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[ste6168]

Stopped by advance auto to get a bulb and couldn’t pass this up, $31. Broke the kit apart, 1/4” deeps went in my home tool box, 3/8” and 1/4 regular (plus ratchets and extensions) went in my general maintenance/travel bag, the few 3/8” deep got tossed in my “spare tools I’ll let people borrow/have or pass onto my kids first home” box. Found it odd it came with equal amounts of sae/mm sockets 1/4” regular and deep, plus 3/8” regular, but included no metric deep sockets. And only like 8 SAE sizes in deep.

The case went in the garbage, not garbage day yet if anyone wants it. Lol. Hard to pass up for the price.

Why the sad face @BlakeTheCarGuy ?

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Why the sad face @BlakeTheCarGuy ?

Because you threw the case away. I always keep the cases to me it adds value if you ever sell it.

 

[zmotorsports]

Snap-on trim tool set long. He had red and green I was hoping for orange lol but oh well. Then picked up a magnetic pickup tool and got some pocket screwdrivers and drawing entries. Also talked him out of a camouflage hat too haha. Made a large payment today of $760 to get my balance down.

You'll like those trim tools.

 

[Bighead38]

Because you threw the case away. I always keep the cases to me it adds value if you ever sell it.

Selling tools you bought is against the law lol.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Selling tools you bought is against the law lol.

I agree lol. And my OCD would not let me throw the case away either haha.

 

[Steve_P]

Snap On mini file holder, spring tool, cotter pin puller and a blue point magnet.

I like that file holder!

 

[javyLSU]

Whiteside Manufacturing Either End Adjustable Creeper, Made in USA. Finally pulled the trigger on buying it (with the help of a 20% off coupon from Zoro). BIG upgrade from the Craftsman I’ve been using for so long - thick pads, big, smooth casters, and five different settings for the back pad. This will put me at the perfect height when using my mid-rise lift at home.

 

[will335i]

Whiteside Manufacturing Either End Adjustable Creeper, Made in USA. Finally pulled the trigger on buying it (with the help of a 20% off coupon from Zoro). BIG upgrade from the Craftsman I’ve been using for so long - thick pads, big, smooth casters, and five different settings for the back pad. This will put me at the perfect height when using my mid-rise lift at home.

How do you like that Twin Busch lift? I have been looking at one of their two post for my garage.

 

[Monte]

Tire tread depth gauge

 

[qqzj]

Tire tread depth gauge

Haha, this is trash! Sorry for the bad news. The one I got did not show zero when measuring a flat surface. I had to grind it down for it to work right.

 

[javyLSU]

How do you like that Twin Busch lift? I have been looking at one of their two post for my garage.

Some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Like everything, it’s a good bit more expensive now than when I bought it in 2019, but even with the price increase I would not hesitate in buying it again. Their support is fantastic, and quickly respond to any inquiries. They even have a YouTube channel that shows setup and maintenance tips. I can’t recommend them enough.

 

[ste6168]

I agree lol. And my OCD would not let me throw the case away either haha.

Ahh, yeah man, I never keep the cases, take up too much space which I am already short on. At one point I saved them, then realized, I’ll never use them again so what’s the point!

Not a ton of value in this at either way, but it’ll work for my needs!

 

[setfocus]

Haha, this is trash! Sorry for the bad news. The one I got did not show zero when measuring a flat surface. I had to grind it down for it to work right.

That goes for any tread depth gage of that type that I've used, but I haven't used the lisle. I once tried to clean a gage I had off with brake clean and it melted

 

[SRU1436]

After seeing JavyLSU get the Sunex 3/8” drive torque adapter set, I decided to get a set too. I got SAE as I have old chevy. Cant wait to try them out.

 

[jonshonda]

 

[Renegade1LI]

Now you're talking!

 

[Bmxkelowna]

After seeing JavyLSU get the Sunex 3/8” drive torque adapter set, I decided to get a set too. I got SAE as I have old chevy. Cant wait to try them out.

Do they give you the torque value that you need to add or subtract to get the proper torque setting with the longer adapters?

 

[SRU1436]

Do they give you the torque value that you need to add or subtract to get the proper torque setting with the longer adapters?

This is what came in the box.

 

[username2]

Ordered these at different dates they got here today from Amazon Japan, Amazon UK, and Palmac.

Nepros NBR390L
Ko-ken extensions, universal joints, regular 3/8" sockets
Stahlwille 14/17

I just bought one of those 14/17 sets too. $137 on Amazon. Pretty cheap I thought.

 

[bugnut]

Miscellaneous stuff from HF. Had need of a dead blow while working on the Kubota. Why just buy one!

 

[jonshonda]

Now you're talking!

That's my wallet talking, saying "hey jacka$$ , why don't you keep me shut for a few days, ehh?"

