The Official SPRING cleaning/SUMMER tool exchange thread

[jd_1138]

Gotta say, this is the first time I seen this thread. Bummer, I would have joined.

Yeah me too. If someone doesn't receive their box, I will send you a box o' tools as a backup. I have a lot of duplicates and triplicates (wife says I am a hoarder), some even NIB.

 

[Rickster55]

Got my package when I got home from vacation today. btdobie sent me enough stuff for three years worth of Spring cleaning exchanges. First, got a portable propane heater, an air drill, air ratchet and air rotary tool. Looks like my "honey do" list is going to be put on the back burner for the rest of my vacation. Thanks so much!!!!!

 

[Strouty]

I am mailing my package tomorrow, I am upset, because I couldn't find what I really wanted to send, but I think they will be happy.

 

[rsanter]

I sent mine out today and should be there Friday. I received mine today and WOW!!!! Thanks Robert!!!!! I got a whole slew of Wright, SK sockets in all three drive sizes. Some you can see in the picture because they are inside each of the larger size. I also got a 1/2"-3/4" drive adapter and a pocket tire gauge. Thanks again Robert.

Glad you liked them

Bob

 

[btdobie]

Got my package when I got home from vacation today. btdobie sent me enough stuff for three years worth of Spring cleaning exchanges. First, got a portable propane heater, an air drill, air ratchet and air rotary tool. Looks like my "honey do" list is going to be put on the back burner for the rest of my vacation. Thanks so much!!!!!

You're Welcome! I hope you enjoy them. That heater has just been a huge waste of space since I got my furnace installed. It's time that it kept someone else warm.

 

[BikerDad]

wha, huh? How did I miss this?? Here I was, wondering what I was going to do with the Vega lathe cluttering up my garage, and I've missed my opportunity to send it off to some other poor sap, er, lucky fellow.

aww well, hopefully the PowahhzDatBe will determine this a success and I can jump in next year.

 

[Strouty]

I sent my package out today, also received my package. I may wait to open it just to make my late shipping feel better.

 

[Ohmthis]

I sent my package out today, also received my package. I may wait to open it just to make my late shipping feel better.

No need to wait, show us what ya got!!!

 

[bulwnkle]

I wouldn't have been able to participate due to the post requirement but, this gives me incentive to post more and hope it happens next year.

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[Travisnd]

I had hoped to get mine in the mail earlier this week, but it finally went out today!! I apologize for the delay, but here is the tracking #. We can all track it to my recipient!

TrackingNr: 9612019035630670033327
Service: FedEx Ground®

 

[senlow]

I received mine on Friday. ThanksCorndoggeh

I received a Sargent #79 rabbet plane. It's the hot ticket to improved wood joinery.

Next is a Yankee #11 screwdriver. The wood handle is super cool.

I got a General Tools circle cutter. I needed this to replace my old one with stripped threads. It even came with an Allen wrench for adjustments!

Next is a Westcraft 6' tape measure. One can never have too many tape measures.

I got a vintage Snap-on 71N 1/2" drive ratchet. The guts were even cleaned and lubricated.

Last but not least is a vintage Husky 1/4" drive socket set. It came in the original steel case. There's even a tommy bar that fits the breaker bar.


I am running behind in shipping stuff out to my victim. It will go out tomorrow.

 

[Corndoggeh]

I received mine on Friday. ThanksCorndoggeh

I received a Sargent #79 rabbet plane. It's the hot ticket to improved wood joinery.

Next is a Yankee #11 screwdriver. The wood handle is super cool.

I got a General Tools circle cutter. I needed this to replace my old one with stripped threads. It even came with an Allen wrench for adjustments!

Next is a Westcraft 6' tape measure. One can never have too many tape measures.

I got a vintage Snap-on 71N 1/2" drive ratchet. The guts were even cleaned and lubricated.

Last but not least is a vintage Husky 1/4" drive socket set. It came in the original steel case. There's even a tommy bar that fits the breaker bar.


I am running behind in shipping stuff out to my victim. It will go out tomorrow.

Glad you enjoy the goodies!

 

[btdobie]

I have been victimized by Strouty. Looks like he got a box and started throwing stuff in till nothing else would fit.. I got some pliers, socket accessories, a test light, and much more.
Thanks Strouty you rock.

 

[Strouty]

Glad everything arrived, hope you enjoy the tools.

Tomorrow I will have to post my pictures.

 

[Corndoggeh]

Big thanks to Ohmthis for victimizing me! He sent a set of metric Craftsman wrenches, a 1/4" and 3/8" Craftsman ratchets, Crescent wrench, and PM and Pratt-Reed screwdrivers! Hopefully nothing went missing as USPS plastic wrapped the package from a tear on the side.

