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I've been considering one of those for a while now, as using a full-size torque wrench on stem bolts, and the like, is a bit awkward/overkill, but have always questioned the quality/accuracy of them...that calibration certificate you posted looks pretty darn good, though.CDI torque control. 2-8 NM. Perfect for a lot of bike fasteners. $50. Came with a calibration certificate. Made in China though.
Might have to pull the trigger, finally.
Looks sturdy. Can you adjust that model so you can set the throttle to a certain RPM ?
Always look at the Lisle website before you buy something from Bluepoint
Snap-On trim nut /palnut drivers
Snapped-off
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It adjusts from 18" to 34". Although looking at it, I don't believe it's as precisely adjustable as the throttle version. More of lengthen it to mash the pedal to the floor. I'll report back when I receive it.
ste6168
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Not all new today, but most is new as far as use goes. Bought the Wera driver set almost a year ago, thinking it would replace my Matco/Witte set in my tool bag, but its just sat unused since. Decided to replace me Craftsman (USA) set in the home box with them, instead. In order to keep things right in the world, also had to upgrade my craftsman nut drivers, so took advantage of a 20% Zoro coupon and added the SAE/MM sets of Weras to the home box... Really thinking about picking up a set of Wera precision drivers to replace the Kobalt's, though 100% unnecessary. LOL
Also added in a HF flathead to take the rough bruntwork, for prying open paint and beer cans, save the Weras for actual screwing.
I have these OEM tools picks and another set of Ullman picks, 99% sure they're the same, rebranded Ullmans. Ullmans are in my backup, eventual shop box (don't have an outside shop, yet, but building a toolset for the inevitable)
Also added in a HF flathead to take the rough bruntwork, for prying open paint and beer cans, save the Weras for actual screwing.
I have these OEM tools picks and another set of Ullman picks, 99% sure they're the same, rebranded Ullmans. Ullmans are in my backup, eventual shop box (don't have an outside shop, yet, but building a toolset for the inevitable)
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Snapped-off
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Gotta wonder how much money was left on the table after shipping them from Europe in a week at that price. Looking forward to using mine.yipee the stahlwille amazon specials showed up. one hell of a bargain for a top shelf wrench
freudianfloyd
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Well last month was my birthday. My wife always asks for a list of things I would like. If I say I want a ratchet, chances are she would stop at Lowes and pick up a Kobalt because they all look the same to her, so I have to make the list as specific as possible.
So I pulled out my Snap on catalog and started picking out a variety of tools I wouldn't mind having and wrote them down. I also found a few non Snap on
I also added a few non-tool items, specifically a Marlin 30-30 I have had my eye on.
Well she got me the Marlin! Which is awesome!!!
But now that I went through the catalog and listed after all those tools, I did what any tool lover would do, I bought some of the tools as a present to myself.
And then my first Nepros ratchet
So I pulled out my Snap on catalog and started picking out a variety of tools I wouldn't mind having and wrote them down. I also found a few non Snap on
I also added a few non-tool items, specifically a Marlin 30-30 I have had my eye on.
Well she got me the Marlin! Which is awesome!!!
But now that I went through the catalog and listed after all those tools, I did what any tool lover would do, I bought some of the tools as a present to myself.
And then my first Nepros ratchet
Chumly
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Please reply back how you like the hard handle vs standard chrome. I picked that model up (in 3/8" drive) the last 3 stops and put it back on the magnet not really knowing if I'd love it or hate it. "You know you want it", Yeah, and you know that I know you wouldn't mind the $194 for it. I'm worried, probably a bit too much, about tight spots where I know a standard chrome handle swings fine.Snap-on THLXD72 1/4" locking flex head ratchet.
Nice to see another Hi-Viz buyer BTW. Gotta pick a color and I guess no one wants Yellow...good! "I'll ask others and if it's there next week..." Oh, it'll be there. No one likes yellow (laughs from the others aboard the good ship spend-your-lot). I'm DeWalt and mark my cheaper tools yellow already, so...
