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[ovilla]

Got these over the weekend for $20. These are about an inch longer than my other ones.



DSC00943 by P A, on Flickr

I bought a pair of these from Menards and was surprised at how quickly I bent them. I was simply pulling on a cotter pin and later discovered that the tip was bent upwards, which totally made the needlenose pliers useless after that. I replaced them with a snapon set and must say that they are holding up much better.

 

[sweet victory]

Who makes the ratchet in the second picture? Is it one of those 3/8 in drive in 1/4 body ratchets?

You can do this with a Snap On ratchet if you really want.

 

[Real_PhillBert]

Who makes the ratchet in the second picture? Is it one of those 3/8 in drive in 1/4 body ratchets?

I'm not sure what brand that pic is, but I have a Snap-On FC72 3/8th drive in a 1/4 drive body, and it's my favorite ratchet.

 

[WWheeler]

Who makes the ratchet in the second picture? Is it one of those 3/8 in drive in 1/4 body ratchets?

It's a 'Super Ten Star Ratchet'. I believe it's made by Hi-Five, but not sure about that. Also not sure if it's available anywhere in the US (didn't see it on Amazon or ebay), but can be seen here:
http://www.newtools.com/pd_15.htm

 

[Strouty]

I bought a pair of these from Menards and was surprised at how quickly I bent them. I was simply pulling on a cotter pin and later discovered that the tip was bent upwards, which totally made the needlenose pliers useless after that. I replaced them with a snapon set and must say that they are holding up much better.

I don't know why people think knipex needle nose are any good, I had two pairs bend on me and got rid of them. Knipex has great slip joint pliers, cutters, and specialty pliers, but needle nose are not something I could ever recommend.

 

[ttpete]

Big Red and Torin have something very similar as well.




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The footprint is way too small for my liking. It needs to be larger and NOT cast aluminum, which isn't strong enough.

 

[IMStuner]

The footprint is way too small for my liking. It needs to be larger and NOT cast aluminum, which isn't strong enough.

Are you talking about the bottom base of the jack or the tip where it would meet the car?


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[ttpete]

Are you talking about the bottom base of the jack or the tip where it would meet the car?


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The bottom. It wouldn't take much to push them over.

 

[chrisnazzy]

Got the Milwaukee M18 fan and lantern that I ordered with that 15% off eBay coupon on May 4th.

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[WWheeler]

The footprint is way too small for my liking. It needs to be larger and NOT cast aluminum, which isn't strong enough.

That was kinda my thinking when I saw the Sunex jack/stands combo posted before. I suspect they are the same with a 6"x7.5" base.

FWIW Sunex does have a similar-looking set of 22 ton steel jackstands with a 10" base for ~$140 that have been on my 'I want' list for a little while now. I think they might be made by Shin-Fu, or at least same specs and look like them to me, which I believe are also sold under OTC, ATD, and Omega brands, but I usually can find the Sunex ones priced a little lower.

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Anywho, picked up a few things from Sears today. I had first stopped by the hardware store and a Dollar General just looking for a couple 5gal buckets (only places in town). The HS didn't have one and DG wanted ~$8ea which seemed a little high to me, plus they seemed a little flimsier than normal, which is typical for dollar store ****.

Then I recalled seeing these Craftsman buckets on this forum (remembered them because I like the logos on them) so while standing in the aisle at DG looked them up on my phone. Sears wanted $4 each and I apparently had another $11 in 'FREECASH' available which made a trio of them ~$1 +tax. That was all the incentive I needed to head out of there and make the trip to Sears instead, BUT, wouldn't you know it, on the same page they also 'suggested' a Craftsman 56 pocket bucket bag to go with them that I know I can put to good use, so yeah, they got me for another $18 for it.

 

[sweet victory]

Those bucket organizers are awesome. When I worked as a structural welder at a shipyard, that's what we all used. Perfect size for a tube of rods, chipping hammer, grinder, some plies/clamps, oxy torch/nozzles, etc.

 

[WWheeler]

Those bucket organizers are awesome. When I worked as a structural welder at a shipyard, that's what we all used. Perfect size for a tube of rods, chipping hammer, grinder, some plies/clamps, oxy torch/nozzles, etc.

Yeah I had one years ago slam full of tools that I stupidly forgot on a jobsite. Didn't even get a mile down the road before I remembered it and turned around but it had already grown legs and walked off. Been meaning to get another for a while now but it's still a bit of a sore spot for me.

 

[sweet victory]

Got this CTA 6" reversible gear puller for $9 on Amazon.

DSC00945 by P A, on Flickr

 

[02Xterra]

US Jack 6 ton stands. Put them to use tonight rotating tires on my Xterra, only had to go up one notch to clear the 35's off the driveway. These things are beautiful!

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[sweet victory]

Bondhus;

Torx set and Metric T-handle set.

I'm pretty happy with the Bondhus stuff, considering more.

Bondhus stuff is awesome. Great prices for USA made tools too!

