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[sweet victory]

Hopped onto the Astro BOGO deal. Ordered at 2:30PM Thursday, and it was at my door step when I home home at noon Friday!

I'm sure many will be pleased to find that the sockets are stamped, as well as laser etched.





Also picked up this NT Cutter (AKA Red Dot). It's probably the most popular brand for tint installers, so I figured it would be good for masking jobs. I got the one with a really angled blade for intricate corners and what not. Made in Japan if anyone cares.

 

[jimmyin3D]

Seriously. Love the variety and quality of tools!

Thanks! Yeah started looking for the “best” of every tool and started finding out that all tool makers specialize. Due to this site with amazon.DE amazon.UK and amazon.JP I was able to find a lot of information.

Took a long time for the research but it was definetley worth it.

 

[jmhinkle]

I like that magnetic organizer. I've been thinking of getting something similar for those sockets that don't fit on my trays.

Luckily, I've not had any issues with the sockets fitting. Though I did have 1 or 2 Tekton 3/8" sockets awhile back that had the same issue you experienced.

As for 4.5mm, I used that size on Ford Fusion door panels. I think there might have been a few other interior bolts in that size too, I don't remember.

But regardless, I try to have every size possible. I have sockets from 4mm up to 39mm, with only a few skips after 27mm. Same with wrenches, I have I think 6mm up to 32mm. Never know what you will run into.

If you get one of those magnetic trays, which I really like after using it, you will need additional pins. Cheapest ones I found are on Ebay listed as VIM Tools T Bolt Pack. It only comes with 10 of each size to start. I needed more 1/4" and 3/8" for my extras.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VIM-Tools-MR-SB-Magrail-TL-3-8-Replacement-Socket-Stud-T-Bolt-Pack-10-Piece/191201783336?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[mdog892001]

Yard sale scores


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[JBH]

PB Swiss Slotted and Phillips drivers:

That's a really nice setup overall!

What are the green/black handle pliers?

 

[sweet victory]

Thanks! Yeah started looking for the “best” of every tool and started finding out that all tool makers specialize. Due to this site with amazon.DE amazon.UK and amazon.JP I was able to find a lot of information.

Took a long time for the research but it was definetley worth it.

Do you mind sharing the link or part number for the Koken Zeal 300MM flex extensions 1/4 + 3/8 with KTC hose clamp adapter?

Those look super handy!

 

[zmotorsports]

I’ve had my eye on a stubby 3/8” impact fun for a while now. I love my Snap-on impact but I’ve had a few instances over the past several months where I thought a stubby would have worked better.

Bought a Carlyle from my local NAPA the other day.

 

[jimmyin3D]

That's a really nice setup overall!



What are the green/black handle pliers?

Keiba super pro-hobby pliers, really nice Made in Japan. They are more known for their brass ring joint in their larger pliers.

Here’s a close up:



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[jimmyin3D]

Do you mind sharing the link or part number for the Koken Zeal 300MM flex extensions 1/4 + 3/8 with KTC hose clamp adapter?

Those look super handy!

Koken 1/4 flex extension 2762
Koken 3/8 flex extension 3762
KTC 3/8 drive Hose Clamp Tool AE921

I bought them through Frankstools but Amazon.JP should also have them

 

[Farmall450]

Got a pretty good deal on this. Used once.

 

[mrobins297aaa]

picked up these Irwin Hanson USA metric tap and die's 14mm thru 24mm off of Craigslist for $100, few have some rust but they don't look like they have ever been used

 

[racingtadpole]

I have no idea how it’s possible to produce a die grinder and retail it Australia for $8.25 but I bought it anyway. I figure if I get more than the four minutes of run time I’ve already had out of it I’m in front

 

[b7labelle]

picked up these Irwin Hanson USA metric tap and die's 14mm thru 24mm off of Craigslist for $100, few have some rust but they don't look like they have ever been used

Looks like a nice set. My toolbox is lacking in the tap department...so hard to find anything at the local big 3 hardware stores (Lows/HD/Menards). Usually have to go to Amazon to find what I need..

 

[M6erfan]

Looks like a nice set. My toolbox is lacking in the tap department...so hard to find anything at the local big 3 hardware stores (Lows/HD/Menards). Usually have to go to Amazon to find what I need..

Keep an eye out here on the GJ Classifieds. A few months ago I picked up an Ace Hanson metric tap and die set there at a good price.

 

[alcorelli]

Local supply house closing out Knipex.
And some other stuff from Amazon.

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[Real_PhillBert]

I had some store credit for Menards sitting around for a while, so this afternoon I picked up the 10" and 12" Knipex Cobras.

 

[Strouty]

If you get one of those magnetic trays, which I really like after using it, you will need additional pins. Cheapest ones I found are on Ebay listed as VIM Tools T Bolt Pack. It only comes with 10 of each size to start. I needed more 1/4" and 3/8" for my extras.

