rickhigginshtbr
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picked up my craftsman jobvise!
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christodav
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I bought a set of Gearwrench ratcheting open enders/ring. The special pack includes both Metric and AF sizes. 20 pieces in total!
For AU$149 I think it was a pretty good deal.
Available from Total Tools in Australia in their catalogue this month.
Chris
For AU$149 I think it was a pretty good deal.
Available from Total Tools in Australia in their catalogue this month.
Chris
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treblarefils
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Nice I have the corded 1/2 Dewalt impact driver for a few years and it has worked great for my car needs. removes rusty fasteners on suspension no problem but I really want an air compressor though..for the more options of tools. just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Bought a Craftsman 6" China Vise and bolted to my box. I keep the vice locked shut via bike lock when I'm not at work; Don't want the randoms of the shop bleeding brake MC's on my box and messing it up. Cheap chinese vice only cost $75 and so far has proven usefull. It doesn't need to be rock solid, I just wanted a vise the last year since the shop doesn't have one. 
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Ordered this stuff from ToolTopia on a Saturday morning and got it the following Tuesday. Fast and FREE! shipping. If you haven't bought a PowerProbe yet, buy one. I wish I bought it a year ago, it's so ******** usefull.
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Ordered this stuff from ToolTopia on a Saturday morning and got it the following Tuesday. Fast and FREE! shipping. If you haven't bought a PowerProbe yet, buy one. I wish I bought it a year ago, it's so ******** usefull.
not-required
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I don't normaly post in this thread but...
My indy guy came in with my order today.
And my ebay order to. $40 this Sunex 1/2 universal set.
I was gonna get those same pliers from my snap on guy but the flyer ran out on me. I ended up spending $200 on these.
jonathan75
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Got some good deals. The Craftsman Professional Pick Set is normally $29 and I got it for $8.50! The Craftsman tool cart was $35, I loaded it with my Son's garage toys. And the level was half off at $25 at Home Depot but it is going back to the store. The level is off. It is a cool toy but I really don't want it if the level is no good.
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I was gonna get those same pliers from my snap on guy but the flyer ran out on me. I ended up spending $200 on these.
That's a good set, and I almost bought it, but I got the 87 piece torx/hex combo that my snappy guy just got in for 300...it has sizes I didn't know existed...
One good thing about a shop is that I don't have to worry about air supply...cordless tools are getting better every 6 months or so though...and pretty soon you'll see kids starting out with no air tools at all I bet
That should be me soon(the kid with only cordless) I'm sure I'll still have a decent 1/2" air impact though.
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kiatech
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I was gonna get those same pliers from my snap on guy but the flyer ran out on me. I ended up spending $200 on these.
i haven't had a need for the long torx bits yet, but was eyeballing it last monday.
As for the Monster Mobile plier set. As good as the Macs i have. Mabey better. No flex in the heads of the pliers.
stovebolt6
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Ok, so Canadian Tire had a sale on impact socket sets a couple of weeks ago: regular prices for 119 piece set was $299.00, which they value at $399.00 if bought separately( I know, dreaming LOL!) on sale for $119.00...I felt it was a great buy. Funny thing is, they also had on a separate special, the same socket set bundled with an electric impact gun....for the same price!! Funnier yet, they were not in the same tool area of the store, so anyone in the tool section that stored the impact sockets, would have missed the bundled package sale, as they were kept in another location. Not saying it's the best quality, but for $119.00 for the complete package, I'm quite happy!
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I have the same impact set. I have no complaints. They are on par with everything else I've used. Really easy to warranty too so I'm happy with them. I know a guy who uses these impact sockets every day in a shop, he's never had a problem with them either.
IR231...everytech and his grandma has had one, used one, abused one, etc...i bought a Cornwell version off this site a couple years ago and I still abuse er to this day
KaHuNaZ
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Sampling the NWS waters. Pretty nice... I think I'm hooked.
Ryobi tek4 infrared thermometer @homedepot $35 right now.
Ryobi tek4 infrared thermometer @homedepot $35 right now.
Not until they can make cordless tools the same power and size... My only cordless tools are 7.2v because the bigger ones are so huge and heavy they're pointless. My 50' air hose weighs less than the battery on an 18v impact.
This is true...but what if you ever have to go change a flat on a used car that's way far from your hose? Not something I've ran into personally, but it is possible...i don't have a half inch cordless impact yet, but I may buy the dewalt soon...
