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littleponderosa

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1/4" & 3/8" spinners
3 new needle nose pliers - finally moving up to the good stuff
green blowgun
12" tool rack - oh yeah - now I definitely want more - it is the ****
 

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diamonddustin

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Finally picked up a stubby 3/8" ratchet today, as well as two 1/2" drive sockets to fill out the home box, and some Knipex duck bills.

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Grant Gunderson

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I was running a new propane line to my bbq and the old timer next door stopped over for a beer and gave me a bunch of pipe threading equipment. Saved me from having to buy a ¾ inch die but now I got way more than I need!
 

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Tacoma bo

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Grant Gunderson said:
I was running a new propane line to my bbq and the old timer next door stopped over for a beer and gave me a bunch of pipe threading equipment. Saved me from having to buy a ¾ inch die but now I got way more than I need!
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That's a good neighbor right there. He just gave you all that ridgid goodness?
 
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Dennis Leigh Henry

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Strouty said:
A few used pawn shop scores, mixed in with an amazon, kotulas, and zoro order. I am actually disappointed in the Facom adjustable pin spanner wrench. It is made in Taiwan and if you adjust it open too far it falls apart and it is a pain to get back together.

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I especially like the water fire extinguisher.. We purchased one several years back for a buck at an auction... fun and practical...
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Grant Gunderson

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Tacoma bo said:
That's a good neighbor right there. He just gave you all that ridgid goodness?
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Yep. Best neighbor ever. Guy is in his mid Eighties and was a totally tool junkie. He's the type of guy that would love this site if he used computers. I tend to help him out now and then with random things around his place, and he tends to give me project advice etc. Definityly leaned a lot from the guy.
 
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90zcar

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toufue_yang17 said:
What's up with all of this flex head with no locking position? Locking flex head or go home.
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I have honestly never understood or needed a "locking" flex head so i guess I'll "go home"
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NotSwedishChef

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Wright #952 Metric Polish wrench set, 3/8" SK Metric Shallow set, and 3/8" Armstrong locking flex-head ratchet
 

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Niig

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the1nonlyjl said:
Hows it holding up? Kinda not sure which to go with ridgids or hf
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It going pretty well. I notice when the battery is dying it stops half way thru whatever your tryna do. Battery life isn't that great either. So definitely get a extra one. I'm looking into getting some replacement batteries that can fit. I'll keep you posted!


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90zcar

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How much one handed wrenching are you doing?


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NotSwedishChef

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Had a non-locking flex head slip a few times and each time I narrowly avoided some type of disaster...figured I would pick one up and see what the fuss is about.
 
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d.mcfarland

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NotSwedishChef said:
Yeah...super pumped.....recently had some projects and realized that I needed some better tools and had some serious holes as well......trying to spend the $$ smartly and only buy once but also not kill the bank account or cc's.
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Great choices going with quality USA stuff. All of those are great buys. Obviously not the cheapest, but cheap isn't always the best investment as we all know.
 
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cm_osu

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Gear wrench socket set from advance auto. Guess the case isn't up to keeping the sockets in place during shipping. This set isn't for me. Bought it as a gift but the quality looks pretty good. The ratchets have some back drag but the heads are really slim.
 
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Lobo74

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Saw and stand I got this past weekend at Lowe's and Sears respectively.

Torque Wrench at local Autozone today. On sale for $19.99. Used it today to torque mounting bolts on brake caliper and lug nuts.
 
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90zcar

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WhiffySpark said:
None of mine flop around?
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When u loosen the pivot bolt, apply some wd40 and then shake the ratchet at someone like ur pissed at them,......yes they may flop around.
I'm still confused tho when I randomly hear a person talking about flopping. I would like to see how they use it because I know I pretty much always have a hand on the other end putting pressure down etc..


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MattVette89

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Not sure if I posted this....learned about these from this thread:



I have to do a power steering line - sunex flare style crow foot wrenches :



Received these today from a forum member - gear wrench torx and e-torx:

 
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toufue_yang17

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90zcar said:
When u loosen the pivot bolt, apply some wd40 and then shake the ratchet at someone like ur pissed at them,......yes they may flop around.
I'm still confused tho when I randomly hear a person talking about flopping. I would like to see how they use it because I know I pretty much always have a hand on the other end putting pressure down etc..


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What do you do when you can't access the other end? And a wrench isn't long enough or is not at the right angle.
 
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garfunkle24

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toufue_yang17 said:
What do you do when you can't access the other end? And a wrench isn't long enough or is not at the right angle.
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This exactly....like when you have to fish the ratchet behind a harness or hose or something but need the head to stay at a particular angle to get it on the fasteners. Sometimes space is tight and you have to put the ratchet on and THEN get your hand on it.
 
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90zcar

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If it's that floppy on you I would hope you would be smart enough to tighten up the pivot screw along with a little lock tight. Problem solved


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Akfrostbyte

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Just got this Snap On 95th Anniversary ratcheting screwdriver off the truck today. The picture isnt clear enough to show that the handle is actually a Pearl White and looks much better in person.
 

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