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[XxToolAholicxX]

Just came today.. I got all the three 3/8 models I will be getting all the rest when he gets some more.. My MAC guy said that they been selling like hot cake and can't keep up with the demand...
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Maybe just the shifter is Made in the USA

That's what I was thinking.. Lol Harbor freight rebadged.... Just kidding... They are very nice and smooth...

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[XxToolAholicxX]

Those grips are nice, I'd still have trouble paying double for the what's largely the same ratchet as the Armstrong though.

These are not the same as Armstrong.. Maybe you are mistaking them for Matco.. Lol

 

[MattVette89]

These are not the same as Armstrong.. Maybe you are mistaking them for Matco.. Lol

I was thinking that as well....I don't know any similarities between the Armstrong and the Mac ratchet. The Mac is a 90 tooth and was supposedly a new design.

 

[47newcastle]

is that the 802?

Yes its the MD802 elite all systems

 

[ElectroMechTech]

Just some straight and curved hemostats. 10"

 

[ATK305]

Picked up a black centre section for my toolbox.

I needed just a little extra space and it was over 50% off despite being new

I've got two black trims coming for the drawers too.

Great color combo. Looks sharp.

 

[mofo62]

Just came today.. I got all the three 3/8 models I will be getting all the rest when he gets some more.. My MAC guy said that they been selling like hot cake and can't keep up with the demand...
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Maybe just the shifter is Made in the USA

 

[garthg]

These are not the same as Armstrong.. Maybe you are mistaking them for Matco.. Lol

Last I knew, Matco was made by Wright. Mac is now part of Stanley Black & Decker. (Hence, Mac carries Expert (Stanley Taiwan) and DeWalt).

Armstrong (Danaher) was making some Craftsman until they went China.

 

[garthg]

fun fact... i bought the spark plug socket because when reorganizing my tool bag in the jeep i couldn't find the one i had... i found it after i got home

I hope for your sake those are not the famous "Chinesium" drill bits.

 

[Finky198]

Got a deal on ebay from a pawn shop brand new sunex 2669
39 piece 1/2 drive metric master set for $89.00
This is my fourth set from sunex have used the others for about a year highly recommended

Now I can retire my harbor freight ones to hammer the **** out of or maybe even semi-deep or custom sockets who knows

 

[MARCIOCRM]

My new big toys:

 

[AA/FC]

Last I knew, Matco was made by Wright. Mac is now part of Stanley Black & Decker. (Hence, Mac carries Expert (Stanley Taiwan) and DeWalt).

Armstrong (Danaher) was making some Craftsman until they went China.

I thought Matco was Armstrong?

 

[stonesfan68]

I thought Matco was Armstrong?

Matco and Armstrong are both owned by Apex Tool Group.

 

[Askme42]

I thought Matco was Armstrong?

Yeah for certain things. Wright certainly isn't Matco.

 

[PC PaiN]

Got a deal on ebay from a pawn shop brand new sunex 2669
39 piece 1/2 drive metric master set for $89.00
This is my fourth set from sunex have used the others for about a year highly recommended

Now I can retire my harbor freight ones to hammer the **** out of or maybe even semi-deep or custom sockets who knows

Nice set!

 

[Finky198]

Thanks Sunex really makes a good quality sets of impacts
highly recommended even there swivel sockets are top notch

 

[garthg]

Matco and Armstrong are both owned by Apex Tool Group.

Apex is part of Danaher.

 

[nanofrog]

Apex is part of Danaher.

Not anymore. They and their partner, Cooper (each owned half), sold Apex to Bain Capital (last year IIRC).

 

[Ruger_556]

I've been getting by with the 17" version and a breaker bar, it was time for the big brother...

 

[RedneckWelder]

Last I knew, Matco was made by Wright. Mac is now part of Stanley Black & Decker. (Hence, Mac carries Expert (Stanley Taiwan) and DeWalt).

Armstrong (Danaher) was making some Craftsman until they went China.

You are correct in that Mac is part of SBD, as is Proto.

Armstrong makes a lot of stuff for Matco, including the ratchets. Matco has exclusives like the 24" 1/2 drive locking flexhead ratchet and the comfort grip ratchets.

It is a possibility that Wright makes some tools for Matco but I have never heard of them doing so.

 

[ryanm]

I've been getting by with the 17" version and a breaker bar, it was time for the big brother...

wow! not messing around...looks good. 80 tooth? or do you typically go more coarse tooth with a ratchet like that?

 

[MattVette89]

Thanks Sunex really makes a good quality sets of impacts
highly recommended even there swivel sockets are top notch

That looks like a nice set. I was impressed with my last sunex crowfoot set purchase. I will buy more sunex in the future.

 

[Brownsfan]

You are correct in that Mac is part of SBD, as is Proto.

Armstrong makes a lot of stuff for Matco, including the ratchets. Matco has exclusives like the 24" 1/2 drive locking flexhead ratchet and the comfort grip ratchets.

It is a possibility that Wright makes some tools for Matco but I have never heard of them doing so.

Wright used to make sockets ratchets and wrenches years ago. Like 80s-90s

 

[Burgerkong]

Some new hammers and a cheap set of Cr-Mo impact sockets from Industro.

