A regular wrench wouldn't fit? Installing a muzzle brake doesn't warrant a crowfoot unless you're worried about torquing to a specific value.
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A regular wrench wouldn't fit? Installing a muzzle brake doesn't warrant a crowfoot unless you're worried about torquing to a specific value.
Picked up this 3 ton aluminum jack. Replacing my little 1.5 ton
Where'd you get the jack
I was planning on using my williams supercombo wrenches, but they were too thick to fit on the 1/4" flats. even most armor's wrenches arent thin enough to fit on these.
Maybe a snap on 3/4" combo would work but sadly i dont have a set of those wrenches...yet. A lot of people grind down a wrench or crowfoot, but i just opted to add another tool to the collection
HogManMajik
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Howdy folks, I'm new here 
Figured this was the best place for a first post since not only was this a new tool buy but also a great deal and an interesting story...
So, after almost a year of consideration I finally picked up some Chinese Craftsman, aka the Max Axess 30 pc pass thru socket set
While I'm not a huge fan of pass thru sockets, they do have their place, specially when you don't have any ratcheting wrenches. I already own the Crescent X6 spline drive set but I was looking for a 6pt set to keep in my second truck and the CM is the only pass thru set I've found with a real case. Unfortunately, as many of you know, there are no socket rails that fit pass thru sockets and the "keeper" cases some of them come with, like the Crescent, are odddly shaped and only good if kept horizontal and rarely moved, in other words useless.
I finally decided to pull the trigger on the CM set for several reasons, 1- the case. 2- I discovered they are compatible with my Crescent set (thank you, APEX & GJ), and 3- I found them on sale online. Here's where it gets funny though...
I see the set on the Sears website on sale for $26.67 (regular price $49.99). I figure I'll just stop by Sears and pick it up but then I see this is an online only price so I create an account and order online. When I'm (surprisingly) given the option to pay at the store vs inputting all my info and paying online I chose the "pay at store" option. Plus, I figure I'll probably want to pick up something else while I'm there so paying at the store seems like the smarter move. Unfortunately, the lady at the register in the tool dept isn't sure how this works and when I go downstairs to the online pick-up area the computer doesn't recognize my information, even though I have the confirmation email on my phone with an order number and barcode...
So after several failed attempts to punch up my info both downstairs and back at the tool dept, the guy at the counter decides to just price match a set off the shelf, which was fine with me. The funny thing is that while the 30 pc set was on sale for $26.67 online, it was on sale at the store for $45.99, with both the website and the shelf tag showing a $49.99 regular price. So even though I had to deal with all the rigamarole (which shows Sears doesn't have its act together when it comes to online sales/pick-ups), I still managed to save $19 vs the regular price and $15 vs the store sale price. Not too shabby if you ask me, even though the set does feel cheaper and chintzier than the Crescent set, which I didn't think was possible... Hopefully it's doesn't rust as fast as the Crescent...
Figured this was the best place for a first post since not only was this a new tool buy but also a great deal and an interesting story...
So, after almost a year of consideration I finally picked up some Chinese Craftsman, aka the Max Axess 30 pc pass thru socket set
While I'm not a huge fan of pass thru sockets, they do have their place, specially when you don't have any ratcheting wrenches. I already own the Crescent X6 spline drive set but I was looking for a 6pt set to keep in my second truck and the CM is the only pass thru set I've found with a real case. Unfortunately, as many of you know, there are no socket rails that fit pass thru sockets and the "keeper" cases some of them come with, like the Crescent, are odddly shaped and only good if kept horizontal and rarely moved, in other words useless.
I finally decided to pull the trigger on the CM set for several reasons, 1- the case. 2- I discovered they are compatible with my Crescent set (thank you, APEX & GJ), and 3- I found them on sale online. Here's where it gets funny though...
I see the set on the Sears website on sale for $26.67 (regular price $49.99). I figure I'll just stop by Sears and pick it up but then I see this is an online only price so I create an account and order online. When I'm (surprisingly) given the option to pay at the store vs inputting all my info and paying online I chose the "pay at store" option. Plus, I figure I'll probably want to pick up something else while I'm there so paying at the store seems like the smarter move. Unfortunately, the lady at the register in the tool dept isn't sure how this works and when I go downstairs to the online pick-up area the computer doesn't recognize my information, even though I have the confirmation email on my phone with an order number and barcode...
So after several failed attempts to punch up my info both downstairs and back at the tool dept, the guy at the counter decides to just price match a set off the shelf, which was fine with me. The funny thing is that while the 30 pc set was on sale for $26.67 online, it was on sale at the store for $45.99, with both the website and the shelf tag showing a $49.99 regular price. So even though I had to deal with all the rigamarole (which shows Sears doesn't have its act together when it comes to online sales/pick-ups), I still managed to save $19 vs the regular price and $15 vs the store sale price. Not too shabby if you ask me, even though the set does feel cheaper and chintzier than the Crescent set, which I didn't think was possible... Hopefully it's doesn't rust as fast as the Crescent...
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MattVette89
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Ordered last week (not one set in the entire state) and picked up today. 3/8 drive metric and SAE. Taiwan made, so far seem nice.
Ordered last week (not one set in the entire state) and picked up today. 3/8 drive metric and SAE. Taiwan made, so far seem nice.
Yeah at those prices I'm gonna have to order them.... Thanks for the heads up on them I didn't know anything about them until you posted that.
Here is a link to a red one
Chemical Guys GG-1010R Red Grit Guard Insert https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JINPJ88/?tag=atomicindus08-20
four.cycle
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HalfFlip said:
^ that's where tappet wrench comes in.
brand new 3/4" x 7/8" #T4 $12.00 incl. shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-INDESTR...987853?hash=item58d98c884d:g:NlUAAOSw1DtXF9vx
here's a 5/8" - don't imagine the 3/4" would be much thicker:
they were made by a lot of different manufacturers - so you can find them easily on Ebay in all flavors (and prices.)
