PugetDude
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afazz
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WrinkleRed
After nearly four years of searching, I have finally completed my Snap-on autobody hammer collection. My collection includes 22 hammers - ...
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That was more than 10 years ago, I have since added a few more!
Skyman
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Mini-****-O-Matic (tm Squankum):
PugetDude
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Endorsed by @PelicanPines ?Mini-****-O-Matic (tm Squankum):
Kasal
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some random stuff, KS Tools screwdrivers (because you can never have too many), 1/4 screwdriver/extension drive and some 1/2 spline sockets (just because they were cheap).
Skyman
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I haven't been hanging out here long enough to know much about his history, but I get the sense it is an interesting one!
Jarhead0408
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Thank you man. I really appreciate it.WrinkleRed
After nearly four years of searching, I have finally completed my Snap-on autobody hammer collection. My collection includes 22 hammers - ...
That was more than 10 years ago, I have since added a few more!
I have a 1-1/2 proto that I use to tighten the bolts on my bulkhead.Road trip today to pick up a truck for a customer, hit a couple pawn shops along the way. Found these 3 Proto Professional wrenches. The 2” was marked $39.99, the 2-3/16 was marked $139.99, and the 2-3/8 was marked $59.99 (yes, those are numbers are correct, didn’t make any sense to me either). Asked the guy at the counter what kind of deal he’d make and after frantically pecking on his computer keyboard he said how about $150 out the door? I said how about this $100 bill out the door? He looked at me kind of funny, looked at his computer, looked back at me and said sure, I don’t want them anyway. So, here they are:
No, I’ll never use them. But I have several big wrenches and I figure I’ll hang them on the wall just for conversation pieces if I ever have a shop.
MWEric
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Just got home yesterday. So what did I do today.
Ohio Andy
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These days my largest wrenches are 1-1/2 in and 36 mm. And that is my Proto spline ratcheting wrench set.
Without looking, my standard combination wrenches from wright tool I think only goes to 1-1/4 inches and 32 mm.
These days if it's bigger than that I'll probably have someone else do it
So what's the deal with the new USB tools? Is the battery removable? Or do you need to take the tool out of service to recharge?Just got home yesterday. So what did I do today.
My dealer didn't have them yet not that I need another platform.
What are the anvil across flat dimensions for both brands? I have multiple Tekton ratchets and no issues with even long extensions falling off. I prefer the Gearwrench 90T over Tekton though
MWEric
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Battery is internal
Excellent score!! That’s a nice set.FB marketplace find ! $65 new shipped made in USA
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I got a heavy box today from @rust in the eye
Thank you sir!
The classified section here is GOLD!
I got a heavy box today from @rust in the eye
Thank you sir!
The classified section here is GOLD!
Meursault74
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You are going to find those Armstrong polished wrenches to be excellent usersWell
I got a heavy box today from @rust in the eye
Thank you sir!
The classified section here is GOLD!
bugnut
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Smokeshow69
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Right after you purified your souls in the waters of lake mennetonkaThen served you pancakes.
Then served you pancakes.
That is actually a true story. And Prince actually wrote a B side song about it, with, IIRC, pancakes in the title. There is a video with Mickey Free(?) on YouTube confirming the story.
Right after you purified your souls in the waters of lake mennetonka
Or lake Michigan, since Kenosha is right next to that.
Ohio Andy
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I expect lake Michigan to be cold......
Or lake Michigan, since Kenosha is right next to that.
A bit of a different tool haul for me... Estate sale down the street from my house.
Wilton bullet-style vise, 2.5" jaws, swivel base. A steal at $12.
I think the only reason it wasn't long gone is that it was on the garage floor underneath a big sand blasting cabinet, I just saw a bit of blue poking out, got down and investigated.... Score!!!
I think these are made in the Czech Republic by York for Wilton. York is actually the original first manufacturer of the bullet vise design way back from before WW2.
Got this exact same set. Very beefy feel and cool to own here in Europe where you really don't see that sort of stuffWilliams Supercombo wrench set 3/8" - 1"
Halder 35mm Supercraft. White nylon tips.
Ordered from Home Depot website for local pickup and arrived 3-4 days earlier than quoted.
This will be used to realign an aluminum standoff that often gets slightly warped out of position by a heavy weld directly beneath it. I was previously using a cut off section of oak baseboard (it was what was within reach the first time I had to do it ~4-5 years ago, so it was assigned as the tool for the job). Nice to have a real tool for it now.
Ordered from Home Depot website for local pickup and arrived 3-4 days earlier than quoted.
This will be used to realign an aluminum standoff that often gets slightly warped out of position by a heavy weld directly beneath it. I was previously using a cut off section of oak baseboard
(it was what was within reach the first time I had to do it ~4-5 years ago, so it was assigned as the tool for the job). Nice to have a real tool for it now.Attachments
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PugetDude
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My Halder Supercraft came from the Boeing Surplus Store 25 years ago. Great little hammer!Halder 35mm Supercraft. White nylon tips.