 

[MattVette89]

This guy arrived from Amazon today - 24 oz Armstrong dead blow ball pein hammer:



Got this from my dad today. I've never seen one until now. It's called a screw starter. This is a mac brand. You put the end into a flathead screw. There is a spring loaded part that you pop and another flat slot comes out and twists. It then holds tension against the inside slot of the screw so you can fish the tool and screw into the remote area to start threading it. Pretty cool. They also make them in phillips, torx, and a nutholder version.

 

[RedneckWelder]

Wright used to make sockets ratchets and wrenches years ago. Like 80s-90s

Interesting.

I will keep that in mind when I am tool shopping at the flea market.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Wright used to make sockets ratchets and wrenches years ago. Like 80s-90s

Right around the time they expanded from making tool boxes for MAC and just started stamping their name on everything.

This guy arrived from Amazon today - 24 oz Armstrong dead blow ball pein hammer:

I just bought that same 24oz hammer on Amazon after messing with a Snap-On 24oz BPDB at Cummins training. It's my new favorite hammer hands down.

Still trying to figure out if their made by Trusty Cook or Estwing though. Originally saw Estwing, but keep seeing mention of Trusty Cook making them...

 

[gipraw]

Picked up a little Orange goodness. A small set of drivers and a replacement handle for a craigs list find.

 

[organ]

Right around the time they expanded from making tool boxes for MAC and just started stamping their name on everything.

I just bought that same 24oz hammer on Amazon after messing with a Snap-On 24oz BPDB at Cummins training. It's my new favorite hammer hands down.

Still trying to figure out if their made by Trusty Cook or Estwing though. Originally saw Estwing, but keep seeing mention of Trusty Cook making them...

Looks exactly like my Trusty Cook ball-peen.

 

[jobo1004]

Right around the time they expanded from making tool boxes for MAC and just started stamping their name on everything.

I just bought that same 24oz hammer on Amazon after messing with a Snap-On 24oz BPDB at Cummins training. It's my new favorite hammer hands down.

Still trying to figure out if their made by Trusty Cook or Estwing though. Originally saw Estwing, but keep seeing mention of Trusty Cook making them...

Trusty Cook is the OEM for Armstrong, SK and Estwing for sure and may still be for others. They were for Snap On, but they now have their own design. http://www.trustycook.com/

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Trusty Cook is the OEM for Armstrong, SK and Estwing for sure and may still be for others. They were for Snap On, but they now have their own design. http://www.trustycook.com/

That's exactly what I needed to know, since the Trusty Cook and Estwings seem identical, but didn't know if there was a connection there.

 

[Ruger_556]

wow! not messing around...looks good. 80 tooth? or do you typically go more coarse tooth with a ratchet like that?

80 tooth head, they're plenty strong. It took 2 guys on the end of a 4 ft pipe to break the 17" one and it was the pivot bolt that broke not the head

 

[xurusaibobx]

ups just dropped this off

 

[ADSR]

ups just dropped this off

Looks good!

 

[Jeremy77]

Recent stroll through the local Sears. The prybars are currently on sale for $19.99. Already had a set but at that price, decided another package couldn't hurt. Autozone had the 1/2 in. torque wrench for $21. I've read both good and bad reviews on it but used it yesterday on my mower and it worked fine torquing to 25ft./lbs. It's far from the caliber of my Proto at work but should be fine for light jobs around the house and shop. My 2nd ball grip screwdriver there. Had the flat head so I picked up the philips to complete the pair. I've heard that they are rebadged Vessel but not certain. They are made in Japan and are pretty nice in my opinion. The bits are interchangeable so I really only needed one but I liked the original enough to shell out $6.99 on a second.

 

[Jeremy77]

Trusty Cook is the OEM for Armstrong, SK and Estwing for sure and may still be for others. They were for Snap On, but they now have their own design. http://www.trustycook.com/

Didn't know about Trusty Cook making deadblows for Estwing. That just seems odd to me. With Estwing specializing in hammers themselves, you'd think that they would produce their own. Obviously a benefit there though or it wouldnt be so.

 

[Qualitytools]

Facom wrenches

Very Nice, you'll Love those Facom wrenches I have them and like them a lot as well as the ratcheting ones. Enjoy

 

[Qualitytools]

fun fact... i bought the spark plug socket because when reorganizing my tool bag in the jeep i couldn't find the one i had... i found it after i got home

I have that same set of HF set of extensions and they come in very handy, Good Choice

 

[MattVette89]

My 2nd ball grip screwdriver there. Had the flat head so I picked up the philips to complete the pair. I've heard that they are rebadged Vessel but not certain. They are made in Japan and are pretty nice in my opinion. The bits are interchangeable so I really only needed one but I liked the original enough to shell out $6.99 on a second.

I was looking at that in the hot deals thread but not sure if I'd use it. Seems gimmicky? How do you like it? Any specific uses were a regular screwdriver wouldn't work?

 

[Jeremy77]

I was looking at that in the hot deals thread but not sure if I'd use it. Seems gimmicky? How do you like it? Any specific uses were a regular screwdriver wouldn't work?

It's larger than i first thought when seeing it online but I've still found it useful and practical. As I stated before, it's Japanese made and most likely a Vessel tool rebadge. That's a fairly respected brand of Japanese made tools, so it's not gimmicky in my opinion. It allows more torque to be applied due to the "ball" resting in your palm. I can't say that it's a must have tool although for the price it's a nice addition to a box or vehicle kit. The bits are replaceable and interchangeable so the handle will work with the bits that most of us already have in our collections.