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[jeffmoss26]

got this in yesterday's mail

 

[KnurledNut]

got this in yesterday's mail

Metal?

 

[Don-F]

Dude, you scored a 1 hp block grinder ! You **** majorly! Well done

Thanks, but its just OK. Have you ever owned one? I have and sold it after about two years of use. They are OK, but every time I get one I start wondering what all the hype is about. This one was cheap so I bought it. Just wondering what I may have missed the first time around. One thing I noticed today was the 1 hp rated craftsman grinder is really only about 1 amp more than the older craftsman 1/2 hp. So its not 1 hp. The seller had a 1/2hp Wissota he was keeping, I would have done the same. The higher end Wissota grinders are my favorite used scores so far. Haven't had a Baldor grinder yet though.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Metal?

yep!

 

[demarpaint]

proto ASD combination wrenches

Where did you order them from? Thanks.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

Sort of, Proto calls it "anti-slip design" or ASD.

There are two notches and the jaw surfaces behind those are actually convex so that a fastener can twist or rotate slightly while remaining in contact with the flats rather than all of that force going to the corners. The curve is fairly subtle:




But unlike Snap-On or Wright designs that use teeth for extra grip, the Proto geometry is designed specifically to not mar the fastener. Working on my own vehicles and other older stuff, I appreciate that.

I love my Proto ASD wrenches. I have them in 6pt and I always reach for them over my Wright wrenches. You’re totally right in that the ASD will not mar and it’s definitely appreciated.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thanks, but its just OK. Have you ever owned one? I have and sold it after about two years of use. They are OK, but every time I get one I start wondering what all the hype is about. This one was cheap so I bought it. Just wondering what I may have missed the first time around. One thing I noticed today was the 1 hp rated craftsman grinder is really only about 1 amp more than the older craftsman 1/2 hp. So its not 1 hp. The seller had a 1/2hp Wissota he was keeping, I would have done the same. The higher end Wissota grinders are my favorite used scores so far. Haven't had a Baldor grinder yet though.

I have a 3/4 model that’s like that one. I would love to find a 1 hp. I rarely bog the 3/4 down and it’s a fantastic work horse. How old is this 1 hp you just found? There probably is a date stamped on the bottom in ink on the cover plate?

 

[tamaraw]

Where did you order them from? Thanks.

I got them from Zoro with a 20% off coupon. They also have them in satin chrome (with polished heads) using the same forging and the slightly shorter full polish chrome models.

I like the oxide version but they do come a little oiled and sticky in their plastic bags. Assuming the chrome probably wouldn't.

 

[Don-F]

I have a 3/4 model that’s like that one. I would love to find a 1 hp. I rarely bog the 3/4 down and it’s a fantastic work horse. How old is this 1 hp you just found? There probably is a date stamped on the bottom in ink on the cover plate?

The 3/4 is rated at 6 amps 115. The 1hp is 6.8 amps. I really think its more marketing than grunt, no way is another 1/4hp is only taking 0.8 amps. I looked for a date code, not there. I'm not unhappy with the purchase, just realize what I bought. Its probably close to a true 1/3-1/2hp 8" grinder. It matches the logic of the 6.O hp labeled craftsman shop vac I have that runs on 110v!

 

[Patrickm82]

Santa was good to me this year!

 

[demarpaint]

I got them from Zoro with a 20% off coupon. They also have them in satin chrome (with polished heads) using the same forging and the slightly shorter full polish chrome models.

I like the oxide version but they do come a little oiled and sticky in their plastic bags. Assuming the chrome probably wouldn't.

Thanks!

 

[Skyman]

Sort of, Proto calls it "anti-slip design" or ASD.

There are two notches and the jaw surfaces behind those are actually convex so that a fastener can twist or rotate slightly while remaining in contact with the flats rather than all of that force going to the corners. The curve is fairly subtle:




But unlike Snap-On or Wright designs that use teeth for extra grip, the Proto geometry is designed specifically to not mar the fastener. Working on my own vehicles and other older stuff, I appreciate that.

Thanks for the follow-up reply. It's pretty clear that wrench will bear more on the flats of the hex than on its corners. Very nice. Me like.

Steve

 

[GTO]

Klein 7-in-1 Flip, Flip Impact and Sunex Crowsfeet Line

 

[Renegade1LI]

Hopefully lots of new tools to show off today!

 

[vwpieces]

Hopefully lots of new tools to show off today!

Check the GJSS thread, Lotta goodies this year.

15th annual GJ Secret Santa!

Well, I would normally say Merry Christmas. However, today is Merry SKmas! The rattle when I shook the box turned out to be a TON of SK! four.cycle, thank you so much, man oh man this was one hell of a surprise and definitely hits my soft spot for SK. And with the Vermont American drill bit...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Woody1320]

A few new trinkets from my wife. Magnetic wristband, which was already used last night putting together new toys for the kids "from Santa". She also got me a small extendable flashlight that has a magnet on both ends and a set of mutiltool pens.

 

[Patrickm82]

Those flashlights are pretty handy with the magnet on the light end!

 

[340wedge]

Santa came through this year!

 

[ForrestT]

Only tool gift so far for me. Slightly used Gearwrench 3/8” metric deep set. My awesome wife got me an eBay gift card, one of my favorite gifts, for tool shopping for this time of year.

 

[Woody1320]

Those flashlights are pretty handy with the magnet on the light end!

