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chrisnazzy

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Thanks, You won’t find one . I tried many times,
Ale

Would it be okay with you if I reposted your 5 pictures over in the vise thread?

I of course would attribute them to you. That stand is too cool and I know there are a bunch of other vise guys that would love to see it.

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sweet victory

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Thanks, You won’t find one . I tried many times,

Lou, that anvil with half a vise built into looks awesome! Hope you'll consider making a thread about your work/garage. PM me if you need any help with how to post pics!
 

340wedge

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Went to the DirectTools outlet, 30% off sale, and more and got the Ryobi 1/2 drill with battery, Impact driver with battery and the air pump, $97 dollars out the door!
 

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mikegt4

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My Trusty-Cook order arrived on my doorstep only 24 hours after I placed my Cyber Monday order. They will live in my tool box with my other T-C hammers except one Model 2.5 will go to my son for Christmas. Great products and service.
 

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Jeff590

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Finally got my wrenches from amazon.co.uk:

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DHL did their best to sabotage the purchase however. They "held" the first shipment and no one could tell me why or when it would get released. Even now, 20 days later, it is still on hold at Reagan National. Amazon sent a second shipment, then DHL could not find the address. Had to call them and give detailed directions, even though the address is on Google Maps. :confused:
 

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Picked up the Milwaukee fuel 3/8 impact today. Don’t know why I waited so long to do so. Don’t minde8c81810c770b135bec30a260dbb1c92.jpgThe Belgian mal either he’s not a new arrival, he just has to always be included in whatever’s going on.
 

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SRSemenza

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Autorex pliers handle says 1000v but they don't seem insulated. Anyways there is two cutting points and two crimping points so should be good for cable work. Made in Germany BTW.IMG_20181127_125832.jpegIMG_20181127_125856.jpeg

I think that means the pliers will transmit 1,000v straight into your body! :shocking:


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four.cycle

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in the mail today:

Walden Worcester 39120-20 9.32 SAE socket set - Wilde 8N pliers - Bridgeport Radio Lectric wrenc.jpg

Walden 39120-20 9/32" drive SAE socket set
Bridgeport "Radio Lectric" 3-piece ignition wrench set
Wilde 8N angle-nose pliers
Elora 8-pc metric offset double-end wrench set
 
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Alpine4x4

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Picked up the Milwaukee fuel 3/8 impact today. Don’t know why I waited so long to do so. Don’t minde8c81810c770b135bec30a260dbb1c92.jpgThe Belgian mal either he’s not a new arrival, he just has to always be included in whatever’s going on.

Cool concept hanging the air tools by those magnetic hooks. They the HF ones?
 

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Gears_call

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Cool concept hanging the air tools by those magnetic hooks. They the HF ones?

The ones on the right are. The ones on the left are a set from amazon. But i recommend the harbor freight ones since it’s easier to bend/modify the hook shape to best hold whichever tool... plus they’re cheaper
 

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Had a gift card from last christmas burning a hole in my pocket and KMS had a good sale on the battery so I picked it up. While in the store I noticed the driver set my dad had been talking about a few weeks ago was also on sale so I nabbed those for his xmas gift.

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Few recent deals I couldn't pass up via HD, lowes, and amazon.
 

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Picked up the Milwaukee fuel 3/8 impact today. Don’t know why I waited so long to do so. Don’t minde8c81810c770b135bec30a260dbb1c92.jpgThe Belgian mal either he’s not a new arrival, he just has to always be included in whatever’s going on.
Your assistant is the best!

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Gears_call

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Your assistant is the best!

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I wish he was an assistant. Currently his shop jobs consist of sniffing items and knocking them over and chewing up towels. If anyone wants to hire him he charges a tennis ball a week
 

KnurledNut

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I wish he was an assistant. Currently his shop jobs consist of sniffing items and knocking them over and chewing up towels. If anyone wants to hire him he charges a tennis ball a week

Pretty sure thats the "got any treats in there?" look....
 

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How do you like it compared to the HF version? I have the Braun and it seems like the battery dies in ~15 mins.

I don't have the new Astro, but I have the Braun and a $11 knockoff 40SL from ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Multif...rgeable-COB-LED-Slim-Work-Light/162844428703?

Similar looking ones can be had for as low as $9, build quality is not the best but it has fallen 3+ feet multiple times onto concrete and its still running. Its definitely not 400 lumens either, but you didn't ask about that.

For the Braun I recommend getting some high quality Samsung 18650 cells and a standalone charger. The charging circuit in the Braun is **** and so are the cells. The micro USB is also more fragile than average. Mine will only charge thru the port if I get the plug in just right angle, and that was after less than 15 charges.
 

