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[Miss the Pontiacs]

A buddy of mine ordered a King Air Cleaner in November. The supplier finally got some in a couple of days ago. He called me when he picked up his. I had called them a couple of months ago and said put me on the list. So when my buddy called I asked him to get one put away for me. Guess what all the 1250 models were spoken for and I wasn’t on the list.
Not to big a deal as I wanted the larger one anyway. Those they had a few remaining. Picked mine up the same day and installed it yesterday.
Grizzly I have a feeling might be the same company only US based. So there maybe a similar unit under the Grizzly banner.

 

[NUTTSGT]

A roll of drawer liner, set of Channellocks and a set of 3tool pounches

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Adaptable oil fill funnels? Neat...

 

[M6erfan]

Adaptable oil fill funnels? Neat...

Those oil funnels are the boss. I have a set and once you use them you'll wonder why you used anything else.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I bought some luxury items for myself from napa's monthly flyer, rationalized it since it is my birthday month... Can't beat these prices if you're interested in these items. The interior creeper is fully adjustable.

What makes does that funnel kit cover?

 

[M6erfan]

What makes does that funnel kit cover?

Chrysler, Jeep, Ford, Mazda, GM, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Volvo, Nissan, Mitsubishi

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Ok BlakeTheCarGuy has officially made his first tool truck purchase at his new job. I’ve made them before but not at this job. He knocked these down about $45 each so I didn’t pay full price for them. And I don’t have a credit account, I’ve got a truck account so no interest. I needed both things especially the ratchet. And I’m tired of cheap pliers bending so I upgraded. All he had was the long set so I will buy the regular size eventually but I feel these long handles can come in handy. This ratchet has my favorite handle on it. It was the only color he had right now and my coworker is jealous because it matches his box lol. He knocked off the price of the handle basically because regularly it goes for $143 and I got it for $99 because the one with no handle costs $99. Plus $5 tax. So I’m in debt about $200 or so maybe a little more . I will pay it off before I buy anything else. The Snap-on man is really friendly so I’m happy we have a good rep.

 

[Lemonizer]

Hello peeps, it's been a couple weeks that I'm watching this forum and this thread in particular every night, before bed. Y'all got pretty nice toys !
I'm self-studying electronics, and I'm passionate with tools in general.
So for my first post, here's what I acquired recently :
I decided to replace my Ifixit kits (decent stuff for the price, but that's it) with quality gear, and while I'm at it, replace chinese noname tweezers too !



Everything is top notch, I'm super happy ! Tweezers feel incredible (at that price, they better be !), they are a pleasure to use !
I do miss a couple bits here and there (T1 and T2, T6H/T7H and some oddballs) but it should get me covered for a long time !

Lemonizer

 

[consti2tion]

Ok BlakeTheCarGuy has officially made his first tool truck purchase at his new job. I’ve made them before but not at this job. He knocked these down about $45 each so I didn’t pay full price for them. And I don’t have a credit account, I’ve got a truck account so no interest. I needed both things especially the ratchet. And I’m tired of cheap pliers bending so I upgraded. All he had was the long set so I will buy the regular size eventually but I feel these long handles can come in handy. This ratchet has my favorite handle on it. It was the only color he had right now and my coworker is jealous because it matches his box lol. He knocked off the price of the handle basically because regularly it goes for $143 and I got it for $99 because the one with no handle costs $99. Plus $5 tax. So I’m in debt about $200 or so maybe a little more . I will pay it off before I buy anything else. The Snap-on man is really friendly so I’m happy we have a good rep.

I've got a pair of the long cuts, they seem to work really well. Very happy with them! I didn't buy them though, my little brother gave them to me a few years ago along with a dual 80 3/8 soft handle ratchet, he's a good guy! But I would say you got off the truck with a good deal!

 

[ChefRex]

Ok BlakeTheCarGuy has officially made his first tool truck purchase at his new job. I’ve made them before but not at this job. He knocked these down about $45 each so I didn’t pay full price for them. And I don’t have a credit account, I’ve got a truck account so no interest. I needed both things especially the ratchet. And I’m tired of cheap pliers bending so I upgraded. All he had was the long set so I will buy the regular size eventually but I feel these long handles can come in handy. This ratchet has my favorite handle on it. It was the only color he had right now and my coworker is jealous because it matches his box lol. He knocked off the price of the handle basically because regularly it goes for $143 and I got it for $99 because the one with no handle costs $99. Plus $5 tax. So I’m in debt about $200 or so maybe a little more . I will pay it off before I buy anything else. The Snap-on man is really friendly so I’m happy we have a good rep.

