ihateminimumwage
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Saw that set of Kobalts, hope to get those after I cross a few other things off my purchase list.
Where did you find the crowsfeet for that price?
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Saw that set of Kobalts, hope to get those after I cross a few other things off my purchase list.
Where did you find the crowsfeet for that price?
OxJaw
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I got lucky on those. I found a new seller on ebay with no feedback that had them for sale. He hasn't listed anything since either.
Those Kobalt sockets are nice. The ones I got look they have been rolling around in a box for years but I don't mind the scratches and I don't think you could find a cheaper USA set. They actually look a lot like the craftsman metric ones I picked up when they were on clearance. I think Danaher made the Kobalts and I think they make sockets for craftsman too, so that would explain why they look like the CMan ones I have.
I start commuting by bike again after a long time (since high-school). These tools were purchased in the last two weeks to work on the bike. Although it's a new bike, I used the tools to disassemble and repack the bottom bracket, front and rear hubs, adjust the derailleurs and brakes, install a KMC masterlink. The bike rides much better now. I also bought a bike stand but it's not included in the photo.
Jarhead0408
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Hey THO!
Long time no see! Mind going into detail about the bike tools? I've never seen alot of those.
BTW- Those low profile Craftsman ratchets are still kicking a$$, Thanks!
Long time no see! Mind going into detail about the bike tools? I've never seen alot of those.
BTW- Those low profile Craftsman ratchets are still kicking a$$, Thanks!
cone wrenches to adjust bearings on hubs, spoke wrenches to true wheels. bottom hanger alignment tool for accurate shifting. bhondus allens are quite good. some other misc stuff like a crank puller and chain tool. im bike mechanic by trade if you have any specific questions. most of the park bike specific tools are good but i stay away from their general purpose tools
Hi John, it's nice hearing from you too. reptilezs pretty much covered all the tools. I'm still new to bike repairs so I just bought what are needed to perform the maintenance on my bike.
Belows are the descriptions of some of the tools:
- The wrench with the two "half-moons" is the Hozan lock ring wrench. It is used to remove the lock ring on the bottom bracket.
- The black pliers (IceToolz) (fourth hand tool) are used to hold the brake or derailleur cable to assist the adjustment. It can also be used to tighten zip ties
- The red pliers are just a pair of Knipex wire rope cutter. I like this one a lot as it makes a really clean cut and does not fray the cable.
- The blue pliers (Park Tool) are the masterlink pliers. It's used to remove the masterlink from the chain.
- The blue plastic box is the Park chain cleaning tool. It has some brushes inside to clean the chain and does not make a mess.
- The long bar is the Park DAG-2 hanger alignment tool. As the name says, it is used to adjust the derailleur hanger. You may need this tool if you drop the bike on the rear derailleur side and bend the hanger.
I guess there's still no USA stamp on the pliers? I told my dealer today there was some pliers I wanted but I won't buy until they say USA on them again. He tried telling me the pliers never said USA on them.I have a few in my box that would say otherwise.
You should have bet him a new set of pliers that they say otherwise.
I guess there's still no USA stamp on the pliers? I told my dealer today there was some pliers I wanted but I won't buy until they say USA on them again. He tried telling me the pliers never said USA on them.
the giant ones posted are novelty and as with most of snap-ons novelty stuff I'm sure they're made in China.
JayL
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Hammer Drill Drivers
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JayL
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Kett KD-440 14 ga capacity
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Traded in the old ones for $100 credit
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Chadwilliam1
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Hammer Drill Drivers
Nice, You bought all three of those?
And two jigsaws apparently.
Geurt
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Last week I already picked up the Snap-on die grinder and added a little Hazet oiler. Today I received my assortment of 3M Roloc pads with a 1" and 2" holder. Awesome combo, very pleased with this purchase!
very nice did you get a deal on the rolllocks and were?Last week I already picked up the Snap-on die grinder and added a little Hazet oiler. Today I received my assortment of 3M Roloc pads with a 1" and 2" holder. Awesome combo, very pleased with this purchase!
padronanniversary
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yes, please fill us in on the rolocs.
jimnickol1986
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I would also like to know..thanks
Heavy Metal Doctor
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Today's acquisition...I use the hell outta cuttoff wheels, so I hope this will be good with it's 1HP rating.
Geurt
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Bought them trough Ebay from a seller in the UK. Was the only descent starter kit I could find. There is one from 3M themselves but that has a very small number of discs. This should keep me busy for quite a while.
Paid 29,99 pound for the kit and 8,20 pound for shipping from the UK to the Netherlands.
rshadd
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Craftsman 7" Hook and Pick Set ($4) USA Made.
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Craftsman 7" Hook and Pick Set ($4) USA Made.
WOW! Never realized they are only $4.
