demarpaint
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Two recent Ebay buys. A brake caliper file and a wrench extender from Vim Tools.
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Yes. Taps remove metal. These are made to reform the threads but not remove metal. Especially important when you clean up threads in aluminum or magnesium. You don’t want to take away metal, just pretty it up and keep tolerances.Metric re-threaders. Have always used taps to clean up threads on rusted bolts and fasteners so I'm not sure why I bought these, but a post on some forum said using a tap on existing threads was bad. Anyway for $22 and made in the USA, I'm not out much if it ends up unused.
ZRX61
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Picked up this Pasco set while buying new ceramic cartridges at the plumbing store this morning. & yes, I know they aren't for changing cartridges.
Raineman
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New Tekton pick set. Ordered it 4:45pm Wednesday as soon as I got their email notification that they were available. Were waiting for me today when I got home 
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four.cycle
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Tekton SRH11003 90-tooth 1/4" drive QR 3-inch ratchet
1923 Cincinnati Tool Co. catalog (reprint)
Ridgid 6-inch steel pipe wrench
Indestro 2875A 60-tooth 1/4" drive RHFT ratchet
Niagara Metal Stamping Corp. / Niagara Falls Metal Works "PreMax" radio wrench set (partial)
Mossberg 490 alligator wrench
Duster346
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four.cycle
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^ The little Tekton and the Indestro ratchets are for a buddy of mine who's still using an oval-head Craftsman RP. Wonder how he'll like them?
Almost forgot this. A little Husky 1/4" drive set. Something tells me this is all that came in this set: 1/4" - 7/16" and the breaker.
The tommy bar does have a detent ball at one end:
Husky 2276 11-pc 1/4" drive SAE socket set
Almost forgot this. A little Husky 1/4" drive set. Something tells me this is all that came in this set: 1/4" - 7/16" and the breaker.
The tommy bar does have a detent ball at one end:
Husky 2276 11-pc 1/4" drive SAE socket set
Raineman
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I like that little Tekton ratchet. Already added it to my wish list.
Shed of tools
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How do you like the Proto pry bars and where did you get them I’ve been eyeing them for a while.
four.cycle
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Raineman said:
He's done most of the work on my vehicles the last 40+ years. (I hate working on cars.) We were talking about the stuff I need him to do and what parts I needed to round up and he said "Hey get me one of those little Indestro ratchets because I don't have enough space in some of these newer rigs I'm working on lately."
That kind of puzzled me, because the Indestro is just shy of 5 inches long. I mentioned the Tekton to him but it went in one ear and out the other.
I bought a big full-blown Tekton kit a while back, and added a tiny ratchet to it, but I haven't put any of it to use as of yet.
I'm curious to see what he'll think about that little midget model there. They made another one - with a different handle - but I didn't find one on Ebay that day. (see image) They make a "standard" size as well, but it's over 6 inches long. (image below)
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Faucet Seat tools?Picked up this Pasco set while buying new ceramic cartridges at the plumbing store this morning. & yes, I know they aren't for changing cartridges.
If Yes... First time you have the right one... it's like getting a big slice of chocolate cake with an icing rose on it.
ZRX61
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It sure beats sticking a flat screwdriver in the seat & twisting it...
Bessy
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I did mention these were ordered over in the Knipex thread, but didn't have a picture. Added the 300 and 100 mm cobras to my growing arsenal, both featuring Quickset. I initially got myself to thinking that the Quickset was gimmicky (jury is still out) but I've since managed to get it to work more smoothly on the larger pliers. The minis it's worked well all around.
Last night I found myself enthralled with Vessel ball end screwdrivers on the basis that I don't believe I have any JIS driver's that I can think of. I'm sure they'll find their way into my cart before too long.
Last night I found myself enthralled with Vessel ball end screwdrivers on the basis that I don't believe I have any JIS driver's that I can think of. I'm sure they'll find their way into my cart before too long.
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My Icon light bar came in. Hutch should arrive by April. 
CHI_Tool&Die
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Couple of different purchases over the last couple of weeks. I bought a Wiha torx set for work. These are my first Wiha drivers and I really am impressed with the ergonomics. The handle fits my hand really well.
I am replacing my large, cheap ratchet set at the house with better ratchets and hopefully less of them. So I took a chance on SK (I’ve had lots of issues with my previous purchases) and bought a standard length DT80 3/8 drive. It’s probably the nicest ratchet I’ve ever had. And it’s flawless other than I think I need to lube it. I am realizing I have a soft spot for roundhead ratchets.