 

[javyLSU]

Do they give you the torque value that you need to add or subtract to get the proper torque setting with the longer adapters?

One of the many advantages of digital torque wrenches… I enter the length, and my TechAngle does the math for me

 

[CallumRD1]

One of the many advantages of digital torque wrenches… I enter the length, and my TechAngle does the math for me

Or you just align the adapter perpendicular to the wrench and the torque reading is unchanged.

 

[SRU1436]

Or you just align the adapter perpendicular to the wrench and the torque reading is unchanged.

I’m not questioning you, but did you read that somewhere. I only ask because the paperwork never mentioned it and this is my first set of torque adapters. And until I read this thread I was unaware they existed.

thanks

 

[CallumRD1]

I’m not questioning you, but did you read that somewhere. I only ask because the paperwork never mentioned it and this is my first set of torque adapters. And until I read this thread I was unaware they existed.

thanks

It's simple trigonometry. Here's a link that shows it in a little bit of detail. It's a more common question with crowfoot wrenches but applies equally here.

How to Use a Torque Wrench with a Crowfoot Wrench | TEKTON

Learn how to accurately use a torque wrench with a crowfoot wrench to measure torque. Use the included Torque Conversion Calculator.

www.tekton.com

 

[javyLSU]

Or you just align the adapter perpendicular to the wrench and the torque reading is unchanged.

Not when you need to use the adapter in-line because of an obstruction that prevents use at a 90 degree angle, as has been the case in my uses.

 

[Greg5OH]

Finished out my 3/8 SAE sockets from 13/16 up.
Smaller ones are all SK, but i cheaped out and went tekton for the bigger deeps and craftsman china on the 2 shallows. For that sizing i go 1/2” drive anyway but, cant stand to see naked tool posts, ahem..missing 3/8dr 1/4 deep

 

[CallumRD1]

Not when you need to use the adapter in-line because of an obstruction that prevents use at a 90 degree angle, as has been the case in my uses.

Of course that's correct. I said the torque value is unchanged at 90˚. It will be different at every other angle, hence requiring a calculation. But if you can get away with a 90˚ angle it saves time and effort because you don't need to compensate for the change in torque.

 

[javyLSU]

Finished out my 3/8 SAE sockets from 11/16 up.
Smaller ones are all SK, but i cheaped out and went tekton for the bigger deeps and craftsman china on the 2 shallows. For that sizing i go 1/2” drive anyway but, cant stand to see naked tool posts, ahem..missing 3/8dr 1/4 deep

I also use Tekton chrome sockets as my “fillers.” Great prices and quality, no complaints here.

 

[setfocus]

Couple of things from tekton and impact tune up kit

21, 22, 24mm 3/8 drive sockets
45oz deadblow - probably should have got the next size up
24" 1/2 drive breaker bar
Tune up kit for my old IR 2135qtimax

 

[Renegade1LI]

Screwdriver overload today,lol my tekton and felo drivers came today, all the tekton drivers say usa on them, seem like they are well made, only one way to find out. I love the Felo wood handles, match my sorby chisels pretty good, can’t wait for a wood working project to try then. I think the tekton set will go in the new service cart.

 

[johnson_n]

The open end on those stahlwilles, are they a different offset than most combos or does it just look different? Never really noticed if that's how they all are.

 

[Magnum440d100]

Ebagged a craftsman RP (11/32) to fill a spot in the rack. Discovered my 1/4” and 1/2” were gone as well. Not sure I included those in a previous post or if I was waiting for the 11/32 to arrive. So now I’m complete again from 1/4”-3/4”. I’ll at one point get the larger sizes to complete the “set” up to 1”

I hate thieves!

 

[vwpieces]

@Slednut Happy belated Birthday!

I got MORE CLAMPS!

Lowes clearance at $8/box if anyone interested.

 

[Renegade1LI]

That's my wallet talking, saying "hey jacka$$ , why don't you keep me shut for a few days, ehh?"

That's something my wife would say,lol.

 

[Raineman]

Haven’t bought anything in a while, too busy working gobs of overtime. Cashed in some Tekton points before the price increase. 2 sided rubber mallet, 1/2” drive deep 6 point 27mm socket which completes my full Tekton rail of those, and a 36oz dead blow ball peen I’ve wanted for a while.

 

[Steve_P]

Well, that was quick! I actually laughed at this pic after your Masterforce? debacle post a few days ago. Use and enjoy. And post another review on this one.

 

[rshadd]

IFixit Tools to replace the batteries in my Apple iPhone 6s...

 

[germanwrenchguy]

some nicer 1/2 drive sockets and an 24mm wrench

 

[Snapped-off]

I couldn't resist jumping on the toolwagon