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[skulldrinker]

May not be the best but it's 2 steps above my old harbor frieght set that were useless.

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[dsimatt]

May not be the best but it's 2 steps above my old harbor frieght set that were useless.

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Not trying to knock your purchase but I had a set of those and anything that was stuck would spread the wrenches every time.

 

[Skin]

Not trying to knock your purchase but I had a set of those and anything that was stuck would spread the wrenches every time.

Which? Originals were SK, then Ideal SK, then China.

 

[skulldrinker]

Not trying to knock your purchase but I had a set of those and anything that was stuck would spread the wrenches every time.

I would have bought the usa ones but nothing on the shelf.

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[skulldrinker]

Which? Originals were SK, then Ideal SK, then China.

Wanted to ask what set do you have now?

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[yellow wagon]

Yea those Craftsman flare nut wrenches aren’t good... did you save the receipt?

 

[skulldrinker]

Yea those Craftsman flare nut wrenches aren’t good... did you save the receipt?

Ill just have to use the vice grip trick when i do the brake line.

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[dsimatt]

Which? Originals were SK, then Ideal SK, then China.

This was about 4 or 5 years ago so not sure who made them as I traded them in on matco ones as soon as I could.

I would have bought the usa ones but nothing on the shelf.

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Yeah you gotta buy what's there, maybe you'll have good luck with them but living in the rust belt they couldn't take the pressure needed to break stuff loose.

 

[PelicanPines]

Not trying to knock your purchase but I had a set of those and anything that was stuck would spread the wrenches every time.

Gearwrench flares are no better... Too thick too... useless.

 

[Dookie2122]

A few Facebook Marketplace finds today, all USA, Proto 21 Piece 1/4 socket set, Armstrong 1/4 ratchet, 3 SK extensions and 1 Williams extension, all for $20. Gives me a weekend project to clean and lube everything.

 

[mrjaw14]

I would have bought the usa ones but nothing on the shelf.

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Mine are the USA made ones, bought them on sale when they were clearance out the USA stuff. Are the USA made ones as bad as the china ones?

 

[Mr. Tool]

Hey cool you definitely made out like a bandit!

A few Facebook Marketplace finds today, all USA, Proto 21 Piece 1/4 socket set, Armstrong 1/4 ratchet, 3 SK extensions and 1 Williams extension, all for $20. Gives me a weekend project to clean and lube everything.

 

[Real_PhillBert]

Proto 15pc Metric impact socket set to replace the Krutch sockets I have that flex:

And a Proto 3/4" spline drive combo wrench as a gift for my dad for fathers day.

 

[snooter]

Very nice electrical crimper (Hozan P -707) for anything Japanese motorcycoe related (open barrel - it struggled on insulated closed barrel). I had to polish the dies which I would therefore rank the Hosan behind the Hero Tool Japan crimper (FRH-07). It does struggle on barrel connections but with patience it can be done. There is much art in proper crimp termination so order extra terminals (you will have to practice). Overall, another great tool from Hozan and the where the booger really shines is you end up with many dies on the tool head to choose from. This tool is in now way comparable to off-the-shelf local hardware store or off-the-shelf at your local auto parts store. It is a well built made in Japan electrical crimper that should last for years with proper care.

 

[Outlander]

Technically not "new", I got them for Christmas last year, but I finally put them to work when rewiring my old trailer.

 

[Fedwrench]

Hey Real Philbert:

Is that PROTO spline combination wrench US made?

 

[Real_PhillBert]

Hey Real Philbert:

Is that PROTO spline combination wrench US made?

Yes sir.

 

[Fedwrench]

Thanks,

 

[Magnum440d100]

For less than half the cost of block/thread prep at a machine shop, I bought this kit. I have a couple of stripped threads/holes on a motor I’m working on, and I’m hoping this will re form the threads back to usable. If not, I can helicoil. I’m trying to avoid that, as it’s in a water jacket/hole, and I don’t know it the helicoil will seal (helicoil to block). I can always goop it up, but original threads are always better.

This set is by Lang. I bought their spindle thread repair set earlier this year and was impressed by it, and I’m sure this won’t let me down either

Once this storm passes, I’ll get out there, uncover the motor and try these out...

 

[pstemari]

I don't have many of Lang's tools, but I've been thoroughly impressed by the ones I do have.

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[pioneer1]

@magnum440d100 that same set arrived for me today also.LOL
Along with some Trusty Cook hammers. Probably never need the bigger 1,

 

[techieman33]

For less than half the cost of block/thread prep at a machine shop, I bought this kit. I have a couple of stripped threads/holes on a motor I’m working on, and I’m hoping this will re form the threads back to usable. If not, I can helicoil. I’m trying to avoid that, as it’s in a water jacket/hole, and I don’t know it the helicoil will seal (helicoil to block). I can always goop it up, but original threads are always better.

This set is by Lang. I bought their spindle thread repair set earlier this year and was impressed by it, and I’m sure this won’t let me down either

Once this storm passes, I’ll get out there, uncover the motor and try these out...