 

[mfrantz90]

This came today after a loooong wait


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[AmishFury]

had some speed perks rewards and decided i've gone long enough without swivel sockets

uh oh... internal rail... cue the x-files theme it's counterfeit gearwrench conspiracy time ;p

 

[Carquest]

Beautiful box, love the color combination!


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[winlinmac]

Lol, I just picked up a couple of these buckets the other day as well, pretty much clearance them out. Logos look nice too, probably made by the same folks that make the buckets for HD and Lowes

That was kinda my thinking when I saw the Sunex jack/stands combo posted before. I suspect they are the same with a 6"x7.5" base.

FWIW Sunex does have a similar-looking set of 22 ton steel jackstands with a 10" base for ~$140 that have been on my 'I want' list for a little while now. I think they might be made by Shin-Fu, or at least same specs and look like them to me, which I believe are also sold under OTC, ATD, and Omega brands, but I usually can find the Sunex ones priced a little lower.

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Anywho, picked up a few things from Sears today. I had first stopped by the hardware store and a Dollar General just looking for a couple 5gal buckets (only places in town). The HS didn't have one and DG wanted ~$8ea which seemed a little high to me, plus they seemed a little flimsier than normal, which is typical for dollar store ****.

Then I recalled seeing these Craftsman buckets on this forum (remembered them because I like the logos on them) so while standing in the aisle at DG looked them up on my phone. Sears wanted $4 each and I apparently had another $11 in 'FREECASH' available which made a trio of them ~$1 +tax. That was all the incentive I needed to head out of there and make the trip to Sears instead, BUT, wouldn't you know it, on the same page they also 'suggested' a Craftsman 56 pocket bucket bag to go with them that I know I can put to good use, so yeah, they got me for another $18 for it.

 

[Wamsutta]

had some speed perks rewards and decided i've gone long enough without swivel sockets

uh oh... internal rail... cue the x-files theme it's counterfeit gearwrench conspiracy time ;p

How'd you find those? I didn't think there was any real GearWrench left.

 

[takai]

Drank more of the red kool aid recently, all of this arrived today:

 

[wkndwarrior29]

Wamsutta - You may have to go three questions deep at your local AA. When I bought mine ... First the worker told me that the sale was over and removed all the signs, then he told me that he could check prices after I pressed him, then he told me no flex sockets in stock, then - after I showed him the online inventory for the store and discounted price listed... Then he 'found' what I was looking for behind some other items.

I suspect they are buying them up for resale,or just completely incompetent.

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[AmishFury]

I suspect they are buying them up for resale,or just completely incompetent.

people at a parts store incompetent? how dare you suggest such a thing could ever be possible

 

[Carquest]

Easy now, some of us parts guys know what we are doing. And we don't make conspiracy theories concerning what type of socket rails Gearwrench is using now, lol. Seriously, I have 4-5 different sets in the store and some have internal clips, some external clips. My guess is just a running change on their part.

 

[bert1913]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ing-Kit-W-2-5-0Ah-Batteries-2767-22/302675438

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...nch-Protective-Tool-Boot-49-16-2767/303147011

i bought this to replace my 2763. a friend of mine just bought a 15 yard dump truck, so i’m going give him my 2763 as a gift

 

[ca90ss]

https://www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/29810.php?list

 

[mfrantz90]

Beautiful box, love the color combination!


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Thank you


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[up a creek]

Went to Walmart, found this for $9.84
And USA made!
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[up a creek]

 

[PelicanPines]

This came today after a loooong wait

I could never afford or justify something like that box. But it is by FAR the prettiest tool box I have ever seen... Not only the color... (I would have went different)... but that layout is beautiful.

I actually went to their site and "Built a box for giggles... had a hutch and sides... custom drawers"... $34,000.00

 

[jeffmoss26]

small HJE order that showed up today -
mini Klein bucket
HJE leather paperweight
Klein long #2 phillips
NOS 6" Crescent adjustable

 

[Strouty]

Why does that bucket look like it went through the wringer?

Did you ask for the art or do they just know you that well?

 

[WWheeler]

That canvas Klien bucket looks ok to me.

 

[Wamsutta]

That canvas Klein bucket looks ok to me.

Fixed it for you.

 

[jeffmoss26]

The bucket was folded up to fit in the box. I asked for the artwork and they happily obliged!

 

[Prowagen]

This arrive today from KC took Co. I already have the 3/8th Sealed FOD ratchet from Stahlwille and loved it. So thought I would get the 1/2” drive one. This things as smooth as butter, 80 teeth and super comfortable.





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[Wamsutta]

^
That looks awesome Prowagen. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[Tennessee Cattleman]

New Proto combination wrenches in Metric and Standard.

 

[Strouty]

That canvas Klien bucket looks ok to me.

The rope is really frazzled, I should have been more specific.

 

[JBradley500]

New Proto combination wrenches in Metric and Standard.

You’re going to hate those wrenches. You should give them to me