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Precision Instruments D2F150CHNL. 30-150 in-lbs, dial type with light. I ordered this thing via tooldiscounter.com two weeks ago. I called in before placing the order, and the very helpful rep said they didn't stock these, but that PI made these to order and it would ship directly from PI--said his best guess on turnaround would be 10 business days (he was off by one day, not bad). Sure enough, the serial number plate that is riveted onto the wrench shows 4/25/13 as the date of manufacture...it still has that new car smell! 
Very happy with it as with my other PI wrenches.
You rotate the dial to set to desired torque:
And the bulb illuminates when torque is reached:
You know your tools are American-made when the manufacturer uses the Chicago Tribune as packing material:
Very happy with it as with my other PI wrenches.
You rotate the dial to set to desired torque:
And the bulb illuminates when torque is reached:
You know your tools are American-made when the manufacturer uses the Chicago Tribune as packing material:
Hafen_Kafer
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Then a Snap On metric low profile hex set
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd301/bjkearns/null_zps2482fb02.jpg
Oh I need those!
Here's amazon arrival today. Lisle razor scraper and blades. Hex bit socket set. And tap sockets.
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garthg
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Precision Instruments D2F150CHNL. 30-150 in-lbs, dial type with light. I ordered this thing via tooldiscounter.com two weeks ago. I called in before placing the order, and the very helpful rep said they didn't stock these, but that PI made these to order and it would ship directly from PI--said his best guess on turnaround would be 10 business days (he was off by one day, not bad). Sure enough, the serial number plate that is riveted onto the wrench shows 4/25/13 as the date of manufacture...it still has that new car smell!
You rotate the dial to set to desired torque:
And the bulb illuminates when torque is reached:
You know your tools are American-made when the manufacturer uses the Chicago Tribune as packing material:
Couple questions:
1. Do they make the "Torqu-o-Meter" for Snap-On? It looks nearly identical.
2. Maximum reading is 150lb-in, or 12.5lb-ft. Honda wheel torque spec is 80lb-ft. How is this a useful tool for automotive work?
3. Did you pay $175 list price? Snap On Torqu-o-meters are available every day on ebay for half that. Was buying new important?
Thanks.
Hafen_Kafer
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^ Now there's a tool I didn't think existed but I want one just in case I ever need it.
Toolhorder
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I do the same thing when changing out wheel cylinder's on older cars that still have them. I pinch the rear brake line then disconnect the line to the wheel cylinder and it's mounting bolts then remove and replace with new. Once everything is connected up and tight I hook up the vacuum bleeder tool and then unpinch the line and **** new fluid through. Makes quick work of that job. I can change a set of wheel cylinders in 30 mins. on an older Honda.
1. They are one in the same. Precision Instruments made torque wrenches for SO until 2002.
2. rmsg0040 was correct. I only put the wrench on the lug nuts for demo purposes. I needed this wrench for working on my Suzuki motorcycle and a couple of my guns. In both cases, I'm working with many small fasteners with torque values in the <10 ft-lbs range. The next smallest torque wrench I had before this was only rated down to 120 in-lbs.
P.S. - You ID'ed the Honda way too easily!
3. Unfortunately I did pay list for the wrench. Buying new wasn't important to me, but having the model with the light was. There are too many situations where a regular dial doesn't work for me because of odd viewing angles, etc. The lighted ones are much more uncommon (search "torqometer" plus "light" or "signal" on eBay for evidence of this), and I needed the tool ASAP to get an oil leak fixed on my bike.
Urethane supply company plastic welder.
Very nice!
What was the price if you don't mind?
I think i might have to buy one.
nuklbstr83
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whats in the red pouch
purplezr2
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Thread files would be my guess.
Picked it up for a hair above $33 taxes in.
Dimitri
Quite a bit of money, theres a 28 piece set for 40
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...aft+Maximum+28-piece+Impact+Set.jsp?locale=en
The Ratchet Man
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Got these in today ordered straight from Triangle in Taiwan. Free shipping and arrived in 3 days by Express Airmail. That couldn't have been cheap. Customer service was excellent. All shipping notices, order confirmation and other correspondence was by courteous personal emails, without the use of automation. The shipping label on the box was even hand written.