Lastly, I swung by the local Ace for some snips and ended up with a combination file and Craftsman V Series screwdriver set too. I have no French tools so I had to jump on them to add to my Model UN toolbox.
They are pretty sweet though. I may go back and get the large set.
I am replacing my large, cheap ratchet set at the house with better ratchets and hopefully less of them. So I took a chance on SK (I’ve had lots of issues with my previous purchases) and bought a standard length DT80 3/8 drive. It’s probably the nicest ratchet I’ve ever had. And it’s flawless other than I think I need to lube it. I am realizing I have a soft spot for roundhead ratchets.
Lastly, I swung by the local Ace for some snips and ended up with a combination file and Craftsman V Series screwdriver set too. I have no French tools so I had to jump on them to add to my Model UN toolbox.
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Warranty replacement Gearwrench Spark Plug socket. It’s a 5/8. The boot kept coming out of it and staying on plugs. I asked them if it was covered under warranty and they said absolutely so the other one came today. Took about two weeks but I’m happy. And this one is made in Taiwan so maybe the went back to being made in Taiwan instead of China.
2ndGearRubber
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Been putting the Astro 1833 "bendy-boy" to work today. Does decent for a 3/8. Getting the neck tension where I want it is going to take a while.
CHI_Tool&Die
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Couple of different purchases over the last couple of weeks. I bought a Wiha torx set for work. These are my first Wiha drivers and I really am impressed with the ergonomics. The handle fits my hand really well.
I am replacing my large, cheap ratchet set at the house with better ratchets and hopefully less of them. So I took a chance on SK (I’ve had lots of issues with my previous purchases) and bought a standard length DT80 3/8 drive. It’s probably the nicest ratchet I’ve ever had. And it’s flawless other than I think I need to lube it. I am realizing I have a soft spot for roundhead ratchets.
Lastly, I swung by the local Ace for some snips and ended up with a combination file and Craftsman V Series screwdriver set too. I have no French tools so I had to jump on them to add to my Model UN toolbox.
Good choices! I'm a huge fan of Wiha - almost all of my drivers are by them. The tips hold up fantastic over time, very durable, the machining is flawless on all of mine, and the pricing is reasonable (or was when I bought them) for the quality and durability. And they offer a huge selection, including micro sizes. Their handle design offers more turning power than the typical small square hard handle. The drawback is that they're not as easy to clean, so I have a few hard handle Williams phillips drivers for when my hands/gloves are filthy.
I'm also a fan of the SK roundheads- I think I have 4. Mine are all 5-10 years old, but all were flawless in cosmetic quality, and also operation. I added some Super Lube to them as mine were dry. It's a shame that, IMO, SK dropped the ball with the LP90; the one I got was a dud, immediately started locking up, so I returned it.
Warranty replacement Gearwrench Spark Plug socket. It’s a 5/8. The boot kept coming out of it and staying on plugs. I asked them if it was covered under warranty and they said absolutely so the other one came today. Took about two weeks but I’m happy. And this one is made in Taiwan so maybe the went back to being made in Taiwan instead of China.
you might try the nepros magnetic one next time . thats the direction i went. i guess as i get older my patience is all gone for **** tools i have to send back lol
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Rural King haul. Someone said this brake tool was pretty good so hopefully it is. I’ve been doing this for a few years now and am just now buying brake tools because I wanted more tools lol
. Normally just use big Channellocks or c-clamp. Then got another Milton tread depth gauge because I dropped mine somewhere in my dads car and I can’t find it lol . It got knocked off the center console lid and I haven’t seen it since. Got some tire chalk to have at work or home haven’t decided yet to mark tires if you get something in them. Work provides it but like a lot of other things is we are out of it. Then got a big can of WD40 because I’m out of that at the house and the big can was only $1 more than the smaller one. Another full size bar of Lava for home because you gotta have that. And Loctite anti seize. That’s going to work as I have tons at home but we are out at work because people grab it and stash it in their boxes and it’s another thing we can’t get so I’m having to bring my own. Went to Advance Auto earlier today and they didn’t have any either so I figured I better get it while I can. And I use it on literally everything just about so I definitely will get my moneys worth out of it. At least mine will be different from everyone else’s because they all have Permatex. Then some various impact sockets to fill in the set in my cart. Don’t need to spend big money on those sizes as I don’t really need them working on Subaru but do work on other stuff occasionally that may require them.Duster346
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Blake, that's a great tread depth gauge.. I've had the same one for 2 decades. I'm actually surprised they still make it as I've really only seen the plastic ones in parts stores now.
demarpaint
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I grabbed these a while back on the cheap at Ebay. My son was home visiting and we were talking cars etc. He expressed an interest in having some tools, nothing crazy. I went on Ebay and got what I felt was a great price on these three Blackhawk ratchets to bring to him when I visit along with some other tools. What surprised me was the size of the ratchet heads. I must say they're decent tools for the money.
