2ndGearRubber
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Finally i now have bidirectional capabilities...
Is xtool launch software?
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Is xtool launch software?
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This is what I bought.
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Jeff
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Piggybacked on my wife's Amz.jp order.
tig
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Shoreline_
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Bought these full price. I know maybe I'm dumb. But I actually don't have any normal length flex head. A little short but it's ok.
a) thank you for reminding me there are two kinds of Torx patterns! Or maybe I didn't know. I live behind the times and just started buying most of my Torx stuff about two years ago.
ii) In this case, I would say the pattern of the bit (Torx, Torx Plus, or Allen/hex) weren't the issue, since the grip was strong enough to break the tool!
Three:
As for Fords and T55's, I had no problems removing the seat from our 2000 Econoline about four years ago. (Sears Craftsman socket/bit T55.) It could be that the other side of that floorboard (aka the outside world) just isn't a rusty place where we live -- no splash, no dirt, no mud, no rain. I haven't gone after the seat belt bolts, though, and would like to (265K mi old belt is nasty and fuzzy) so maybe that's a whole 'nother challenge. I think I even used a ratchet on those seat mounting bolts.
Smokeshow69
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I just used a craftsman T55 torx on my Dodge truck seat belt bolts this weekend. Its a rust free truck and I dont really care for the fastener design to say the least. You really have to be aware and on point and exerting pressure against the fastener to keep from stripping it out. The truck is a 2006 and is a daimler chrysler era build so of course it has a few european torx fasteners in there. Not my favorite fastener by a long shot.
Don't forget five point Torx Plus Security bit.
Now even a dunderhead such as myself can spot that one!
I really do "get" whey "they" were aiming for with the Torx concept -- six points of contact, but better points of contact.
Here's my only negative experience with a Torx concept so far:
Serpentine belt tensioner on Ms. Squankum's used BMW. Cast aluminum arm that pivots, you de-tension it by putting your fairly large (but not T55) Torx bit into a female Torx hole, and then pull on your ratchet. But the hole's too shallow and this is cast aluminum. All they had to do was make the hole deeper and it would have been perfect. But nooooo...
(Of course, all any of them should do is make the hole a 1/2" square drive hole.)
Smokeshow69
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Some folks just outsmart themselves. Sometimes simple is better, especially when working on difficult things
bubinga
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bubinga
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Nice!Bought these full price. I know maybe I'm dumb. But I actually don't have any normal length flex head. A little short but it's ok.
bubinga
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That's all you need for that application!!
all the time....Hooray! Monte bought something made in America!!!
(see below )Maybe i´m that guy ?
four.cycle
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took advantage of a few deals at Cripe Distributing - the chisel is a beast - $9.00 bucks shipped - the tiny multi-tool thing was a freebie
the little DeWalt impact driver adapter was a last-minute grab yesterday at HD. tired of bits falling out. GAH!
new arrivals from Cripe - descriptions and prices are in the link above
DeWalt DWAIRDGMF 1/4" magnetic bit drive guide
the little DeWalt impact driver adapter was a last-minute grab yesterday at HD. tired of bits falling out. GAH!
new arrivals from Cripe - descriptions and prices are in the link above
DeWalt DWAIRDGMF 1/4" magnetic bit drive guide
Do they have rubber inserts, or magnetics?
freudianfloyd
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I broke down and spoiled myself with a few things I "need" and a few I just wanted.
First the need.
Tekton 6 Point deep 1/2" socket sets in metric and SAE.
And then the want:
My first hard handle Dual 80 ratchet. I was really wanting Pearl Blue, but settled on red, which I like alot. I wonder why I don't see the color more.
And didn't want it to be put in a box all alone, so it brought along a little 1/4" too.
First the need.
Tekton 6 Point deep 1/2" socket sets in metric and SAE.
And then the want:
My first hard handle Dual 80 ratchet. I was really wanting Pearl Blue, but settled on red, which I like alot. I wonder why I don't see the color more.
And didn't want it to be put in a box all alone, so it brought along a little 1/4" too.
LWB
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1/4" torque wrench. 30% off
New to me Snap-on OXA wrench set. 6 point box ends, same length as the short OEX line, and with a unique offset open end.
Bondhus long SAE hex inserts in Tekton 1/2" drive impact sockets.
Curious what r u using the long hex for?
I'm really interested in that deadblow ball pein. Please post your impression of it.Went to Home Depot to pick up my Black Friday order and stopped by HF and picked some more icon stuff to try
I told my wife I had seen this hammer and wanted to get feedback and also another GJ'er posted the same.
I mentioned to her it was $60 and her response was "How can ANYTHING at Harbor Freight cost $60?"
Bought these full price. I know maybe I'm dumb. But I actually don't have any normal length flex head. A little short but it's ok.
those look remarkably just like usag and facom. i have the reversible combos and they seem decent
LWB
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Those OXA wrenches look very useful!! Congrats on a nice find.