 

[Strouty]

So, at first I thought that I was going crazy, but apparently my gifts are from a mystery person. There was an address on the box, a couple great notes inside, but no name, so hopefully they will own up to it. Thank you to whoever you are.

This was the best part for sure!

 

[Strouty]

I think it was "Can_I_Try", but not sure, basing this off the location.

 

[Can I try?]

That's a check, Strouty. It was me.

I wasn't trying to be mysterious...well, scratch that I was. I simply misunderstood. I thought this was supposed to be a secret santa/pollyanna kind of thing.

I'm glad you appreciate your "What is it?" item. I gotta say, when I was told I had you I had to rack my brain for something to send a guy with high standards who already has everything he needs.

 

[Strouty]

You did very well. I have to admit, my GF was there when I opened things and she has commandeered the flash light and the knife. She told me that I all ready had enough of both! Thanks again, now I have to post my what is it in it's own thread. The visegrip plier thingy is one of the coolest things ever. Those suction cups will be great for when I do repairs to my iMac, i have some really big ones, but they are a PITA to use in small areas.

I hope to do this again next year, maybe there will be a few more people that join in. At least we didn't have an odd number.

 

[Ohmthis]

Big thanks to Ohmthis for victimizing me! He sent a set of metric Craftsman wrenches, a 1/4" and 3/8" Craftsman ratchets, Crescent wrench, and PM and Pratt-Reed screwdrivers! Hopefully nothing went missing as USPS plastic wrapped the package from a tear on the side.

I'm glad you like them, sorry I haven't responded sooner, we are in Florida. The wrench set should be 7mm-21mm, I hope none were lost.

 

[Spdfreak91]

Insulated joint !!! where two blocks of signals are separated by this and two green rubber joint bars

 

[rsanter]

well I got my package today.

I got a Mustang, and some tools
yes he sent me a car, and the tools to work on it

all great stuff.
I got a car and some chanellock tools as well as a turned wood bowl
and a chain saw...t-shirt

so apparently he was trying to hit all of my likes.
cars, tools, woodworking...and clothes

I kid, but all great gifts. thanks so much

oh, I guess you are expecting to see a picture...huh....



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[Strouty]

Insulated joint !!! where two blocks of signals are separated by this and two green rubber joint bars

That is exactly what it is, something that I have never owned, so I think it is really cool!

 

[Travisnd]

well I got my package today.

I got a Mustang, and some tools
yes he sent me a car, and the tools to work on it

all great stuff.
I got a car and some chanellock tools as well as a turned wood bowl
and a chain saw...t-shirt

so apparently he was trying to hit all of my likes.
cars, tools, woodworking...and clothes

I kid, but all great gifts. thanks so much

oh, I guess you are expecting to see a picture...huh....



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Glad it finally arrived from it's cross country trip. I forgot to include a note, however, my Dad made the bowl. I hope you enjoy.

 

[Corndoggeh]

I'm glad you like them, sorry I haven't responded sooner, we are in Florida. The wrench set should be 7mm-21mm, I hope none were lost.

Looks like the 20mm and 21mm got lost. But that's okay, I still love the set. Perfect to go in my Red and Gray Cman rally box.

 

[btdobie]

Looks like the 20mm and 21mm got lost. But that's okay, I still love the set. Perfect to go in my Red and Gray Cman rally box.

I had a couple sockets go missing out of a box someone sent me from the classified section of GJ a while ago. I just got the individual prices for the sockets I lost off Amazon and filled a claim on the USPS website. I got a check a couple weeks later. The process wasn't to difficult.

 

[rsanter]

Glad it finally arrived from it's cross country trip. I forgot to include a note, however, my Dad made the bowl. I hope you enjoy.

Great stuff, thanks

 

[PugetDude]

Gotta say, this is the first time I seen this thread. Bummer, I would have joined.

+1

I'd be interested if you do this again, Bob.

 

[wvrailroader]

Insulated joint !!! where two blocks of signals are separated by this and two green rubber joint bars

That is exactly what that is. It is used with the green rubber covered polybars, which when installed are called an "Allegheny" joint, which is the name of the company which manufactures them. It is also used on an older style joint which had many separate pieces of insulation and were a pain in the *** to assemble. There are round pieces of insulation that go with the polybars that fit in the bolt holes to insulate the bolts from the rail.

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[Spdfreak91]

I see them daily, usually a blur but once in awhile i get the red candle and have to wait.