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[dodge610]

Golly gee melvin something looks like its missing here na your good box it and ship it lol. Seriouslt that looks to be a nice set.

 

[marlinspike]

Golly gee melvin something looks like its missing here na your good box it and ship it lol. Seriouslt that looks to be a nice set.

I think what happened is they had sent me the ratchet as part of an earlier shipment, but it turned out defective so back in went (this was a few weeks ago, so not like it's crossed in the mail). This was supposed to come with a shipment that included another 422, plus a long 5-drawer cantilever box, a 9x11 flare wrench, and a 20mm 3/8" drive socket (another defective arrival exchange). For some reason all I got was this. The weirdest part is if they were just going to send me this they would have sent it weeks ago. They were waiting on the cantilevel box to come in before shipping. Around the time they expected it to come I got a shipment notification, so I figured it came in, but for some reason only this was included.

 

[dodge610]

Seems like everyplace is screwin up shipments anymore hope you get it straight with them.

 

[marlinspike]

Seems like everyplace is screwin up shipments anymore hope you get it straight with them.

Ha, it's in their best interest to get it right! One of the perks with going through an old-fashioned sole-proprietor salesman: I haven't paid for anything yet. He just had them drop ship this order because some had to come special order, so it didn't go to him first to inspect. That said, I can accept that they missed the defective 422 I got last time because the defect wouldn't be noticed unless you used it. The 20mm socket they sent last time should have never shipped - patches of rust.

 

[Krokodil]

Those Stahlwille sockets looks sweet!

 

[marlinspike]

Those Stahlwille sockets looks sweet!

And to help explain how I chose Stahlwille...
Beta isn't exactly bad (well, I wouldn't know since I haven't bought anything from them in the past 5 years or so, but they at least weren't bad). This picture shows a 7mm Beta 3/8" drive next to a 7mm Stahlwille 3/8" drive.
Both sockets are equally deep (i.e. there is the same amount of height available to the head of the bolt), yet look at how much shorter the Stahlwille is.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Apex sent me the ratchet wrenches to fill the missing spots in the set I bought. The wrench rack is an eBay purchase. The wire strippers, aerospace ratchet and right angle screwdrivers are from H.E.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Some small purchases today.

From Home Depot, Plano parts box (I actually needed it!) and a Dasco 3 piece prybar set (I will find a use for them!)
From Sears, 2 sets of reversible bits so I can make more 'custom SDDDM1' screwdrivers ala supra90turbo.
2 Olfa touch knives from my buddy's office...someone gave him boxes of them years ago

 

[supra90turbo]

Hey, I recognize those bits! Now I just need to find someone with a hex broach... Lol

 

[jeffmoss26]

I'm gonna make one of each size, just got a couple old SDD204s from a member on here that are in decent shape and I will take the blades out.

 

[k-os]

Just picked up some new tools!

Ridgid X4 Lithium Ion Drill/Drilver and Impact Set, SK 1/4" Drive Metric Swivel Sockets, Craftsman Industrial 1/2" Drive Deep SAE Impact Set, Wrench Organizer, Craftsman Soft Hammer with 4 Tips, Set of 4 Husky Tape Measures, 3 PC Set of Irwin Groovelock Pliers.

 

[dodge610]

Just picked up some new tools!

Ridgid X4 Lithium Ion Drill/Drilver and Impact Set, SK 1/4" Drive Metric Swivel Sockets, Craftsman Industrial 1/2" Drive Deep SAE Impact Set, Wrench Organizer, Craftsman Soft Hammer with 4 Tips, Set of 4 Husky Tape Measures, 3 PC Set of Irwin Groovelock Pliers.

Great new toys there k-os where did you get the irwins in the 3 pack wouldnt mind getting some.

 

[padronanniversary]

The Irwin's I saw at home depot dirt cheap. Used a HF 20% coupon as well. I think it was under $10 al said and done. Still use my kpipex but use it for loaner and truck box

 

[k-os]

The Irwin's I saw at home depot dirt cheap. Used a HF 20% coupon as well. I think it was under $10 al said and done. Still use my knives, but use it for loaner and truck box

Yeah the 3 pack of Irwin Pliers was $12 at Home Depot. I found them over by the hand tools on a metal clip rack.

 

[peterbilt89]

new armstong 3/4 drive 64-095 torque wrench

 

[csmitty]

Used up my Sears $5 rewards on these. Actually needed one working on dads truck and fortunately he had one. Good to go now.


Can't complain for $2 and still USA. The bluepoints are China

 

[MoToys]

Some small purchases today.
From Home Depot, Plano parts box (I actually needed it!) and a Dasco 3 piece prybar set (I will find a use for them!)
From Sears, 2 sets of reversible bits so I can make more 'custom SDDDM1' screwdrivers ala supra90turbo.
2 Olfa touch knives from my buddy's office...someone gave him boxes of them years ago

I keep that large bar in my glazing kit. Good multi use tool.

