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garthg

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For DIY the craftsman would be just fine though. It looks like the snap on tool may be made by the same company though because its also made in France.

Yes, someone said that they are made by Caillau. This makes sense since Caillau is apparently the patent holder for the "Clic-R" hose clamps.
 
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ChevyEFI

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Sears Craftsman cable-operated hose clamp pliers, necessary for hose clamps on newer vehicles (e.g. Mini Cooper S). Made in France (!?!) Exactly the same (except for the over-molded grips) as those sold by Snap On (#SHCP1) for $107.60. $35.99 online.

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36mm shallow socket, for oil filter housing (VW/BMW/Mini/Mercedes/Ford Truck, etc.). China-manufactured, but only $14.97 delivered, compared to $57 plus shipping for the german-made Hazet from Samstag sales. It says chrome-vanadium, so it should hold up okay in my use:

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Snap On impact swivel sockets, 10, 13 and 15mm (my favorite sizes), brand-new, $36 for three on ebay, compared to $39 each from SO:

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While I was at Sears, I also used bonus SYWR points to pick up the USA-made plastic socket rail for free!

You can count the things in Sears made in France on one hand.
A shame, the Facom items they used to carry were nice.
 

thesilverone

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Easco 15" 1/2 drive RHFT
Penens 1/2 drive
Easco 1/2 drive RHFT
NOS Challenger 3/8 drive
 
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amlv20

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Just got this in on Friday, snap on bit set and snap on ford 6.0 glow plug tool to replace my old one I misplaced somewhere.
 

priceman1414

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Got some stuff at Menards.

3/8" drive breaker bar branded as Masterforce
1/2" breaker bar branded as Allen
(looks virtually the same as the Masterforce, as I've read one this forum that people say that Masterforce is rebranded Allen)

Also got a Masterforce 20mm socket.

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Supe

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The Fedex truck dropped off some Cornwell US made goodness today. 7 piece extra loong zero offset boxed end wrench set. Sizes run 8 to 22mm. Nice thick beams, no knife edges here. WBWMLOHP7ST is the set number. I took them out of the plastic to share with you.:beer:

They look schmick. Have you used them yet? Did you manage to get them on special?
 

Fedwrench

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They look schmick. Have you used them yet? Did you manage to get them on special?

The list price ($370.76) and even last month's special price ($290.76) is pricey. I picked them up on ebay for a lot less. As with any of my new tool purchases, it seems like they have to sit in my cart awhile before the need arises. I do like the thick beams and heft though.:beer:
 

zer0cell

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Paid;
- $15 total for both Diablo (Italy) Demo Demon Blades.
- $20 for each Ridgid (USA) Wrench.

Plus, I used a coupon to lower prices further. I'm liking the hefty feel of this new ridgid wrench. This thing can take some seriously hard use. :)

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kiatech

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I got the hex keys for $1~ so I couldnt complain and of course the last of the lowes knipex clearance.
 

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Carsandtools

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My American made Proto open-end angle wrenches arrived today along with the American made Proto ignition tool set. This is the inch (3/8" to 1-1/14") set. The metric set should be here in a few days.:D They were pricey but well worth it for working in tight spots.

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Chevy95

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Bought a new JET 14 3/4" long half inch drive ratchet and a various selection of 6 point sockets to fill in the gaps in my socket rails. The deep 1 1/4 inch socket on the ratchet is huge!
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Tj4

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I have recently purchased 1/4 inch drive sockets and ratchets for a portable setup. So far it has been great.

Snap On 1/4 drive ratchet
Armstrong 1/4 locking flex ratchet
Kobalt 1/4 drive ratchet
SK mid length 1/4 drive 5mm - 15mm
Craftsman 1/4 drive 4mm - 14mm + Proto 15mm & 16mm
Torx set 8-60
Metric hex 4mm - 10mm
 

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ADSR

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A little order came in today.

48 bulk welding clamps and a balls out milwaukee.

 

JBradley500

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Finally got myself a 3' extension. This Snap-on FX36 will go nicely with the FX24 that my Dad just gave me. I use one of these FX36's all of the time, love it, and just bought this one for myself on eBay for $26. I'm very happy about it even though it's just an extension haha.

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I also got those 3 HF composite ratchets and the 25" breaker bar to see if they are any good. Also picked up a Craftsman manual impact.
 
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Dust

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VIM Tools universal Torx bits, all 1/4" drive, T10-T40. After fighting with a PT Cruiser expansion valve with regular bit sockets and universal joints, I decided to drop the coin.

VIM Tools half cut Torx bit sockets, 1/4" drive, T10-T50.

VIM Tools P2 screwdriver bit socket.

