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[Beerhippie]

I already have one of these (different brand, same thing) for the shop compressor, so why did I buy another?

It makes for a very nice tire pressure gauge. It is a great way to controllably air-down tires--maybe not as easy as the cap style thingies, but more accurate (I think). This one will go in my Van road kit.

The case is pretty much useless and the spare caps, cores and tool can go in with my tire plug kit--which might inherit the case as it's in a huge blow-mold case.

I'll check the gauge against my brewery calibration gauge, but these are usually pretty damned accurate. My calibration rig only goes to thirty psi, but so it goes.

And... I got it at a flash-sale price of twenty bucks.

 

[51dueller]

Picked up a set of Tekton 3/4 drive 12 point metric sockets. First sockets I've gotten from them and can say they are nicely made. Interesting that they have ball detents in addition to pin hole. I've only seen that on an old Indestro socket, not something that Snap on, Proto, Westward, Wright and Gray does in 3/4 drive. The extension is Gearwrench and was surprisingly made in Taiwan. The rails are Tekton branded Ernst as Ernst doesn't sell them with the 3/4 drive clips.



I went with an Ares 72 tooth ratchet as I like a normal ratchet handle which is not common in 3/4 drive. Not the biggest fan of straight knurled handles or what Tekton did with finger grooves. I initially thought it would have the same head as the Tekton but it's actually more compact. 1.8" wide by 1" thick vs 2.2" by 1.5" thick. I put some oil in it as it was dry but it's pretty smooth. I know this isn't a ratchet that can handle a pipe but I'm not going to be doing that.



Also got some Mastercraft Maximum 1/4 metric universal sockets and Gearwrench 1/4 mid length metric sockets.

 

[Steel_Rain]

But we all know how it is when your friends tell you need more tools...
Come to think of it, I think I need one of these

I hear ya Lance. I can’t begin to tell you how many tools I found out I “needed” after joining GJ!

 

[bryant 24]

Reversible flex head standard length ratcheting wrenches aren’t common. The only other supplier I know is Williams. This is my first Toolant branded anything. $72 on Amazon 8-19 mm when I bought it. Compared to my SAE Williams, they are similar in size, but the Williams has a ridiculously large switch making the toolant lower profile with its recessed switch. The toolant flex portion is also shorter typically providing better access. I prefer having an offset box on the non-ratchet end, as I rarely use an open end. I like the Satin finish. The flex joint is a tad tighter than the Williams. The fit and finish is good. We will see how the durability is over the coming years.

Imaging the fixed end is a 6 point

 

[Steve_P]

Reversible flex head standard length ratcheting wrenches aren’t common. The only other supplier I know is Williams. This is my first Toolant branded anything. $72 on Amazon 8-19 mm when I bought it. Compared to my SAE Williams, they are similar in size, but the Williams has a ridiculously large switch making the toolant lower profile with its recessed switch. The toolant flex portion is also shorter typically providing better access. I prefer having an offset box on the non-ratchet end, as I rarely use an open end. I like the Satin finish. The flex joint is a tad tighter than the Williams. The fit and finish is good. We will see how the durability is over the coming years.

I saw Fedwrench's post on these (thanks!) and bought a set also, just before the sales intro price ended. I've only used them a few times, but I'm very impressed, especially for the price; I'd never heard of Toolant before his post. I also like the satin/wet blast finish, and overall finishing is 9/10 on the GJ tool polisher standard IMO. Some of the pre-plating edge blending isn't exactly perfect, but this is nitpicking. To a reasonable person, including me, my set is 10/10 cosmetically.

Oh, I also have no use for an open end/ratcheting box end as I've got plenty of open ends already.

Ratcheting is smooth and back-drag is moderate to low and certainly not excessive. Sorry, I know that's not very scientific but I'm not rigging up a science experiment so then you can dis' me like you do Project Farm .

 

[lund]

Funny, just had that conversation at work yesterday. We're closing down a few buildings in the area as part of a larger consolidation. At one of the sites, there are several nearly new, and quite large air compressors getting ready for auction.

The smallest ones are vertical, 80-gallons each. Pretty sure one has never been used. I toyed with the idea of buying one for my garage, but I'd rarely use it, and it would take up a bunch of space.

...and battery tools have really come a long way.

