Jarhead0408
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Very nice!
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SASORacing
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Geez those are nice! They put all other zero degree off sets to shame! Sounds like you have a good Matco rep too!
Burned some Matco credits that I came across. Despite that, I gotta say that these would be the biggest wrench purchase I ever made so I was very gun shy on getting these. But now that I have these in my hands, boy these feel good and I'll probably use these more than a ratchet/socket.
10 PIECE ZERO DEGREE FLEX RATCHETING EXTRA LONG WRENCH SET
My only concern was if it ever got wobbly (since it's a straight pin and cannot be tightened) that these would piss me off eventually. The rep said that it's a simple warranty return if it ever came to that (he said it's very unlikely) and by then the new ones will probably have an adjustable pin.
I have that same set plus the 8mm. They do work great. Sometimes but not to often they will get stuck on a nut/bolt. Have not had an issue with them getting wobbly yet. Use them often. The leverage I get with the length is a time saver.
Marc Benjamin
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I was thinking of picking up the 8 and 9 (only 2 loose ones available) just to finish off the set. You skiped the 9mm?
Used this morning doing Honda CRV brakes work really well as long as snap on spanners and the offset open end really helps for clearance much confuse than snap on spanners
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nmcqueen469
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My latest eBay purchases arrived today, can't wait to use them all
That's a drawer full of goodness right there!!
wrenchMONKEY_
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Made friends with a new Snap On driver.
Traded my TQFR250E 1/2 Split Beam 40-250 to get into the ATECH3FR250B. Been wanting one for a while. 12.5-250 ft/lbs. Was playing around with it in the garage, love it so far . Don't seem myself needing my 3/8 in/lbs any time soon and for very few things I'll get the 1/4 out, mostly where I am in a tight space. I'll bring it into work and see how off 12.5 ft lbs really is. The test spec sheet is impressive.
Traded my SHL80A for the SHLF80A. I found the fixed head useless as it was too long, really happy with the trade so far. Broke a few lug nuts in the garage. Like butter.
Wobble 1/2 stubby and 3 in extention to complete my 1/2 chromes along with the random sizes of 3/8 hex that I need.
Traded a F80 and FH80 in on the green handle long 3/8. Never really used anything that short and figgured I might aswell get something longer. The 1/4 flex I had a soft handle in red that I just traided straight across for. Been wanting the long pick set to add to my short pick set so I got that and I had some credit left over and after chasing down a coolant leak last year on my truck ( found it was the block heater ) I decided on getting a coolant pressure testing kit. Its the new version, SVTS272. Hooked it up to my car for the hell of it, feels nice and tight fit.
On Friday I'll be getting the BluePoint ECUB128 128LED work light. We talked about the new version that uses the 12V or 14.4V (cant remember) batteries, but since I don't have any Snap On cordless tools or a charger or batteres, the internal battery on the BluePoint did it for me. Been wanting one for a while. Cant wait.
Good info on the light here if anyone cares.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204321
Oh. and the bottle opener was a given, how else I am gonna open my beer? I can stop smacking it off my butcherblock top for my roll cab.
Traded my TQFR250E 1/2 Split Beam 40-250 to get into the ATECH3FR250B. Been wanting one for a while. 12.5-250 ft/lbs. Was playing around with it in the garage, love it so far . Don't seem myself needing my 3/8 in/lbs any time soon and for very few things I'll get the 1/4 out, mostly where I am in a tight space. I'll bring it into work and see how off 12.5 ft lbs really is. The test spec sheet is impressive.
Traded my SHL80A for the SHLF80A. I found the fixed head useless as it was too long, really happy with the trade so far. Broke a few lug nuts in the garage. Like butter.
Wobble 1/2 stubby and 3 in extention to complete my 1/2 chromes along with the random sizes of 3/8 hex that I need.
Traded a F80 and FH80 in on the green handle long 3/8. Never really used anything that short and figgured I might aswell get something longer. The 1/4 flex I had a soft handle in red that I just traided straight across for. Been wanting the long pick set to add to my short pick set so I got that and I had some credit left over and after chasing down a coolant leak last year on my truck ( found it was the block heater ) I decided on getting a coolant pressure testing kit. Its the new version, SVTS272. Hooked it up to my car for the hell of it, feels nice and tight fit.
