It’s for filing where the hardware sets. Under the clips. Often prone to rust especially with age just helps them stay in place and everything when you file.
Those brake caliper compressor tools are clutch! You will wonder how you did brake jobs without them
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.
So just like any other caliper, lol.
I’ve owned 4 different cordless/portable inflators, and this is the only one I still have. Best one I’ve used by far.
Mike, I agree. I will mainly use vise grips on a bolt or nut on the other side of a firewall or bulkhead when I'm working alone.
No. Malco bought the plant and is private labeling those pliers for Snap-on.
i absolutely love this light, its my everyday carry at work. i bought a second one to always have one a fresh one for those days i use it more then usual. only issue i had was that the switch went out on the first one i bought but with their life time warranty, they mailed me out a new one with no issuesI was shopping for a new pen light and @Torque Test Channel did a great review on pen lights. I prefer a consistent "beam" and always disliked how streamlights have a bright center and dim edge. Bonus points for usb c charging too and the removable bite cap was a thoughtful add on.
Who makes the wobble bits?Been out of town most of this year, so haven't had much time for tool shopping. Did manage to blow some per diem money though!
This was allegedly the "perfect" size hose pick - I have to agree that the size is in the goldilocks zone. A little disheartened to see Made In Taiwan rather than USA. Still good value I think at $22.
Picked up the new SO brushless impact. I'm not interested in looking for high torque figures with the 14.4 battery system; I'm really a huge fan of the form factor of the tool. The CT761 was great, and this version addressed the only thing I didn't like about it. The soft rubber overmolding around the motor was always the first to fall apart on the tool. I think getting rid of it completely was a good move as far as the tools longevity. (Noone wants a tool that looks like its falling apart, right?)
My fetish for these SO magnetic mats knows no end. Trying out the mini and micro to see where they might come in handy for organization.
More snap on slotted racks for the slots-n-dots system. I had to order three more because SO recently changed their finish on accesories and my OCD would not let me have mismatched rails next to each other. These are more of a smooth stain paint finish, as opposed to the dark grey bedliner finish. I have 3 extras of these racks in the bed liner finish if anyone is interested...took months to get these.
I was shopping for a new pen light and @Torque Test Channel did a great review on pen lights. I prefer a consistent "beam" and always disliked how streamlights have a bright center and dim edge. Bonus points for usb c charging too and the removable bite cap was a thoughtful add on.
Also picked up some things from DRPD. Got the Nepro 1/4" gold ratchet with the presidents day promo code. Now my 3/8 won't feel like the gold sheep in the ratchet drawer.
Wobble hex bits. Thought these were unique and I haven't seen anyone else offer them. Naturally, I ordered every single one they offered, which are a T8-T40 torx and P1-P3 phillips. A pretty good amount of wobble in them, and less likely to strip a screw than a ball torx.
Small "dentist" mirror.
Picked up a nepros t30 bit socket to get a feel for the quality. I knew it would be great, but this is seriously awesome. The Titanium nitride finish on the bit is stunning. Here it is next to a snap on, which I believe is just a yellow zinc finish.
This is a strange purchase for me, an SK Tuff 1 ratchet. These were offered when SK was owned by Facom and seem to have a pretty beefy pawl design. Was working with a friend who has had his for a while; it was butter smooth once worn in and I know that particular ratchet has had a 4ft cheater pipe slide over it regularly. Saw this 1/2" version for $30 on Amazon and got it since I don't have any short 1/2" drive handle ratchets...the handle on this is perfect for cheater pipe abuse. It's NOS and the factory grease looked like earwax. Cleaned it up and threw in some fresh grease.
They sure are prurdy....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.
Looks like Snap On. Adding more to my want to buy list...
Snap-on Store
shop.snapon.com
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AEX8DW/?tag=atomicindus08-20 Maybe they sold out?
You won't use the one you bought the other day now. I use that one for doubles as well, push one piston in and then push the other in slowly and it won't push the first out. I've had mine about 7 years and never had an issue. I need to get one of those files is it pretty coarse?
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.
I know they bought an Irwin plant and was going to be making taps and dies and such out of it, could this be it?
The only thing I know is that malco makes the Eagle grips. No idea if snap-on bought a plant to make taps.
. Then got a spark plug/ramp gauge. 4oz ball peen. Very handy when needed. I personally like it for forming gaskets when you need to remove the extra material hitting around the edges with it to remove it. Subaru brake caliper bolt tool for the ones in hard to get to places on the rear. And an impact swivel set. They were on sale this month.
Snap-on Tuesday. He didn’t stop by my part but I drove the golf cart over there because I was excited my ratchet finally came in after 5 months of waiting on it. It’s a pearl blue extra long 3/8. Then had to get my monthly or weekly I should say pocket screwdriver fix. Still trying to get some orange and green ones out of him lol
If anyone has any of those green or orange pocket screwdrivers and looking to part with them let me know I need some for the collection lol.
My guy told me that when I was trying to get a tap and die and a drill bit. Irwin stopped making them for them from getting upset about something so they just bought a building and tooling and trying to get it all set up
I've found that socket handy on other caliper brackets as well. It's supposed to be for like 06 outback front calipers but I use it alot
Snap-on Tuesday. He didn’t stop by my part but I drove the golf cart over there because I was excited my ratchet finally came in after 5 months of waiting on it. It’s a pearl blue extra long 3/8. Then had to get my monthly or weekly I should say pocket screwdriver fix. Still trying to get some orange and green ones out of him lol
If anyone has any of those green or orange pocket screwdrivers and looking to part with them let me know I need some for the collection lol.
Yeah it is fairly coarse on both sides. And good tip on the double piston calipers thanks.
I do the opposite, I use the dual for single pistons.
Dang, I would have moved some of these green ones. Could have put it in with your other tools had I known. I bought a 20 pc grab bag off eBay
Snap-on Tuesday. He didn’t stop by my part but I drove the golf cart over there because I was excited my ratchet finally came in after 5 months of waiting on it. It’s a pearl blue extra long 3/8. Then had to get my monthly or weekly I should say pocket screwdriver fix. Still trying to get some orange and green ones out of him lol
If anyone has any of those green or orange pocket screwdrivers and looking to part with them let me know I need some for the collection lol.
Maybe I should buy more from you to get one haha
. People are asking high prices for them on eBay. Not sure how much it would cost to send one or two alone.Those caps are expensive... dang $50ishWell it finally arrived!
THE RINGER…..for my 40 lb propane tank.
After checking it out and all it appears to be very durable and well made. Though only time will really tell for sure on that.
Whatever exact material is used to make it/mold it, I can’t say for sure but hopefully it will last.
Here are a few pictures of it.
Also I had previously purchased these brass screw on caps made exclusively for propane tanks to help prevent any leakage.
Never thought of that. I had the single piston already so I adapted haha
That black one IS a prybar isn't it?Straight pocket prybars still haven't come in, had to order a shank for the driver
get another orange one, heat up the tip to a cherry, and bend it over to a 45. No they won't warranty it (maybe), but you'll think me for the mini prybar.got ‘em.
Sweet. Only problem is now you have to replace your Craftsman flare nut wrenches with some Snap-Ons (so all the chrome matches).
Upgraded my gearwrench ratcheting and supercombo combos for the snap on equivalents. Couldn’t be happier. Metric supercombos will likely be for sale soon.
