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[ThePostman]

3/8" impact hex since I busted my cheapy 6mm finally on some BMW rotors, perfect excuse for a new set, plus an exact replacement for the 10 and 12mm I left under the hood of my truck like a fill in the blank. Thank you Charles at the tool truck store in Manassas, va, free plug. Fair prices for new and used. I can already tell I'm going to beat the snot out of this Vim set, I do already with the 1/4" version with no complaints. The only thing I've busted by them is a p3 in 3/8” stubby impact on a shake n break The 6mm will see some abuse, we shall see how it holds up. As for the set, it's oiled, and the magnetic rail is pretty strong

 

[Squankum]

3/8" impact hex since I busted my cheapy 6mm finally on some BMW rotors, perfect excuse for a new set, plus an exact replacement for the 10 and 12mm I left under the hood of my truck like a fill in the blank. Thank you Charles at the tool truck store in Manassas, va, free plug. Fair prices for new and used. I can already tell I'm going to beat the snot out of this Vim set, I do already with the 1/4" version with no complaints. The only thing I've busted by them is a p3 in 3/8” stubby impact on a shake n break The 6mm will see some abuse, we shall see how it holds up. As for the set, it's oiled, and the magnetic rail is pretty strong

Do you ever soften up a rotor screw (and rotor around it) with an air hammer with hammer attachment first? So glad I'm out of the salty zone.

 

[Kevkx125]

Picked up a magnetic work pad at eastwood last weekend and a fender cover at work this week.

 

[jwilson645]

Channellock hook & pick set to replace my broken super-cheapos. I really thought these handles were going to be bigger though.

 

[jwilson645]

Center:
- Eastwood 4" vise sheet metal brake (a tool I had no idea existed until I stumbled into a 2016 page on Bob Heine's garage thread!)

Oooooooohhhh, I didn't know those existed either. I am definitely going to have to pick up one of those!

 

[ThePostman]

Do you ever soften up a rotor screw (and rotor around it) with an air hammer with hammer attachment first? So glad I'm out of the salty zone.

I do not. The shake and break is an air hammer attachment, and if that doesn't work, I'm probably getting the drill out.

 

[Squankum]

I do not. The shake and break is an air hammer attachment, and if that doesn't work, I'm probably getting the drill out.

OK, what I figured. Before I had air, my go-to was the hand-held impact:



Man oh man, rotor screws are an example of what antiseize was made for!

 

[Squankum]

Oooooooohhhh, I didn't know those existed either. I am definitely going to have to pick up one of those!

Here's a link for anybody else interested:

Eastwood 6 Inch Vise Mount Press Metal Brake

Make reinforcement channels, ribs and much more all with one convenient, easy to store tool.

www.eastwood.com

The one I got was the 4 incher.

Things I learned last night:
a) saw very fine lines on the pointy bit, as it there were multiple pieces, but even the fingernail test wasn't sure if it was multiple bits. Read the directions (shazam!) and yes, the 4 inch blade is mutiple pieces in case you need a smaller pushing blade. Disassembles with 5mm Allen screws. Pretty neat!

2) Put it in my vise and the pointy blade was not closing directly at the center groove of the female half. Then I tested my vise jaw pads and what do you know? One side was just a little loose. Once I tightened up those two screws and placed the magnetized halves back on my vise, alignment was spot on. Huzzah!

 

[Squankum]

Picked up a magnetic work pad at eastwood last weekend and a fender cover at work this week.

Neat fender cover! I went looking for a second one a year or two ago and quickly got nowhere. Yours looks just like the one I got from Eastwood long ago -- thick neoprene and two ridges. All it really needs is built-in magnets and then I'd be happy.

I wound up with a ridiculously cheap thing from Amazon, then I got the Griot's Garage cover which is nice to paint because, well, it's bascially poly fleece blanket with magnets on each corner. Also pockets I'll never use. I prefer the anti-dent capability of the thick neoprene.

That magnetic holding pad looks pretty neat, but I think I can resist:

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-magnetic-work-pad.html

 

[Squankum]

Channellock hook & pick set to replace my broken super-cheapos. I really thought these handles were going to be bigger though.

I finally got some bigger picks this summer and it's not easy to know how big picks are when shopping on the internet. I will say that Mayhew #13094 has some big handles for big hands and I like their size.

My jibber jabber about them from this summer, the Harry Epstein July 4 thread, on this page:

Epstein's Day 2022?

Now, how is it I didn't see those Grace screwdrivers. I need a set of those. Added to the list for next time I guess. Got my shipping notice earlier today. Hopefully early next week I'll have my stuff. Good screwdrivers, even if you go in, you can't see everything. Requested box art, someone...

www.garagejournal.com

Photo:

 

[Shoreline_]

Lisle battery terminal/wiper arm puller. Bought it for a stubborn battery terminal that I was afraid to pry too hard on. It popped it right off with ease.

Is this a toe nail lifter?

 

[Fedwrench]

Channellock hook & pick set to replace my broken super-cheapos. I really thought these handles were going to be bigger though.

if you want a small pick with a larger handle, consider Tekton.

