MattVette89
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Thanks for the review 
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jobo1004
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Based off of images on their respective websites, I'd say that Trusty Cook is still the OEM for Matco & Cornewell on their deadblow ball peen hammers as well.
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=CTH24BP-%2d-24oz.-Dead-Blow-Ball-Pein#
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/CDBP40/40-oz-dead-blow-ball-peen/
upgrading
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Sears point burn
Amazon low price stuff
No COO on this
China on the Gearwrench
No COO on the Light, but it says U.S. in the description, idk.
I got it for $9.??, bounced way up in price now.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M21JH6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Amazon low price stuff
No COO on this
China on the Gearwrench
No COO on the Light, but it says U.S. in the description, idk.
I got it for $9.??, bounced way up in price now.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M21JH6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
1foxracing
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Amazon low price stuff
No COO on this
I have the complete set of those and the box was marked Czech Republic.
Van Steele
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Tone RH3FHX 3/8" drive ratchet, KTC 7mm hex socket, Vessel flat tip screwdriver and clip remover, Facom 17x19 deep offset ring spanner, Pressol trigger sprayer and PC Cox cartridge gun.
texchappy
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Tone RH3FHX 3/8" drive ratchet, KTC 7mm hex socket, Vessel flat tip screwdriver and clip remover, Facom 17x19 deep offset ring spanner, Pressol trigger sprayer and PC Cox cartridge gun.
I've been looking at that Vessel clip remover - trying to decide between it and the set of two PB Swiss clip removers. I'd appreciate your (or other) thoughts on it.
upgrading
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Interesting info.
Mine is 6 point and 12 point.
Yours looks like it is 6 point only.
ElectroMechTech
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1foxracing
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This is correct, mine are 6pt on both sides.
Van Steele
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I got the Vessel one to replace the Ko-ken set I have for underbody clips and use the Ko-ken ones for interior clips only as they're hard to keep clean with them bazillion ******* on the handles.
The Vessel has a wider, stepped fork but access is usually better on the underbody than the more confined spaces in the interior.
I've looked at the Baumanns as well since they can be had rather cheap from some motor factors on the continent but chose the Vessel because it's one tool for both sizes - and it fits in with my other Mega-dora drivers.
Lobo74
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From Lowe's and HF. Also picked up HF 1/4" drive inch lb torque wrench that's not in the picture.
Lobo74
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Not sure if your asking me or someone else. Harbor Freight and Lowes
Boost Creep
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got a stronghand mft10. has magnets to hold tabs in place to get spot weld on.
mkIValh
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Pawn shop find yesterday snap on 1/2 mm impact swivels $200. The Sioux 1/2drill was $90 and the grip on chain grippers were $15 for the two.
Oh and I find this on the road still works kinda beat up.
Oh and I find this on the road still works kinda beat up.
TheEuronater
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I know Craftsman isn't the most popular on here, but I got the two USA NOS Spinners for 16 shipped and the USA bit wrenches for free at a yardsale.
Jarhead0408
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Wow that's pretty cool! Looked for one but only found a Snap On car...
...Too bad they wanted $60 for it! HAhahahahaha.
...Too bad they wanted $60 for it! HAhahahahaha.
Jarhead0408
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What kind of car is that? Was it an actual production car or just something Hot Wheels came up with?
Almost reminds me of a Duesenberg.
Almost reminds me of a Duesenberg.
stonesfan68
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Tekton 3/8 impact goodness
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Jarhead0408
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Gotcha. Nice play on words. It would be cool if they did make a full line of truck brand Hotwheels cars. Or better yet, if they actually came out with the tooltrucks themselves.
3 at 8
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^^ Been seeing you guys mention Tekton more and more often. Really inexpensive on Amazon. How would these compare to HF. Or a better question would be what would be a comparable product in their price range? I am interested in impact swivels and extensions shown above.
priceman1414
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Got some more tools from my grandfather's collection
- Swingline made-in-japan rivet gun. Large craftsman flathead screwdriver and a bigger Powrkraft one.
- Craftsman USA double open end metric and SAE wrench sets, the SAE set appears to have gotten used most of the time. Cleaned one of them up nice with some steel wool, plan to do the same with the others. Metric set is spotless
- A Craftsman USA "U-impact-it" tool, supposed to convert a drill into an impact tool. Will have to try it out when I get the chance, I'm skeptical.
- A box of drill bits, most of them are US made high speed steel.
- Also some bags of smaller bits to sort through
- Found a KD US-made feeler gauge.
- Swingline made-in-japan rivet gun. Large craftsman flathead screwdriver and a bigger Powrkraft one.
- Craftsman USA double open end metric and SAE wrench sets, the SAE set appears to have gotten used most of the time. Cleaned one of them up nice with some steel wool, plan to do the same with the others. Metric set is spotless
- A Craftsman USA "U-impact-it" tool, supposed to convert a drill into an impact tool. Will have to try it out when I get the chance, I'm skeptical.
