing, I guess, that it's unused--for a reason.
I'll stick it on a ratchet just to see how bad it is--then give it away as a "white elephant".
turnthewrench 2.0
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One section of the Milwaukee Packout, to keep tools in one place inside the truck.
turnthewrench 2.0
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Team Red to the rescue! Ha!
I got a CIVIVI knife around a year ago. It has been a solid knife, my only complaint is it doesn't stay as sharp as I would like. I probably need a proper sharping setup though.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.
Good joke gift or to give someone you cannot stand! Bet that had "As seen on TV!" on the packaging. For some reason, whenever i see that on a package, it acts as a repellant for me.I can throw out all the sockets in my "road kit" now:
Covers 1/4-3/4" AND 7-19mm, no skips!
The old guys at the yard sale where I got this in a box-lot were waxing poetic about how amazing these were--not noticing, I guess, that it's unused--for a reason.
I'll stick it on a ratchet just to see how bad it is--then give it away as a "white elephant".
Madjik Man
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Had two coupons. Used them both. And got a free bucket.
Figured I’d jump on the hype train of both of these.
Figured I’d jump on the hype train of both of these.
Ohio Andy
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Turns out it actually works. My opinion is it doesn't work fabulously, and it is my absolute last choice if I have an inappropriate socket around, but for me the primary use is things like i-hooks and j-hooks.
I have a few sets that actually have something specifically designed for i-hooks and j-hooks, but sometimes this is just faster to grab because I keep it with my sockets.
But if you did one, I recommend you get the one made by Gator, it costs a little more but I think it's better.
Home Depot and Lowe's both have it for about 12 bucks. You can buy it on Amazon for more. Ace hardware even carries them up there. It's like $15.
Beerhippie
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I suspect 90% of these things were bought by wives, then stuffed into a drawer and forgotten by husbands.
I'll give it a try for hooks and eyes.
Ohio Andy
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Yeah, it will work for bolts, but it doesn't handle a lot of torque... I only know it'll work because someone did a test with them and I don't remember who.... For all I know it was project farm or something but they tested it the failure whoever it was. And it worked a lot better than I thought... But for me it's hooks and eyes.
Jarhead0408
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I've been on a bit of a pliers kick here lately.
Icon 9" PLS19
And a bunch of electrical disconnect pliers:
Merry Tools HS120C
Merry Tools HS175C
(Clip pliers.) Merry Tools JR60
KTC AD101
Lisle 37990
I've got the other 2 or 3 new Lisle offerings, but I'm pretty sure I've posted them previously.
Also picked up two sets of chrome Icon adapters in trays and a similar set for the impacts.
Icon 9" PLS19
And a bunch of electrical disconnect pliers:
Merry Tools HS120C
Merry Tools HS175C
(Clip pliers.) Merry Tools JR60
KTC AD101
Lisle 37990
I've got the other 2 or 3 new Lisle offerings, but I'm pretty sure I've posted them previously.
Also picked up two sets of chrome Icon adapters in trays and a similar set for the impacts.
decableguy2000
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Been my EDC for a while now. I've been happy with it's performance.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.
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
I've not much luck or training with these. Our company issues these, but has switched over Corning and AFL quick connects.
We’ve found that almost every issue has been the result of the cleaving blade. If it weren’t for the fact my largest customer already has Corning as a pre-approved manufacturer I’d possibly consider a change if I found better.
I am very curious about the electrical disconnect pliers in the real world. I have been looking at them for a year or 2, wondering if they would get any use. I feel like the scenarios where a connector is a pain in my *** and I wish I had a tool for it, there isnt room for a set of pliers. I also worry about breaking/cracking the connectors putting too much pressure in a focused spot (but of course that would be the users fault for using too much force). But I am open to giving them a shot if anyone has tried them and says "yes they are genuinely useful in practice."I've been on a bit of a pliers kick here lately.