Craftsman 7" Hook and Pick Set ($4) USA Made.
what kind of handle? and $4,its dirtyy cheeeeeap
shoturtle
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rshadd
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what kind of handle? and $4,its dirtyy cheeeeeap
They're foam cushies. Pretty light duty.
Sale ends tomorrow... http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00941634000P
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Fastbird
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Wanted a set of these for a long time. Happened upon these on ebay a few days ago with a poorly described title, got them for $60 (plus shipping). Can't complain about that at all.
Jarhead0408
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You are going to like those Craftsman's^^^
The 1/4 and 3/8 are awesome but the 1/2 seems a bit clunky to me.
Great price though man. Congrats!
The 1/4 and 3/8 are awesome but the 1/2 seems a bit clunky to me.
Great price though man. Congrats!
Jarhead0408
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Hi John, it's nice hearing from you too. reptilezs pretty much covered all the tools. I'm still new to bike repairs so I just bought what are needed to perform the maintenance on my bike.
Belows are the descriptions of some of the tools:
- The wrench with the two "half-moons" is the Hozan lock ring wrench. It is used to remove the lock ring on the bottom bracket.
- The black pliers (IceToolz) (fourth hand tool) are used to hold the brake or derailleur cable to assist the adjustment. It can also be used to tighten zip ties
- The red pliers are just a pair of Knipex wire rope cutter. I like this one a lot as it makes a really clean cut and does not fray the cable.
- The blue pliers (Park Tool) are the masterlink pliers. It's used to remove the masterlink from the chain.
- The blue plastic box is the Park chain cleaning tool. It has some brushes inside to clean the chain and does not make a mess.
- The long bar is the Park DAG-2 hanger alignment tool. As the name says, it is used to adjust the derailleur hanger. You may need this tool if you drop the bike on the rear derailleur side and bend the hanger.
Thanks for the info fellas, learn something new everyday.
Might need a few of these.
They're foam cushies. Pretty light duty.
Sale ends tomorrow... http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00941634000P
Just placed an order for it, going to pick it up tomorrow at my local Sears.
$4.28 OTD
Wanted a set of these for a long time. Happened upon these on ebay a few days ago with a poorly described title, got them for $60 (plus shipping). Can't complain about that at all.
I am surprised you were able to find those with USA COO! My friend has same set and I really like it.
IMO it shouldn't really matter how bulky 1/2" is since its only for initial breaking of the fastener. As soon as the fastener moved I switch to 3/8" drive.
If I had to guess, it's because it's an 80th Anniversary Edition.
I actually located some USA made stock in a Sears Home store near me, and picked up a 1/2" to try out. It's OK IMHO, as even though it's comfortable in my hand, I give it a ding on usability since the selector switch has reversed direction on me (know I didn't bump it accidentally).
Today's acquisition...I use the hell outta cuttoff wheels, so I hope this will be good with it's 1HP rating.
dang that looks like a ballsy cutoff wheel. What do you cut that needs all the grunt?
Chadwilliam1
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what is the COO on snap on air tools?
If I had to guess, it's because it's an 80th Anniversary Edition.
I actually located some USA made stock in a Sears Home store near me, and picked up a 1/2" to try out. It's OK IMHO, as even though it's comfortable in my hand, I give it a ding on usability since the selector switch has reversed direction on me (know I didn't bump it accidentally).
I actually been looking for this exact set but couldnt find one that was USA made. At my local Sears they sell this ratchets and they are made in Taiwan.
I have 2 sets of CM ratchets at home and the only time selector switch has reversed on me was when I held ratchet by its ratcheting head, other than that they worked flawlessly.
I am going to wait for OP to reply but I believe it USA.
80th Anniversary Edition, or a standard model?
The ones currently on the regular Sears pegs are all Asian as well (think they were labeled China rather than Taiwan).
IIRC, the 80th Anniversary Editions were made when the manufacturing was still being done in the US.
I got lucky with finding US made standard models in my local Sears Home store, but I think I'm going to skip the rest of them and go for non-quick release flex ratchets from Armstrong.
Given the one I have has reversed on me, and the price between the Sears Thin Profile and non-flex version of the Armstrongs are fairly close, I'm under the impression that this would be a better way to go. The flex versions offer additional length as well to help break stubborn fasteners loose in tight spaces (can't get a breaker bar on it), so that's another plus IMHO.
JerseyBoatBuilder
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Wanted a set of these for a long time. Happened upon these on ebay a few days ago with a poorly described title, got them for $60 (plus shipping). Can't complain about that at all.
That last time I was in a Sears was the day after Christmas the year those came out.
I was there buying 2 titanium pool sticks with a Sears gift card just to use it up and I spotted those 80th sets on Clearance for under $30
Flipped 5 sets on ebay for well over their original retail price, I couldnt believe it there must have been a bunch of people expecting those for Xmas and never got them so they went on ebay and got into bidding wars
Nicest craftsman ratchets I ever personally touched though
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