Those get expensive quick, I love them, but I have more money invested in socket rails then a lot of people have invested in tools. I have some that the magnets were broken into pieces, so wake sure you check them over when you get them.

 

[upgrading]

Amazon
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[JBH]

A few recents:

Tsunoda 8" needlenose, seem to be really nice pliers at a very attractive price:
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Facom (Pressmaster) MCT crimp frame with Facom (Pressmaster) and Gedore (Pressmaster) dies, in a Gedore (Sortimo) L-BOXX Mini.
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Wiha (Wezag) square-section ferrule crimper; Gedore (Wezag) hex-section ferrule crimper with locator.
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Würth close quarters set: 1/4" hex + 11mm ratchet, shallow bits, shallow through-sockets (1/4" drive inside, 11mm compatible with USAG/Facom, Wera, and Snapon outside), and USAG bit ratchet set
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Würth fractional drill bit index with HSS bits marked as US-made (COO stamping is unusual for Würth).
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Würth "all the Torx sockets" set
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Würth "all the bits" set, and the newish cheap Wiha bit-set with their (meh) bit ratchet
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Bondhus ball-end SQ screwdrivers
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Felo Smart Engineer nutdriver set
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Facom spring-loaded combi pliers
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BMI measuring tapes
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[racingtadpole]

Those Press Master tools are pretty good, I have the same one at work, although I only bought coax and network dies for it. I thought about the auto crimp dies for it but I use them a lot so decided to stick with my long handled crescent.

 

[JBH]

This is my second full crimp set - I also have a Rennsteig/Knipex Crimp System setup. The comparative advantages of Crimp System are locators for most connectors (though the one for .187/4.8mm locking Faston is too expensive for me to justify) and a die for every connector. The comparative advantages of MCT are toolless/fastener-less die swapping, connected die halves, and those interconnecting die cases. MCT has dies for most but not all terminals.

So Crimp System overall is better for workbench use or with obscure terminals. MCT is the better field use tool. I was hoping to try both and keep one, but so far I think both have their place.

 

[Magnum440d100]

I have rear wheel cylinders to replace on my Mark IV, the Grampa truck system was bone dry after completely disassembled, the power wagon was bone dry as well, and my 68 has sat for many many years...

That’s a lot of brake systems to bleed!

So I picked up this MityVac....

 

[rick carpenter]

I've gone a little green lately. I bought the Ryobi hammer drill a little while back. It's a great drill and it serves light duty in hammer drill mode. I am happy with its power, weight, and metal chuck. It came with a 30 min charger and a 4.0 lithium+ HP battery. Then I bought the bare 3/8 impact wrench with the friction ring anvil... right before the big Ryobi sale at HD. Because the promo specs allowed me to get a 3/8 impact wrench but not the 1/2, I ended up taking the 3/8 back, unused, and added a few bucks to get the bare 1/2 impact wrench with the ball detent anvil. I then bought the $99 sale of two 3.0 lithium+ HP batteries and a charger plus a free 3/8 impact wrench. I'm not as impressed with the little on sale charger with the brick at the plug. But it will do OK mounted in the garage while the larger charger will go out and about with me. Then we bought the 40v string trimmer and blower combo. Definitely 'homeowner' quality, but we knew that they will do just fine for our yard. The trimmer uses just one length of 3-strand string.

 

[jmhinkle]

Organizer for the pliers drawer that had become a "just throw it in" place.

Trying a set of cheap, thin wall, nylon covered lug sockets before deciding on buying the koken ones. Fit my tight Mercedes wheels nicely. No slop on the lugs either. Seem decent so far and since I don't use an impact on my wheels they should work out well.

 

[FakeNewsRealHP]

I have rear wheel cylinders to replace on my Mark IV, the Grampa truck system was bone dry after completely disassembled, the power wagon was bone dry as well, and my 68 has sat for many many years...



That’s a lot of brake systems to bleed!



So I picked up this MityVac....

Spend the extra $70 for the air powered #7300! Your poor hands are gonna be arthritic before you finish with that one.

 

[DanEng]

Some Knipex tools.

 

[KBigg]

New gauge block set

 

[Mr. Tool]

WOW!

Christmas sure came early for you!

You won't be disappointed in those Tsunoda pliers, they are top notch in my book!


I've got a few different style of Tsunoda pliers that I use.

Also those WURTH tools look interesting. Never seen or heard of that brand before?

But they do look well made because the quality shows in the pictures.