Astro Pneumatic ratchet crimper, so I don't have to always go find the shop tool that's in another tech's box.
 

otis66

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I got another USA stamped Daul 80 today, This time a SL80A.
 

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xurusaibobx

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brand new mac tools 12v 3/8 impact gun ( dewalt on steriods )

my mac guy is super awesome hooked me up with one of the first guns to be released to dealers across the country. this little guy is the big brother of the Dewalt version. they are both made by dewalt but this one has a stronger motor which supposedly produces 200 ft lb TORQUE on a full charge battery, after that its 150. i traded up my old 12v dewalt 3/8 for this bad boy. the power is really noticeable off the bat as soon as you pull the trigger. the motor doesnt sound like it struggles one bit.







as you can see i have my fair share of power tools

 

displacementreplacement

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xurusaibobx, If you had to buy one power ratchet(Milwaukee vs snapon with price as a consideration) which would you buy? And why? Any high or low points of note? Thanks
 

xurusaibobx

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all depends on what your doing. professional or weekend warrior. either way the M12 is one heck of a tool ive used daily for the past 1 1/2 year in the field auto tech and u can tell by how abused it is. the new snap on one does have a longer reach and trigger is easier then the m12 ( placement wise) am able to reach up into tight spots and still use the snap on one but the m12 it wont work.the m12 body always feels like i might crack it if i try to bust nuts/bolts with it but it hasnt yet! so its tough. the ball lock piece on the top end of the ratchet that holds the sockets in isnt strong so when am working and move my ratchet up extensions tend to fall off really easy.

$150 to $300 bucks you make your choice.

i have both m12 3/8 and the snap on 1/4 and i still use both. i dont even own a air ratchet anymore thats how much i love these tools.
 

rmsg0040

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brand new mac tools 12v 3/8 impact gun ( dewalt on steriods )

my mac guy is super awesome hooked me up with one of the first guns to be released to dealers across the country. this little guy is the big brother of the Dewalt version. they are both made by dewalt but this one has a stronger motor which supposedly produces 200 ft lb TORQUE on a full charge battery, after that its 150. i traded up my old 12v dewalt 3/8 for this bad boy. the power is really noticeable off the bat as soon as you pull the trigger. the motor doesnt sound like it struggles one bit.







as you can see i have my fair share of power tools


Do you think that the dewalt 12V batteries would interchange on the mac impact?

Cost of kit?

200 ft lb on 12V is crazy!

Thanks
 
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jeffmoss26

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Klein ratchet, Klein tapping tool, Bell System screwdriver and Penens stubby from boostedgt

Proto diagonal cutters and Bell System needlenose from nine4gmc

Thanks again guys!
 
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zer0cell

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How good are the Klein branded sockets/ratchets? Does an OEM make them for Klein?
 

jeffmoss26

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This is my first Klein ratchet, it seems pretty smooth but I have not used it yet.
Part number 65720 comes up on the Klein site as a 3/8 ratchet but it looks different. Not sure if Klein makes these themselves (I doubt it) or if it's rebranded by someone else.
Either way I am curious to know, I will probably make a separate thread for this.

Jeff
 

zer0cell

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This is my first Klein ratchet, it seems pretty smooth but I have not used it yet.
Part number 65720 comes up on the Klein site as a 3/8 ratchet but it looks different. Not sure if Klein makes these themselves (I doubt it) or if it's rebranded by someone else.
Either way I am curious to know, I will probably make a separate thread for this.

Jeff

That would be good. Sometimes you can get Klein branded sockets for cheap and if they are made in USA to would be interesting to find out imo.
 

rmsg0040

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Just saw a mac dealer about the new 12V impact wrench 3/8.

Pricing around 300 for the kit.
No specs on hand about the 3/8 or 1/2 version.
Interchangable with dewalt 12V batteries.

Played with the 1/2 version 12V. If your familiar with dewalt's 12V impact driver or impact wrench its almost the same in terms of weight and feel. Only 1 LED light though.

I may have to pick up the bare tool depending on specs though.
 

Chamkila

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I have recently purchased 1/4 inch drive sockets and ratchets for a portable setup. So far it has been great.

Snap On 1/4 drive ratchet
Armstrong 1/4 locking flex ratchet
Kobalt 1/4 drive ratchet
SK mid length 1/4 drive 5mm - 15mm
Craftsman 1/4 drive 4mm - 14mm + Proto 15mm & 16mm
Torx set 8-60
Metric hex 4mm - 10mm

Torx set 8-60
Metric hex 4mm - 10mm

who makes this set
 

kiatech

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Robbed this little old lady at a garage sale for $5
 

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