four.cycle
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not that big a deal... I recently acquired two little open-ends like that: black, stamped steel, with slots in them. I'm wondering now if perhaps they were wrenches that came with some sort of power tool like yours.
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Pro-Lift 12 ton low profile bottle jack:
That is really strange. If that is new (as would seem from the label), it looks like the manufacturer dunked the whole assembly put together in paint. I do not think that is indicative of high build quality. Newer jacks have mostly become surreal poor quality today relative to many years ago. I am not sure why. Maybe everyone just buys the cheapest possible and treat them as disposable.
Brandon_Lutz
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Yea it's not the best quality. But it works for what I need it for. Just about all bottle jacks now are made in China and the finish is generally ****. It was a gift, so I won't turn it down. Can't afford a US Jack model in that range so gotta do what you gotta do.
Brandon_Lutz
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Mine generally get scratched up, knocked over and covered in grime on the first use. Then it goes under the back storage shelf with all the other dirty hydraulic stuff in my workshop until I need it again.
I would fill out their online warranty form - should only take 2 minutes. See what they say, doesn't hurt to ask.
Maybe it does not matter much. But a dunk in paint post assembly may get paint where it should not be on cylinder surfaces, plastic/rubber seals, on threads, cotter pins, etc. Paint may scrape off and gum up seals and stuff like that.
It would probably be better to paint parts where they should be painted on an assembly line before some late phase of the complete assembly. I am not even sure why they would take a paint everything approach. That might be more messy dealing with while curing the paint.
Of course in a shop oil and grime eventually coat a lot after heavy use.
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neharr41
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I’d highly recommend contacting corporate. My Snap-on dealer has warrantied multiple pairs of old Air Force issued Blue Point safety wire pliers with brand new reversible Blue Point-branded Milbars.
Super stoked on this acquisition … I needed larger wrenches past my 1-1/4” Wrightgrip. 1-5/16 and 1-3/8, especially. I’m a sucker for matching sets so I was planning on picking up the larger Wrightgrips individually, but damn — big wrenches cost big money. Wright 1-5/16 is like $80-90 and it only goes up from there.
Well, reading through some older GJ posts I saw someone mention Windy City Liquidation - a semi-local retailer that sells industrial closeouts and overstock from Granger, McMaster Carr, etc. So I sauntered over to the website to “browse” and well, we all know how that goes…
Long story short, I found these Proto wrenches in 1-5/16” to 1-1/2” for a freaking song!!! $160 shipped to my door:
Yeah they’re industrial finish and not satin chrome to match my other wrenches but for that price I don’t really care. Anything but polished chrome. Also, they’re not quite as long as I expected. Wrightgrips are what I would consider to be a standard length and Proto ASDs are more of a long pattern but looks like the sizing is right in line with my bigger Wrightgrips:
The 1-1/2 Proto is just a hair under 22”. Also these Protos are kind of like Cornwell wrenches in that the front of the wrench has the open end facing up, not down like Wright, Snapon, or most other combo wrenches. Doesn’t change the function but it’s interesting to me why some manufacturers forge their wrenches in the opposite orientation like this.
Bottom line: unless I move to heavy equipment I should be all set on combination wrenches for a good long while.
Well, reading through some older GJ posts I saw someone mention Windy City Liquidation - a semi-local retailer that sells industrial closeouts and overstock from Granger, McMaster Carr, etc. So I sauntered over to the website to “browse” and well, we all know how that goes…
Long story short, I found these Proto wrenches in 1-5/16” to 1-1/2” for a freaking song!!! $160 shipped to my door:
Yeah they’re industrial finish and not satin chrome to match my other wrenches but for that price I don’t really care. Anything but polished chrome. Also, they’re not quite as long as I expected. Wrightgrips are what I would consider to be a standard length and Proto ASDs are more of a long pattern but looks like the sizing is right in line with my bigger Wrightgrips:
The 1-1/2 Proto is just a hair under 22”. Also these Protos are kind of like Cornwell wrenches in that the front of the wrench has the open end facing up, not down like Wright, Snapon, or most other combo wrenches. Doesn’t change the function but it’s interesting to me why some manufacturers forge their wrenches in the opposite orientation like this.