Mike

You hit the nail on the head. In addition to the hose and the pipes, large compressors have high power electrical motors and take up a lot of space. Torques of battery impact etc are now pretty impressive and if you use smaller batteries on them (just cycle as discharge, work with one while charge the other) that makes the battery tools light and compact. It appears the main use of air now is high volume and capacity stuff for home and even most shop uses outside of industrial environments. Like sandblasting, some types of painting, grinding for welding, .... Most of us do not do enough of that kind of stuff to want to buy large and expensive compressors which also must be maintained, take up a lot of space, and also can be somewhat hazardous.

 

[lund]

Reversible flex head standard length ratcheting wrenches aren’t common. The only other supplier I know is Williams. This is my first Toolant branded anything. $72 on Amazon 8-19 mm when I bought it. Compared to my SAE Williams, they are similar in size, but the Williams has a ridiculously large switch making the toolant lower profile with its recessed switch. The toolant flex portion is also shorter typically providing better access. I prefer having an offset box on the non-ratchet end, as I rarely use an open end. I like the Satin finish. The flex joint is a tad tighter than the Williams. The fit and finish is good. We will see how the durability is over the coming years.

These Toolant brand wrenches look very good and initial impressions read positive by several forum members using them. It is much better when ratchets are reversible. It allows more flexible use. I have a set of the Williams flex ratchets and the nonlocking flex part can be a little too loose. So if these are tighter (can adjust?) that is good. I also agree it is best to have a box end rather than open end on the other side if nothing more than I have a lot of wrenches with open ends. The offset on the box end will make it more versatile in use also. The small offset on one side can help you get into tight spaces in use.

It is amazing how cheap some relatively good tools are these days. If they last, the value appears to be tremendous. Are these made in Taiwan or Mainland China?

 

[Etchase]

These Toolant brand wrenches look very good and initial impressions read positive by several forum members using them. It is much better when ratchets are reversible. It allows more flexible use. I have a set of the Williams flex ratchets and the nonlocking flex part can be a little too loose. So if these are tighter (can adjust?) that is good. I also agree it is best to have a box end rather than open end on the other side if nothing more than I have a lot of wrenches with open ends. The offset on the box end will make it more versatile in use also. The small offset on one side can help you get into tight spaces in use.

It is amazing how cheap some relatively good tools are these days. If this last, the value appears to be tremendous. Are these made in Taiwan or Mainland China?

Made in China. Flex head utilizes a threaded fitting with a 3mm Allen. At least gives you some chance at adjusting tension down the road. The Williams is made in Taiwan with a T-15 flex . I haven’t tried shimming them to make them tighter

 

[charger 73]

Picked up a set of Tekton 3/4 drive 12 point metric sockets. First sockets I've gotten from them and can say they are nicely made. Interesting that they have ball detents in addition to pin hole. I've only seen that on an old Indestro socket, not something that Snap on, Proto, Westward, Wright and Gray does in 3/4 drive. The extension is Gearwrench and was surprisingly made in Taiwan. The rails are Tekton branded Ernst as Ernst doesn't sell them with the 3/4 drive clips.



I went with an Ares 72 tooth ratchet as I like a normal ratchet handle which is not common in 3/4 drive. Not the biggest fan of straight knurled handles or what Tekton did with finger grooves. I initially thought it would have the same head as the Tekton but it's actually more compact. 1.8" wide by 1" thick vs 2.2" by 1.5" thick. I put some oil in it as it was dry but it's pretty smooth. I know this isn't a ratchet that can handle a pipe but I'm not going to be doing that.



Also got some Mastercraft Maximum 1/4 metric universal sockets and Gearwrench 1/4 mid length metric sockets.

Did not know mastercraft made 1/4 metric universals are they reasonably tight or sloppy?

 

[mreisner]

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened these up. The box was awful happy I was thinking it was a 3/8 set didn't realize it was a half inch. They definitely have the weight to them with the shanks being like the Goliath extensions. Case is really nice too. Once again Astro has a winner.

 

[mreisner]

Oops

I was pressing like surprised when I opened these up. The box was awful happy I was thinking it was a 3/8 set didn't realize it was a half inch. They definitely have the weight to them with the shanks being like the Goliath extensions. Case is really nice too. Once again Astro has a winner.

For some reason I can't get the files to attach, but it's the Astro Driveline impact set.

 

[51dueller]

Did not know mastercraft made 1/4 metric universals are they reasonably tight or sloppy?

They are reasonably tight and can hold their own weight. There are little springs on the joint pins. They seem to go on sale once a month for $40.