You'll like those pliers, I NEVER liked slip jaws, I use them every day.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

I've got a pair of the long cuts, they seem to work really well. Very happy with them! I didn't buy them though, my little brother gave them to me a few years ago along with a dual 80 3/8 soft handle ratchet, he's a good guy! But I would say you got off the truck with a good deal!

Yes I had planned on just getting the regular size but he didn’t have them. Now I’m the only one in the shop with the long ones so I expect they will be asked to borrow lol. They seem very high quality. Can’t wait to use them. I used the ratchet and love it so I know the pliers will be good.

 

[consti2tion]

Yes I had planned on just getting the regular size but he didn’t have them. Now I’m the only one in the shop with the long ones so I expect they will be asked to borrow lol. They seem very high quality. Can’t wait to use them. I used the ratchet and love it so I know the pliers will be good.

Lol take a deposit when you loan them out!

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Lol take a deposit when you loan them out!

Yeah lol . Especially from the new guy who trashed talked me for buying them saying I could get the same thing at Lowe’s for $40 lol . I’ll be sure to charge him double what the set cost me lol. He was also first to ask to borrow the ratchet but I told him no because I had to be the first one to use it lol.

 

[M6erfan]

Yeah lol . Especially from the new guy who trashed talked me for buying them saying I could get the same thing at Lowe’s for $40 lol . I’ll be sure to charge him double what the set cost me lol. He was also first to ask to borrow the ratchet but I told him no because I had to be the first one to use it lol.

Question is, why is that guy asking to borrow your tools? Can't he get the $40 scratch up and head over to Lowes?

 

[Nyati]

Got some Koken Wobble-Fix extensions, Hazet ⅜” Torque Wrench, STAHLWILLE offset metric wrenches, and some Felo T- Adapters

 

[M6erfan]

Got some Koken Wobble-Fix extensions, Hazet ⅜” Torque Wrench, STAHLWILLE offset metric wrenches, and some Felo T- Adapters

Where are you sourcing Hazet stuff?

 

[Nyati]

I’m getting Hazet from https://www.jensputzier.com/. He’s a GJ member. All three orders I have made with him arrive in 3-4 days by DHL. Very happy with his service and price.

 

[Wrapitinbacon]

Some Snappy SAE ratchet wrenches and a new light.

 

[William Payne]

Will get some photos of recent purchases on Monday.
Oh and I couldn’t be happier to find out that Snap-On is selling black hard handle screw drivers again. Was so excited I ordered a set straight away. Will look great in my new Gerstner boxes.

 

[ChefRex]

Some Snappy SAE ratchet wrenches and a new light.

That light can be super useful! Enjoy!

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Question is, why is that guy asking to borrow your tools? Can't he get the $40 scratch up and head over to Lowes?

Imagine calling ones self a "tech", and asking a coworker to borrow a ratchet or pliers. LMAO

Nobody in the shop has long pliers..... yikes. Blake, when they ask, I'd be sure to give them the number of the friendly neighborhood snap-on man where they can buy their own.

 

[M6erfan]

Imagine calling ones self a "tech", and asking a coworker to borrow a ratchet or pliers. LMAO

Nobody in the shop has long pliers..... yikes. Blake, when they ask, I'd be sure to give them the number of the friendly neighborhood snap-on man where they can buy their own.

What's the rule?

Ask once, no problem. Ask twice. . . "yes" but time to get your own.

 

[consti2tion]

Yeah lol . Especially from the new guy who trashed talked me for buying them saying I could get the same thing at Lowe’s for $40 lol . I’ll be sure to charge him double what the set cost me lol. He was also first to ask to borrow the ratchet but I told him no because I had to be the first one to use it lol.

Why the hell does he need to borrow your ratchet? He should have plenty of Kobalt ratchets from the sounds of it lol

 

[anavrinIV]

What's the rule?

Ask once, no problem. Ask twice. . . "yes" but time to get your own.

I'm not a tech just a DIY guy but my personal rule is the third time I would need to borrow something I have to buy my own. Usually I would have been better off buying it for the first use but borrowing a couple different brands of similar tools lets you learn what you like and don't like in it and I can make a better selection for myself. This is more for big tools though (portable table saw, air compressor, miter saw, pressure washer) not hand tools, those I'll just get and find a use for.

The only caveat to this rule is an engine hoist - I've borrowed them many times and usually the owner is glad to have it out of the way and doesn't even want it back until they need it again. It's the only tool I've borrowed where the owner is happy to have it gone for a while

 

[2ndGearRubber]

What's the rule?

Ask once, no problem. Ask twice. . . "yes" but time to get your own.