- A box of drill bits, most of them are US made high speed steel.
- Also some bags of smaller bits to sort through
- Found a KD US-made feeler gauge.
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d.mcfarland
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Many people claim those two are the same. Tekton and HF. Not true for all products they sell whatsoever.
priceman1414
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Also got these long bent-nose pliers that say 'Cummins' on the handles.
2ndGearRubber
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Those impact swivels will blow themselves to pieces. Been there, done that. The 3/8 died quickly, but I've kept the 1/2 around for risky angles and such. I do turn my face away if I have to use it though. Of the 2 times I actually needed it, it worked acceptably.
Extensions are pretty damn good from HF, I'd have to say it's difficult to make a terrible extension, especially impact.
In was just gonna add that I deformed my 1/2" the first time out. Now I don't trust them and really should just toss them in the trash before someone gets hurt.
Don't waste your money of these POS's
99blaze
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Picked up a maximus scan tool tablet friday. Got it for a food price ot was a trade in but still has plastic on it. Probably never use it to its potential but impulse buy.
tekton has a few items that are identical to something from HF... i imagine the impact extensions are identical or at least directly comparable, the sockets (i only have experience with the 1/2" drive) seem a hair heavier/thicker than the Pittsburgh (regular not pro) sockets, and the swivels... i don't trust that style of swivel on an impact but i wouldn't be shocked if i found out they too were the HF swivels with a different name on them
but speaking of tekton...
nothing here directly compares to HF... the pliers are all USA made and the crowfoot wrenches are taiwan while HF's are india
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MagnumForce
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Tekton is generally superior to HF. Many items are the same as HF, none are worse than HF.
Dennis Leigh Henry
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Got some more tools from my grandfather's collection
- Swingline made-in-japan rivet gun. Large craftsman flathead screwdriver and a bigger Powrkraft one.
- Craftsman USA double open end metric and SAE wrench sets, the SAE set appears to have gotten used most of the time. Cleaned one of them up nice with some steel wool, plan to do the same with the others. Metric set is spotless
- A Craftsman USA "U-impact-it" tool, supposed to convert a drill into an impact tool. Will have to try it out when I get the chance, I'm skeptical.
- A box of drill bits, most of them are US made high speed steel.
- Also some bags of smaller bits to sort through
- Found a KD US-made feeler gauge.
Nice to see you get more of his stuff. I treasure items I know my family members cherished before me....
Dennis Leigh Henry
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jimmybread
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Ok. I haven't posted anything in a while because my phone has been acting pretty stupid for supposed to being smart, but i think i got it figured out now. Here's my favorite new tool. 2014 W/T. Got it about a month ago. Love it!!!
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I have been saving up for two purchases where I really wanted quality. First was a set of Snap On torx sockets and took about 4 months piecing together the set to go with my metric hex. With my R32 and Triumph motorcycle I use these the most.
The other was a quality pocket knife for EDC. I was tired of my old junk knives so I sold off some stuff I no longer use and bought a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Love it so far and want to get more from this brand now.
The other was a quality pocket knife for EDC. I was tired of my old junk knives so I sold off some stuff I no longer use and bought a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Love it so far and want to get more from this brand now.
stsmytherie
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Picked up this NOS pack of Vaco nut drivers at a hardware store liquidation over the weekend.
https://flic.kr/p/v5ATEe
https://flic.kr/p/uN1Fjb
https://flic.kr/p/v3hqJ9
https://flic.kr/p/v5ATEe
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https://flic.kr/p/v3hqJ9stonesfan68
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I haven't used these as of yet, but the quality looks really good. The tools I purchased are all made in Taiwan. The Tekton stuff gets good reviews on Amazon. Tekton is also very proactive about responding to negative reviews and replacing broken tools. That type of customer service is hard to find- and helped me make the decision to go with them over HF or Sunex or Grey Pneumatic. I'm just a DIYer, I don't make my living with tools, so if something breaks I can afford to take the time to make do with something else.
Finky198
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Nice benchmade don't worry you'll have an full blown addiction very soon There like the Snap on of knives my oldest is gong on 5 years nowThe other was a quality pocket knife for EDC. I was tired of my old junk knives so I sold off some stuff I no longer use and bought a Benchmade Mini Griptilian. Love it so far and want to get more from this brand now.
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velillen01
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Ive been happy with my Tekton items. Sockets, ratchets, torque wrench, extensions, and wrenches. I used them all when upgrading my suspension on my Tacoma and they all worked great with no damage or issues. Their Customer Service is also on the spot if you do break something. Especially if you post a negative review on amazon, they respond quickly lol.
Come Friday Ill actually have quite a bit of Tekton stuff to show off! (stupid being away for work!)
Im a DIY guy though. Tools don't make me any money and I don't do allll that much wrenching so Tekton fills the gap nicely on having complete sets of wrenches/sockets/ect. Now that I have a good collection Ill start upgrading the commonly used tools to nicer quality and keep the tekton as backups