Rogers954

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I don't have the new Astro, but I have the Braun and a $11 knockoff 40SL from ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Multif...rgeable-COB-LED-Slim-Work-Light/162844428703?

Similar looking ones can be had for as low as $9, build quality is not the best but it has fallen 3+ feet multiple times onto concrete and its still running. Its definitely not 400 lumens either, but you didn't ask about that.

For the Braun I recommend getting some high quality Samsung 18650 cells and a standalone charger. The charging circuit in the Braun is **** and so are the cells. The micro USB is also more fragile than average. Mine will only charge thru the port if I get the plug in just right angle, and that was after less than 15 charges.


This is exactly what I thought when I got it, I have been vaping for about 5 years now so I have a pretty big collection of 18650's and you are right Samsung 25r's are pretty cheap (around $8) obviously I get mine from vape web sites and I have a nicore dual 18650 digital charger that was also pretty affordable and works great. Samsung 18650's come in high regards in the vaping community and some of the mods guys use pull a ton of power so those batteries stand up well to the abuse. I've had a pair for up to 8 months that take charge and hold it day after day and perform like they were still new. FIY just make sure you get your batteries from a good source lots of places out there sell what they call Samsung batteries that are fakes they re-wrap the cheap cells in a Samsung look alike. You can google search what to look for lots of info on the subject. I'm carful where I buy my batteries from look up some videos on lithium batteries venting (exploding) not something you would want in your hand if it happen, and fire hazard is another thing to think of if you leave them plugged in unattended. Just a heads up
 

connorm

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Nice. I've been wanting one of those wand type lights. The tool truck guys sell basically the same thing with a different name on it for 3x the price :rolleyes:

That astro is the exact same as the matco, they make it for them. This one is a bit bigger and two thirds the price. I have this one and the guy in the next bay over has the matco. I love the little light on the end, comes in really handy. I pretty much rebuilt my 6.4 with that light alone.


Gear wrench sells the mac folding light and the maxxeon has the snap on pod light. All good products at a fraction of the cost.

I'm not a tool truck basher, but for something like a light if I can find the original manufacturer and get that one for less I will.
 

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Some made in USA pinless 3/8" impact swivel socket sets. Armstrong SAE and Craftsman metric.

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Is that as durable as that looks? I've been keeping an eye out for something like that. Currently have one made by Brother that is very bulky and plasticy. That one looks 100000x times better!
 

jgromada

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Went to the DirectTools outlet, 30% off sale, and more and got the Ryobi 1/2 drill with battery, Impact driver with battery and the air pump, $97 dollars out the door!

They are great aren't they?

Sign up for their sales email as well. The after Christmas sale is particularly good. Last year I picked up an 18v finish nailer by Ridgid for $20 (for real!).
 

PelicanPines

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Is that as durable as that looks? I've been keeping an eye out for something like that. Currently have one made by Brother that is very bulky and plasticy. That one looks 100000x times better!

Says it will survive a 6 foot fall... Feels VERY good in the hand... plus it takes regular AA batteries.... My old brother used C cell... pain in the *** to keep around...

I got the Lithium Cell and charger... The screen is backlit … great for labeling in dim areas.

ONE ISSUE... I wanted to do two different size fonts on the same label... like 20 point on the first line then 14 point on the second line or 9 point, etc... I have not figured out if that is possible... I have tried a number of things...

POSITIVE... these labels have a narrow gap along the top... making it super easy to PEEL... get old... you will know what I mean.

1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4"... switching is as easy as flipping the lock and popping the cartridge. WAY easier than flipping the unit over and undoing all kinds of covers.

ALSO... these labels are MUCH MORE STICKY than the brother laminated ones...

OBVIOUSLY a professional unit.

Bare Unit is available at $89 on amazon.
 

TalonFE

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New to me, anyhow. Scored a genuine USA-made 1/4 inch drive Indestro speeder handle. Buried in a box with a few dozen other misc makes at a local place billing itself as "The most interesting tool store in the world". Great condition with minimal wear considering how old it is. Goes well with my Proto half and 3/8 drive units. I would post a pic, but just not bright enough to make that happen.
 

paulsomlo

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New to me, anyhow. Scored a genuine USA-made 1/4 inch drive Indestro speeder handle. Buried in a box with a few dozen other misc makes at a local place billing itself as "The most interesting tool store in the world". Great condition with minimal wear considering how old it is. Goes well with my Proto half and 3/8 drive units. I would post a pic, but just not bright enough to make that happen.

"Most interesting tool store in the world"? Do tell - what, where?
 

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Picked up a set of the Milwaukee wrenches. So far they seem pretty sweet. But some use will tell
 

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