Lowlevel2021
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Pry bar I ordered months ago and forgot about showed up. Also picked up some magnetic nut setters.
I told my wife I had seen this hammer and wanted to get feedback and also another GJ'er posted the same.
I mentioned to her it was $60 and her response was "How can ANYTHING at Harbor Freight cost $60?"
"Easy! The Snap On version is $130!"
Renegade1LI
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Sloppy seconds Sausage Gun and Pocket Hole jig
Perhaps I'll let your imagination go wild and wait to post a pic.
AWD Sausage Gun for 10bux
AWD Vevor pocket hole jig with clamp for 32
Actually pretty nice quality.. screws not so much...
Perhaps I'll let your imagination go wild and wait to post a pic.
AWD Sausage Gun for 10bux
AWD Vevor pocket hole jig with clamp for 32
Actually pretty nice quality.. screws not so much...
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How has that spring compressor worked out? Looking to pick one up, side work mainly carsYesterday it seemed like very truck stopped at my house (lots of parts, but some tools mixed in), and I wandered into HF as well...
I'd gotten the Milwaukee set as a beater set, but saw the Icon set was 20% off while I was killing some time in HF, which included stubbys. I didn't notice the Milwaukee set lacked them when I grabbed it, so the Milwaukee set goes back.
Lisle clip remover
I reclaimed my old spring compressor, which hasn't been in my garage for two or more years
The star of the day was a NOS set of wrenches purchased from a member here. Really terrific set - love the box, and really dig the matte/rough-chrome finish a lot.
I used to have one just like that, I think it's one of the better mobile designs. It has multiple seat sizes, can handle tapered springs, doesn't have to fit between coils, and can't twist in use.
Learned about this hammer at GJ about a month ago in this thread, now I have one! Trusty-Cook 45 oz (overall) dead blow metal/soft face hammer.
Some pics:
Compared to my ol’ reliable, my old Sears Craftsman 48 oz/3 lb. (head weight) drilling hammer. Before this hammer, I was still making large, high-speed swings with one of my daddy’s old carpentry claw hammers. This was the hammer that taught me the magic of relaxed, controlled taps with a weighty head. I still recommend these affordable little 3 lb. drilling hammers to newbies.
These little dots almost feel sharp and spiky. The most non-slip handle I think I've ever grabbed!
My Snap On 40 oz. (head weight) dead blow ball peen hammer, (HBBD40) for comparison.
Haven't used the green meanie yet but I'm sure it will come in very handy. Might make the old Craftsman 3 lber gather dust.
Some pics:
Compared to my ol’ reliable, my old Sears Craftsman 48 oz/3 lb. (head weight) drilling hammer. Before this hammer, I was still making large, high-speed swings with one of my daddy’s old carpentry claw hammers. This was the hammer that taught me the magic of relaxed, controlled taps with a weighty head. I still recommend these affordable little 3 lb. drilling hammers to newbies.
These little dots almost feel sharp and spiky. The most non-slip handle I think I've ever grabbed!
My Snap On 40 oz. (head weight) dead blow ball peen hammer, (HBBD40) for comparison.
Haven't used the green meanie yet but I'm sure it will come in very handy. Might make the old Craftsman 3 lber gather dust.
I got a similar spring compressor in the past year and I've used it once. I like it! Only one drawback which I can work around next time: I had laid down the main pipe horizontally in the jaws of my 4" vise, and it turns out the sliding jaw I needed to move with the Acme screw wanted to get even closer than that. So I need to remember to put the main pipe of the whole contraption into the vise at an angle. That's my picayune comment. Other than that, very nice! And sure beat cranking on two threaded rods-with-fingers spring compressors. Only one nut to tighten and no concerns about uneven side-to-side compression.
You first hard handle Dual 80 or your first Dual 80 ever? I've slowly slid into Dual 80 territory over the years and I like it, I like it. (Never pay retail!) I like a lot of my other ratchets, too, so I think I'll stop with the Dual 80's I have for now. I can quit whenever I want. Some people just like ratchets and and can quit whenever they want. I can handle myself on a tool truck.
Monte, I bought the Neiko set of these scrapers, made in Asia, and they're a dandy thing to have. Never knew they were being made in the US, when I bought them.
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Piggybacked on my wife's Amz.jp order.
What in tarnation? Are those 17, 19, and 21mm wobble sockets for 1/4" hex drive electric tools?
That's a cool old hammer! If it starts gathering dust, just send it north to me and I'll smack sumthin' with it.
d.mcfarland
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Interesting to note the difference in handle length. In some cases it would be a good thing and others it could be the opposite. Although, at that size of hammer, you mean business, so I would lean towards believing the longer handle is beneficial.