MattVette89
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Yes! The sale prices seem pretty good. So far I like the Carlyle line. I bought a 1/4" roto head ratchet last month that has quickly become my go to 1/4" driver. I previously bought mostly Gearwrench for my sockets, but with them going to China instead of Taiwan, I'm leaning more towards other brands. Looks like Carlyle might fit the bill.
MattVette89
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Pics no worky.
Welcome to the site...and welcome to the new way Sears does business. No one can explain it, and no one seems to like it.
HogManMajik
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Odd, pics work fine on the laptop but don't show on phone... let me try a lower resolution...
Thanks for the welcome. I've never been a fan of Sears/Craftsman but they're not the only older company having trouble getting their business model and infrastructure caught up with the internet age.
Rewind97
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Welcome! What hosting site are you using for your pics?
HogManMajik
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Thanks! I think I got it now, I was using Imgur but I switched to Postimage. I haven't done the forum thing for years, I used to always use photobucket but now their asking for too much info
BaMaDuDe87
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Picked up a Grit Guard Washboard for my rinse bucket...
You better get some labels on those buckets.
I have that set and have used it a few times, I think it is pretty nice for the low use I have for it and think it will do just fine.
Almostbroke94
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Ordered last week (not one set in the entire state) and picked up today. 3/8 drive metric and SAE. Taiwan made, so far seem nice.
I have both sets as well, good sockets in my opinion
Strouty
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These Knipex locking hose clamp pliers look like they will be a life saver in some situations.
rshadd
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I appreciate your concern; however, I think I'm able to remember that the red bucket with suds is for washing and the black bucket with clean water is for rinsing.
Jarhead0408
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That was my only complaint with the pair I have now is that they didn't have some sort of locking feature. Where'd you source them Strouty? How much did they cost?
Strouty
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Jarhead, they came from coastal tool supply for just under $100 shipped, everywhere else was $135 or more. I had never used them before, no email updates, they don't answer the phone, but the pliers were delivered in 5 days, so I can't complain too much. Now that I have used them, I will probably buy some more stuff and take advantage of the flat $8.95 shipping.
http://www.coastaltoolsupply.com/product/KNT-8551250AF.html
http://www.coastaltoolsupply.com/product/KNT-8551250AF.html
Jarhead0408
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Whew! Pricey! I can see the value if you use them often though. The ones I have came in handy quite a few times, just wished they locked! They sure look nice!
Strouty
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I look at them as a long term investment, but I agree they are expensive, had I not found these at the lower price I am not sure I would have paid $135 unless I needed them for a specific job.
After seeing this video I decided that I did "need" them.
The other style that I use a lot is the one with the cable, those are great for lower radiator hoses and other hard to get to places. They do lock, but they would be cumbersome if you were to use them as your only spring clamp tool.
After seeing this video I decided that I did "need" them.
The other style that I use a lot is the one with the cable, those are great for lower radiator hoses and other hard to get to places. They do lock, but they would be cumbersome if you were to use them as your only spring clamp tool.
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Jarhead0408
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Man that's nice. It's got me wondering if I should try and sell my non-locking pair and put that money towards the locking version. I've seen used non-locking go for $40 on eBay.
I wouldn't need both versions. I think you'll get a ton of use out of those.
I wouldn't need both versions. I think you'll get a ton of use out of those.
Finky198
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^^^ jbtools has them for 84.99 plus shipping
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8551250af-10-spring-hose-clamp-pliers-w-locking-device-plastic-grip/
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8551250af-10-spring-hose-clamp-pliers-w-locking-device-plastic-grip/
Jarhead0408
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Niiice. Good job Finky. Comes in at $92.98 on my end.
Uncle_Charlie
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16again
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K-Dog
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I have a pair of the NON locking pliers. ( I didn't know the locking ones existed. I am pretty bummed )
I really like the Knipex for ****** lines, and smaller stuff like that. For radiator hoses my AP cable type pretty much always works best.
One mans input.
mxtrent
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Hey guys, first time poster here. Here's some stuff I picked up today. Cornwell oil filter wrench, mini pick set, and interior tool as well as a set of knipex cobras. Have to attribute the knipex purchase to lurking this forum too much. Can't wait to try them out.
Strouty
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Have you guys used that company before? They were higher priced when I did my original search.
Hey guys, first time poster here. Here's some stuff I picked up today. Cornwell oil filter wrench, mini pick set, and interior tool as well as a set of knipex cobras. Have to attribute the knipex purchase to lurking this forum too much. Can't wait to try them out.
Very nice, Sir. And welcome to the big show. Your wallet is going to hate this site.
panknuckshovel
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I am not the only one on this board who is sure you will remember that, but when the day comes that you don't remember, please be a sport and posts pics of that you didn't remember.
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MattVette89
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I did some non-scientific photographing and measuring:
I used 13 mm sockets for the comparison. Shallow Gearwrench, mid-depth Carlyle, and deep Gearwrench. I measured overall length and the broaching along the inside of the socket where the curve begins.
Shallow is .993" long, .334" deep.
Mid is 1.802" long, .854" deep.
Deep is 2.520" long, .413" deep.
Hope that helps.
Wes J
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Does anyone still make tappet wrenches?
Yup, you can still get them. I have a 15/16 from my old days installing shocks on semis.
http://www.armstrongtools.com/wrenches/open-end/armstrong-27-770-8-pc-extra-thin-tappet-wrench-set.html
