Hafen_Kafer
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stuff from the homie Ash
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Burgerkong
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Got back from the orange box today:
Yeah yeah, I know those jack stands are ****, but at $8 for the pair I couldn't resist. They are rated at 2 tons, whether that's per stand or for the pair I don't know. Still, who uses only one stand?
Funny story, I was over at Canadian Tire the other day and saw a curious situation: a Jeep was suspended on the passenger side by half of the 2-post hoist with half of its wheels off (the driver side wheels were still on and was supporting the entire weight of the Jeep on the ground). I'm pretty sure you are supposed to use both sides of the hoist?
The Husky adjustables (the ones with the steeper pitched worm gear so it adjusts twice as fast) were on clearance for $4, and the Ryobi lith-ion drivers were $7.50 a piece, couldn't resist! Going to probably gift those away.
Yeah yeah, I know those jack stands are ****, but at $8 for the pair I couldn't resist. They are rated at 2 tons, whether that's per stand or for the pair I don't know. Still, who uses only one stand?
Funny story, I was over at Canadian Tire the other day and saw a curious situation: a Jeep was suspended on the passenger side by half of the 2-post hoist with half of its wheels off (the driver side wheels were still on and was supporting the entire weight of the Jeep on the ground). I'm pretty sure you are supposed to use both sides of the hoist?
The Husky adjustables (the ones with the steeper pitched worm gear so it adjusts twice as fast) were on clearance for $4, and the Ryobi lith-ion drivers were $7.50 a piece, couldn't resist! Going to probably gift those away.
Hafen_Kafer
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I didn't know Ryobi sold toys. hahahsah
O RLY
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The only other canadian piece of machinery i own is a BRP SeaDoo RXP. It's fast as hell and i love it!
A fellow jet skier
rival904
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SlowPoke-Canada
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Burgerkong, thanks for the 'heads-up' on these. They're a deal at twice the price... so I got two. I don't even look at the HH flyer because it's usually full of kitchen appliances, folding hammers and gimmick sockets. I'll have to hold my nose and look more often.
$14!
TDWendt
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Lisle plier rack + S-K 1/4in locking extensions(hope there worth the money, tires of losing 8mm sockets)
It's opened my eyes as well. They have channellock, wiss, dewalt, makita,hitachi, bosch and a few more american brands.
And the price really drops when they go on sale.
How are the edges of the handle; are they more rounded or are they still square?
Rounded, feels way different compared to the ol Knuckle Saver, has a closer feel to a Snap on wrench.
Fedwrench
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Those Knuckle Saver 2s sure look like Proto 500 series to me down the the wider beam. Good lookin wrenches
Those Knuckle Saver 2s sure look like Proto 500 series to me down the the wider beam. Good lookin wrenches
Thanks, Proto is a fine tool, I have Proto stuff and never had a problem. These wrenches feel great in the hand, has the MAC logo on both sides.
Cost me about $260 for the 10mm-19mm set which is less than the original Knuckle saver.
kiatech
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Fedwrench
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Tell me more about the two Witte screwdrivers. I'm not familiar with those models. What tip is the blue one and is that knurling on the side of its handle?
Those Knuckle Saver 2s sure look like Proto 500 series to me down the the wider beam. Good lookin wrenches
That's because that's exactly what they are except with MAC lettering. A change for the better for sure.
Chadwilliam1
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my first snap on tool, thanks to the hot deals section.
I have a lot of company provided snap on tools at work. just none at home.
I have a lot of company provided snap on tools at work. just none at home.
upgrading
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Nice blue stuff.
What is the COO of the Wide Azz ?
What is the COO of the Wide Azz ?
John316
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I have that same pair... I believe all current channellock adjustables are made in Spain. VERY nice adjustables! Very tight and solid.
Spain. I'll have to play with it and see just how good it is.
Jaws are nice and tight. Not much play at all.
Thanks for the link.
upgrading
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Got this for $5.00 shipped because it was the last one. My first Proto tool.
upgrading
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Spain. I'll have to play with it and see just how good it is.
Jaws are nice and tight. Not much play at all.
Thanks for the info.
wittycow
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I have one of these guys at work and grabbed another today at Autozone for the house. For the $$ you can't beat them!
garthg
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Made in USA. Craftsman air chisels:
$22 for the set, online, compared with $160 for Snap On.
$22 for the set, online, compared with $160 for Snap On.
Burgerkong
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Canadian tire pull....
40% off channellocks!! 29 bucks for the hand truck.
14 bucks each for the folding saw horses.
I was just there today and saw the 40% off. Too bad I found out I can get Knipex at cost now!
Still trying to look for the Channellock adjustables without the 'Code Blue' grip, makes it look cheesy!
I was just there today and saw the 40% off. Too bad I found out I can get Knipex at cost now!
Still trying to look for the Channellock adjustables without the 'Code Blue' grip, makes it look cheesy!
How the hell can you get knipex at cost?
That's a dangerous statement in a room full of tool junkies
Burgerkong
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How the hell can you get knipex at cost?
That's a dangerous statement in a room full of tool junkies
My relative's electrical supply company just got approved to carry Knipex in addition to Channellock
.The trusty's live about a mile from me. They are great people.
Why the Rennsteig set when there's a die for same profile for the Waytek (Pressmaster)?
Can't always crimp and reach areas with the waytek aka pressmaster one. The design of the Rennsteig one allows you to reach tighter spaces if need be. Plus I already had it, I bought the waytek one and decided to get the same dies for heat shrink terminals to see how they match up crimp wise.
Thinking about getting this one also
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140979399882
The dies are pretty pricey, lowest I've seen is $250. But with this one there is no need to solder the terminals after the crimp.
Thinking about getting this one also
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140979399882
The dies are pretty pricey, lowest I've seen is $250. But with this one there is no need to solder the terminals after the crimp.
I'd be concerned about the wire sliding out of the terminal during a crimp at this point.
Expensive dies. Ouch.
What profiles are you after for this particular tool?
Chadwilliam1
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You're gonna love that tool when it comes time to do drum brakes.
its coming up soon.
Well I have been working on a wiring harness for a LS1 swap. I used a truck harness that has terrible routing layout for the engine and trans, plus its a pretty short harness.
I had to extend and solder a lot of wires, used a good adhesive lined heat shrink for strain relief on the soldered connections. I would have like to just completely replace the wire and pin to the PCM so that there were no splices.
Almost done with this swap, so maybe on the next one I will purchase the crimp frame and some dies. Like Delphi Micro-Pack 100, Delphi Weather-Pack, Delphi GT 150 Male & Female etc.
The original engine bulkhead terminals on my cars use Metri-pack 630, 480 etc terminals. So another crimper or crimp die to perform those crimps.
I know I could just purchase the harness and be done with it, but I actually had fun doing the work. Plus I get to custom route the wires to my needs by doing it myself.
buco
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My relative's electrical supply company just got approved to carry Knipex in addition to Channellock
I'm very jealous of this.