 

[shoggoth80]

Does a flame pistol count as a tool

 

[charger 73]

They are reasonably tight and can hold their own weight. There are little springs on the joint pins. They seem to go on sale once a month for $40.

Thanks I'll keep an eye out for the sale, for 40 that sounds like a descent deal.

 

[Beerhippie]

Does a flame pistol count as a tool

Depends on the use.

 

[pinebeetle1]

These Toolant brand wrenches look very good and initial impressions read positive by several forum members using them. It is much better when ratchets are reversible. It allows more flexible use. I have a set of the Williams flex ratchets and the nonlocking flex part can be a little too loose. So if these are tighter (can adjust?) that is good. I also agree it is best to have a box end rather than open end on the other side if nothing more than I have a lot of wrenches with open ends. The offset on the box end will make it more versatile in use also. The small offset on one side can help you get into tight spaces in use.

It is amazing how cheap some relatively good tools are these days. If they last, the value appears to be tremendous. Are these made in Taiwan or Mainland China?

Purchased both metric and sae sets all seem to be quite decent except the smallest sae 1/4" and 9/32

 

[kinglukas38]

Can't wait to put this one to the test.
My Bluepoint safety wire pliers (wtr1a) have been starting to show signs of kicking the bucket lately and my local snapon rep refuses to warranty them as the product has been discontinued with no replacement coming any time soon (fair enough).
Milbar had some offerings but quality seemed to have dropped and were also getting a bit hard to find.
Enter this pair of Stahlwille lockwire pliers. First impressions are good, seemingly built more stout than the bluepoint offering and with plenty of engagement of the locking feature. Time will tell how they hold up in the shop.

 

[pfbz]

Todays tool haul...

The Pittsburgh sockets, Torx and ratchet are for another in-car tool bag I'm setting up. Pittsburgh pro I think is definitely good enough for that use case. I'll harvest the 14mm spark plug socket out of the set for that kit as well.

The Wiha nut setters are something I've been wanting to try for a while. They lock up super-tight in my Wiha Centro-fix handle giving me a full handled nut driver set in a small space.

The Wiha GoBox Micro goes along with the other GoBox sets I have, love them all.

The bit set was very complete and fairly inexpensive ($18), it's the only China made tool on the table, if the quality is decent, a. bargain. If they are garbage, not so much.
Last item are the US made Klein combo strippers. The Knipex forged are relatively new as well, curious how the Klein's compare at less than half the price.

 

[Etchase]

Can't wait to put this one to the test.
My Bluepoint safety wire pliers (wtr1a) have been starting to show signs of kicking the bucket lately and my local snapon rep refuses to warranty them as the product has been discontinued with no replacement coming any time soon (fair enough).
Milbar had some offerings but quality seemed to have dropped and were also getting a bit hard to find.
Enter this pair of Stahlwille lockwire pliers. First impressions are good, seemingly built more stout than the bluepoint offering and with plenty of engagement of the locking feature. Time will tell how they hold up in the shop.

Is Snap On compensating you monetarily?

 

[kinglukas38]

Is Snap On compensating you monetarily?

Not as far as I'm aware. It was explained to me as warranty is for the life of the tool, and now that the tool is discontinued/end of life there is no more warranty.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Todays tool haul...

The Pittsburgh sockets, Torx and ratchet are for another in-car tool bag I'm setting up. Pittsburgh pro I think is definitely good enough for that use case. I'll harvest the 14mm spark plug socket out of the set for that kit as well.

The Wiha nut setters are something I've been wanting to try for a while. They lock up super-tight in my Wiha Centro-fix handle giving me a full handled nut driver set in a small space.

The Wiha GoBox Micro goes along with the other GoBox sets I have, love them all.

The bit set was very complete and fairly inexpensive ($18), it's the only China made tool on the table, if the quality is decent, a. bargain. If they are garbage, not so much.
Last item are the US made Klein combo strippers. The Knipex forged are relatively new as well, curious how the Klein's compare at less than half the price.

The Klein **** compared to the Knipex. I just bought a Klein set to try out and the difference is night and day. I hate the handles, I cannot get a clean cut, and the ergonomics for pulling the sheathing is a PITA. Luckily it was under $40 so I don’t feel too bad, I’ll just give them away to a high school shop class or an apprentice.

