Ive only used the nws stuff so far. i personally like the handles better than the knipex that i have used but never done a side by side comparison. Planning on another order soon with a few needle nose and combination pliers... hopefully that will help my opinion. They are extremely light and are effortless to use
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Ive only used the nws stuff so far. i personally like the handles better than the knipex that i have used but never done a side by side comparison. Planning on another order soon with a few needle nose and combination pliers... hopefully that will help my opinion. They are extremely light and are effortless to use
Haven't put it to any serious use yet but I returned the Taiwan version to get the USA one in the picture. Just wasn't content with the feel of it. Hands down, the USA one feels better (smoother and not so loose). The USA one appeared lubricated when I bought it.
Its the same size as the 1/4 thin profile in length so its basically a 3/8 flex in a 1/4 body.
Chadwilliam1
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I am probably going to get one made in USA before its too late.
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blackhawkdriver
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LOL. Actually I etch my last name in all my tools, have to for work, plus for in case they grow legs. I just didn't notice it was the etched side up on all of them in the pics.
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Picked up a few things this weekend.
Sears had their 3/8in cordless impact on sale, I have a Milwaukee at work and like it so I grabbed this one for using around the house and on the farm.
Bright little work light.
Knipex 7" pliers.
HF Pittsburgh SAE Stubby ratcheting wrench.
HF Pitt 1/2in composite ratchet.
Sears had their 3/8in cordless impact on sale, I have a Milwaukee at work and like it so I grabbed this one for using around the house and on the farm.
Bright little work light.
Knipex 7" pliers.
HF Pittsburgh SAE Stubby ratcheting wrench.
HF Pitt 1/2in composite ratchet.
jeffmoss26
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Here's the latest addition to my Bell System tool collection, thanks to flatintoone!
RobertMo1988
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got these today from donk! super fast shipping! and i bought the stubbies to swap them with the two blue ones i had before and after pictures.
jeffmoss26
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Do you have any plans for the old black handles, Rob?
RobertMo1988
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probably sell them? idk lol
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picked up 2 20" extensions at sears 1 was 3/8" the other was 1/2" forgot to take a pic.
Mastermind
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Here's the latest addition to my Bell System tool collection, thanks to flatintoone!
i remember those...grandma's scissors. i was never allowed to touch them as a kid. need to find a set for nostalgia... (and i hear they were great scissors)
BTW..g-ma retired from AT&T(hired on with michigan bell) with 48 yrs. as an operator.
jeffmoss26
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They are great SNIPS lol...take good care of them and they stay sharp. I've heard many stories about cutting coins with them! Klein makes a nice pair, HD has them for around 15 bucks. The ones in the pic are Clauss.
Mastermind
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i've gotta find bell ones though...thats the nostalgia part
jeffmoss26
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True! I don't have any snips that say Bell System, just that pouch (and lots of pliers/other tools). I'll keep my eyes open for you!
Mastermind
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now that u say that....i'm not sure if the "snips" said bell or not, i remember the pouch and that the "snips" came from one of the linemen back when the operators and truck garage were in the same building some 30-40 yrs ago...g-ma retired in 92 IIRC, and i can remember the "snips" from before i knew what they were, around about late 80's as i was born in 83. they were "old" then....
First day of my Auto Program started today and the instructor or the Electrical portion of the course recommended the Actron CP7677, so after class I went to local parts store and picked it up for $43 out the door, how do you guys think I did? Would love some input on the meter if anybody has used it.
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how much if you care to share?
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craftsman USA locking 1/4 extensions New 20v battery via eBay.
O_M_Jeep
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Not sure if this really fits here, but I thought I would share how Snap-On makes sockets / extentions
Video from Snap-On
Video from Snap-On
Chadwilliam1
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those look nice
craftsman USA locking 1/4 extensions New 20v battery via eBay.
Locking or quick release? I've got some 3/8 like that and they don't do very well. Atleast not for spark plugs. 1/4 might be ok though.
Chadwilliam1
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locking, my 3/8s work very well.
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do you have an item number for the SK pliers please, I would like to get some, thanks.
sk 7660 with a .038 tip. Advanceautoparts has them online and different styles too.
I bought these locally and might be NOS. They dont list them on SK 's website.
see link
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...=&selectedPartNumber=&qty=1&ship2HomeClicked=
I bought these locally and might be NOS. They dont list them on SK 's website.
see link
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...=&selectedPartNumber=&qty=1&ship2HomeClicked=
Looks like no more from advanceautoparts and http://www.djvmerchandise.com/htpliersretaining.html
Could you get a shot of the label? Just want to compare with the set I have. The 1/4" set since its newer. Mine came in a pouch
Chadwilliam1
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I will try to remember when i get home after work around 3:15 am. my 3/8s came in a pouch. I like the locking extensions. sometimes they can be a PIA but they can really come in handy.
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5mall5nail5
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Gearwrench large expansion set by Jon Kensy, on Flickr
Not the best, but convenient sizes. Could have used the 22 this past weekend!
Stands included? That is awesome!
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Gearwrench large expansion set by Jon Kensy, on Flickr
Not the best, but convenient sizes. Could have used the 22 this past weekend!
I have the SAE set of these and really like them, I use them almost every day and have never had one issue.
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That's a graet deal!
Yep! Stands were included ...well originally I only wanted the stands, he was asking $85 for everything on craigslist I offered $20 for just the stands, he agreed then I told him to bring along the jack I may be interested.. checked my wallet and only had $46 total cash, when we met up I took a look at the jack, threw out my offer of $46 for everything he was iffy about it at first but then finally just agreed to it. I didn't even have to say anything else after I made my offer. He was just thinking "outloud" if he should do it or not. Haha
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Thank you, those look awesome, and I'm forever looking for a quality set everytime a transfer case is the last one I'll work on lol
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Felo insulated screwdriver set by Jon Kensy, on Flickr
Got these for when/if I need to work on live circuits in house or car