 

[1foxracing]

A few goodies from MAC.

 

[gmt]

A few goodies from MAC.

Hey Mark, good to see that you are still buying new tools. Hope this means that you are feeling better and doing well.

 

[f121]

A few goodies from MAC.

How do you get on with the Mac ratchets? They look good

 

[1foxracing]

Hey Mark, good to see that you are still buying new tools. Hope this means that you are feeling better and doing well.

Not really doing much better but a local guy did contact me from my YouTube video. He purchased every chrome socket I had in my main drawer and most of my "top shelf" ratchets, plus 80% of my pliers drawer. He did not purchase my Wright 1/2" impact stuff so I kept those knowing if I ever have to use 1/2" drive again it will be with a impact.
I did purchase the new Mac models in the longest length they make just so if I need to use them I'll have as much leverage as possible. I also replaced my 3/8 drive chrome stuff with all Koken products.
I also sold my 56" toolbox and replaced it with one of those Harbor Freight 34" carts plus kept my smaller International box, it should be all the storage I'll ever need now.

 

[saltwater4life]

Made the bench top. A pain in the a$$ but I did buy the legs off Amazon and bought a bauer belt sander from harbor freight. Pretty happy with the belt sander.

 

[SRU1436]

My first Knipex, was on sale on Amazon. I like this little guy, I got one for my pops too.

 

[gmt]

Not really doing much better but a local guy did contact me from my YouTube video. He purchased every chrome socket I had in my main drawer and most of my "top shelf" ratchets, plus 80% of my pliers drawer. He did not purchase my Wright 1/2" impact stuff so I kept those knowing if I ever have to use 1/2" drive again it will be with a impact.
I did purchase the new Mac models in the longest length they make just so if I need to use them I'll have as much leverage as possible. I also replaced my 3/8 drive chrome stuff with all Koken products.
I also sold my 56" toolbox and replaced it with one of those Harbor Freight 34" carts plus kept my smaller International box, it should be all the storage I'll ever need now.

Sorry to hear that you are not doing any better and it ***** that you are selling alot of your tools. I was impressed by your collection.
Hang in there.

 

[Squankum]

My first Knipex, was on sale on Amazon. I like this little guy, I got one for my pops too.

Cobras are the Knipex gateway drug! Now you need the 10" version of that.

 

[SRU1436]

Cobras are the Knipex gateway drug! Now you need the 10" version of that.

It’s currently 43% off on Amazon, $32. I may have to get them. I have other slip joints, crescent branded. Since I haven’t used the cobras, anything in particular that they do that’s head and shoulders above regular slip joints?

 

[Squankum]

It’s currently 43% off on Amazon, $32. I may have to get them. I have other slip joints, crescent branded. Since I haven’t used the cobras, anything in particular that they do that’s head and shoulders above regular slip joints?

Fast and easy adjustment, and then retaining that adjustment no matter how far you open the pliers.

Non-slip grips.

But most of all, jaw profiles that fit a lot of things and tough hard teeth that dig in like little bastards. If that's what you need at that moment.

Also, the upper arm pivots in between two sides of the other arm, I can't say I feel it, but maybe that makes for better geometry in tough situations. I don't know why, but I wind up finding many uses for my 10-inchers. The shorter ones after that. And it led me on a path to... well, I'm not living in a refrigerator box in an alley, but let's just say I own a lot of Knipex now.

$32 is a very fair price. If you have large hands, keep an eye peeled for the "comfort grip" versions, normally cost $10 more. Recently ordered a pair of 10 inchers with comfort grips for $32ish from Amazon UK? somebody in the UK?, but they're not here yet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001P0CKC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[slodat]

Got some metric torque adapters the other day. For access to difficult spots, torque wrench or not! Only consensus I had found searching GJ was that T&E was a good brand for this, but I monitored that for many months on Amazon and it looks like they're just not available anymore.

That began my hunt for a fair-deal-but-not-****. Many various things made in Asia with name brands I had never heard of. Recently dug into the topic again and noticed a "Sune" brand set that was cheaper than the rest of the Asian ones, and it turned out, the brand was actually Sunex and they were made in Taiwan. Hooray!

Then I fiddled about for another week and Amazon dropped the price trying to entice me, and entice me they did, from $112ish to $93.05 before tax. Shipped from National Tool Warehouse.

Sizes: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm. Two inches long.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0992P42DM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

P.S. Another impressively-designed, space-hogging plastic box that I'll have to throw out.

I didn't know I needed a set of these!

