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Those tools you haven't bought yet...

Ruger_556

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What tools do you plan on buying? Not the tools you dream about but the one's your actually going to buy?

Matco:

- Metric crow's feet
- Metric stubby wrenches
- Mid Length 3/8 impact sockets
- 1/2 drive impact sockets

Snap-On

- Metric line wrenches
- 1/4 & 3/8 drive chrome sockets
 
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BajaBound

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Nor Cal
mm swivel impact socket- undecided brand
IR w7150-k2 with add on drill or add on 3/8 impact
SO mm line wrenches
air compressor
 

ken w.

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Western New York
I have a few things I would like :
1. New coolant pressure tester with all the adapters.
2. Channellock 480 big pliers.
3. Snap On 3/8 drive impact wrench.
4. S/O 3/8 metric + ASE impact socket sets.

Next time my PayPal account is full I'll get these in this order.
 

Hpozzuoli

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Rhode Island
Probably a new scan tool is the most realistic thing on my list. I like the OTC 3111 or the Mac Mentor Pro. I just need basic code reading and basic diagnostics. Possibly Autel, but I haven't looked into their comparable unit vs the 2 I mentioned above. I always add smaller things under $200 as I need them. I figured over $200 needs to be planned for in accordance with the budget office (wife).
 

MLB0611

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What tools do you plan on buying? Not the tools you dream about but the one's your actually going to buy?

Matco:

- Metric crow's feet
- Metric stubby wrenches
- Mid Length 3/8 impact sockets
- 1/2 drive impact sockets

Snap-On

- Metric line wrenches
- 1/4 & 3/8 drive chrome sockets

I have all that, for me it is Cam seal installer kit, Snap On rebrands one, blue point, Hub Grabbler, Snap On Air Hammer, my old IR and Blue Points are not cutting it anymore.
 

rhuff86

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Hays, KS
Come tax return time I will be getting the SO BJP1 Ball joint press. And maybe the cordless ratchet. That is the main big thing on my list other than that I am going to try to overhaul my socket drawer. I need shallow MM 1/4" drive, 6 point shallow and deep MM 3/8" drive. (Somehow I have been getting by with only shallow 12 points in MM on my 3/8) Also would like to get some 3/8 swivel impacts.
 

bsaint

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Manchester, CT
Snap-On roto ratchet 3/8
Ball end 1/4 dr hex bit sockets

I don't know why I just haven't spent the money and just get them.
 

youngridge

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Tap die set
new set of 3/8 torx
3/8 allen set
air hammer
die grinder
1/2 and 3/8 flex head long ratchets
some long wrenches......
why did I start this list?
 
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The Ratchet Man

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Georgia
nothing comes to mind...

i've been buying tools since the mid 70's,
not much i really have to have anymore


:beer:

Just go to the Hot Deals section and start buying the things you don't need or plan on buying. There's plenty more to go. :D

For instance, the Dewalt Porta-band at Home Depot. That was on my list for after tax returns but the sale doesn't last that long. That one is gonna sting a bit as I'll have to stay off eBay to get one before the sale ends. :sad:
 

Cadillac fan

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Victoria, Australia
Flywheel puller
Bench grinder
Pedestal or bench drill
Vise
Welder
Set of good quality spanners
Impact sockets to replace normal sockets
Compound saw
Jack stands and transmission/engine stands.

Yeah, I am going to get all of these eventually.
 

bobcatdan

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Kaukauna,WI
I want to up grade my files to all SO's, pretty much all they make. I also plan on buying the last chunk of OTC bushing drivers and the wall mount board. Besides that maybe some big proto adjustables. I lost my 18" blue point a while ago and they are chicom now so my ocd says I need a complete matching set from another brand.
 

d.mcfarland

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Western PA
All the local vintage stuff I can find!! Like others said, it's a never ending journey. The girl doesn't mind as long as enough is left in my pocket so she can touch her list too.
 

Kaervak

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Cleveland, OH
Probably the HF 44" roller. All my tools are spread out between four Craftsman 26" wide 12" deep chests, and there's still not enough room. The HF box should take care of that.
 

Shadowdog500

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Down the shore
10" or bigger lathe with quick change gears! My Chinese 7x14 works good for small stuff, but the size is too limiting. And I'm darn tired of manually changing gears to thread.

Mill.

Shop press. I plan on getting a good one when the need arises.

Arbor press. I'll get one when the need arises.

TIG welder. I'm currently using an old sears add on without a pedal.

Oxy acceteline tanks. I have everything but the bottles. For $400, it will have to wait.

Stuff to plum my shop air. Never got around to it and I'm tired of pulling a hose across the shop.

$400 Mastercool portable ac evacuation charging setup. I bought thier scale and a bottle to charge my dead AC after replacing the lea king EVAP. Now I want an evacuation system so I can do AC repairs to my own stuff, or evac the system for maintenance that requires a component be removed.

Chris
 
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sixleaker

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Chico, CA
Shadowdog we must have been separated at birth. Because you just nailed darn near everything on my wish list

Now if I could just get the wife to increase my allowance I'd be all set


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BK13

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Need to get a box. Maybe a couple of Dual 80s. SK or Williams combo wrenches. I need to fill out my 1/4" 6pt socket lineup.
 

heavyop

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Texas Panhandle
Snap on 3/4 impact
Snap on 3/4 ratchet with 40" handle
snap on 3/4 Dr. 3/4" extra deep thin wall 12pt. socket
Grey pneumatic 3/4- 2 1/2 6pt. Socket set
The 3/4 torque wrench is a year or two away right now. Company supplies all 3/4dr. Tools and wrenches above 1 1/4 and I'm slowly kicking their tools off my truck.
 

Wayfastwhitie440

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Florida
We could be here all day :)

Snap on 3/8 drive Impact deep and shallow sae and metric.
Chrysler pulley holder to do fan clutches
 
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