Meh... I have breaker bars and long ratchets. I do have to work out in the parking lot at the shop sometimes and if I need air I just drive the service truck over
GSMotorrad
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Finally took my socket set to the next level by adding 1/2" drive after 20 years without 'em. I wanted to go "cheap" on these, 'cause they'll be used less, and large sockets are expensive. I got the 1/2" Roto H.F. Ratchet (along with the 3/8 and 1/4, and I love them) in green and a 24" breaker bar and needed to get some chrome to go with them. From the product dimensions in the descriptions, these should both sit well in one of my 22" x 16" drawers. Grey Pneumatic Duo Metric and Tekton S.A.E.:
All six point 10 to 36mm in the metrics, the SAE only goes 7/16 to 1 1/4", but I use those less. Only the ratchets are redundant. Some 3" and 6" wobbles in one box, and a smaller 14" breaker bar and regular 5" extension in the other. Pretty sweet set up I'm so stoked. It was all pretty inexpensive too, considering I had nothing for 1/2" at all, so each and every little extra accessory is needed. I'm glad I waited and really researched this 1/2" set, I've been using all C-man sockets and Snap-On roto ratchets for almost two decades now, but never made the jump to 1/2 dr. until today.
All six point 10 to 36mm in the metrics, the SAE only goes 7/16 to 1 1/4", but I use those less. Only the ratchets are redundant. Some 3" and 6" wobbles in one box, and a smaller 14" breaker bar and regular 5" extension in the other. Pretty sweet set up I'm so stoked. It was all pretty inexpensive too, considering I had nothing for 1/2" at all, so each and every little extra accessory is needed. I'm glad I waited and really researched this 1/2" set, I've been using all C-man sockets and Snap-On roto ratchets for almost two decades now, but never made the jump to 1/2 dr. until today.
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Just got this on Thursday,currently using the battery from my cordless ratchet but I will need to get a spare one now.i let a coworker break it in yesterday,pretty sweet little drill,not massively powerful but can drill through thick metal pretty good for its compact size.
My snappy guy has been trying to sell me one of those for a couple weeks...i did just buy a1/2 inch dewalt 20v hammer drill...but I think the baby drill would be better suited for my uses haha...plus the 14.4 battries will fit my screwgun
Just got this on Thursday,currently using the battery from my cordless ratchet but I will need to get a spare one now.i let a coworker break it in yesterday,pretty sweet little drill,not massively powerful but can drill through thick metal pretty good for its compact size.
Is that a 7.2v and if it is part number on it?
Sampling the NWS waters. Pretty nice... I think I'm hooked.
Ryobi tek4 infrared thermometer @homedepot $35 right now.
Regarding thermometer, what are some uses for it?
Tejaas
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I have an IR temp gun as well.
We used to use them to detect ECS/exhaust leaks on military rotorcraft...
Or, you can NEVER use it, except to kill downtime at the shop... When your buddies see you have one, EVERYONE has something they want to "shoot". It brings the little kid out in grown men I swear, haha!
~Tejaas~
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We used to use them to detect ECS/exhaust leaks on military rotorcraft...
Or, you can NEVER use it, except to kill downtime at the shop... When your buddies see you have one, EVERYONE has something they want to "shoot". It brings the little kid out in grown men I swear, haha!
~Tejaas~
WTB: Snap-On Orange Hard Handle SDD6 & SSDP63 in Very Good Condition!
superautobacs
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Regarding thermometer, what are some uses for it?
For automotive:
check performance of HVAC system, check if catalytic converter is working, check thermostat function, check if radiator/heater core has blockage, check for difference in brake rotor temperatures.
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Add to that checking exhaust manifolds for a cold cylinder. Fastest way to figure out which cylinder is having issues without a compression test.
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KaHuNaZ
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Regarding thermometer, what are some uses for it?
I picked it up to check for cold/hot spots around doors and windows. My buddies dad uses them for his BBQ/Smoker. I guess there are tons of other uses I didnt know of as well... thnx fellaz.
edit: I was testing everything in my room and it seems my monitor puts out quite a bit more heat than my pc does.
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GSMotorrad
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13 sockets: 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, 1-1/4 inch
Just ordered this "little" set of deep impacts to finish off my SAE sizes. Decided to stick with TEKTON for 1/2" drive SAE and they'll be the only red colored boxes/trays in my drawers. It's cool they match each other with no redundancy. (includes the elusive 1 3/16" size too!) Too bad these aren't dual-marked with a roll-stamp though.