 

[dodge610]

The Irwin's I saw at home depot dirt cheap. Used a HF 20% coupon as well. I think it was under $10 al said and done. Still use my kpipex but use it for loaner and truck box

Thank you sir I will check my local HD to see what they have and add on to my collection. Never have too many tools.

 

[Rezeppa]

The 3/4 torque wrench is nice I have always liked Matco and Armstrong Torque wrenches more than any CDI wrench.

 

[DA515]

$12 for those Irwins are dirt cheap! Did you say you used your 20% HF coupon at HD??

 

[k-os]

$12 for those Irwins are dirt cheap! Did you say you used your 20% HF coupon at HD??

I didn't as I didn't have one with me at the time. I would have tried to use it on the Ridgid Combo Set.

Some people have had success getting HD to accept the 20% Off HF Coupon.
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183618

 

[Monte]

 

[lok]

Perfect!

Congratulations Monte.

 

[Roland-5.0]

Got this today. Couldn't pass the deal up.

 

[dodge610]

Nice Monte that set you back a little I have checked prices on those There nice but pricey

 

[jfdestree]

Some tools I recently bought.

A Ryoby multimeter.
I like it. It suits my needs of basics automotive checking. It's well build and impact, dust & water resistant.

The very latest one is a cheapo chinese digital micrometer. I bought it for 32€ including shipping cost directly from china!
I bought it mostly for curiosity sake. I don't need something that work with 0.001mm. And it was so cheap I couldn't resist

I test it and it looks spot on.
With my regular micrometer I'm just shy of 10.89mm (Sorry guy's, I'm from the metric side But it works also with Inch)

And with the chinese stuff, I have 10.889mm

It's a bit heavy and worked a bit rough out of the box, but turn now freely after a little use.

 

[Monte]

Perfect!

Congratulations Monte.

"perfect" is a good description of the tool
btw. Thanks ! I´m happy

Nice Monte that set you back a little I have checked prices on those There nice but pricey

that´s right, it´s a bit more expensive than the competitors models, but if you take the Bosch PS31 or Milwaukee 2410-22 for example than you have to add the Bosch PS10 or PS11 or the Milwaukee 2415-20 because the Festool comes with an angle attachment and you´d have to add the price of a "L-Boxx" or "Systainer" or "Dewalt Tough system case" (etc.) and then the price is about equal.

Furthermore you have some nice features which most competitors don´t have:

- 3 yrs. warranty on tool and batteries
- belt clip
- bit storage on tool
- very good built quality, no burrs in the plastic, plastic/rubber parts fit exactly
- Centrotec/Fast Fix quick change chuck system
- Perfect ergonomics
- rubber coated torque adjustment ring
- virtually no axial/radial play of the spindle/chuck
- Made in Germany (tool + charger)
- 30 day money back guarantee: if you don´t like the tool, send it back and get a full refund

more info: http://drills.festoolusa.com


Example of the built quality:

the rubber/plastic parts meet exactly, without the annoying gap ("dirt trap") which you find on competitors tools....

 

[dodge610]

Yes sir your correct I visited there website a while back I was very impressed with the quality and the attachments also. Just could not force myself to pull the trigger and spend the money right then or now but now I see it again I may have to re think it anyway great purchase wish it was in my cabinet jus gotta get back to work.

 

[nuklbstr83]

SK tools, 23pc metric set.

 

[Fastbird]

Ordered on the 31st. Didn't get delivered until the 9th.......same day we drove out on our move to Fort Wayne. Wife finally came home with it today after going back to clear out the old place. Could have used it at work last week too.......

 

[dsmnickk90]

Ordered on the 31st. Didn't get delivered until the 9th.......same day we drove out on our move to Fort Wayne. Wife finally came home with it today after going back to clear out the old place. Could have used it at work last week too.......

IR118? how do you like it?

 

[Fastbird]

IR118? how do you like it?

Haven't used it yet. Its going to the shop with me tomorrow. Maybe I'll get to use it soon. Will report back once I do.

Posted from my Rooted and ICS'd Rezound

 

[battlegraduate09]

I have that same model. It is a very nice gun. I use it on carrier bearings that are froze up and spring bushings basically.

 

[rmsg0040]

Picked this up off kijiji:

 

[berglar]

Some small purchases today.

From Home Depot, Plano parts box (I actually needed it!) and a Dasco 3 piece prybar set (I will find a use for them!)
From Sears, 2 sets of reversible bits so I can make more 'custom SDDDM1' screwdrivers ala supra90turbo.
2 Olfa touch knives from my buddy's office...someone gave him boxes of them years ago

Those small Dasco bars are nice. I have found that filing one tooth thinner makes the smallest size more useful.

 

[rjwilliams]

Got this from Craigslist. Very clean some possibly unused.

 

[DA515]

SK tools, 23pc metric set.

Nice set. Where from? good deal?

 

[Mechanics Tools Guy]

Got this today. Couldn't pass the deal up.

Love this set! I have always loved Matcos! If only I could convince my boss to carry them!

 

[Altec]

Got this from Craigslist. Very clean some possibly unused.

so jealous.

 

[NathanC]

Just got these 16" Channel locks. good quality made in usa no import junk!