Bottom line: unless I move to heavy equipment I should be all set on combination wrenches for a good long while.
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It’s new toy day. I’ve got some data cabinets running around 250lbs that need to go on a mezz level and no way to do it except by the stairs. Guess we’ll see if this works as advertised. What sold this one over all its competitors was solid tires and the auto brake feature. We just got done fn around with it at the rental house and it works great.
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kinglukas38
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I'll contact corporate when my set truly fails (or the new set way out-competes), but I will suggest it to my coworkers. I did hear that the person supplying snapon(bluepoint) has passed away and that no new stock was coming, though the info was 3rd hand.
Looks like I would get credit if they are unable to replace the pliers for whatever reason. Per the snapon website under Warranty Professional Product Use:
Mirage
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Tekton mini pry bar set in the mini tool box.
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It’s new toy day. I’ve got some data cabinets running around 250lbs that need to go on a mezz level and no way to do it except by the stairs. Guess we’ll see if this works as advertised. What sold this one over all its competitors was solid tires and the auto brake feature. We just got done fn around with it at the rental house and it works great.
XSTO ZW7210GC Stair Climber | 463Lbs Lightweight Power
Move heavy goods easily with XSTO ZW7210GC electric stair climber. Fast 34 steps/min, 117 floors per charge, edge brake, and single-operator design.
That has to be the sexiest hand truck on the planet. It looks like something NASA would use.
TheRealZeus
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They’re still gonna drop the $50 million probe though…
Semi-hole mechanic
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Had a friend over one time in HS (late ‘80s) to help me work on my car. His Dad was a mechanic and he was shocked that all of our tools were Craftsman. Dad told him that he had used Craftsman because she farmed and owned garbage trucks. If you break a socket in the middle of the field on Saturday morning you could run to Sears and get a new one. If it was a SnapOn you had to wait until Monday morning and drive around town until you found the SnapOn truck (if he was even in town n that day). I still use his 1948 1/2” breaker bar (NB) that has tons of scars on it from all of the cheater bars that were put over it.
Brandon_Lutz
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Got another old ratchet to add to my collection. Late 40's to 50's V series Craftsman 1/2" drive. Picked it up for $9 bucks. I also dig the rebuilt engraving on it showing it's history. Outside of the USA made 60 tooth ratchets, this is my favorite Craftsman ratchet design.
Walmart currently has it for $18.99
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.
I gotta stop looking at this forum because it causes me to buy too much stuff.
In my quest to lighten my tool bag I bought a Megapro defender and I'm really impressed with it.
It's a bit unorthodox in shape but seems awesome in function. The locking collar and end cap freely spin allowing you to bear down two handed holding the collar or spin one handed with your palm on the cap.
It also has a small tip included for control terminal strips.
Included it comes with the added bonus of a voltage detector and honestly it's the best one I have in testing. If it lasts this package is a winner.
In my quest to lighten my tool bag I bought a Megapro defender and I'm really impressed with it.
It's a bit unorthodox in shape but seems awesome in function. The locking collar and end cap freely spin allowing you to bear down two handed holding the collar or spin one handed with your palm on the cap.
It also has a small tip included for control terminal strips.
Included it comes with the added bonus of a voltage detector and honestly it's the best one I have in testing. If it lasts this package is a winner.
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wandrur
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My Dad made a 50+ year mechanic career using nearly all Craftsman tools. Was the only viable tool brand I knew until well into my 20s.
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Just added this WEN 7-1/4" Track Saw with a 110" Track Set from HD (FREE Delivery) to my woodworking arsonal of tools. I unboxed them just to examine them and everything looks ok. Their well packaged.
