The Klein Tool addiction thread! :)

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Got some neat's-foot oil to oil up my used Klein tool belt.. maybe tomorrow...

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

At the flea market today my son picked these out of a "tub o tools".. and paid $1 for both...

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[rick carpenter]

From left to right, it's Klein Lineman knife, Knipex mini bolt cutter, Stanley (USA) Flathead, Knipex Lineman pliers, 10" Knipex Alligators, 8" Knipex diagonals.

I think the pocket the lineman pliers are in, is suppose to be for a folding wooden ruler. The hook I think is intended for a lineman knife (can't imagine having an open blade rubbing against my leg), but I've seen pictures of people using it to hang an adjustable wrench from also. The knife holster is also a Klein, the other one I believe I just got from Sears to hold the bolt cutter when I bought them.

Cool, thanks for the pic. I made my own goo a while back. I melted some beeswax in a jar in a pan of water. I poured in about 60% neatsfoot and added some coconut oil we had in the pantry for fun. It's between a 'barely' and a 'somewhat' stiff mixture in the jar but it liquifies well when working it in. You can make it runnier with more % neatsfoot oil. Added treat: rub it in with your fingers then work it into your hands afterwards.

 

[555]

I bought the Klein Support Our Troops pliers a few years ago.

 

[kctyphoon]

Well this needs to be posted in here...

How to loosen up your new Klein pliers.

I see Klein also has a limited edition "fallen lineman" pliers, only 2700 made.

 

[Matthew3901]

I think this is an old Kleinfound it wedged under a hood in a parts yard!

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[Brownsfan]

Just added these to my extensive Klein plier collection. These are awesome the best of this type of tool in my opinion. The trouble with most multi type tools is they don't do any of the functions well. They just kinda do them. These do all the functions well. A very well thought out tool. I also have the Snap On crimper/stripper combo(pscw-7 I think is the model) and for what I am doing these are superior.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-All-Purpose-Pliers-with-Crimper-J2078CR/206673522

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Good posts all.. Love to find tools in the junk yard.. Also, been thinking of buying the multi tool / needle nose pliers for my son's friend..

Speaking of my son, he found this at the pawn shop today.. Not bad for $9.. Almost brand new..

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Forgot about these hex keys on my collet rack...

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

A couple more... Second picture is a flea market find.. other than the rust, they were in perfect shape. For $2, not bad at all.

For the last picture, not sure if that speed screwdriver is bent or ?? Another flea market find.. cheap, but will need to see if its not exactly like new.....

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[GTO]

I bought the Klein Support Our Troops pliers a few years ago.

The anniversary edition I noticed,jumped in price on Amazon...

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

I looked at the Rapi-Driver int he Klein catalogue.. it is supposed to be that shape.. interesting..... Never really used one much.. probably should try, heck might like it..

 

[davethorik]

I looked at the Rapi-Driver int he Klein catalogue.. it is supposed to be that shape.. interesting..... Never really used one much.. probably should try, heck might like it..

I thought about picking one of those up, but I pretty much always have a drill and impact on me, which are faster for those super long screws.

Here is a Klein 5164 pouch my mom picked up for me at a flea market. I don't know if the belt is original. This thing definitely needs some neatsfoot oil or something as it's rock hard.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Went to HD to pick up a few Klein items, the pliers and strippers are for my son's friend who's going into electrical work.. The tape is for me.. he gets a nice quality Stanley 25' one nearly new....

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[ganymede]

Really liking these D203-8ncr pliers. Only used them a couple of times but I did deliberately try to bend the tips with more force than a new pair of Channelock thin nose I mentioned bending in another thread.

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[ganymede]

I think this is an old Kleinfound it wedged under a hood in a parts yard!

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It was probably made by Bridgeport Hardware.
A nice driver either way.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Added this today...

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Flea and pawn shop finds....

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Pliers are made in Japan..

 

[boomer12831]

Dennis - If you ever see one of those leather key ring fobs like in the first pic on post 92, grab it for me, thanks.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

I'm on it......