5 sockets: 1-3/16-Inch, 1-5/16-Inch, 1-3/8-Inch, 1-7/16-Inch, 1-1/2-Inch
My 1/2" drive set is finished (for now). EDIT: Oh, snap. I just realized this "impact" deep sockets are not "real" impact sockets. Shucks. These are chrome vanadium, instead of the more resilient chrome molybdenum that the real impact sockets are. I guess these are just very thick and heavy hand sockets then. Dang it, for only $30 more, I could have just gotten the other GP set in SAE that goes to 1 1/2" from 3/8, but I'm not sure if those are Chromoly or CR-V either.
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Caparris
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Just got this in the mail. Wera Kraftform Kompakt 25 Multi Screwdriver
Let us know how you like it. I've been looking at that one for a while now.
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Well fellas, I guess I am missing out on the fun. Time to go hunt for one. Thanks.
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Dave.R
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Just ordered this "little" set of deep impacts to finish off my SAE sizes. Decided to stick with TEKTON for 1/2" drive SAE and they'll be the only red colored boxes/trays in my drawers. It's cool they match each other with no redundancy. (includes the elusive 1 3/16" size too!) Too bad these aren't dual-marked with a roll-stamp though.
5 sockets: 1-3/16-Inch, 1-5/16-Inch, 1-3/8-Inch, 1-7/16-Inch, 1-1/2-Inch
My 1/2" drive set is finished (for now). EDIT: Oh, snap. I just realized this "impact" deep sockets are not "real" impact sockets. Shucks. These are chrome vanadium, instead of the more resilient chrome molybdenum that the real impact sockets are. I guess these are just very thick and heavy hand sockets then. Dang it, for only $30 more, I could have just gotten the other GP set in SAE that goes to 1 1/2" from 3/8, but I'm not sure if those are Chromoly or CR-V either.
Hey GSMotorrad,
That set is indeed an impact set. Impacts can be a variety of steel alloys. It is more about the heat treating and hardness than the material. The ANSI spec is all about how it is hardened, and the way it is finished. It is a misconception that an impact is just a heavy duty hand socket, they are actually a few points lower on the Rockwell scale. Impact sockets need to be able to handle the on/off blows vs. the strains of a breaker bar or ratchet. This is why hand chrome sockets will blow up under the blows of a gun.
The biggest part of the material is longevity. And I can't remember hearing about one of our CR-V sockets letting go on someone.
But if you manage to, give me a shout.
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Wow, sweet, Dave.R, thanks for that information. Are the CR-V sockets subject to rusting like the Chromoly ones? Should I keep these hefty CR-V IMPACT sockets slathered in some oil? Or do you warranty for rust, so I never have to worry about such trivial things?
This is my first purchase from TEKTON, but the pictures look really nice, so I'm pretty excited about this order, and if they work out, I'll look into more TEKTON stuff! Thanks!
Dave.R
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Both metals will rust if left untreated. The black phosphate finish holds on to oil pretty good, You shouldn't need much more than a little spray of any oil on a rag and a wipe. Rust and finish isn't generally warrantied. It can so easily be abused and doesn't effect the tools function.
Whenever I get a socket greasy or dirty, I'll clean it off with some brake clean first. Then take some Deep Creep on a shop rag and wipe them down. I like the Deep Creep because it isn't as stinky as some of the other penetrating oils. Also it doesn't leave them feeling too oily.
If you have any other questions you can always message me on the board, email in at [email protected] or call me at 888-648-3371.
Whenever I get a socket greasy or dirty, I'll clean it off with some brake clean first. Then take some Deep Creep on a shop rag and wipe them down. I like the Deep Creep because it isn't as stinky as some of the other penetrating oils. Also it doesn't leave them feeling too oily.
If you have any other questions you can always message me on the board, email in at [email protected] or call me at 888-648-3371.
Wow, sweet, Dave.R, thanks for that information. Are the CR-V sockets subject to rusting like the Chromoly ones? Should I keep these hefty CR-V IMPACT sockets slathered in some oil? Or do you warranty for rust, so I never have to worry about such trivial things?
This is my first purchase from TEKTON, but the pictures look really nice, so I'm pretty excited about this order, and if they work out, I'll look into more TEKTON stuff! Thanks!
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Regarding thermometer, what are some uses for it?
I just purchased one last month for monitoring and managing a new wood stove that uses a catalytic converter. I hadn't really wanted one, but I finally gave in. Since receiving it, I've used it about two dozen times for things. My wife even uses it in cooking.
For me, it's been one of those tools I didn't think I needed, but once it was here, I've found numerous tasks for it. I have ten battery cells in our home photovoltaic system, and I even use the IR for monitoring the individual cells of the battery bank. Very much a hassle with a "normal" glass stem thermometer. I love this IR thing.
GTA Matt
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Precision pliers from Cornwell and new cable for my tech2 arrived today
