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[Threadkiller]

My first brand new Snap-on ratchet. I've always wanted one but I could never justify the $150 for it. Got some gift cards for Christmas and finally pulled the trigger on one! It is SO NICE. Item number FLF80A

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

Vampliers

 

[anndel]

Vampliers

Those Vampliers are awesome for stuck nuts and bolts. I use that plus some Kroil and if the Vamplier can't remove it I switch to Vise-Grips.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Been ordering some SK Tuff 1 ratchets here lately. It all started with just grabbing a 1/4" drive for work. Well I liked it enough that I bought another for the toolbox along with a few more. Picked up the Proto 1/4" J4749XL just to try one out. Im quite impressed with the Proto, even being only 45 teeth.

I know how that goes! Bought a 45175 just to try them out, then bought another, then a flex, long, bent flex and 1/2"! I'm trying to thin them out now since I just don't have use for them all at home.

I did just miss out on one of those Proto ratchets in 3/8" long. Got snaked at the last second on eBay over the weekend. Oh well.

 

[kb1982]

FedEx dropped these off a few minutes ago. Got a great deal on them from Tooltopia. SK 86265 15 piece metric 8-22 mm. I found a pretty good deal on Amazon for the 23mm,which I will use on my motorcycle, so I grabbed it also.

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[Wamsutta]

My first brand new Snap-on ratchet. I've always wanted one but I could never justify the $150 for it. Got some gift cards for Christmas and finally pulled the trigger on one! It is SO NICE. Item number FLF80A

Fantastic! Thanks for the picture.

 

[NoahG]

Got a few things recently

Micro thread detectives



Gerber Centerdrive and Victorinox Midnight Manager



Bunch of Snappy Tools countersinks


And the M12 jigsaw



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[Sam'sAutoParts]

FedEx dropped these off a few minutes ago. Got a great deal on them from Tooltopia. SK 86265 15 piece metric 8-22 mm. I found a pretty good deal on Amazon for the 23mm,which I will use on my motorcycle, so I grabbed it also.

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Sweet! I have the same set plus a few additional sizes up to 32mm and absolutely love them. Planning on adding a long pattern set sometime soon.

 

[Indexmill]

My first brand new Snap-on ratchet. I've always wanted one but I could never justify the $150 for it. Got some gift cards for Christmas and finally pulled the trigger on one! It is SO NICE. Item number FLF80A

Even with gift cards, You still paid $150 for it, ya know? Just saying; gift cards are just like cash. Use em on the ratchet or use em on anything else... Just don't stash em in your mattress. Hope you like your $150 ratchet.

 

[BMack37]

Those Vampliers are awesome for stuck nuts and bolts. I use that plus some Kroil and if the Vamplier can't remove it I switch to Vise-Grips.

Engineer (the OEM for Vampliers) and 3.Peaks have locking pliers with the same jaw design.

 

[tonyciambrone]

It may have been $150 but you're probably gonna love that ratchet. IMO snappy ratchets are one of the only things they make worth the price of admission

 

[Threadkiller]

It was a Snap on gift card for $50. I paid $100 out of pocket.

 

[pepi]

Accessories for the mill and lathe, how about a LH caliper..?.... A new discovery for me, extremely handy when turning.

Actually got a deal, not some hype, 70 bucks off the total.

 

[Unruh]

My first brand new Snap-on ratchet. I've always wanted one but I could never justify the $150 for it. Got some gift cards for Christmas and finally pulled the trigger on one! It is SO NICE. Item number FLF80A

They are amazing. I bought my first about a year ago...now I have a few more.

 

[Unruh]

Vampliers

I’ve been looking at those for awhile now. Do they work good in all applications or only to get out stripped screw/bolts?

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

I’ve been looking at those for awhile now. Do they work good in all applications or only to get out stripped screw/bolts?

I would not use them for an application that requires a somewhat flat surface in the plier's jaws - like holding things together, twisting cables, etc -, the concave design of the Vampliers, together with all those teeth can mess things up. A conventional pair of pliers is a better alternative IMHO.

They're very good for pulling screws - and nails - as advertised, cutting and pulling cables, etc.