Truth...the magnet on the bottom of stronger than expected. It'll make a great work light.

 

[Callelle]

Found some Capri slim wrenches, Astro 1/4" metric universals, and a little Autel for scanning at home under the tree this year! Also picked up a set Snap On metric flare nut wrenches for $60 (not pictured)

 

[ForrestT]

Added the following to my collection courtesy of the eBay gift card from my wife. New 10 piece Dewalt metric combo wrenches with the Proto style anti slip design and a slightly used Bosch variable speed random orbital sander. Will post updated pics when they arrive. Both tools I’ve been wanting to add. One tool I had my eye on today slipped away before I could purchase it. Was hoping for an eBay trifecta on the day.

 

[gatewaysysop]

Santa gifted me a nice new hacksaw and a silicon bronze hammer:



No complaints here.

 

[Mike S.]

I had a pretty good Christmas this year.

Multimatic 220

 

[f121]

Found some Capri slim wrenches, Astro 1/4" metric universals, and a little Autel for scanning at home under the tree this year! Also picked up a set Snap On metric flare nut wrenches for $60 (not pictured)

How do you like those Capri wrench’s? I’ve had a slim 15mm SO wrench on order since March, and that capri set is the same price

 

[Callelle]

How do you like those Capri wrench’s? I’ve had a slim 15mm SO wrench on order since March, and that capri set is the same price

I haven't gotten a chance to use them but I've wanted them for a while. The only thing I don't like is that their metric set only goes to 19 while their master set goes to 24, so I'll probably be buying the extra 2. The finish on them is really nice and they don't have as much flex as I thought they would (though I'm definitely not going to reef on them).

 

[X1 Mike]

got this in yesterday's mail

Haven't been on here in forever and one of the first things I see is you with something orange. I like it!

 

[bonneyman]

@bonneyman - take a look at:

this "EZ-Red" unit

Shoot! Get me to my chiropractor, quick!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Haven't been on here in forever and one of the first things I see is you with something orange. I like it!

Thought about posting it in the orange Snap-on thread lol

 

[Outahere]

Recently bought a 5" Bosch variable-speed random-orbit sander at Amazon, for $59 + tax.

 

[captain14]

I took advantage of a couple more sales this week.

21” Stanley super bar
Wobble extension set
Pick set
Socket adapter set

Photos is not loading. I’ll try later.

 

[Houdini5150]

No 4mm socket? Well, that just means that you're definitely going to have a 4mm nut show up in your life in the coming... uh... decade?

LOL Probably. It was only a couple bucks so I found a replacement that someone posted. The 'set' is now complete. Just need to think of keeping them in this hard case or finding an organizer. Only thing is the standard ones I see go up to 20mm but this only goes 19... I might just go for one of those modular rails or just leave it since I already have some Harbor Franks stuff organized out in the toolbox.

 

[Woody1320]

I picked up a 26 inch portable tool box from Home Depot. It's US made, too. It'll be a great home for my woodworking hand tools.

 

[ElectroMechTech]

Wiha CentroFix bit holder. Zero slop.

 

[Shoreline_]

Not the fastest one on the market but a lot more power so you can bare down more.

 

[four.cycle]

Some items waiting for me at the post office today:
Duro/Indestro 11-piece SAE combination wrench set which appears to be unused, although there are a few spots of dirt on the roll-up
Titan 1/4" drive swivel-head ratchet in RED just for fun.
Vessel #2 phillips screwdriver just so I could check out the product. VERY nice. Trying to negotiate some kind of promo deal for January on Vessel with a vendor. (We'll see how that shakes out after New Years.)
Charles Hall bicycle wrench with very odd "tire spoon/eyeball gouger" feature
Urich ****** grip (more on ****** grippers later in the "bicycle wrench" thread.)
Grasp-It screwdriver. This one needs some TLC. Private Lugnutz did a great write-up on his - with much better photos of a clean unit. Interesting idea clearly pre-dating Hold-EZ and several others. Funny how we seem to have an affinity for the same kind of oddball widgets.

Still can't believe this wrench set... I thought it was actually used when I placed the order. Go figure. Obviously Duro/Indestro just never gets any respect anywhere - not even from ebay sellers.

Waiting to hear back from Secret Santa as to the identity of my Secret Santa, unless it's to remain a Secret.

 

[Off_kilter]

Some budget tools from kanuckistan

XL fixed one end ratchet flex on other no skips 10-19mm $150 cad

3/8 QR locking flex ratchets to be gifts but after coming to my SO locking flex I'm keeping one $33 cad each

 

[ForrestT]

Some budget tools from kanuckistan

XL fixed one end ratchet flex on other no skips 10-19mm $150 cad

3/8 QR locking flex ratchets to be gifts but after coming to my SO locking flex I'm keeping one $33 cad each

I want to get one of the 3/8” powerfist ratchets like those on my next trip to Canada.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Some budget tools from kanuckistan

XL fixed one end ratchet flex on other no skips 10-19mm $150 cad

3/8 QR locking flex ratchets to be gifts but after coming to my SO locking flex I'm keeping one $33 cad each

does this vendor offer them online ? Wonder if they would ship to the states?

 

[Mr. Roboto]

A “Rhino USA” tow strap (which is made in china ) and set of stubby drill bits. Hoping the bits plus a right angle drill can get me out of a bind I’ll be facing soon.