Just worried about that darn handle. Retired family says it's great for long handles and breakers and perhaps benchwork for carbs where you full grip the thing and not finger-dally bolts off in confined spaces. Set me straight!
Chumly
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Maaaan, ya gotta love 'em! I'm into several hobbies but for sure I know exactly what I want. I have several things still sitting in boxes like new. Logitech speakers stand out. I have Klipsch 5.1 Ultra already for the computer, so I guess when I build the new garage the Logitech will go in there. Never built the new garage over the 2 decades so they're still there in a box. The general rule is DON'T buy me tools, Computer parts, or clothing. All she wants is flowers though and I don't pull through much.
"So I pulled out my Snap on catalog" <- I forgot how to double quote)
This is very much akin to the fat JCPennies/Sears catalog we use to get in the mail. You start with openly circling toys you want and eventually you're hiding behind the couch looking at bras and leggings for some reason. Dad smiles, mom worries.
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How do you like them so far? I picked up one today at the tool store and found the ratcheting mechanism not very smooth. Was disappointed and put them back.
probly not much. the amazon deal jumped to $125 now. not sure that includes freight. toolgiant looks to have them for $100. no matter. we got hell of a deal
Compressed
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With a handle like flip-eye i see why you put them back
I like them, i have other makes, sizes and lengths and all those stay on the truck now, these are for my garage. They cost a bit, but when you break down the sizes and divide the actual number they weren't too bad about 18 clams a piece, to fill in the sizes Milwaukee did not have 24mm, 23mm, 7mm & 6mm sizes so i ordered those from TEKTON.
The open end grove slits seem to work rather well.
Now for these companies to make them thinner.
Compressed
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I like yellow, your ratchet handle my US General tool chest and on Corvettes, i read last night some where here they are using and putting on 6 in 1 screwdriver handles on the chromed metal ratchet handles, simply fascinating, i thought that's what mechanics gloves are for?
or wrap them with non slip somethn' or the other, or a tough bicycle/motorcylcle grip or the Ol' crosscut diamond grove pattern or?
I like the hard handles better than the soft or just chrome, but I think a lot of it is just preference. For the most part, I find the 1/4" and 3/8" chrome ratchets hard to hold on to in a comfortable way. I have plenty of chrome ratchets for when the handle is too big, but I can't say that happens often to me.
This yellow is the regular banana yellow rather than the neon Hi Viz yellow. I use different colors to delineate different drive sizes. (and to satisfy that collector/custom itch, too)
I think handle vs no handle is preference. I think the Snap-on hard handle ratchets could stand to use a size larger handle in each drive size.
Jweebothee
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Cornwell ratcheting wrenches
Me likey, I do not see this model # listed on the website. Any ideas where a non truck user could buy one?Snap-on THLXD72 1/4" locking flex head ratchet.
I got mine from ebay. They were new last year (I think) so it seems like there aren't a whole lot of them out there yet.
It is on Snap-on's website, but Snap-on's website is terrible. Here is a link to it -
Snap-on Store
You definitely did. I can't see a use for them in what I do, but almost jumped anyway... lol
PelicanPines
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I want these ...Cornwell ratcheting wrenches
BPRW12SBFMST
Found them $299... ouch.
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Fedwrench
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Matco wants a little more for theirs
10 PIECE METRIC FLEX RATCHETING WRENCH SET SRFM102PA | Matco Tools
Mountain used to offer a set (probably the same set) for around $175 but, I can't find any available online.
10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench | Mountain | 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM
Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench auto tools, automotive, tools, autobody tools,
www.toolsource.com
PelicanPines
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That's the ones... Sent a note to my Santa... see if I can kick in some "manual labor" to offset the cost.Matco wants a little more for theirs
10 PIECE METRIC FLEX RATCHETING WRENCH SET SRFM102PA | Matco Tools
www.matcotools.com
Mountain used to offer a set (probably the same set) for around $175 but, I can't find any available online.