Once again I got to say these WEN tools are well made and this one is no exception. I especially like the white letters on the saws black body. Makes it very easy to read. The tracks are really nice aluminum with full length rubber strips on the bottom to keep it from moving atop the plywood or boards being cut. The saw itself glides easily across the top. There's a couple long metal strips with set screws that slide into grooves on the bottom of the tracks enabling you to connect the two lengths together when cutting full 8' length plywood sheets.
I can't give you an actual working run down on this Track Saw just yet, but all indications point to it being a very good choice especially considering the lower cost compared to others of its kind like a Festool.
I'm awaiting some other WEN and Milescraft black colored specialty measuring tools with the white letters/numbers coming in the mail also. So far I've not been disappointed with any of the tools from either company.
I'm thinking this one will be just fine for my use. Like anything else, time will tell.
Once again I got to say these WEN tools are well made and this one is no exception. I especially like the white letters on the saws black body. Makes it very easy to read. The tracks are really nice aluminum with full length rubber strips on the bottom to keep it from moving atop the plywood or boards being cut. The saw itself glides easily across the top. There's a couple long metal strips with set screws that slide into grooves on the bottom of the tracks enabling you to connect the two lengths together when cutting full 8' length plywood sheets.
I can't give you an actual working run down on this Track Saw just yet, but all indications point to it being a very good choice especially considering the lower cost compared to others of its kind like a Festool.
I'm awaiting some other WEN and Milescraft black colored specialty measuring tools with the white letters/numbers coming in the mail also. So far I've not been disappointed with any of the tools from either company.
I'm thinking this one will be just fine for my use. Like anything else, time will tell.
shoggoth80
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Snagged some goodies. Back probe set was on sale. Not that it was expensive anyway, but hey... It counts. 
Scanner I received from a co-worker.
Not pictured yet, Daytona 3 ton floor jack I grabbed on sale. Been needing a better jack, just don't like paying full price if avoidable. Lol.
Scanner I received from a co-worker.
Not pictured yet, Daytona 3 ton floor jack I grabbed on sale. Been needing a better jack, just don't like paying full price if avoidable. Lol.
Beerhippie
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I broke down and bought another 18" WorkPro bag:
This one will be my road tool kit. These bags fit perfectly in the rear passenger footwells of the Toyota. Tire kit on the right, tools on the left.
Getting a start on it:
I'll be getting it greasy this weekend.
This one will be my road tool kit. These bags fit perfectly in the rear passenger footwells of the Toyota. Tire kit on the right, tools on the left.
Getting a start on it:
I'll be getting it greasy this weekend.
Some clock lubricant recommended by clocks and radios on YouTube.
And an aluminum bronze adjustable branded Wedo. The brand is lasered
onto the back side but the size is very nicely raised on the side shown. No COO indication.
And an aluminum bronze adjustable branded Wedo. The brand is lasered
onto the back side but the size is very nicely raised on the side shown. No COO indication.
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Skyman
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For what this cost, I'd expect smoother action. It's functional, but notchy enough to be irritating.
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If I remember correctly, that type / generation of lap joint isn't their best.
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Beerhippie
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New tool bag, mostly done:
Yeah, it's gettin' heavy--and it ain't full yet.
Yeah, it's gettin' heavy--and it ain't full yet.
Well I "needed" some punches and I guess I could also use a few chisels. I have been looking at the Snap-on sets for years but never found a set for the right price and that I needed more than some other tools.
Only problem now is that they have a companion set..... Might have to wait until I win the lottery though...
Only problem now is that they have a companion set..... Might have to wait until I win the lottery though...
d.mcfarland
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What’s that black handled screwdriver looking thing?
d.mcfarland
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Snap On CTS561CHUCK on a blank handle SDD5R1R (1/4" hole drilled out to a letter K size). 2 part epoxy from Harbor Freight was used. Stuff works great for $3 or whatever it is.