A few recents:

Tsunoda 8" needlenose, seem to be really nice pliers at a very attractive price:
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Facom (Pressmaster) MCT crimp frame with Facom (Pressmaster) and Gedore (Pressmaster) dies, in a Gedore (Sortimo) L-BOXX Mini.
View media item 92662
Wiha (Wezag) square-section ferrule crimper; Gedore (Wezag) hex-section ferrule crimper with locator.
View media item 92522
Würth close quarters set: 1/4" hex + 11mm ratchet, shallow bits, shallow through-sockets (1/4" drive inside, 11mm compatible with USAG/Facom, Wera, and Snapon outside), and USAG bit ratchet set
View media item 92600View media item 92593
Würth fractional drill bit index with HSS bits marked as US-made (COO stamping is unusual for Würth).
View media item 92524View media item 92523
Würth "all the Torx sockets" set
View media item 92526View media item 92527
Würth "all the bits" set, and the newish cheap Wiha bit-set with their (meh) bit ratchet
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Bondhus ball-end SQ screwdrivers
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Felo Smart Engineer nutdriver set
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Facom spring-loaded combi pliers
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BMI measuring tapes
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[jmhinkle]

Finally got the last piece of the Gearwrench sockets for my 3/8" upgrades over the old sloppy Cman. Must've been in a sunny spot for a long time wherever Advanced Auto shipped them from.

And I found the Vessel Driver I've been needing for my pouch at work. Found the Cman version cheap on Ebay.

 

[Magnum440d100]

Spend the extra $70 for the air powered #7300! Your poor hands are gonna be arthritic before you finish with that one.

I wanted to get the air powered one, but my compressor is a piece of ****. I don’t know if it’ll work half the time i turn it on I figured a hand pump should work no matter what. When I upgrade my compressor, I’ll get better air tools....

 

[Jack84]

Some colour in my toolbox.

 

[FakeNewsRealHP]

I wanted to get the air powered one, but my compressor is a piece of ****. I don’t know if it’ll work half the time i turn it on I figured a hand pump should work no matter what. When I upgrade my compressor, I’ll get better air tools....

I use the air powered big one at work for the occasional brake bleed. Mainly for sucking coolant out of head bolt holes and clutches. And have the #7400 hand pump model at home where I do way more brakes and whatnot, I should probably switch them around!

 

[zmotorsports]

My new strut compressor arrived today.

I’m tired of my OTC clamshell compressor as it doesn’t give me the warm & fuzzies when using it.

Branick Model 7600.




I think I’m going to build a cart/stand for it so I don’t lose wall space that’s already at a premium.

 

[protegeV]

My new strut compressor arrived today.

I’m tired of my OTC clamshell compressor as it doesn’t give me the warm & fuzzies when using it.

Branick Model 7600.




I think I’m going to build a cart/stand for it so I don’t lose wall space that’s already at a premium.

We have the otc and the branick at work. I always opt for the branick

 

[Dibiase77]

My new strut compressor arrived today.

I’m tired of my OTC clamshell compressor as it doesn’t give me the warm & fuzzies when using it.

Branick Model 7600.




I think I’m going to build a cart/stand for it so I don’t lose wall space that’s already at a premium.

Obviously a strut compressor compresses struts but why do that? Sorry if my question sounds stupid..just curious is all. I shouldn't assume but I figured if your ordered struts you could just remove the old ones and put the new ones in. Thanks in advance...just trying to learn.

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[FakeNewsRealHP]

I think I’m going to build a cart/stand for it so I don’t lose wall space that’s already at a premium.

Otc makes a stand for their Strut tamer compressor that’s pretty ingenious. It makes the job a lot better when it’s directly next to your work space and you don’t have to walk back for tools.

 

[protegeV]

Obviously a strut compressor compresses struts but why do that? Sorry if my question sounds stupid..just curious is all. I shouldn't assume but I figured if your ordered struts you could just remove the old ones and put the new ones in. Thanks in advance...just trying to learn.

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You have to compress the spring so you can remove the strut.

 

[Dibiase77]

You have to compress the spring so you can remove the strut.

Thank you. I have started reading a book on auto repair. Yes a book isn't the same as hands on but finding the time to get hands on experience usually only happens when a family members car breaks down. So I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

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[Skin]

Thank you. I have started reading a book on auto repair. Yes a book isn't the same as hands on but finding the time to get hands on experience usually only happens when a family members car breaks down. So I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

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Strut springs have preload on them. If you try to just zip the nut off things go bang. Shops don't use them quite as often as they use to since cheap aftermarket quick struts became so common (its the whole assembly-spring and all).

 

[mrobins297aaa]

Looks like a nice set. My toolbox is lacking in the tap department...so hard to find anything at the local big 3 hardware stores (Lows/HD/Menards). Usually have to go to Amazon to find what I need..

mine is lacking also, I've had a few times I've need those larger metric size taps but buying them brand new is expensive upwards of $250 for USA made