 

[Zulu7]

Some new, some not as new but thought they'd be interesting:
1. DX Engineering Crimping tool set for coax, molex, Anderson power poles, and standard terminals. Includes a nice Channel Lock cutter, and the ratcheting crimper is great for amateur radio and general electronics work.
2. Set of older VV (upside down 2nd V) series Craftsman US-made flare nut wrenches, for all the brake and clutch work I seem to be doing on my Triumph,
3. Set of 3 WWII vintage B.G. Spark Plug aircraft spark plug wrenches the wife snagged for me while thrift store shopping. I don't have use for them but I thought they were cool, and it was an opportunity to learn about an old US toolmaker - B.G.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Some friends of ours posted this on FB marketplace; my wife saw it and sent them a message. We’ve been wanting our own for a while, and for the price we couldn’t pass this one up. My wife was really the one that pushed for it believe it or not. She really likes running them but she didn’t care for the open station Case we’ve been leasing. Cleared about 1/4 acre of big cedars the evening we got it home. Pretty happy with it!

Armored for forestry work?

Pics of the back please.

 

[david3921]

Counterclockwise from top left:
- attachments for my recently purchased CAPRI blow gun
- Cheap Trick CD for the shop
- Roloc II: Spinning Fingers of Justice
- Lenox diamond-coated cutoff wheel to replace the last one, which didn't last 1,000 cuts
- KTools wrench extender
- wheel hanger studs for the used BMW in the fleet

Center:
- Eastwood 4" vise sheet metal brake (a tool I had no idea existed until I stumbled into a 2016 page on Bob Heine's garage thread!)

Cheap Trick - In Color ( flip it over) and Black and White (others guys on mopeds).

 

[rockinacummins]

Armored for forestry work?

Pics of the back please.

Yes, for forestry work

 

[MR2FC]

Yes, for forestry work

I have absolutely no need for one of those, I have no spare money to buy one, and nowhere to put it either...

...but I want one so bad!

 

[Smokeshow69]

I have absolutely no need for one of those, I have no spare money to buy one, and nowhere to put it either...

...but I want one so bad!

Absolutely! Plus I think you could rack up a pretty good body count with that thing in the zombie apocalypse for sure!

 

[Squankum]

Absolutely! Plus I think you could rack up a pretty good body count with that thing in the zombie apocalypse for sure!

Plus some whirring circular saw blades run off a PTO.

 

[Pileit]

Didnt take a pic yet but tickled. Been looking for another graco pneumatic grease pump. Been searching for a reasonably priced one. Bought a new old stock 206700 for 630.00. About cheapest advertised is 1800. happy camper. edit, got a pic now.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Over the last week or so, I've got a few new things -

Most of the Bonney Cam Lock ratcheting line wrenches in NOS condition. Mostly just to collect, these seem in too nice condition to use.





I picked up a Milwaukee M12 3/8" drive high speed cordless ratchet. I'm pretty happy with it so far and the high RPM had an unexpected benefit to the first job I used it on - A situation with sheet metal screws in a plenum that had nuts on them rather than went into nutserts where the screw head was difficult to get to. Spinning just the nut only resulted in the screw catching occasionally and the ratchets' high speed worked very well in expediting this process and saving me probably an hour across many screws.

I also had a 1968 Snap-on FL720 ratchet with a quick release that had started to strip. My Snap-on guy put a new kit in it and as an added bonus, it went from 20 to 30 teeth.



Picked up some PB Swiss 1/4" hex security torx bits from DRPD as well as some Grey Pneumatic 1/4" drive e torx sockets and that same Lisle scraper everyone was getting from Amazon.

Are those wrenches one way bearings (sprag clutches)?

If so, I assume they're to grip and turn smooth round tubing/pipe, but if they are, then you can only remove/install the wrench on a piece of tube with a free end.

 

[1320]

Are those wrenches one way bearings (sprag clutches)?

If so, I assume they're to grip and turn smooth round tubing/pipe, but if they are, then you can only remove/install the wrench on a piece of tube with a free end.

They're flare nut wrenches, made for hex fasteners.

They have a spring that keeps tension on "teeth" that can only move when pushed in one direction.

 

[sparton]

Black Friday Sales are one hell of a drug.

 

[AJHD]

Black Friday Sales are one hell of a drug.

Prices? I didn't know Milwaukee released an M18 inflator.

 

[sparton]

@AJHD just the Home Depot advertised specials. I haven’t tried the inflater yet but ive had great success out of the m12 version so much so that it’s permanent home is in my wife’s suv.

 

[Zeus36]

Picked this 3rd Gen kit up for $179 including a military discount. There was one standard battery and one XC4.0. No third battery as pictured.

 

[ThePostman]

Mac RBRT bit set from Friday. I wouldn't pay $180 for it, but the current flyer and truck sells it for $80, I'll take that. I've been very happy with the RBRT stuff I've bought over the last year.

 

[vwpieces]

Wanted a non-Fuel 1/4in Dr but the prices are outa line, if you can find one. So I made one for half the price. Scored the ratchet for $50 and $25 for the 1/4dr rebuild kit.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Bought this Olsa adjustable length, indexing prybar to throw in my roadbox. It will be replacing another prybar, as this one works for removing Ford dually hubcaps. After using it, I might get a set for home use.

Neither of these prybars will work to remove the hub caps due to the angles involved. The other feature is this thing is listed as 13.3"-18.5" length, but with the heel in this position it's a out 10.5".