On Friday I'll be getting the BluePoint ECUB128 128LED work light. We talked about the new version that uses the 12V or 14.4V (cant remember) batteries, but since I don't have any Snap On cordless tools or a charger or batteres, the internal battery on the BluePoint did it for me. Been wanting one for a while. Cant wait.
Good info on the light here if anyone cares.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204321
Oh. and the bottle opener was a given, how else I am gonna open my beer? I can stop smacking it off my butcherblock top for my roll cab.
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P/N for the cutter?
All of my mini-size cutters and pliers that I use for electronics are crappy, and I've been debating upgrading to snap-on stuff to match my regular pliers.
Got these today
nice! What SO side cutters are those?
RX-KING
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i like wood case
Strouty
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I just got some new toys from Amazon. I can't wait to use the pliers wrenches.
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I have these also (at work and at home I like them so much p/n:e710bcg ) and they are excellent. Cut thru stuff like butter. But, I already had to have a set replaced due to the tip on one jaw broke off and I wasn't trying to cut anything hard or large so I save these for just light duty now.
Hey thanks! I'm just looking for a sharp set for small circuit board building. I think these will be just the ticket!
SASORacing
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Strouty, nice pickup on that oil drain plug magnet! Its one of those things I wish I bought ten years ago...
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Think I'm gonna end up liking these more than my SnapOn instincts...
Bigblue&Goldie
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^I like how complete that set is compared to the Snappy sets^
Proto makes the exact same set. here is the 8 pc
http://www.trident-supply.com/product_p/577-j1208sc.htm
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Strouty
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I saw the review on it from Woodstockva and thought I needed one. Then I change the oil in my car and my truck and got my hands oily and dropped the plug into the drain pan. I figured if order one now, it won't happen again! I also ordered the heavy duty version, it should be here Thursday.
Woodstockva review on OTC drain plug tool
techenthusiast
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Upgraded my 5 piece generic bit set... the bits used to drop right out of my bit holder when I turn it upside down... This is used at work for interior and lights on trucks
And the 3/4 stubby wrench for adjusting alternator belt bracket lock nut on trucks at work
not pictured but also new is a 12pt 1/2 drive 1/2 impact swivel and a 12pt 1/2 drive 12mm impact swivel, for u-joints on trucks at work
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Didn't know Matco had a 9mm. At the time I got mine I KNOW they didn't. I asked him why they didn't. Said there wasn't a need for it.
woodstockva
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I saw your post above w/the Knipex Pliers Wrenches & the OTC Drain Plug Pro....I was going to say that watching my videos is apparently an expensive habit
Look for brands such as Tronex (Excelta rebrands them under their 5 star line <example>), Swanstrom, or Erem for example if you're after top quality electronics cutters. Another would be Ideal-Tek, which can be found rebranded as either All-Spec's house brand or Lindstrom's EX line.
Used can be found on eBay at times, which can get them for a small fraction of what they sell for. New as well, but have to be even more patient (example linked is a new pair).
If you want new, All-Spec is worth the look (Swanstrom, Erem, Excelta for Tronex).
fireeqpsrv
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I bet I can guess the most important tool in that batch!
Crown Imperial
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Interesting to see that the large one is different from the 3 smaller ones. All the 3 smaller sizes have straight angles to each side of the recess for the cam lobe. The large one is arched. Also looks like the distance from the push botton lock to the end of cam lobe is higher on the large one ratio wise. I would presume it can clamp with a higher force ratio. So not just because the tool is bigger but also because the leverage ratio is higher.
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pedrodagr8
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I just posted two reviews of Tronex tools recently (one in general, one under a microscope) . They truly are incredible world's of engineering even when viewed under a microscope. I would post links to them but I'm on my phone. Just search for Tronex on here and you should find them. Not to discount the other brands that nanofrog listed, he's a smart dude. I only have experience with Tronex and am very very happy with them. They will easily last through my children's lifetime.
One thing about used, they are likely resharpened ex-industry stock. So the capabilities are dependent on the resharpener. They also might be a tad outside their original spec, but for us hobbyists that should be just fine. For the premium brands, their specs are insanely tight to ensure on a factory like you get the same exact cut each time and every time.
