I had a set of SAE pass through sockets, I think "O-Ratchet" was the brand, that sat unused from 1996 until a couple of months ago. I got tired of looking at them, so I wound up giving them to a church group that was organizing a yard sale, they brought them back a couple of weeks later when it was over, apparently nobody else wanted them either. They had it marked down to $1. I wound up putting it on the front steps along with some other tools with a "Free Tools" sign and they finally disappeared after a couple of days.
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Geezer
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And I had one of those rechargeable 3/8 ratchets back in the day...now those were slooowww.It stayed on its charger for maybe 10 years till it died...lol
Badgerstate
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1/4" socket set. I just never seem to use it. I cant say that Ive ever been in a situation where 3/8 didnt get the job done.
Two Speed
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Non-flex head ratcheting wrench. No where for your knuckles unless you are working on something that stands proud.
S-wrench joel63 mentions would have come in handy to get one of the thermostat bolts on my ford that had too much brackets and stuff in just the wrong place.
S-wrench joel63 mentions would have come in handy to get one of the thermostat bolts on my ford that had too much brackets and stuff in just the wrong place.
oldwino
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About half the sockets I own. Buy a rack of sockets and only need a few of the more common sizes. Anyhow, got em if I need them
Yeah, those were the ones I had too. They may still be around here somewhere.
Moving some stuff around in the garage today I found a bolt cutter I've never used. The one I had was too small to use comfortably, so I bought a bigger one, but haven't had the need to actually use it yet. But one day I will need it.
I use my 1/4" more than my 3/8". Go figure.
kudakev615
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i picked up this motivx impact swivel 1/2 socket set that has an extension made on to them that i honestly think ive used them a handful of times. figured i'd try them out when i saw them for $130 on amazon but i always just grab a standard swivel socket and an extension. and the set skips the 18mm which i didnt realize until after i got them
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Motochick
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There is at least one in every tool box, never used it once
theoldwizard1
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Actually one of my most used tools ! I don't own any nut drivers. I use 1/4 spinner handle with my sockets. I don't even own a 1/4 ratchet, but I do use my 1/4 breaker bar !
theoldwizard1
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I was going to say 3/4 of my sockets, but after some purchases in recent years, it is more like 90% !
I was watching Eric O. the other day. He actually WORE OUT a Mac 3/8" drive, 13mm IMPACT socket !
Midnattssolen
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I have a low power Matco 3/8 impact gun. I haven't used it in 20 years. I also have a Snap-On metric low profile socket set. That hasn't been used.
isb cornbinder
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I have well over 200 pair of Petersen Vise Grips. I have probably used fewer than 20 of them; but, I keep buying them. I bought an AC hose hydraulic crimper because the price was less than 1/2. I have never used it. Over time I collected the complete set of RIDGID tubing benders. I think there are about 6. I have used two sizes. I have 5 or 6 BEACH machinist tool boxes. I buy them when I can get a screaming deal. One of them has my electric wire tools in it and another if filled with miscellaneous paper-work. Three of these machinist tool boxes sit empty on or near my drafting table. Oh Yah, the big HAMILTON drafting table. I used it as a lay-out and cutting table for upholstery material. That was 5 years ago.
I have another interesting folding drafting table, It may be 60+ years old. I bought a FRANX KUHLMAN drafting machine for this table. I used it one time.
The vintage SnapOn tire balancer was a few bucks at a garage sale. I have never used it.
I bought a JUKI 562 sewing machine from a closing upholstery shop. I did the leather upholstery for my 1940 Ford and I have never used it again. I should mention my collection of 100 year old Camel-Back drill presses. There may be 5 of these. My favorite is a WF and John Barnes 22 inch, 750 pound monster. It is restored and never used.
I have another interesting folding drafting table, It may be 60+ years old. I bought a FRANX KUHLMAN drafting machine for this table. I used it one time.
The vintage SnapOn tire balancer was a few bucks at a garage sale. I have never used it.
I bought a JUKI 562 sewing machine from a closing upholstery shop. I did the leather upholstery for my 1940 Ford and I have never used it again. I should mention my collection of 100 year old Camel-Back drill presses. There may be 5 of these. My favorite is a WF and John Barnes 22 inch, 750 pound monster. It is restored and never used.
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Yep, but some of us older people just need to have one for the sake of it. Well, that's my excuse anyway.There is at least one in every tool box, never used it once
Downwindtracker 2
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I have one on my key ring. Mine is a Gray. I used it yesterday to undo the tabs on the travel trailer fridge outside panel.