10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench | Mountain | 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM
Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench Mountain 8-PFFDV-10PCS-MM 10 Piece Flexible Ratcheting Wrench auto tools, automotive, tools, autobody tools,www.toolsource.com
atikovi
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Xhorse key cloner. Got tired of paying $100-$150 at the dealer to program keys. This cost under $300 on Ebay so after just 2 or 3 keys it pays for itself. Plus it can reset $10 used transponder keys so they can be reused instead of spending another $100-$150 on a new key.
jeffmoss26
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godspeed...how do you plan to cut keys? how many keys do you actually find yourself needing to program?
atikovi
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I already have conventional and laser key machines so got that covered. I figure at least half a dozen a year, more if get a lot of cars to flip.
Jweebothee
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My Cornwell dealer had them for 230 in the flyer, I asked if he had any in stock, said h
Yeah, told him I’d meet him in the truck after I finished up my car, went to the truck and he said “hey I completely forgot I have a set of used ones if you want, I’ll cut a good deal, 175$“ SOLD!!
PelicanPines
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You **** !
PelicanPines
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ya ive rarely needed that style of wrench but for $70 to my door i couldnt resist. probly get $80 or $90 on ebay if i ever decided i dont want them
Odd-job
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Koken goodness. 1/4 e torx set. Really got that for an e10 that is usually in 3/8. E8 and e10 swivels. They are chrome finish via satin for some reason. 1/4 wobble spinner. Perfect except there is no 1/4 female on the other side which is the most important feature! 8mm and 10mm semi deep 1/4 nut gripper sockets which I figure would get some good use. Usually I have an ocd about buying a complete set just because garage journal folks say I’ll need a 9 and 11 mm at the worst moment. The funky koken sets with missing sizes that end up being really expensive somehow deterred me from buying more tools and focus on what I think I actually need. My first foray into Koken.
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Odd-job
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Glad I bought mine. Am now realizing my feel is not as good as I thought it was. Am not as "pro" as I thought... imagine that.
Two wish list items:
- 1/4 drive instead of a bit driver as I tend to fumble around with bits more than sockets.
- Made in the USA - might be worth it to me even if I had to pay 2X, I thought CDI was all USA made given their torque wrenches all seem to be USA made. This is one of the few non USA made CDI products I have found.
My feel is pretty good, but when dealing with high-dollar, and very fragile, carbon components I'd rather be safe than sorry haha. I'm currently using a wera 2.5-25 Nm torque wrench on my bikes, but as I mentioned earlier, it can be a little cumbersome, and I don't like having to rely on the very low end of torque wrenches (mostly deal with the 3-6 Nm range on bikes). So the 2-8 of that one would be perfect.
I do agree with wishing it was a 1/4 drive instead of bit...I never did like dealing with bits. Then, given it's price, and (probably) small market size, I'm not surprised that it's not a made in USA product. But, then again, it is made in France, so not exactly a China made product?
Odd-job
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Definitely the perfect range except for stuff that one should use a 3/8 torque wrench on (crank pinch bolts and center lock rotors).
here’s a shot of the country of origin.
To CDI’s credit I was also looking at a Wiha Torquevario that was over $200. That wasn’t made in Germany either.
That's a pretty decent cloner have one and use it a few times a month. Mainly when doing EEPROM work on old toyotas / acuras. I think you'll like it.
designer485
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Rohm Chuck for my Milwaukee 2407-20. 1/32-3/8 capacity.
I had an extra Rohm chuck, but it is threaded 12-20. This Milwaukee is threaded 3/8-24 so I ordered a new one in the correct size.
I ended by breaking the POS stock chuck getting it off. Putting the Rohm on has transformed the drill.
I despise stock made in China drill chucks and now have made in Germany Rohm chucks on all of my drills.
I had an extra Rohm chuck, but it is threaded 12-20. This Milwaukee is threaded 3/8-24 so I ordered a new one in the correct size.
I ended by breaking the POS stock chuck getting it off. Putting the Rohm on has transformed the drill.
I despise stock made in China drill chucks and now have made in Germany Rohm chucks on all of my drills.