 

[jeffmoss26]

boomer, I have some extras. PM me.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

boomer, I have some extras. PM me.

Like....

 

[boomer12831]

PM sent Jeff, thanks.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

My mom found these in the road. IIRC the pat pending label

Klein 261-6c
Cuts the wire, grips onto the cut end, and remains closed. Can reach in through a3/8" hole.

 

[Dave455]

Here are some small Klein duck bills my brother owns

If I'm not mistaken, these are 'relay pliers' designed for adjusting or disassembling relays. (The thin jaws can get between pairs of contacts). I have some old British ones dating to the 60's that look very similar, and they are still made, by VBW to name one maker!

Actually very useful tools if you do any sort of assembly work with small parts - useful on everything from Carbs to trigger mech's!

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

If I'm not mistaken, these are 'relay pliers' designed for adjusting or disassembling relays. (The thin jaws can get between pairs of contacts). I have some old British ones dating to the 60's that look very similar, and they are still made, by VBW to name one maker!



Actually very useful tools if you do any sort of assembly work with small parts - useful on everything from Carbs to trigger mech's!

Super cool ....


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[boomer12831]

Just saw on the Albany New York Craigslist, a Klein Cable splitting knife. It was priced a little high at 35.00 and really only good for splitting lead. I don't think it's far from me if one of you guys wants it.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Just saw on the Albany New York Craigslist, a Klein Cable splitting knife. It was priced a little high at 35.00 and really only good for splitting lead. I don't think it's far from me if one of you guys wants it.

What does one go for new?

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Picked up a couple of the new coffee cups.. an Apprentice (14o) and a couple of Journeymen (18 oz). A bit large.. but cool.. Will post pictures later.....

 

[davethorik]

I just picked one of these up online for my boss as a bday gift.
Strangely enough, they are only $7.50 at HD, which beats everywhere else by a couple bucks, and they're shipping it to my local store for free.

98002BT is the part #, and made in USA.

 

[Matthew3901]

Just picked up this yesterday while on a run to get wire nuts... Klein 11-1 made in the USA but with imported parts..

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Good morning all..

Yeah, I've seen HD come in quite a bit cheaper than most.. volume I suppose. Good to have someone who consistently has their inventory in stock and dedicates some space to them. I'm guessing its good business for them as well. I've done the ship to store as well, always impressed with their service and speed.

Here is my new Journeyman coffee cup next to a every day / normal sized one. I have the Apprentice version at work.. will snap a picture of it too when I get there.. and share. Below is my multi bit screwdriver I've had for several years in my "upstairs" tool drawer.. pliers, tape measure, small hammer...

Does anyone know if there is a Coffee Cup thread here on the GJ.. might be interesting to see what everyone is using (or how many of us are coffee nuts),,

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[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Here is the "Apprentice" version with two other regulation mugs....

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There is a coffee mugs of the GJ thread.. so plan to post mine there... more and more. Just like tools, I apparently have a fetish for coffee mugs... lol


https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6780651#post6780651

 

[mikebaker1129]

Dennis are the Klein mugs made in USA or China?
I like that style of mug, but if Chinese ......
Where'd you buy them?

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Dennis are the Klein mugs made in USA or China?
I like that style of mug, but if Chinese ......
Where'd you buy them?

https://www.kleinconnection.com/branded-collection/everyday/recreation-entertaining.html

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[mikebaker1129]

Thanks Dennis !

 

[kctyphoon]

I'm kinda liking the Klein mugs..

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

They hold a nice 10 minute break size dose of coffee.....

 

[kctyphoon]

Ok fine.. I bought that black coffee mug, a shirt, a keychain, and the Klein notepad (which I can actually use) off the website..

Boomer - the leather keychains are $1.90 each new on Klein's website


https://www.kleinconnection.com/key-chain.html

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

I want a counter stool replacement, I already have plenty of the stools.. just need the seat.... Need to email them to see if they're game..

Purchased some decals, used my circle cutter to make some round magnets..

I love that notepad.. one in my job box and another in my garage workshop...