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[BlakeTheCarGuy]

See if your Snap on guy can get another one for your Dad. Surprise him with it. From what I’ve read, your parents support you a bunch. Would be a great gift showing how much you appreciate their support.
How much you wanna bet that won’t be the last teal ratchet in your shop?

That’s a great idea. Yes they do support me a lot. They love that I’m in a trade. Hopefully I can get one that color in each drive too. I got this one way cheaper than it goes for on the website. I hope they make screwdrivers in this color too lol.

 

[Raineman]

I hope they make screwdrivers in this color too lol.

Oh trust me, they’ll make anything you want for a price. Be careful. Think first…and second.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Oh trust me, they’ll make anything you want for a price. Be careful. Think first…and second.

Oh yeah I know. I never buy too much though it is tempting I have tons of wants but some needs too I’m trying to prioritize the needs first.

 

[ChefRex]

That color is nice and hard handles are the way to go, my guy shows up but hasn't had anything new to entice me.
I have been thinking of an overhead locker, might see what he'll do.

 

[cliftonbros89]

Top of the list, Epstein day purchase

Finally broke down and got the 3/4” fuel. Also had to get a 45mm socket for a job. Biggest I had was 42mm and my wrenches are 44 and 46mm so I had no 45.

Needed some new pliers.

Service wrench set. I’ve got several larger sizes but I thought the smaller sizes could be handy.

Got this for a job too. These are handy.

Code reader for the big trucks.

SK Club coupon purchases and deals.

A few KC Tool purchases I thought could be handy as well.

 

[xlowxyotax88x]

I haven't had a problem with grips getting bad and I was worried about that at first I wipe em down whenever fluid gets on them and never had an issue, I did have a buddy that had a few that were ratty and sticky and peeling and he said it's from oil and such sitting on it. Did you see the limited edition 57 Chevy boxes they released a few years ago? Was teal

 

[CripeDistributing]

A few Napa tools from Cripes Distributing

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[KnurledNut]

Im glad Swanson finally made one of these mini squares!
Affordable ($10) and domestic.
The offset dual reference base (not highlighted below) is a neat revision.
Bought one from Slowes. (misspelling intentional)
Part no. S0145

I was also pleasantly surprised to see an end cap there with a selection of individual Wiha Terminator bits, sets, folding L keys, and mini screwdrivers.

 

[javyLSU]

My dealer dropped off a few Snap-on ratchets I had ordered on promo:


HD order with my Klein stuff arrived as well.

 

[1foxracing]

A few new things this past week.

 

[Dr.JohnnyFever]

Is argon a tool?

 

[Raineman]

I had a Stanley ratchet that had a broken pawl. Called them for warranty and the model I had was discontinued. They offered me a Craftsman and I said I really didn’t want one of those. They then offered me a Proto and something else. As soon as I heard Proto, I said I’d love to have that.

Called on Tuesday, just delivered today. Easily a top notch warranty experience. Told me to take the broken one to a recycler.
Proto Professional 5249. This thing is smooth as warm butter.

 

[M6erfan]

$0.49ea TSC Dremel bit haul, and a fluid extractor. . .

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Got this Matco 30 inch 1/2 ratchet today at the pawn shop for $50. I feel it was a good deal. Paid $65 for everything I got about 40 sockets and some screwdrivers and wrenches with it so overall I’m happy. This is a $310 ratchet from Matco.

 

[Raineman]

Thats a great score. You’re killing it with deals.

 

[Fedwrench]

Got this Matco 30 inch 1/2 ratchet today at the pawn shop for $50. I feel it was a good deal. Paid $65 for everything I got about 40 sockets and some screwdrivers and wrenches with it so overall I’m happy. This is a $310 ratchet from Matco.

That's definitely a YOU ****!!!! for the ratchet, well done. The pawn shop was asleep at the wheel on that one.

 

[Kevkx125]

Picked up a couple new wrench's

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

That's definitely a YOU ****!!!! for the ratchet, well done. The pawn shop was asleep at the wheel on that one.

They always give me good deals. I’ve been a regular there since I was old enough to use tools. But I agree it’s a heck of a deal. I didn’t see it till last minute when I was getting ready to leave. It had no price on it so I asked they said $50 I said sold.

 

[ChefRex]

Blake, looks like you'll need new tires soon so if you want to recoup your money let me know, I'll even cover the shipping!
Yes you ****!

 

[Raineman]

Cross posted in the garage sale thread because I got it at a thrift shop. Still in sealed box for $80

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

9/16 spark plug socket. Didn’t see any real reason to buy an expensive one. I mainly need it to complete my spark plug socket set along with a 14mm which I couldn’t find. I seen this one on the shelf at Advance Auto so I figured what the heck. I needed it at work last week for plugs on a Ford and had to borrow from the Ford tech. Even though I’m Subaru I do a lot of trade ins too which is how I needed it. Made in Taiwan and I’ve actually had good luck with the TEQ stuff from what I understand is it’s rebranded Gearwrench.

