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[AmishFury]

went to HF to use my 25% off coupon... been thinking of picking up the ball pein set, also needed some needle nose for my junk yard kit

was going to pick up the $5 pocket worklight too but they were out

 

[sweet victory]

thats a great holder you printed up, does it have recessed magnets or something in the back to hold it there?

Yep!

DSC01081 by P A, on Flickr

 

[PelicanPines]

Yep!

DSC01081 by P A, on Flickr

Makes me wish I had a 3D printer... that's very very very nice.

 

[Snakebyt]

Yep!

DSC01081 by P A, on Flickr

well done man, great little project

 

[atikovi]

Lang exhaust pipe cutter.

 

[90zcar]

well done man, great little project

I’m still lost about these “3d printers”
Do they make these items from quality plastic or what?


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[Negen]

I’m still lost about these “3d printers”
Do they make these items from quality plastic or what?


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The materials that can be used varies.
Here is an example of some of the types of materials that can be uaed.
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/3d-printing-materials,news-24392.HTML

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[sweet victory]

I’m still lost about these “3d printers”
Do they make these items from quality plastic or what?


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Saying a 3d printer uses plastic, is a lot like saying air planes are made from metal. You have various plastics that have their own characteristics that make them suited for a specific application. You also have very different types of printers that use different technologies: http://3dinsider.com/3d-printer-types/


Most hobbyists will use what's called an FDM printer, or Fused Deposition Modeling. The prints I've shown here are printed on an Ultimaker 3+, which is an FDM printer. I've use it to print parts made from PLA (the most common material used by hobbiest), ABS, Copolyester, carbon fiber impregnated PLA, TPU (thermplastic polyurethane), and a few others. So to answer your question about quality plastic...yes. Industrial printers are also able to print a lot more than just plastic. Stainless, inconel, titanium, aluminum, etc. can all be 3d printed.


The printer I use at work has been extremely useful and has paid for itself many times. From various machine tooling fixtures, functional prototypes, models for engineering reviews, etc, it has been an extremely useful tool. It's a technology that will change how things are designed and manufactured. Here's a video on Koenigsegg's turbo charger; internal flow paths can now be optimized since traditional manufacturing methods are no longer a constraint.

 

[Kaane]

Picked up some swivel torx's and new pliers and a proto ratchet.

 

[speed88]

Pick up some Williams USA made 3/8” 5.5mm - 24mm shallow sockets and the 3/8” 1/4” - 1” shallow set. Very nice sockets and look almost identical to my Snap-on deeps.

 

[CutterFarms]

My Fathers Day present. Made short work of 30" hardwood stump...now on to the dozens of others around the place.....

I have hundreds of stumps of you get bored and need something to do.

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

Just a little something. But the grease was enough to look like I
was working on my truck. Maybe because of the black oxide? Who knows.

I’m a multitool nut and have tried every single tool Leatherman offers and most of what has ever been made by them and I have to say after years and years of trying new tools and carrying virtually everything the Surge is the tool I have settled on and is now in my pocket each and every day. Great pick!

 

[superautobacs]

Lang exhaust pipe cutter.

I see a lot of copies of this exact design. Made by Lang in USA? Where did you purchase yours from? Thanks.

 

[dede2897234]

Picked up some swivel torx's and new pliers and a proto ratchet.

Kaane,

Who is the manufacturer and what is the model # of the swivel torx set?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[WWheeler]

Looks like GearWrench

https://www.google.com/search?q=gea...zY7cAhVHS60KHcCtB-AQ_AUICygC&biw=1364&bih=705

 

[Yarpo]

Bought a few other things but they've already gotten used so I didn't feel like getting them out for a pic, also waiting on an empire level, but somehow amazon manages to rarely get things to me in the two day prime window so its not here yet...

Tekton USA screwdriver set (12 piece on amazon, 20 dollars!)

Milwaukee Pex cutter (20 dollars after an ebay coupon)

Alligators off sears (11 dollars in freecash I think put them around 13 dollars!)

Genius 16 and 18mm impacts (5.49 each add on @ amazon)

 

[d.mcfarland]

Had to make a custom job for some items I use frequently.

 

[WWheeler]

^ I like that!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Had to make a custom job for some items I use frequently.

That is a really good idea! Did you start a post on how you did that or can you tell us ?


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[upgrading]

The Milwaukee Pex cutter looks pretty cool.
COO ?

 

[Yarpo]

The Milwaukee Pex cutter looks pretty cool.
COO ?

China, but it's an excellent cutter. Blades are removable for replacement and the handles are awesome. I hated the other cutter I had, this was a decent upgrade.

