DerekV
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I couldn't resist this deal on Amazon as well. $159 was too good to pass up
javyLSU
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Congrats!Welp, It's FapOn day. Thanks! FHLD80HV added to the box.
Think I'm pigeon-holing myself going Hi-Viz in the long run, but hope it sticks around now but I guess I can change if it goes away. The color/tint isn't consistent with the Striking Pry Bar kit by it being a bit lighter of a shade. But whatever, in under a year they'll all be used enough that you can't tell.
I like the hard-handle much better than the soft or chrome now that I've used it right away...like a child getting a new toy. Easy to clean, the handle is NOT very big, and doesn't catch on things randomly like the soft handle I compared it to on the same task. The soft just seemed like it'd bother me over it's life and not last long enough where I have hard handles from the 80's that still look fine. It's those old larger handles I was thinking it would have even though I picked it up enough times to know better.
I wanted the locking flex head and he just kinda groaned at me saying that. He'll order it but I guess they're problematic? The boat crew guy on the truck I work across the fence from shook his head at it too, so I went for the stuff I know works.
Now I gotta ask if I can get the soft handled non-locking flex swapped to an HV hard handle.
[Edited for Speeeling]
As an aside, it’s funny to me to read all the complaints about the “durability” of the soft grips. When they get nasty, I clean them with the same thing I clean my hands with. When they wear out, it takes me all of 3 minutes to swap on a new grip. Handles are 100% personal preference - I get it!
javyLSU
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Not sure I’m picking up what you’re putting down - what “challenges does Taiwan Stuff pose?”thanks Fedwrench and DerekV
re: "Most everything..." - do they actually manufacture any of their product here, or is it all outsourced offshore?
Taiwan stuff poses some challenges.(https://www.taiwanhandtools.com.tw/en/company.php)
Kasal
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So today my Christmas gift arrived (I couldn't resist taking a look at it). Not too impressed with a tool made in the USA (at the rate on this side of the world the price is 1 ½ of work) too much for a simple hammer.
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Raineman
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Translation:
"So today my Christmas present arrived (I couldn't resist taking a look). I'm not too impressed with a tool made in the USA. (At the rate on this side of the world the price is 1 ½ of the job) too much for a simple hammer."
"So today my Christmas present arrived (I couldn't resist taking a look). I'm not too impressed with a tool made in the USA. (At the rate on this side of the world the price is 1 ½ of the job) too much for a simple hammer."
four.cycle
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javyLSU said:
Kasal
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thanks, i had problems with the translator
javyLSU
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@four.cycle Understood - thanks!
No complaints on my locking flex head, my favourite ratchet. It's only three years old and hasn't been used everyday, but has had a decent bit of use. I gave one to a buddy who liked mine and his is still going strong too.
Is ash die back a problem in the USA too? Taking down a lot of ash right now in the UK, a real shame.
Mirage
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DELTA table saw from the Lowes deals thread. $339 was too good to pass up. Matches the mitre saw acquired in the same way awhile back.
We had a huge issue with the emerald ash borer in the 2000’s in the Detroit area. I do not know if it is still happening.
rshadd
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Milton S-153 and S-160 Blo Guns with S-760 V-Series Plugs....
Raineman
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Some stocking stuffers for the kids, 
and a respirator for me
and a respirator for meChumly
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I was kinda being snarky. Saying that they aren't made with the Hi-Viz hard handle when I see it just fine on the Snap-On website but on back-order isn't cool.
I don't think ALL of Tekton products are made in the States. In a long interview they stated that they try to make the wrenches and such here but there's several genre of tools they just can't manufacture and keep reasonable prices. Forming plastic is more than likely a Taiwan item. This article states that "75 percent of the Tekton tools are made in Taiwan. 15 percent of the tools are made in the United States. And the rest of the tools (10 percent) are made in China."
Flared Base
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The OEM for those hammers is Trusty Cook who make the hammers for many of the largest and best regarded companies out there.The 36oz ball peen hammer is one of the made in USA items.
Flared Base
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That would have been my guess. I honestly don't know of any USA manufacturers of dead blow hammers besides Trusty Cook. Do you know if they are also the supplier for Capri? I saw they also started selling made in USA dead blow hammers.
