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Flat nozzle for my new Makita blower
I recently discovered the wife's truck is woefully understocked with even the most basic of tools. I personally keep all our vehicles with a basic assortment, and YES we use them in all manner of repairs from time to time (this is when I discovered her truck had virtually nothing)
I ordered a few Tekton things and took advantage of HD holiday sales. I've got a couple extras of other things like dykes and a mid length pry bar to add in -- you'd be surprised how often a basic lever comes in handy, at least when you live where and how we do.
I ordered a few Tekton things and took advantage of HD holiday sales. I've got a couple extras of other things like dykes and a mid length pry bar to add in -- you'd be surprised how often a basic lever comes in handy, at least when you live where and how we do.
Was at Home Depot after work and a few items fell into my cart.
You have to carefully walk down the exact center of the aisle or else things can dive into the cart as it passes close.
I'm tellin' ya, for another ~$90 the Icon BJP1 copy is sa-weet with way more capability
On my 3/8" pegs I keep a 6pt and 12pt socket in shallows. Somehow my 17mm wound up with two 6pts and the 12pt is who-knows-where.
Thus I ordered an individual SnapOn 17mm on ebay. I'm not sold on Snappy socket sets due to cost, but individually they're tolerable.
I think I needed the 17mm 12pt for Tundra rear caliper brackets.....maybe?
Thus I ordered an individual SnapOn 17mm on ebay. I'm not sold on Snappy socket sets due to cost, but individually they're tolerable.
I think I needed the 17mm 12pt for Tundra rear caliper brackets.....maybe?
Another random score from pawn. $10 for everything
-an Exhumer cat's paw from Dead On Tools. I hate carpentry but as a homeowner sometimes it's unavoidable
-random battery cable, can never have too many
-11/16" spline socket, why not?
-some form of test wire holder from S&G ToolAid, I'm completely unfamiliar
-OTC 7995 CV slide hammer puller
-Matco MDS3993 for GM fuel filters
-Thexton adapters are supposed to make it easier to charge or jump side terminal batts
-an NJ90486 GM Ceramic Seal Seat Remover & Installer. This appears to be a Mastercool tool and is maybe for a/c compressor clutches?? Anyone? @clinebarger
-an Exhumer cat's paw from Dead On Tools. I hate carpentry but as a homeowner sometimes it's unavoidable
-random battery cable, can never have too many
-11/16" spline socket, why not?
-some form of test wire holder from S&G ToolAid, I'm completely unfamiliar
-OTC 7995 CV slide hammer puller
-Matco MDS3993 for GM fuel filters
-Thexton adapters are supposed to make it easier to charge or jump side terminal batts
-an NJ90486 GM Ceramic Seal Seat Remover & Installer. This appears to be a Mastercool tool and is maybe for a/c compressor clutches?? Anyone? @clinebarger
What is their logic in that? I must be missing something.
It seems to mainly be the corporate chain pawn shops more than anything. I have theories but it would be insulting to the main demographic that lets their pawns go into default in the first place to go out on the floor hoping to take advantage again for their poor decision making.
I agree. These guys are the only ones EVER in the area in my life -- and I've lived here since age 2 -- to have very reasonable prices. They seem to understand it's about churn/turnover. Why have something sit on the floor for years?
I think they make most of their money on pawn (interest), guns and maybe buying gold which is all the rage these days. Little onesy-twosy tools aren't worth their time so they blow 'em out cheap.
As a testament to their success, they've actually PURCHASED competing pawn shops in the area that were struggling. I was worried they might kill the competition then hike prices, but they haven't.
@Hootbro I am in a similar situation as you. The local pawn chain (aptly named D--k's) has prices at or above retail for most things (e.g., used Dewalt 1/4 impact $125 for tool only...W.T.F!). In fact I can usually get a better price for brand new stuff if I wait for sales at HD or Lowes...and the new tools include batteries and chargers. Hand tools are similarly overpriced and I have never seen snap on, Mac, etc in the stores.
Edit: the store name was removed after I posted, but it rhymes with Rick's.
When I see any truck brand stuff, they usually have it under the glass cases that have to brought out by an employee to then look at and handle. Store brand stuff like Craftsman, Husky and Kobalt will hit the main floor. Like mentioned, usually pushing pretty close to if not over retail many times.
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My SK nostalgia purchase turned out well. I know it is not what others may think about SK. Made in USA, smooth ratchet with low back drag. It was 50% off so $120 plus tax, free shipping. 3/8 drive metric. Not cheap.
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Looks like it's for brake shoe clips? I've got the SnapOn/Matco versions for opening and closing hold down clips but haven't seen theseIt seems you own a lot of specialty tools, but do you own a pair of KTC c-clip pliers? (not my photo, it comes from a post at GJ)
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