Ordered from Home Depot website for local pickup and arrived 3-4 days earlier than quoted.
This will be used to realign an aluminum standoff that often gets slightly warped out of position by a heavy weld directly beneath it. I was previously using a cut off section of oak baseboard
Beerhippie
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I think that most of the tools--welders, plasma cutter, corded power tools (fabrication grade PC and IR), air tools, etc--that were here at the TG shop when I started came from Boeing Surplus. One of our founders lived in Seattle back in the early '90s and seems to have spent all his spare time shopping there.
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Fly Fishing Rick
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Got a few small but mighty items today lol. I lost my only decent #2 phillips screwdriver on a job last week. After 3 days if looking when I was back there working again, I finally gave in and replaced it. It came down to a choice between Wiha and PB Swiss, since I don't like the Wera handles at all, or the fact that most of them are made in the Czech Republic rather than Germany. Ultimately, I went with PB for their warranty and because I find their handles the most comfortable. A little thinner than some other brands in my experience, but I wear XL gloves and strongly prefer how they feel.
I finally got myself a trim square after doing a job where I was wishing I had something smaller than my trusty 7" Speed Square half the time and I have to admit, I'm glad I did. It's a really feature rich little tool for around the shop and in my tool bag. I especially like the offset base on it.
And last but certainly not least, a Klein magnetic stud finder. I've used other brands in the past and strongly refer them to the digital type, so when I saw this one on sale I decided to give it a shot. It works extremely well. No more second guessing my crappy digital one. And as a small bonus, if you keep it facing outward in an outside pocket of your tool bag/pouch, it creates a handy little magnetic patch for bits and fasteners when you're in a rush.
I finally got myself a trim square after doing a job where I was wishing I had something smaller than my trusty 7" Speed Square half the time and I have to admit, I'm glad I did. It's a really feature rich little tool for around the shop and in my tool bag. I especially like the offset base on it.
And last but certainly not least, a Klein magnetic stud finder. I've used other brands in the past and strongly refer them to the digital type, so when I saw this one on sale I decided to give it a shot. It works extremely well. No more second guessing my crappy digital one. And as a small bonus, if you keep it facing outward in an outside pocket of your tool bag/pouch, it creates a handy little magnetic patch for bits and fasteners when you're in a rush.
51dueller
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Picked up an old set of Mastercraft Maximum stubby wrenches for cheap. My old Westward set never had a 15, 16 and 18 mm. This also has a 7, 8 and 22 mm. It also matches my wrench sets I have and I kinda like the old stamping vs the current ones. They are rebranded Gearwrench.
30% off items under $25 for ITC until tomorrow night.
These are still unobtainable in Arizona.
Too bad, I'd like to buy one.
Gone that fast or haven't even got stock yet?
JDTCo. Heavy Duty Magnetic Pad - 8" x 12" | JDTCo.
8"x12" Surface Easy to Clean Material Features a 3/8" Grommet with Carabiner for Easy Storage
www.jerseydiscounttool.com
JDTCo. Heavy Duty Magnetic Pad - 8" x 12" | JDTCo.
8"x12" Surface Easy to Clean Material Features a 3/8" Grommet with Carabiner for Easy Storage
That's interesting. Grommet and carabiner? How does that not scratch paint?
Mike
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Facom Sheath Drift Punch 7.9mm & 9.9mm (249.G8 & 249.G10)
Long and with some hand comfort/protection without being cumbersome. The sheaths are soft and grippy, and the red collar at the top is flat on one side - presumably for access and to prevent rolling away.
Rennsteig Parallel Pin Punch XXL 12mm & 16mm (451 312 0 & 451 316 0)
The hand guards are the same 57mm square across the whole 8-16mm range, which I thought could be a bit bulky for the smaller sizes in some situations - hence the Facoms. Good to have when hitting these with a big hammer though. Didn't see much need for the inbetween 14mm at this end of the size spectrum.
Long and with some hand comfort/protection without being cumbersome. The sheaths are soft and grippy, and the red collar at the top is flat on one side - presumably for access and to prevent rolling away.
Rennsteig Parallel Pin Punch XXL 12mm & 16mm (451 312 0 & 451 316 0)
The hand guards are the same 57mm square across the whole 8-16mm range, which I thought could be a bit bulky for the smaller sizes in some situations - hence the Facoms. Good to have when hitting these with a big hammer though. Didn't see much need for the inbetween 14mm at this end of the size spectrum.
Where do you find pins that large?
LeeG
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Some new goodness from Trusty Cook.
Either the blue or green combo hammer is for my neighbor as a gift. His choice.
Either the blue or green combo hammer is for my neighbor as a gift. His choice.
yeah that´s right. Thats why i have them tooVery beefy feel and cool to own here in Europe where you really don't see that sort of stuff
PS: Wright tools are nice too Door handle/window crank clip tool
