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DSC00996 by P A, on FlickrWas a good day for my toolbox today!
USA made Ullman O-Ring Pics. 8 Pc set on Amazon for about $16.
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And some Snap On long reach pliers all for about $130. 9" Talon Grip Slip Joint Pliers, 11" Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutters, and 11" Needle Nose Pliers. I will slowly phase out my Knipex Pliers with Snap On. (I have a lot 6 Knipex pliers for sale in the classifieds)
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These are the best long reach needle nose and cutters on the market IMO. The metal between the handles and the jaws(the extended part) is just so much more beefy than other brands. Most other brands are too flimsy and bend when you squeeze on them
I was skeptical at first, but as soon as I had them in my hands... worth every damn penny. There's something about the density of the steel that just makes them feel indestructible. Couple that with the beam style handles and massive joints, you feel like you pluck the moon from the sky.
I wonder if Snap on makes their pliers themselves of if another company makes them. The designs look quite unique compared to anything else, really nice.
I agreeCome on chim, you can't just tease us with that BS pic. Let's see the goods!!!
New tool arrival, found this along side the interstate today, rusted shut. some time on the wire wheel and she works great.
I splurged and got this little rolling Facom cart with tools and foam for each drawer. Now I can roll my cart to the exact spot I need them in the garage and have the basic tools for most jobs. Quite happy with this one.
New tool arrival, found this along side the interstate today, rusted shut. some time on the wire wheel and she works great.
Some nice stuff off the Snap On truck. Metric 1/2" Set and 3/8" / 1/4" Metric Set. Got both for 60% off list price.

Could I bother you for those part numbers from the packaging? I can't make them out or find those in the CAT1400.
Thanks.
Latest order from SK arrived today. Also shown is previous order from Trusty-Cook that arrived last week. Shown next to the Estwings for comparison purposes.

Latest order from SK arrived today. Also shown is previous order from Trusty-Cook that arrived last week. Shown next to the Estwings for comparison purposes.
That's a helll of a haul.
I sure hope you took advantage of SK's 40% off promo with all the Xframe goodness you got![]()
How you like them Trusty cook ball pein hammers?
What the what. I ordered this literally six hours ago at lunch time from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $12, and it was waiting for me in the mailbox when I got home.
Edit: False alarm! Maybe I need to cut back on the new tools. These are slightly different than the ones I ordered today... which means they're the ones I forgot I ordered 3 days ago.
After the mega suckage on the knee mill and such a couple pages back, I hesitate to even post this but I'm kinda proud of it anyway.
1996 Enco 105-1110 with a decent amount of tooling followed me home today for $500. Needs a little love but overall it's pretty nice. Bought it from the guy that bought it new. Been in his garage mostly drilling wood since new. Got the original vice, manual, machining text books etc... also]
Thanks. Drop in the bucket in comparison to the amount I have built up over the last year and a half or so stocking up my service truck. Yes definitely went for the promo, that is the only reason I ordered directly through SK, typically utilize ToolTopia, Amazon, or HJE even though I am a premium member of the SK club.
I've been on the fence about the X-Frames for a long time now and the promo pushed me over the edge. Have a cheap GearWrench set that has been a thorn in my side for a while now. Would like a set of offset reversible or even flex head wrenches, but the fine tooth mechanism and sturdy design pushed me to give these ones a try first. And now that I have them they feel absolutely amazing but time will tell if they hold up to what I put them through.
Now just waiting for the rest of their pear head ratchets to come out. If that doesn't happen relatively soon then there are going to be some dual 80's on the truck instead.

What the what. I ordered this literally six hours ago at lunch time from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $12, and it was waiting for me in the mailbox when I got home.
Edit: False alarm! Maybe I need to cut back on the new tools. These are slightly different than the ones I ordered today... which means they're the ones I forgot I ordered 3 days ago.




I splurged and got this little rolling Facom cart with tools and foam for each drawer. Now I can roll my cart to the exact spot I need them in the garage and have the basic tools for most jobs. Quite happy with this one.
I’d love to but now it’s all packed up in my household goods and on its way to the US!
I’ll be happy to break this out in more detail when i get moved. I really appreciate how this helps me control FOD.
Since I’m now in the business of providing you with weak sauce, here is another picture showing a glimpse of the little chest’s buddy - the rolling work bench with retractable feet. Weighs about 200 lbs and becomes quite stable.