The 1/4" breaker bar and the stud socket. Heck if it wasn't for my drain plug on my pick-up, I wouldn'd have a use for the 3/8", either.
The 1/4" breaker bar and the stud socket. Heck if it wasn't for my drain plug on my pick-up, I wouldn'd have a use for the 3/8", either.
garfunkle24
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Speed-Racer
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Unused set of SAE half moon wrenches.
Forgot about those. I've got full sets of Gearwrench S wrenches in both inch and metric. I used one once. I didn't need the "s" feature; just used it to say I had used one.
Here is the O-Ratchet:
In theory this is a fine idea. The larger sockets go on the outside of that hex, whereas the smaller sockets slide into the inside of it. But I never really had a need for it. There are a lot of gaps in the socket sizes, too, and nowhere other than this one company (long defunct now) to get other sockets to fit it. So it was basically a walled garden, compatible only with itself, and I suspect that's why it never caught on.
I think there may be something wrong with this particular one, because the button in the middle of the reversing lever that looks like it should be a release doesn't depress, so you have to pry the large sockets off with a screwdriver whereas the small ones just fall out by themselves. I don't remember that being an issue before, so maybe something's rusted or jammed in the works. I don't know if I'm curious enough to take it apart and find out.
I found something else too:
"Watt-A-Driver." This one is pure gimmick. A light-up driver handle:
It's made out of cheap plastic and holds two AA batteries in the handle. It feels flimsy, like it would break if you dropped it or even just scowled at it.
Both of these were 1990s gifts from my QVC-addicted ex-wife. I kept them because that's what you do, but I don't know who would ever really use this.
volvo problem
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Friend gave me an older portable band saw and people keep telling me how great they are to have around. As much as I want to use it I haven't found a use for it. Maybe I'm just to used to using a cutoff wheel.
garfunkle24
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This is the one I have (pic stolen from interwebs):
Got it from Wurth but is just rebadged Gearwrench. Anywhere I could use it, like nuts on a long threaded rod, I just use a ratchet wrench instead.
Got it from Wurth but is just rebadged Gearwrench. Anywhere I could use it, like nuts on a long threaded rod, I just use a ratchet wrench instead.
You mean a box end ratchet, right?This is the one I have (pic stolen from interwebs):
Got it from Wurth but is just rebadged Gearwrench. Anywhere I could use it, like nuts on a long threaded rod, I just use a ratchet wrench instead.
Downwindtracker 2
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I bought one ,too. I even bought the finger joint jig attachment, only to discouver it doesn't work on plywood. It needs solid wood. I did use it, but with set up, hand cut dovetails might have been quicker.
Walkers
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I could probably count the times I have used my 3/8 SO speeder.
This could go either way. I feel like I could make do with ONLY mid length impacts.
All mine are deeps. Hasn’t failed me yet….
I've never had vacuum bleaders work for me. So actually,that's the tool I never use. I bought one, tried it once and have up on it. Presumably it's still around but I have not seen it in years.
When I gave up I made a pressure bleeder from a tank sprayer. I ordered a pressure gauge and a relief valve from ebay. But honestly, the price of a vacuum bleeder is less than 100 bucks. That includes the adapter. The bleeder itself is about 50, Andi paid 20 for the master cylinder adapter. It's probably best to get them separately. But it probably wasn't worth making my own. I paid about 25 to make it. But it's a whole different world. You attach it to the master cylinder. Sometimes it's a bit tricky to avoid leaks, but not that bad. Then just pressurize the system , connect a hose the the bleeder screws and open each one in turn. It takes about 10 minutes and your done. No telling back and forth to a helper.
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Ohmthis
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I’ve thought of buying a pressure bleeder. I have 6 vehicles that I maintain and changing brake fluid is one of those jobs that prefer to be faster. One piece of advice I was given was to use either use some Teflon tape or brake lube to seal the threads on the bleeder screw. It’s probable that I was sucking air in through the bleeder screw. I’m going to try it on the next brake fluid change.
gtae07
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I think I've used jau
I have a tube notcher that I've never used (doesn't fit my drill press) and quite a number of tools that I bought for one specific job. Occasionally one of them will get used again for something else.
Most of my work is on my airplane and almost everything is 1/4 drive; something like 70% 3/8, 20% 7/16, and the last 10% is other SAE.
I have a tube notcher that I've never used (doesn't fit my drill press) and quite a number of tools that I bought for one specific job. Occasionally one of them will get used again for something else.
Doylee4693
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Bought a Milwaukee Pex A tool last year on black friday. It hasnt been used once.. 350.00 well spent!