 

[BMack37]

I’ve been looking at those for awhile now. Do they work good in all applications or only to get out stripped screw/bolts?

Get the Engineer version, it's cheaper...I don't think the red handles are worth the extra money. Vampliers literally have Engineer on the handles, not sure why people pay the extra money for a rebrand.

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

... not sure why people pay the extra money for a rebrand.

It's a Vampire Thing

Thanks!

 

[upgrading]

Got a few things recently

Micro thread detectives

Made in Costa Rica is interesting.

 

[dacuda]

i bought these and happy with my departure from all the ridgid cordless stuff i have but rigid doesn't make these types of tools yet.

 

[ocloc24]

Finally upgraded my ****** impact driver! Plus some other odds and ends

 

[L.Cheapo]

Finally upgraded my ****** impact driver!

I have a Craftsman and a Snap On. The Craftsman impact driver is a toy compared to the Snap On.

 

[mdog892001]

$37 ebay find. First snap on Iv ever had


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[midshipmen89]

You guys should take a look at Matco's impact driver. It's much, much heavier than my coworker's Snap-on, and it's busted loose a few rotor screws that the Snappy, eh, loosened up for it.

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SID12PBA/12PC-HAND-IMPACT-DRIVER-SET/

 

[ocloc24]

I have a Craftsman and a Snap On. The Craftsman impact driver is a toy compared to the Snap On.

It's funny because I've had a harbor fright one for the last 5 years and it's gotten me out of easily 30+ jams. Best $7.99 I've ever spent. It works, but it's a pain in the *** to use, and the bits are garbage. This thing is a Cadillac compared to the cheaper ones. Not horrendous at around $60.

 

[ocloc24]

You guys should take a look at Matco's impact driver. It's much, much heavier than my coworker's Snap-on, and it's busted loose a few rotor screws that the Snappy, eh, loosened up for it.

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SID12PBA/12PC-HAND-IMPACT-DRIVER-SET/

I actually bought the matco about a year ago and I ended up taking it back. I couldn't justify the price at the time. But yeah their's is pretty beefy. If I had a matco driver still I'd probably have considered it again

 

[wvhillbillie]

Astro pick set
eBay air hammer bits



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[48548]

Finally upgraded my ****** impact driver! Plus some other odds and ends

How does that compare to koken? My koken as far as i am concerned at top of the line. Even better than snap on....

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[Finky198]

Yeah the Koken is like a work of art I have the 1/2”. And I have a 3/8 Snap on. Nice but not the same...

 

[1foxracing]

All from Napa Real Deals 1st Qt 2018 flier except for the 1/4" flex head, they are in stock on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RNQGP1/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

Gedore Pliers Set + Stahlwille 3/8" drive 80 tooth ratchet.

 

[Tenex]

All from Napa Real Deals 1st Qt 2018 flier except for the 1/4" flex head, they are in stock on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RNQGP1/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Where did you find the Proto ratchets in the Real Deals flier?

 

[turnthewrench 2.0]

Where did you find the Proto ratchets in the Real Deals flier?

Page 17

https://realdeals.napaecatalog.com

 

[RAS61]

Looks like I got lucky with a score. Picked up this new Proto J5249XL-TT from Amazon for $25 and free Prime shipping (I wanted the 90 tooth version but too cheap to pay $70 on sale). Must have been the last one or a one time thing because it's no longer listed, lowest price now is $100, although the identical J5249XL (less the tether hole) is $40. Also recently picked up a Witte screwdriver for $2.98 as an Amazon add on item, also no longer available and $12.88 now. It's odd how these deals come and go, I guess you just have to have good timing.

 

[48548]

Is that a good price for them?

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[wvhillbillie]

3/8 Powerbuilt
1/4 AmPro


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[hogdaddy]

I picked this up yesterday and used a $50 gift card from my GF. I needed a mixer for various small jobs. This thing is a beast.

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I picked this up yesterday and used a $50 gift card. I needed a mixer for various small jobs. This thing is a beast.

I believe mine is be the exact same model. I bought mine at a HD near a jobsite in an emergency. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I also found it to be a strong drill.

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

this weeks addition:

 

[zakmartin]

Does this technically count as a new tool?