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Posted too soon yesterday, as a new Ridgid impact followed me home when I picked up the new storm door. Impact, 2ah battery and a charger marked down to $110, I couldn't really say no. Did I need another impact? Not really, but they sell batteries alone for more than the price of the kit, so why not.
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Just 31 days ago i filled my
Missing sae 3/8 with new tekton singles, and now i won this auction for a riiidiculous price, and cant return the tektons anymore.
Oh well tektons going in my backup box and these going into my main one.
now my 3/8 metric and sae sets are 99% USA made
Missing sae 3/8 with new tekton singles, and now i won this auction for a riiidiculous price, and cant return the tektons anymore.
Oh well tektons going in my backup box and these going into my main one.
now my 3/8 metric and sae sets are 99% USA made
Jweebothee
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Cornwell water pump pliers finally came in today, well they came in Friday but I wasn’t here so my coworker held on to them for me
Renegade1LI
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Needed another small portable inflator so i figured i give the dewalt a try, seems well made. Have to see how the calibration is, i have a couple of ryobi ones and they’re within 5 psi, hope this one’sa little better. It also comes with a 12 volt cord so that’s a plus.
Also picked up a ryobi stud detector to leave in my box at my sons house. We’ll see if it’s worth 29$? So far trying it in a wall i can see the studs it seems to work.
Also picked up a ryobi stud detector to leave in my box at my sons house. We’ll see if it’s worth 29$? So far trying it in a wall i can see the studs it seems to work.
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I have the same Snap-on locking pliers and am quite impressed with them. I am not a fan of locking pliers (Vise Grips) based on principal and theory alone as I feel the correct tool should be used rather than a generic locking plier. However, in those cases where a locking plier is necessary I have been very impressed with these.
Maxcustody
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Have to cut some trim pieces for our kitchen remodel so picked up a few things.
I got one of these, the drill, and a 3/8" impact along with two 2AH batteries and the charger for $199.00 on Black Friday 2020. Used the drill/driver the most and very satisfied with it. Drill is also good, just haven't had to used it as much. Haven't used the impact yet, but it seems like a good tool. Batteries give good service time and reasonable recharge times.
rshadd
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Picked up some more Wago 221 Connectors. I've been converting all my light switches to Zigbee Smart switches and these are a vast improvement over wire nuts.
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Bessy
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That's a decent deal. I'm set for drills and drivers right now, like I said, I bought it mainly for the battery. I am also quite invested in DeWalt, so I've yet to decide which platform I'll add to for circ and recip saws. I've got a 6-1/2" DeWalt that I bought used for about $25, but it's not quite square, so I'm going to upgrade sooner or later.
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Wago connectors are all I use now.Picked up some more Wago 221 Connectors. I've been converting all my light switches to Zigbee Smart switches and these are a vast improve over wire nuts.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Brake piston compressor from Lisle. This one is for single piston ones but they also have ones for double piston as well. And a Mueller-Kueps brake caliper file. Seen everyone else getting one and decided I’d follow trend lol.
What exactly are you filing on a Japanese brake caliper?
Brake piston compressor from Lisle. This one is for single piston ones but they also have ones for double piston as well. And a Mueller-Kueps brake caliper file. Seen everyone else getting one and decided I’d follow trend lol.
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Use SAE nut drivers daily in my line of work. Love Klein, but have not had much luck with their nut drivers. Specially the 3/16, 5/16 & 1/2. Hopefully these last.
I don't have any of the Malco pliers, but I'm about the same way, "they're almost never the right tool for the job". As a home user, 98% of the time I use them for holding something for drilling, or welding; which is why I don't need the best. Right when Vise Grip was moving everything to China, I bought ~3 of USA made in every size they made . I know they're not the Peterson made ones, but I still have some of those.
I can see if you're working on exhaust systems all day, or whatever, and need the best; but for most of us, the next few down the performance line are fine.