 

[Kaane]

Kaane,

Who is the manufacturer and what is the model # of the swivel torx set?


Thanks,

Dave

gearwrench 80985 and gearwrench 80994

 

[cptn_zippy]

Protolicious...tired of malfunctioning Gearwench ratcheting wrenches. Definitely seem more solid.

J

 

[AmishFury]

i think i may have a ratchet addiction

 

[Finky198]

Same here. I got these on eBay. They came in today. Do I really need them.

 

[kiatech]

Dont waste your money on the ones you find at the flea market/HF these are the r real deal.

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[rmsg0040]

Some stuff from princessauto, tweezer and spark plug socket I found in surplus

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[sweet victory]

Needed a few e-torx sockets. Snagged a small Snap On set for ebay. Don't own a BMW, so didn't need an extensive set.

DSC01103 by P A, on Flickr

 

[Ericmacc]

Protolicious...tired of malfunctioning Gearwench ratcheting wrenches. Definitely seem more solid.

J

Do you have a link for the wrenches? I’ve been looking at a set like that. Thank you

 

[cptn_zippy]

Do you have a link for the wrenches? I’ve been looking at a set like that. Thank you

I actually snagged these off eBay. Zoro lists the same set for $199. I was going to get the 10 piece set (but not reversible) for $140, and use a 20% off coupon, but got lucky with this for about the same price. If these work out I'll spring for the SAE set. Was going to have to warranty the 10mm Gearwrench for a 3rd time...no thanks.

J

 

[cjarvis]

Ok, I’ll play. I’ve bought this within the last year. It’s probably 1/2 upgrades or backups, and 1/2 stuff I didn’t have.

- Carlyle precision Torx & Slotted/Phillips screwdrivers
- Snap On ratcheting screwdriver
- Carlyle 1/4” shallow & deep 6pt. metric sockets
- Carlyle 3/8” drive shallow 6pt. metric sockets
- Williams 3/8” drive deep 6pt. metric sockets
- Proto 1/2” drive shallow 6pt. metric sockets
- Carlyle 3/8” 72 t stubby ratchet
- Carlyle 1/4” 90 t ratchet
- Carlyle 3/8” drive 90t ratchet
- Carlyle 3/8” drive roto ratchet
- Gearwrench 1/2” drive 84t ratchet
- Snap On SHF80A 1/2” ratchet w/ green handle.
- WrightGrip SAE 3/8 - 1” wrenches
- Tekton metric double box end ratcheting wrenches
- SK metric flare nut wrenches
- Channellock adjustable wrenches
- Mayhew 12”, 18” & 24” prybars
- Titan indexing head prybar
- Milwaukee locking pliers
- Channellock lineman pliers
- Wiss cable cutters
- Vaughan ball peen hammers
- Klein wire strippers

 

[sweet victory]

Do you know the COO for those? I purchased a proto 1-1/4” ratcheting combo wrench for my work toolbox and it was made in Taiwan!

 

[Snaparxon]

Do you know the COO for those? I purchased a proto 1-1/4” ratcheting combo wrench for my work toolbox and it was made in Taiwan!

Says Taiwan on the white labels in the pic.

 

[sweet victory]

Says Taiwan on the white labels in the pic.

Ah. Was not able to see that on mobile.

 

[bakemono]

yay! My SK xframe ratcheting wrenches came in. For some reason my 9mm is either not engraved enough or the chrome is too thick. Only half the logo is visible


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[Negen]

Hard to see it under the plastic wrap

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[NinnyCTSV]

Little assortment of knipex, witte, snap on, sk, Matco, and engineer

 

[bakemono]

Little assortment of knipex, witte, snap on, sk, Matco, and engineer

I think I would like you. Just about every tool on there is something on my list to pickup.


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[Strouty]

Do you know the COO for those? I purchased a proto 1-1/4” ratcheting combo wrench for my work toolbox and it was made in Taiwan!

The chrome ones I have are made in Dallas. I have heard mixed reviews on the Taiwan ones, I have the chrome ones and think they are great, they do have more back drag than my snap on ones do. The thing that makes me mad is that the Taiwan sets have much larger sizes available than the USA sets do.

Apparently now they do make chrome ones in Taiwan, I am willing to bet they are not the same style as the USA made ones.

 

[jumbojak]

The chrome ones are made in Dallas. I have heard mixed reviews on the Taiwan ones, I have the chrome ones and think they are great, they do have more back drag than my snap on ones do. The thing that makes me mad is that the Taiwan sets have much larger sizes available than the USA sets do.

At least some of the chrome Proto ratcheting wrenches Are Taiwan. I have a set.