 

[tworley]

A set of tekton roll pin punches

 

[nicks78camaro]

Can't wait to put this one to the test.
My Bluepoint safety wire pliers (wtr1a) have been starting to show signs of kicking the bucket lately and my local snapon rep refuses to warranty them as the product has been discontinued with no replacement coming any time soon (fair enough).
Milbar had some offerings but quality seemed to have dropped and were also getting a bit hard to find.
Enter this pair of Stahlwille lockwire pliers. First impressions are good, seemingly built more stout than the bluepoint offering and with plenty of engagement of the locking feature. Time will tell how they hold up in the shop.

None of these work for Snappy to warranty?

 

[NUTTSGT]

30% off Icon dead blow hammers, I'll try it out ... surprised by the Made in Taiwan label. . Couple of other small items for a couple of bucks each.

 

[Squankum]

None of these work for Snappy to warranty?

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[ETJ]

- Snap-on SAE 20pc 1/2" shallow impact socket set (320IM), used.
- Snap-on DDS1 and DDS20 die driver sockets
- Snap-on TRLL72.



- CTR867. Very good condition, used.
- PH3045A, Brand new in an opened original box with manual, never been used.

 

[four.cycle]

A set of tekton roll pin punches

Those look a bit Wilde-ish.

 

[kinglukas38]

None of these work for Snappy to warranty?

At least 3 of my coworkers who have tried to warranty through our rep have been told no dice. I don't think anyone has gone to corporate yet

 

[nicks78camaro]

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At least 3 of my coworkers who have tried to warranty through our rep have been told no dice. I don't think anyone has gone to corporate yet

Interesting. I get it to a point if the same # isn't made anymore it's not the rep's fault, but at the end of the day it's not your fault either, and a similar tool should be substituted.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Interesting. I get it to a point if the same # isn't made anymore it's not the rep's fault, but at the end of the day it's not your fault either, and a similar tool should be substituted.

I think this is part of the whole Snap On vs Blue Point branding and warranty terms.

 

[nicks78camaro]

I think this is part of the whole Snap On vs Blue Point branding and warranty terms.

Yeah but this is listed under both the Snap On and Blue Point options:

"Warranty

Lifetime Warranty, Non-Repairable, Warrantied for Materials and Workmanship/for as long as purchaser owns the Tools."

 

[mikeinri]

Ditto.

If the dealer can't / won't help, can you send it to corporate with a letter telling them how great a customer you are (and would like to continue to be), and begging them to come to their senses?

Mike

 

[Brandon_Lutz]

Mailman brought more goodies today....

Snap On Mini Pick set:


Pro-Lift 12 ton low profile bottle jack:


ToolBox Widget wrench organizers:

 

[Motorman55]

New to me, a lightly used Rockler Pen Press/Drilling Jig. Couldn't ask for a better condition used one. Its a nice size too, The blue anodized aluminum body measures 11" L x 4" T with the added black jaws its 6" T overall and 12+" L with the handle. The fine threaded screw operates nice and smooth. The little replaceable rectangular wood block is just thick enough to allow a drill bit to clear whatever material your drilling thru.

Designed for drilling and pressing together custom pens. With the 'V' knotches in the jaws it will also serve as a general use vise for my modelling hobbies and fine woodworking projects which is why I bought it. One of my better e'Bay purchases. Very happy with it.

 

[NitroExpress]

Delete

 

[Beerhippie]

Not exactly a tool,



Ooh, look--Timm found a different Kennedy box to take pictures in front of!



but a place to put them.

This is intended to be my tire tool bag for the road.

Now I'm tempted to buy another to replace the packed-to-the-gills Union tackle box I'm using for the road tool box. For $26, is seems very well made and appears durable--but only time will tell.

 

[designer485]

I picked up the DeWALT 20v die grinder that I have wanted for a while now along with a knotted brush rated for 20k RPM. When set to 10k max RPM, it is incredibly quiet (kind of surprised me). As you increase the speed control, it definitely gets louder, but it is very smooth and well balanced.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I picked up the DeWALT 20v die grinder.....

Wow.....a die grinder with a light at the end....wish they all had that.

 

[four.cycle]

@designer485 -
are there any numbers or anything else stamped on those two little wrenches that came with that DeWalt tool?

 

[designer485]

@designer485 -
are there any numbers or anything else stamped on those two little wrenches that came with that DeWalt tool?

There is a 13 and 17 marked on each, but not sure about anything further. I did not look that closely, let me check this evening and I will let you know.