New tool thread

[atikovi]

Volvo valve spring depressor, direct from Sweden Jerry, S-W-E-D-E-N.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Matco and Snap-on Thursday. From Matco a DBS5 dead blow hammer. And a 1/4 drive locking flex head ratchet. I don’t have a 1/4 locking flex as I sold mine on eBay not too long ago that didn’t have the comfort grip handle. Also got some socks which will be part of moms Christmas present as she really likes the pairs I got her last week.

From Snap-on no tools today just a “free” heated jacket which you only get if you carry a $500+ balance with the truck account for Christmas. I do carry that but it’s going down. I was glad I told myself not to buy anything.

 

[clinebarger]

That Matco dead blow is made by Trusty Cook, Same as Snap-on.

Model 7, 88 ounce dead blow.....HERE for $53. I'm scared to ask how much it is with Matco branding on it.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Bought a pair of 3-ton (rated per pair) jack stands recently at Harbor Freight, for $100 + tax. My only criticism of them is that the fit of the center post in the center tube is looser than I prefer, with a difference of about 1.5mm between the OD of the post and the ID of the tube. But the resulting unloaded wobble in the center post is still a lot less than the wobble on my 35 year old made-in-the-USA "Drednaut" ratcheting stands. I recognize that center post wobble can be beneficial if you are using the jack stands on a non flat surface. I wonder if the ASME-PASE standards specify how much wobble is OK?

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I bet you will love those stands.

 

[D60]

M12 23ga pin nailer, still in box with a 1.5 compact battery. It had apparently been lightly used as it had a few nails in it, but condition is pristine and it appears to work fine. About $120 at local pawn

 

[JHZR2]

Mercedes Hazet parking brake tool from Latvia.

 

[SubLGT]

Bought a 6" 3/8" drive Gearwrench locking extension at Amazon for $13. Made in Taiwan.
Tested it and it has a very firm hold on the socket.

 

[clinebarger]

6L80E/6L90E 1234-35R Drum air check tool. CF is Compensator Feed, CF is used to control the clutch apply....Think of it as a Variable Accumulator.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Some of you may have seen in the random photo thread that I received a Christmas package from a member of The Garage Journal. He asked me not to open it until Christmas. Well as I write this here in Virginia it’s officially Christmas Day and my smile just got bigger. I got some really nice stuff. Two socket sets from Thorsen which is a brand I collect and they appear to be new. One metric and one SAE the deeps are SAE the metric are shallow that also has the ratchet and extension with it. Someone definitely watches my posts closely haha. I love Thorsen probably my third favorite brand. Then some nice Vermont American drill bits which will be of great use. Then a lightly used Tekton 8oz ball peen hammer with a fiberglass handle it will fit my ball peen collection really nicely. A brand new pair of Channellock 528 8 inch slip joint pliers which I have been wanting a good set for the house to work on the cars here with. Now I have it. A nice big Proto flat head screwdriver too and what makes it cool is it’s made in England. A nice set of Pittsburgh vise grips. A few miscellaneous screwdrivers one Stanley three Pratt and Reed USA. And a new wire wheel for my grinder at home. And a card at the bottom. This just makes me so happy and makes me feel like I have really done something good for someone this year and thencthey done something good for me. And he didn’t have to send me this gift because I didn’t participate in the secret Santa cause I really don’t have the extra money too right now. So when he messaged me for my address and said it was a surprise I was excited and had no idea it would be all of this I was thinking something small or something. Little things like this just make me really happy especially around this time of year. So far Christmas is absolutely perfect I’ve gotten two things that I really wanted so far which one (pictured in background) is another homemade quilt from grandma, and tools. Have a Merry Christmas everyone I can’t wait to see what some members here may get. I may have more to post later in the morning when my sister and her family arrive with her kids. And I can’t wait to see all the smiles on their faces too.

Remember always do something good for someone and someone will do something good for you. That’s one of my favorite things to say and remember. Especially important to me anytime but especially around this time of year. And this person will definitely be acknowledged and always remembered by me I’ll probably send them a thank you card and maybe a little something with it.

 

[D60]

New SnapOn pliers and GW micro driver kit from the wife!

 

[spasm3]

Christmas presents from Mrs. Spasm and my son/daughter-in-law.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

Christmas gifts.

 

[michaelluscher]

$50 at Costco, merry Christmas to me

I'm not sure what it can do that the Gooloo can't, but we'll see

 

[Yourhomiematt]

Wife bought me a husky 52" box for the home shop. Of course she's a stay at home dogmom, so I guess I bought it?

 

[Yourhomiematt]

Bought myself the ASTRO nano 3/8 metric impact sockets to go in that new box. I've seen them posted here several times

 

[D60]

Took advantage of the last day of the 10% no restrictions coupon to get the Icon split beam. Put it about $126+tax which seems competitive in the marketplace.

 

[Freischneider]

Took advantage of the last day of the 10% no restrictions coupon to get the Icon split beam. Put it about $126+tax which seems competitive in the marketplace. View attachment 132574

I have the same torque wrench and mine has been flawless so far.

 

[odie]

Here's a video for the ICON TW-3 250 1/2 inch .

 

[HemiBenny]

I bought these Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches for my home garage. I got a better price by buying the 15 pc. SAE and 15 pc. Metric sets separately instead of buying the 30 piece set.

 

[Sam_Julier]

I bought these Milwaukee ratcheting wrenches for my home garage. I got a better price by buying the 15 pc. SAE and 15 pc. Metric sets separately instead of buying the 30 piece set.

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Where did you purchase?