Icon 9" PLS19
And a bunch of electrical disconnect pliers:
Merry Tools HS120C
Merry Tools HS175C
(Clip pliers.) Merry Tools JR60
KTC AD101
Lisle 37990
I've got the other 2 or 3 new Lisle offerings, but I'm pretty sure I've posted them previously.
Also picked up two sets of chrome Icon adapters in trays and a similar set for the impacts.
Fedwrench
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The disconnect pliers can be helpful depending on the situation. I feel the 60 degree offset version gives you an added capability.
37980 Electrical Disconnect Pliers, 60 Degree
Angled Tips for Easier Access to Hard-to-Reach Connectors.
www.lislecorp.com
The disconnect pliers are copied by everyone so, you can buy amazon knock offs to test the waters with minimum investment. At the end of the day, if the connector is old, brittle, difficult to disengage, the pliers will just make the decision for connector replacement an easier one for you.
LeeG
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I actually keep on of those in my road kit. It has saved my bacon a few times, but isn’t durable enough for any significant use.
Jarhead0408
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I'll echo everything said by Fedwrench.
The 60 degree Lisle or knockoff versions offer a ton of versatility. If I were only goong to buy two, it woulf be that version and the longer of the two Merry Tools pliers, 175C. The smaller version is gripped more by your pinky finger and the next one as well as the bottom of your palm. This puts the rest of your fingers right nelow the jaws along the pivot point. The KTC version I'm goimg to jave to send an email on since the holes for the pincers are misaligned and make the tips misaligned as well. The Lisle pair in this last post seem alright, but the longer Merry feels better in the hand.
Back to the 60 degree Lisle though, my pair came in extremely handy two weeks ago. I was replacing a ABS/brake booster unit on a Suburban. To do this you have to disconnect an electrical connector on the upper part of the brake pedal. I couldn't get to it while being upside down under the dash. I also couldn't have used a straight version of the electrical disconnect pliers since it is so cramped. The 60 degree version got up im there like a champ though. It became an instant favorite after one use.
It doesn't take much force to work and wiggle loose a connector. I've broken a fair number by hand, so this lets me fine tune and NOT break them. YMMV, but I'd at least buy the 60 degree version. I don't think you'll regret it.
I only bought as many as I did because I've wanted the Japanese versions for years and finally bought them...and since they became available years ago; Lisle has brought their versions to market. Hence the Pokemon approach..."Gotta Catch Them All!"
Beerhippie
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Hope you have another pair to cut the package open!B-day gift. Says it cuts everything. I guess I will be cutting stuff up tomorrow.
Buckgnarly
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Jarhead0408
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Yes it is. I don't use mine often, but when I do I'm glad I made the purchase.
four.cycle
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I paid about $40 (incl. tax) for a pair of the Lisle 37980 for my buddy.
Then I found the "straight jaw" version in the form of a China (PRC) made knock-off for about $13
When I was up in Sequim last week, they had a table covered with open stock and they had both versions (China PRC made) for $8 bucks a pair.
NO valid reason for paying premium price for a tool that is intended for use on a plastic electrical connector.
(* btw: It might be worth noting at this point that my buddy has told me two different little anecdotes about using that angle-jawed model to extract widgets from impossible-to-reach places, so it's very clearly not a single-use tool.) (refer to @Jarhead0408 's post just above for another alternate use - this is one of those gizmos you should just buy a cheap version of for that "just in case" moment.)
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Buckgnarly
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You have the 5?....that thing must be ridiculous!
Interesting. I would have thought the stack of wires would have too little lateral deflection strength for any appreciable torque.
I think I will pass on getting one though since I have more than enough metric and standard sockets for what I do. I could see something like this being useful in special cases like a stuck wing nut though. But I can usually deal with stuff like that easy enough with pliers.
Ohio Andy
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I never push it and it tested better than I expected. What you list matches my use pretty closely. I have barely used it on anything else, which makes sense because the two that I own live with my sockets (in two different locations)
I only carry a 1/4" socket set in my car. I considered keeping one of these in my car with a small 3/8 ratchet... But I don't
I used a dremel.