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I've posted in them.
Did you mean this for another member?
Bought several pair this way, and only one is out of spec (Swanstrom S512E to be specific; little slop in the joint that won't tighten out). Will try and sort it (have an idea), and see. Other than 26AWG & smaller (doesn't fully cut it), it does extremely well.
Worst case, it's an inexpensive gamble relative to new pricing.
Don't have Schmitz cutters for comparison, but they shouldn't be ignored (pliers are the best I've ever used), and they're ~ half the cost of the competition, including Tronex.
pedrodagr8
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I've posted in them.
Did you mean this for another member?
Bought several pair this way, and only one is out of spec (Swanstrom S512E to be specific; little slop in the joint that won't tighten out). Will try and sort it (have an idea), and see. Other than 26AWG & smaller (doesn't fully cut it), it does extremely well.
Worst case, it's an inexpensive gamble relative to new pricing.
Don't have Schmitz cutters for comparison, but they shouldn't be ignored (pliers are the best I've ever used), and they're ~ half the cost of the competition, including Tronex.
I meant it for the person you were quoting. Sorry for the confusion. I definitely plan on checking out the pliers from schmitz .
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Didn't think it was actually aimed at me.
What do you need for pliers & cutters?
Schmitz's online store only carries a small fraction of what they actually offer (anything not in the store as a MOQ = 6), but it's the most commonly purchased P/N's.
Long & short snipe nose (both serrated), round, and flat nose are all I ordered, and will do most anything IMHO.
I do have smooth versions of the snipe/needle nose (Excelta pairs from Pakistan; 2844, 2847). Not bad, and they're ~$18 per from All-Spec.
$11.99
Figured I'd give it a try. I have the 3/8" one and it's pretty decent. Needed a 1/4" one and had a coupon for 11.99
I'm not torquing things very much so it doesn't pay for me to get a couple hundred dollar one
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Increasing the distance between the pivot and the cam will DECREASE the ratio, not increase it.
I suspect they did that to make the ratio on the large tool similar to what it is on the smaller tools, give the much longer handle length.
Recently moved job to the VW dealership in our town. They have a carparts and accessories shop, which sells draper hand tools. I have £150 vat free to spend each year so got my self soem bits.
Oil filter sockets. (3/8th) 38mm 36mm 32mm & 27mm.
Blow gun
Brake lining measurer. hand as can be done with the wheel on.
Spline, allen and hex bits.
The snappy van can round too. Got the Stubby spanners and the one in the pouch were free.
Also some 1/2" & 3/8" UJ swivels. They're brill. Can't see me using a normal one again.
Adaptor set which comes in handy too.
how tiny is that! probably never use them though.
Oil filter sockets. (3/8th) 38mm 36mm 32mm & 27mm.
Blow gun
Brake lining measurer. hand as can be done with the wheel on.
Spline, allen and hex bits.
The snappy van can round too. Got the Stubby spanners and the one in the pouch were free.
Also some 1/2" & 3/8" UJ swivels. They're brill. Can't see me using a normal one again.
Adaptor set which comes in handy too.
how tiny is that! probably never use them though.
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vandezand
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Received a few things via the brown truck today
Old Forge / Mayhew XL screwdriver set
Proto 24" hinge handle 1/2" drive
Sitting next to 15.5" 1/2 Williams USA and 1/4 Wright flex handles for finish comparison. The Proto is really nice. Me likey!
Old Forge / Mayhew XL screwdriver set
Proto 24" hinge handle 1/2" drive
Sitting next to 15.5" 1/2 Williams USA and 1/4 Wright flex handles for finish comparison. The Proto is really nice. Me likey!
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wyo george
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Since I lost my old bottle opener I decided to order a proper Klein one, made in USA! (Even if some if my beer isn't)
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MagnumForce
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I rarely ever use them but needed a set yesterday. I didn't need a 20 dollar tool I will rarely ever use but I guess I did want them, lol. The handles on these are nice as heck. They feel great.
Think I'm gonna end up liking these more than my SnapOn instincts...
How much did that set put you back?