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[jdmstr]

Just Picked these guys up on a trade Allen NOS 1/2 drive 12811

i have 3 for sale if anyone is interested make me an offer via PM.

 

[gagreen]

My meter was right around 500 off the matco truck and what the hell do i need 4 meters for lol

If you have to ask what you need 4 meters for you don't need 4 meters lol. I'm sure there are cases in bigger more complex or technical environments where simultaneous readings may have to be done in the field. It would be expensive for sure tho. Just under 3k in equipment lol.

 

[bcradio]

Some vintage finds:

Great finds there

 

[zkling]

They are exactly the same. Tooth count and feel are identical. Only difference is they are labeled "GearDriver" as opposed to "GearWrench". Picked them up as a compliment to the 56pc set as it has more/different shafts and the stubby driver.

~ Carson

That's good to know, even then I probably would have bought the set if avaiable. Looked like they sold out in a few hours. The stubby and shorter female hex shafts would have been worth it. The shafts in the 56pc kit are too long IMHO. I like the blue over the red though.

 

[CarsonConcepts]

Can you post a picture up of all the drivers together?

But of course. Can't fall a sleep, so I've been playing with the camera

All the drivers, including the lonely Kobalt

Branding Difference on the Gearwrench drivers

The "Family"

Few other pictures of the sets as attachments, don't want to take up too much screen real estate.

~ Carson

 

[amlv20]

New winter coat finally

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Bought some big sockets that were needed at work.
They showed up just after I quit my job.

 

[Jarhead0408]

eBay?

Think I saw some big GW on there for CHEAP!

 

[ihateminimumwage]

eBay?

Think I saw some big GW on there for CHEAP!

Cripe/eBay, cost about $45 for all three. Only reason I'm not having a meltdown buying them and not currently working.

 

[Jarhead0408]

That's right. The ones I saw were from Cripe on there. Pretty doggone good deal!

Sorry about your job man.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Sorry about your job man.

Thanks, but honestly not a damn thing to be sorry about. Moved to the area I'm living for my ol' lady's career, and there isn't much for diesel or auto jobs locally. Was working for a heavy equipment manufacturer that was terrible to deal with, so I'm glad to be out.

It says a lot when the longest running coworker in your dept (including management) is under 4 years, and multiple coworkers congratulated me for quitting on the spot.
No kids and my ol' lady and I keep our finances separate, so no struggle yet. Better things to come.

 

[panknuckshovel]

Bought some big sockets that were needed at work.
They showed up just after I quit my job.

Keystone Light, you are between jobs.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Keystone Light, you are between jobs.

No kidding.

Worst was buying a case over the weekend with these stupid camo cans, and ended up with Keystone ICE, and the store wouldn't swap it out. Sorry, but "Ice" beer is the worst piss-booze outside of malt liquor.

I enjoy my American piss water usually, but nothing wrong with a good beer. Especially with the good local breweries we have here...

 

[Crown Imperial]

No kids and my ol' lady and I keep our finances separate,

Best advise ever.

 

[kbradley4333]

last week i put an order in on the snap on truck for some 3/8 extensions, he didnt have them on the truck but when he showed up this week he got me the extensions and a bluetooth socket speaker thats pretty awesome... and the best part is he gave me a deal on the extensions anyway

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Best advise ever.

It's the only reason I can afford to keep coming to this website! Not as easy to go broke on tools when the only person you're supporting is yourself.

last week i put an order in on the snap on truck for some 3/8 extensions, he didnt have them on the truck but when he showed up this week he got me the extensions and a bluetooth socket speaker thats pretty awesome... and the best part is he gave me a deal on the extensions anyway

Throw up some pics, curious about this "Socket Speaker"...
EDIT: Just spotted the pic of the box in amlv20's post above.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Some vintage finds:

I've got all 3 sizes the Petersen mfg co made before the Irwin takeover

 

[Ign]

Baby 3 jaw for my 5C collet setup. Can't believe I waited this long to get one of these so I don't have to completely tear down the 5C setup for a quick something

 

[jeffmoss26]

I've got all 3 sizes the Petersen mfg co made before the Irwin takeover

What's the other size?

 

[Dirty Diesels]

What's the other size?

10" & Irwin part no. is T10LW, Petersen part no. 10LW

 

[jeffmoss26]

Thanks!!

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Thanks!!

Thats okay

 

[burke753]

Today's haul is my new EZ red extendable 3/4" ratchet and a new 4" axle nut socket.




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[gagreen]

 

[Need more space]

Got these about a week ago, happy to have SK again

 

[Ruger_556]

Vise grips, 3/4 - 1" adapter, and a new precision adjusting device...

 

[IFMJohn]

Vise grips, 3/4 - 1" adapter, and a new precision adjusting device...

That proto "precision adjusting device" looks sweet!

 

[Ruger_556]

That proto "precision adjusting device" looks sweet!

I broke the wood handle on my old hammer, it was totally my fault (Turns out they don't make the best rolling head pry bars, who would have thought ?) but I needed an excuse to get one of these...

 

[JonnyMac]

Is it USA made?

 

[Ruger_556]

No, it's Taiwan same as the MAC and Stanley badged versions.

 

[powerstroker]

Can't remember if I posted already or not, but matco vacuum coolant refiller and m12 grease gun.

 

[kwon]

Picked up 2 Klein inside read stick rules and a 11 in 1 Klein screw driver just so I could get free shipping lol.

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[ihateminimumwage]

Can't remember if I posted already or not, but matco vacuum coolant refiller and m12 grease gun.

Post up how that grease gun works for you. Been eyeballing one if I go back to working on trucks. Better than wrestling a roller can and air hose around.

 

[burke753]

Vise grips, 3/4 - 1" adapter, and a new precision adjusting device...

How is that precision adjusting device priced compared to its Mac counterpart? It looks identical down to the color. I've been eyeing one for awhile. I'm extremely hard on hammers. But they say even I can't break one of these.


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[Ruger_556]

How is that precision adjusting device priced compared to its Mac counterpart? It looks identical down to the color. I've been eyeing one for awhile. I'm extremely hard on hammers. But they say even I can't break one of these.


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It's identical to the MAC as far as I know...

 

[ihateminimumwage]

It's identical to the MAC as far as I know...

16oz Antivibe Ball Pein Hammer - Stanley 54-146, MAC BH16AV, Proto J1316AVP

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249851

 

[burke753]

It's identical to the MAC as far as I know...

Yeah. I just started shopping it. It's identical even down to the price. I'll just get it from our new Mac guy when I break my Vaughn that I'm using now.


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[Ruger_556]

Yeah. I just started shopping it. It's identical even down to the price. I'll just get it from our new Mac guy when I break my Vaughn that I'm using now.


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I just checked, I got my Proto for $31 and MAC is $38

 

[Montosi82]

Got some new screwdrivers and a 1/2 impact swivel.

 

[burke753]

Ah. Ok. If that's the case I might look into it. But I saw the $31 and my Mac guy just sold another guy in the shop one for $34 I don't know if it was on special or not though


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