After ordering the other style from Sears on clearance, so I could get a feel of them, I decided to order the set I really wanted...the hard handles.
I'm really happy with their tools. Fit, finish and quality is there it's just a shame their innovations are lost because of lack of advertising, by Sears or themselves. Their spring loaded U-joints are top notch and solve an age old problem with simplicity. I really wish they would come out with more than their current line-up.
I usually try to stick with USA tools but this company intrigues me.
After ordering the other style from Sears on clearance, so I could get a feel of them, I decided to order the set I really wanted...the hard handles.
I'm really happy with their tools. Fit, finish and quality is there it's just a shame their innovations are lost because of lack of advertising, by Sears or themselves. Their spring loaded U-joints are top notch and solve an age old problem with simplicity. I really wish they would come out with more than their current line-up.
I usually try to stick with USA tools but this company intrigues me.
archirelic
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I've been waiting for Channellock to release an 8" version of angled needle nose pliers...and finally they have!
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allinon72
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Welp I must have those.
Turbo_Prop
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I've been waiting for Channellock to release an 8" version of angled needle nose pliers...and finally they have!
Have to get a set.
jeffmoss26
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Where did you get those? Do want!!
Subyroo651
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padronanniversary
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X3 where !
A quick Google search brings up this:
http://www.hardwaresales.com/hand-t...reme-high-leverage-long-angle-nose-plier.html
DanCo
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archirelic
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That's exactly where I ordered from! Got 5% off my order total for signing up for their email newsletter. The other cool thing is that everything Channellock is free shipping, regardless of order size it appears. I received mine ridiculously quick after ordering.
ianguilly
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Bought this for the girlfriend/me. Now she has a screwdriver in her room that goes with her style.
5mall5nail5
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Fastbird
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Snap-On EECT400 Test light with red LED (power) and green LED (ground) and voltage readout. Been pining over a better than my no-name test light that's so so for reliability, and my snap on guy happened in with this on Tuesday. LOVE it.
Rezeppa
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Snap-On EECT400 Test light with red LED (power) and green LED (ground) and voltage readout. Been pining over a better than my no-name test light that's so so for reliability, and my snap on guy happened in with this on Tuesday. LOVE it.
That is pretty cool. So explain how does the light system work when you have a ground it lights green then when you have power it goes red? How does that work? I use a test light for trailer lights but I use my multimeter for almost everything else explain this test light more.
So I must have gotten one of the first ones. It looks like a nice new line for channellock
NiteWolf
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Bought this for the girlfriend/me. Now she has a screwdriver in her room that goes with her style.
damn need to find one for my wife.
How do you find the quality of these?
MP&C
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Just picked up an Erco kick shrinker. Here's the unloading device ....
....and located in the shop, anchors installed to keep it from moving.
To show a couple test samples, we'll use about a 4" long piece with 1" flanges. The result shown is after about 4 passes, with a close up to show the "finish" result.
Shown against a roll of tape to compare the radius size we've accomplished..
Here's a closer shot to show the stippling on the shrinker jaw....
.....and the shrinking sample....
These Lancasters are what it will be replacing....
....and located in the shop, anchors installed to keep it from moving.
To show a couple test samples, we'll use about a 4" long piece with 1" flanges. The result shown is after about 4 passes, with a close up to show the "finish" result.
Shown against a roll of tape to compare the radius size we've accomplished..
Here's a closer shot to show the stippling on the shrinker jaw....
.....and the shrinking sample....
These Lancasters are what it will be replacing....
padronanniversary
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I love this funnel, no more mess on my Honda's dripping all over the place by the filter
padronanniversary
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Quick release, I'm liking it
padronanniversary
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I'm a Wera fan but like the shape of these handles
padronanniversary
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Not sure if I had posted this, but this came in handy a few times already