Flared Base
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To make an on topic contribution to this thread, I was inspired by the recent zip tie tool thread that was floating around recently. I honestly didn't even know such a thing existed previously. I was curious to try out but some of the suggestions were a bit expensive considering I already have flush cutters and the Tsunoda cable tie cutters. I found these with decent reviews on amzn for about $25 so I figured I'd give it a try. It looks nicely constructed and finished so hopefully it works well.
OCD
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I picked up some Christmas presents for the guys in my family,
Lights, calendars, and tire tread gauges this year!!
Lights, calendars, and tire tread gauges this year!!
bsaint
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Some stuff off the Matco truck today. Well the inspection mirror was on sale at Lowes when I was getting sand tonight.
I knew it was going to happen but USA is finally off of Matco sockets. The 22mm I bought this summer is not on the 21mm I picked up today.
I knew it was going to happen but USA is finally off of Matco sockets. The 22mm I bought this summer is not on the 21mm I picked up today.
OCD
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My present is these Metric box wrenches,
They came with 4 TV trays!!
I also sent my dead screw gun in for the 125 dollar rebuild, they just gave me a brand new one!! Bonus!!
They came with 4 TV trays!!
I also sent my dead screw gun in for the 125 dollar rebuild, they just gave me a brand new one!! Bonus!!
as said, the Tekton hammers are Trusty Cook, USA made. That hammer looks great to me. It's a hammer. Yes, it has some tiny voids in the plastic casting, but so what? I have a few TC dead blows and dislike how small the handle grip is- sized for a 13 year old girl's hand.
four.cycle
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only a couple things waiting for me at the post office today. this little gem will help to complete one of my Penncraft sets:
3632 Penncraft 1/4" drive ratchet
nice example of an early "multi-tool". no makers mark anywhere.
3632 Penncraft 1/4" drive ratchet
nice example of an early "multi-tool". no makers mark anywhere.
javyLSU
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Icon 10pc reversible stubby ratcheting wrench set. Paid $52 on eBay - I found the SAE set for $50 last month. I like most of the Icon tools, I like how you can get them brand new on eBay for 25-50% off even better!
Two more Merry Japan pliers, that brings me up to four Merry pliers now.
Kind of expensive IMO for what it is but when I saw em in store I had to have one. Not that I need more blow guns though or even another pocket sized one.
Kind of expensive IMO for what it is but when I saw em in store I had to have one. Not that I need more blow guns though or even another pocket sized one.
joseywales
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Thanks for posting. I've been looking for a ratcheting stubby set, but couldn't pull the trigger on GW or Tekton. I found Icons, with the flex head, for $95 delivered on eBay. I chose flex head over reversible. We'll see if that pays off.Icon 10pc reversible stubby ratcheting wrench set. Paid $52 on eBay - I found the SAE set for $50 last month. I like most of the Icon tools, I like how you can get them brand new on eBay for 25-50% off even better!
The rubber tipped Milton is the cat's meow for blowing the pucks out of brake calipers.Milton S-153 and S-160 Blo Guns with S-760 V-Series Plugs....
bugnut
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Emerald Ash Borers also did the trick here. The woodpeckers have doubled or tripled in my area as there is an abundance of food, but the ash have died and are falling. Local sawmill said they are only good for firewood so that's where they are headed. They will fill the woodstove and not leave the property.
I've had that one for years and I've been surprised about how well it's held up (perfectly) for how little it cost.
Yeah, I think this is true about no Capri factory, and also a lot of similar brands. I didn't know Capri sold 0 degree DBEs, but they look just like the ones I have by Genius. I bought some Capri bit sockets when they had a sale and have been impressed with them- they seem to be as durable as Vim.
KnurledNut
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New 12” man purse.
Pics dont do justice how comically small it is.
Thats a zipper bag behind it for comparison.
Pics dont do justice how comically small it is.
Thats a zipper bag behind it for comparison.
And since I’m in here. Added this baby a couple weeks ago. It’s pretty damn trick since you can use the stand or freehand it. It’s got a built in electronic bubble that works both vertically and horizontal.
But the best feature is why I bought it. Dustless dry coring and man does it work great. We’ve got about 70 2.5” holes to core for pathways on several computer rooms and both water and dust where a big no-no.
But the best feature is why I bought it. Dustless dry coring and man does it work great. We’ve got about 70 2.5” holes to core for pathways on several computer rooms and both water and dust where a big no-no.