That doesnt apply to hand tools every luber goober should have. And I dont lend regardless, but I'm happy to do the job for someone and get paid for doing so using the tools I purchased.

 

[NUTTSGT]

The only caveat to this rule is an engine hoist - I've borrowed them many times and usually the owner is glad to have it out of the way and doesn't even want it back until they need it again. It's the only tool I've borrowed where the owner is happy to have it gone for a while

I think that might be the golden rule of engine hoists.

 

[Slednut]

Tool box and belt/disc sander. As soon as I put the sander together I was using it.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Why the hell does he need to borrow your ratchet? He should have plenty of Kobalt ratchets from the sounds of it lol

Because this guy has no tools at work. Drives me insane. I told him today he better show up Monday with at least some tools because me and the others are tired of loaning out stuff.

 

[Legion Prime]

Because this guy has no tools at work. Drives me insane. I told him today he better show up Monday with at least some tools because me and the others are tired of loaning out stuff.

Simple solution, don't loan him any tools. Unlock your boxes to get out what you need and then relock them. He'll either get his own tools or management will fire his worthless *** for not working (this is why you lock your boxes as otherwise he will steal your tools guaranteed).

 

[PelicanPines]

Because this guy has no tools at work. Drives me insane. I told him today he better show up Monday with at least some tools because me and the others are tired of loaning out stuff.

I lost tract of what is appropriate here... "Bang His Wife?" or is it something else.

 

[NUTTSGT]

After reading the Walmart pry bar thread, I looked at some of them. I wasn't happy so I went to Menards and bought a set. 12, 17 & 25" bars.

 

[bobg03]

Because this guy has no tools at work. Drives me insane. I told him today he better show up Monday with at least some tools because me and the others are tired of loaning out stuff.

Who in their right mind would hire someone who doesn't even have tools to do the basic work...did he not know that he would need more than his bare hands to accomplish anything?

I'm sorry I can't even wrap my head around that statement you made...

 

[M635_Guy]

Who in their right mind would hire someone who doesn't even have tools to do the basic work...did he not know that he would need more than his bare hands to accomplish anything?

I'm sorry I can't even wrap my head around that statement you made...

I agree. There's got to be a story there...

I'd probably take him to lunch, and then drop him off at Harbor Freight with a shopping list - lol

 

[Terra Nova]

Found a pretty fair deal on a Wilton 1755 Tradesman Vise + 16” bash sledge hammer kit. The vise is made in Taiwan (realized after I ordered it ) but it appears well made, fit and finish is what I expect from Wilton, it operates smoothly and the jaws line up perfectly. I foresee many years of use out of it.

The bash hammer I’m not crazy about. But that’s because I already had the 12” version that I really like. Don’t see a big need for the longer handle. We’ll see, might come in handy some day.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Who in their right mind would hire someone who doesn't even have tools to do the basic work...did he not know that he would need more than his bare hands to accomplish anything?

I'm sorry I can't even wrap my head around that statement you made...

They hired him because of his education from UTI. He told the boss he had a toolbox and stuff but he doesn’t he has a little plastic one full of screwdrivers and some small sockets but nothing you need for stuff on a daily basis. He is the oil change and tire rotation guy if that helps explain things. He never got the toolbox you get when you graduate because of all the stuff. Today was payday he said he would be buying some stuff this weekend. But after he sent a car down the road with no oil in it I think Monday he will be given his walking papers considering he has messed stuff up everyday he has worked. He also backed a car into the computer stand today. We were a skeleton crew today only three of us and he went home ‘sick’ at 2 conveniently after the upset customer called saying their car had stopped running and made a bad noise and they were stranded next to the road.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Simple solution, don't loan him any tools. Unlock your boxes to get out what you need and then relock them. He'll either get his own tools or management will fire his worthless *** for not working (this is why you lock your boxes as otherwise he will steal your tools guaranteed).

Yep I broke the news to him today telling him he better have tools come Monday. He is the oil change and tire rotation guy mostly. He is the type where “my education says how much I know” . He told them when he was hired he had tools but he don’t so yeah. Plus he keeps messing up cars I heard the bosses talking saying when he shows up Monday they maybe it for him.

 

[M635_Guy]

They hired him because of his education from UTI. He told the boss he had a toolbox and stuff but he doesn’t he has a little plastic one full of screwdrivers and some small sockets but nothing you need for stuff on a daily basis. He is the oil change and tire rotation guy if that helps explain things. He never got the toolbox you get when you graduate because of all the stuff. Today was payday he said he would be buying some stuff this weekend. But after he sent a car down the road with no oil in it I think Monday he will be given his walking papers considering he has messed stuff up everyday he has worked. He also backed a car into the computer stand today. We were a skeleton crew today only three of us and he went home ‘sick’ at 2 conveniently after the upset customer called saying their car had stopped running and made a bad noise and they were stranded next to the road.