 

[xlowxyotax88x]

That is correct Blake, my advance store has warrantied out some of my gear wrench stuff with it and my commercial rep swears that if I was somewhere without an advance that gearwrench will honor it as well. I've had no issues with any of it

 

[ptgarcia]

I really don’t need this but for some reason I wanted one since the first time I saw it. Its in the current Napa flyer and I just couldn’t pass it up any more.

 

[Kevkx125]

Picked up some new plier's

 

[iagsxr]

Got this Williams ratcheting wrench set. Was a touch bummed that they didn't offer them in their domestic line, but the detents feel crisp and smooth just playing with them in my hands.

 

[ChefRex]

These snips were delivered today. Didn’t order, came directly from Malco, Called and they had no input and told to enjoy, I will!

 

[FMB4]

I had a Stanley ratchet that had a broken pawl. Called them for warranty and the model I had was discontinued. They offered me a Craftsman and I said I really didn’t want one of those. They then offered me a Proto and something else. As soon as I heard Proto, I said I’d love to have that.

Called on Tuesday, just delivered today. Easily a top notch warranty experience. Told me to take the broken one to a recycler.
Proto Professional 5249. This thing is smooth as warm butter.

Now that's as super deal!

Btw, I've been using Plumb/Plomb/Proto since the early '70s. Dad had 3/8 drive Plumb socket/ratchet set that he bought used in the late 40s (IIRC). That set got me through my first engine rebuild (with a lot of his help) back in '74 or so (Pontiac 389). Did have to use a 'cheater' bar/pipe on the crank main caps tho. That said, don't think I've ever broken any P/P/Proto tool of any kind to this day (including several years as a early '80s Yam motorcycle dealership mech and 15 or so years after that as an auto mech. Same for Snap On. And very few (back in the day) Craftsman for that matter.

 

[1foxracing]

Todays new stuff from Vessel Tools USA.
















The Crystaline series drivers will go along nicely with the rest of my Vessel Drivers.

 

[Dr.JohnnyFever]

While everybody else is going M12 stubby, here I am:

 

[1320]

Got this Williams ratcheting wrench set. Was a touch bummed that they didn't offer them in their domestic line, but the detents feel crisp and smooth just playing with them in my hands.

They do (or did, maybe) sell some USA made ratcheting wrenches, and they're still out there at certain vendors. You can get the set part numbers from this image -

 

[NUTTSGT]

Made the switch to 20V months ago and was going to buy more as needed. Today I needed a recip saw.

 

[anndel]

While everybody else is going M12 stubby, here I am:

Nice Aircat!

 

[topcok88]

Well I sold my 5HP 80 Gallon air compressor yesterday for $1,500. It was nice to have but I really don’t require a large compressor anymore. So I ordered a Rolair Airstak that should be delivered Wednesday and decided I also wanted an airless sprayer. I was already set on buying a Graco ProX17 from the local Sherwin Williams but last night on FB Marketplace I came across this! So I met the seller this morning and for $375 NIB I got the airless I wanted and saved some money. Going to go pick up a new Bostitch 23 gauge pin nailer and 18 gauge narrow crown stapler to round out my pneumatic nailer set up. Been a good week so far.

 

[Dr.JohnnyFever]

I am pretty well stocked on 1/2" impact sockets, but don't have much 3/8". Time to start changing that.

 

[designer485]

Screw / Thread Gauge Set.


Cleaning Brushes - cheap and USA made.



Vintage Stanley Drill Press Vise (Needs a good cleaning and rust removal, but is in great shape).

 

[topcok88]

Have been wanting a 18 gauge narrow crown stapler and 23 gauge pin nailer for quite some time. Figured I would buy them now that have been selling some of my other tools. Only disappointment was the lack of staples/pins available at the big box store ion the shelf. I bought what they had available but I will have to order the remaining offline because I could not find them locally. Grand total - $497 (mostly in the fasteners).

 

[1320]

Not new, but new to me...

Grandpa passed away many years ago, but I just got around to seeing what tools were left behind.

I've heard of Cee-Tee before, but haven't seen any until now. I haven't come across any Vise-grips without the release handle before. The adjustable wrenches look pretty standard - The monkey wrench just says "AUTO" on it.

 

[1320]

Champion Blower and Forge Co tap and die set.

Very well used set... Are the toothless dies just guides? One of them and the die fits into the wrench at the same time.

 

[1320]

Stanley #102 block plane.

 

[iagsxr]

They do (or did, maybe) sell some USA made ratcheting wrenches, and they're still out there at certain vendors. You can get the set part numbers from this image -

Thanks for that. The website doesn't show WS-1180RS as an active part number but I can double check tomorrow.