New tool thread

[Highboy]

New old Sun Electric Manifold Vacuum gauge I found while cleaning up the garage.

 

[Highboy]

Seems to look like black anodized Snap On wrenches never seen them like this before only chrome.

 

[Highboy]

Williams half inch ratchet push drive back and forth to switch direction.

 

[D60]

There have been a limited (very limited) number of times I've wished for a pass-thru socket set in the shop. I decided to go ahead and get one, but wanted it as comprehensive as possible.

I'm not a GW fan in general but this 8946 kit is very comprehensive as such things go. I got it for $80 on Warehouse Deals and it appears new. Compared to lesser kits with WAY fewer pieces that might only cost $20 less, this kit is a great value.

The metric side goes WAY down to 3.5mm, which is impressive. The 4 or 4.5 might be good for old school headlight adjusters?

 

[D60]

I recently needed a 26mm stubby wrench but couldn't find one. Carlyle lists one but you can't actually order. Ditto for SP Tools. So, I ordered the cheapest I could find on Amazon which was a Sunex and will make my own.

Also:
- 26mm crow foot for the same application
- 11" duckbill snap ring pliers as I only have 9" right now
- Kennametal CNMG inserts for the lathes
- a deep oil pressure sensor socket as I only had the shallow
- IAG hose clamp pliers (nice wide jaws to bridge some of those annoying clamps)

My new 26mm stubby:

 

[AutoMechanic]

I recently needed a 26mm stubby wrench but couldn't find one. Carlyle lists one but you can't actually order. Ditto for SP Tools. So, I ordered the cheapest I could find on Amazon which was a Sunex and will make my own.

Also:
- 26mm crow foot for the same application
- 11" duckbill snap ring pliers as I only have 9" right now
- Kennametal CNMG inserts for the lathes
- a deep oil pressure sensor socket as I only had the shallow
- IAG hose clamp pliers (nice wide jaws to bridge some of those annoying clamps)
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My new 26mm stubby:View attachment 272063

What did you need a 26mm for? The only thing I’ve used that on is a hot water heater element.

 

[Timmastertech]

Seems to look like black anodized Snap On wrenches never seen them like this before only chrome.View attachment 272014View attachment 272015

Snapon calls that industrial finish. I have a couple large wrenches that I bought in industrial finish because they were a bit cheaper than chrome. The downside is they arent as easy to see as a chrome tool so if you set it down somewhere its not obvious. Not a huge deal on a 1 1/4" wrench

 

[The Critic]

A few Magrails and wiper arm pullers. GP magnetic sockets and VIM E-Torx Plus.

 

[D60]

What did you need a 26mm for? The only thing I’ve used that on is a hot water heater element.

I'll just leave this here and everyone can make their own determinations

 

[AutoMechanic]

I'll just leave this here and everyone can make their own determinations View attachment 272091

I’d have to toss that wrench though. It would not be in my toolbox haha . Stuff like that drives my OCD crazy. No modified things in my box.

 

[D60]

I’d have to toss that wrench though. It would not be in my toolbox haha . Stuff like that drives my OCD crazy. No modified things in my box.

When you work as a machinist everything in your box is modified: cutting tools, brazed carbide, jigs, random spacers, work stops and bushings and much more

 

[iCurious]

No pics but recently acquired ICON semi deep sockets for a great price. Man.. have I been missing out..

 

[D60]

I recently had a need for a mid-depth socket in 1/4" dr

Not really interested in tool truck prices, I decided to try these MXPower from Amazon. I'll probably use them once a year so no idea if they're decent, but they appear fine

 

[spasm3]

Decided to try one of these carbide scrapers.

 

[JWC86]

Decided to try one of these carbide scrapers.
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Be careful getting used to it if using it on an aluminum. The will shave the aluminum easier than one might expect. Works awesome thou.

 

[D1dad]

Milwaukee m18 impact and hammer drill. I’ve got a project coming up and wanted to add to my m12 fuel line.

 

[factorytuned2012]

Is it legal to have a DEI sticker (in the modern political era)? Asking for a friend...

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I remember when my father used to install automotive alarms and remote starts the company that owned viper and python was DEI. Directed electronics
https://www.directed.com/about/history

 

[D60]

SK 92505 bearing splitter. Used from ebay. One nut is mismatched but I can fix that if I want

 

[The Critic]

CTA 1220 EPR Torx Set
Astro Pneumatic 78004 Impact Extension Set
VIM IMPBH100 Impact Bit Set

 

[wavinwayne]

There have been a limited (very limited) number of times I've wished for a pass-thru socket set in the shop...

They are very handy in a pinch. I have a Craftsman pass thru set that I have used only once or twice in 15 years, but when I needed it, it came through when no other tool in my toolbox could.