Snap On and the other truck brands all sell this same kit with their sticker on it. It also is/was sold as craftsman and probably other companies as well. If you find yourself needing to replace single pieces you can buy them from the snap on website for a couple dollars each.

 

[tanks95]

with all the flare nut wrench talk. What is the best (no flex) set of flare nut metric wrenches?

Thanks

 

[Strouty]

Snap On

 

[dsimatt]

Snap On

I have Matco as I bought 1 set used and the other on promotion, they look pretty close to a coworkers snap on ones so whatever is cheaper is the way I'd go.

 

[Farmall450]

2 for 1 deal @ HD

 

[Farmall450]

HD also had this 2 pack for $20, seems a bit different than F&F's 25' fatmax, but those are 25...each

 

[Magnum440d100]

@magnum440d100 that same set arrived for me today also.LOL
Along with some Trusty Cook hammers. Probably never need the bigger 1,

Great minds, huh? Haha

I had a break in the weather, and was able to go out there and use the 3/8 tap. It made the damaged threads BEAUTIFUL again, like they were never even damaged. Definitely just earned their keep and paid for themselves today. Saved me a trip to the machine shop!

Snap On and the other truck brands all sell this same kit with their sticker on it. It also is/was sold as craftsman and probably other companies as well. If you find yourself needing to replace single pieces you can buy them from the snap on website for a couple dollars each.

I remembered something like that when I got the spindle thread repair dies. I remembered that someone here posted that Lang manufactured stuff that was rebranded, so I searched for Lang

Good tip on buying the singles from Snap on. I doubt I’ll wear these out (famous last words, right? Haha) but if I do wear them out, I now know where to get replacements. Thank you

 

[Jlarson]

New set of drivers for my service truck, and a set of spiral extractors so I don't keep stealing the set out of my shop box.

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And a Miller 875 Plasma, replacing one of my old Thermal Dynamics that's seen better days.

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[bpankratz]

For less than half the cost of block/thread prep at a machine shop, I bought this kit. I have a couple of stripped threads/holes on a motor I’m working on, and I’m hoping this will re form the threads back to usable. If not, I can helicoil. I’m trying to avoid that, as it’s in a water jacket/hole, and I don’t know it the helicoil will seal (helicoil to block). I can always goop it up, but original threads are always better.

This set is by Lang. I bought their spindle thread repair set earlier this year and was impressed by it, and I’m sure this won’t let me down either

Once this storm passes, I’ll get out there, uncover the motor and try these out...

I've been impressed with my set. I've literally used them on the ends of impacts to tap holes into 1/4" steel in a pinch. Worked like a dream

 

[techieman33]

Great minds, huh? Haha

I had a break in the weather, and was able to go out there and use the 3/8 tap. It made the damaged threads BEAUTIFUL again, like they were never even damaged. Definitely just earned their keep and paid for themselves today. Saved me a trip to the machine shop!



I remembered something like that when I got the spindle thread repair dies. I remembered that someone here posted that Lang manufactured stuff that was rebranded, so I searched for Lang

Good tip on buying the singles from Snap on. I doubt I’ll wear these out (famous last words, right? Haha) but if I do wear them out, I now know where to get replacements. Thank you

I've bent one that had probably 200 anchors under its belt. Granted most of that was just cleaning out **** that had built up after years of people spilling concessions into them when seats were removed for various events in the theater. 1/3 of them got some slight tweaking, and maybe 10-15 anchors needed a lot of work. One of them was in pretty rough shape so I was putting a good deal of pressure on it. I was using a ratchet and a 12" extension and ended up tweaking it. Since then I've been using a sliding T-handle whenever possible to help prevent some of that.

 

[Tonyuk]

with all the flare nut wrench talk. What is the best (no flex) set of flare nut metric wrenches?

Thanks

Gedore, Stahlwillie, Toptul, Snap-on, Facom, Sk.....

Plenty to choose from.

I'd go with Stahlwillie myself.

 

[KBigg]

2 for 1 deal @ HD

nice thats the same set I have

 

[Skin]

 

[wvhillbillie]

Knock off power probe $15 couldn’t pass up


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[Motorman55]

Picked up a Ryobi Forstner Bit Set while at the local HD today.

Also drove down the street from the HD to the HF and picked up 2 of their large size rubber wheel chocks, a roll of tool box liner, a small parts sorting tray and a 2 of their 4 pc magnetic hooks. Of course I had coupons for everything and a 20% one.

Took the 24 pack of AA batteries as my 'Free' item.

 

[stsguy]

Small craftsman mini metal lathe need help identifying

I purchased this from an old buddy I have no idea what it is except for its a craftsman. I'm looking for a model number any place to get some tooling any info you can share would be greatly appreciated

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

nicely done

 

[16again]

Nothing major, just a 1/4” to 3/8” snap on adapter.


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[Tennessee Cattleman]

Here is my new Miller Maxstar 161 S stick welder and also a thanks to dr. clyde for the info and answered questions about this welder.