Jeebus - that's ridiculous.

 

[Smokeshow69]

They hired him because of his education from UTI. He told the boss he had a toolbox and stuff but he doesn’t he has a little plastic one full of screwdrivers and some small sockets but nothing you need for stuff on a daily basis. He is the oil change and tire rotation guy if that helps explain things. He never got the toolbox you get when you graduate because of all the stuff. Today was payday he said he would be buying some stuff this weekend. But after he sent a car down the road with no oil in it I think Monday he will be given his walking papers considering he has messed stuff up everyday he has worked. He also backed a car into the computer stand today. We were a skeleton crew today only three of us and he went home ‘sick’ at 2 conveniently after the upset customer called saying their car had stopped running and made a bad noise and they were stranded next to the road.

I was in the automotive repair business for a while...Most of the techs I knew who went to UTI or wyotech where the biggest hacks and the ones who's mouths did all the talking. I am not saying there is anything wrong with those schools but techs should let their tools do the talking. Every shop has one of these guys who borrows tools and cant fix a car to save his life. It's pretty obvious that there are certain folks who might want to consider a different career if they cant get their act together after a year or 2 I am glad that guy wont be there any more so he wont tarnish your shops reputation!

 

[Shelbylex]

Should not make fun of others, but you need to check his papers: did he graduate from UTI or with UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)?

It's quite strange that a person can go through tech school and have no tools. I am a DIY (not much, but slowly learning) , but even I accumulated some basic tools fixing little things in the car around the house. However, the circumstances are different for every one of us. If he is not a complete ***, may be he needs some help and guidance. I noticed that a lot of people who keep bragging about their schools and diplomas are not so good at what they do. The ones who are really good do not need self advertisement.

I would talk to him and try to understand his situation. If he is a normal person and just hit the hard times and is depressed and keeps making mistakes because he is too nervous and not paying attention, teach him.
When working and controlling much less experienced members of the teams I used to do the following: during morning plan I would ask everybody to get a piece of paper and on the left make a small square and on the right wright a task. As the day goes through, put check marks in the boxes to know you finished it and add new tasks at the bottom. Works well for majority of people (I still use this system if I have to do a lot of things and do not want to miss anything)

About the tools - give the guy a basic idea of how to acquire tools inexpensively (Craigslist, yard sales, etc). Some of young people are clueless. There are good deals to be had out there. I recently sold a set of 11 SK SAE sockets and PROTO flex extension (1/2 drive, almost new with some never used, but marked) to a young guy for $35 (I got an older unmarked set for relatively little money, decided to keep that one). SK ratchets can be seen on CL at 10-20$ used, etc... Wrenches can be had for little money (especially SAE). As he learns more, earns more and knows what he needs, he can start replacing cheaper tools with Snap On, etc...

He also needs some explanation about asking to borrow tools: we all need to borrow sometimes, but if you are in professional setting certain amount of basic tools is expected. I do not mind letting people borrow tools if it's reasonable (though I do not like giving my Snap On honestly....) - nobody can have everything and some tools are not worth buying if you do not use them often.

He might be an idiot or he might be a person who might need a hand when life is hard. I had multiples of both in my life. The first ones will never appreciate whatever you do for them, the second ones with some luck get better and try to help others as well...

 

[2ndGearRubber]

^ Lube techs man, you have to see it with your own eyes to comprehend it. Lubie knows all about how the tool trucks are a scam, he's smarter than that, but still has none of the "just as good" tools you can buy everywhere.


If shops had the intelligence to simply throw the time waster oil changes to jiffy-lube and the like, the whole system would likely function a lot better. Borrowing should happen within a shop a couple times per year MAXIMUM between all employees, and only if the borrowers tool has failed in the line of duty AND they are capable of offering tools to be borrowed by others. Blake and his coworkers need to purchase their tools to make a living, with money they have earned. Management can take some cash out of their $100+/hour labor rate and make a trip to harbor freight to supply the lube rack with some charity. They can even deduct it as a business expense!

Nobody borrows **** from me. Because they don't have **** to lend me. So explain why I need to let goober use my tools to take 2+ hours doing a pad slap? While I do his job dumping oil for $4 pre-tax per LOF/rotate? They can do what I did and dump every penny extra they make back into tools. They can stay up late researching and reading SAE papers, and paying for training events. They can live at home and stop buying weed, stop financing cars, and start showing up on time.

/rant