New tool thread

[Trav]

every tire shop in america uses these things they're good

Not here, I have never seen one used, they use a torque stick that non of the OJT guys know how to use anyway that's about it. When I have to visit a tire shop I retorque the wheels when I get back, I use the same TW.

 

[spasm3]

every tire shop in america uses these things they're good

Gotcha!

 

[nomas]

Need to fab some custom length battery cables. The Lexus need the negative battery terminal replaced but it's part of the cable. The cables are NLA.

I can't let the boat guys in the neighborhood know I have the means to make custom cables.

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Never let the boat guys find out . You'll be rewiring every trolling motor for miles ..

 

[wtd]

Here is my flea market tool haul for the day. A Thursen-77 1/2" ratchet, made in the USA for $5.00.
S-K 1/4" ratchet. Made in the USA. $5.00
Husky CM50 1/4" breaker bar made in the USA. $3.00
5280 Proto 3/8" speed handle. Made in the USA. $3.50
Craftsman set of SAE nut drivers and a set of Craftsman metric nut drivers. Both made in the USA. $5.00 for each set.

 

[Sam_Julier]

Hazet Combination Wrench Extra Long Slim: 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm Germany

Mister Worker, $113.69 delivered

Absolutely beautiful in the hand. Matte texture, light weight alloy like the Stahlwille offsets I own.

Can’t wait to use them.

 

[Trav]

Nice!

 

[The Critic]

Bought this for spraying non-repellents such as Alpine WSG or Termidor SC.

 

[jonnied1]

Here is my flea market tool haul for the day. A Thursen-77 1/2" ratchet, made in the USA for $5.00.
S-K 1/4" ratchet. Made in the USA. $5.00
Husky CM50 1/4" breaker bar made in the USA. $3.00
5280 Proto 3/8" speed handle. Made in the USA. $3.50
Craftsman set of SAE nut drivers and a set of Craftsman metric nut drivers. Both made in the USA. $5.00 for each set.

Wow, I haven't seen a speed handle since my crew chief days in the Air Force in the 70's!

 

[Freischneider]

Hazet Combination Wrench Extra Long Slim: 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm Germany

Mister Worker, $113.69 delivered

Absolutely beautiful in the hand. Matte texture, light weight alloy like the Stahlwille offsets I own.

Can’t wait to use them.

I've always wondered if that Mr Worker website was legit. Apparently so.

 

[Sam_Julier]

I've always wondered if that Mr Worker website was legit. Apparently so.

This was my first time using the site. No complaints.

 

[Freischneider]

This was my first time using the site. No complaints.

Thanks man there's a few things I'm probably going to pick up from there then.

 

[jhellwig]

What happened here? Automechanic didn't buy any tools in 9 days?

 

[D60]

What happened here? Automechanic didn't buy any tools in 9 days?

I just performed a gravity check by dropping a pencil from waist height and observing.

It did seem to fall more slowly than expected so the fabric of the universe may indeed be unraveling....

 

[Freischneider]

Got this Carlyle micro precision screwdriver set from Amazon UK less than half the price then available from Napa in America. Also got this 21.5 and 21 mm flip socket for those F-150 lug nuts that are swollen. I should just replace my lug nuts but the socket is much cheaper than replacement lug nuts.

 

[D60]

Got this Carlyle micro precision screwdriver set from Amazon UK less than half the price then available from Napa in America. Also got this 21.5 and 21 mm flip socket for those F-150 lug nuts that are swollen. I should just replace my lug nuts but the socket is much cheaper than replacement lug nuts.View attachment 110407

I've had that screwdriver set for a few years and really like it.

Just suck it up and order the McGard solid lugnuts....so worth it. I just ordered a bunch for swollen 22's on a '12 Ram

 

[Freischneider]

I've had that screwdriver set for a few years and really like it.

Just suck it up and order the McGard solid lugnuts....so worth it. I just ordered a bunch for swollen 22's on a '12 Ram

Glad you like those screwdrivers. And yeah I would have to buy lug nuts for my truck and my son's truck. I guess I'll just suck it up and buy it before the next tire rotations. I do have that 21.5 mm socket on a breaker bar in case we have a flat tire.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Well I guess since everyone is concerned I’ll post this lol. My first genuine Stihl tool with my first new Stihl purchase haha. Apparently they like T27 so it came with this. Finally got a good weed eater. So basically two new tools I guess you could say if you consider a weed eater a tool lol. So much better than the Milwaukee. I’m sorry to say that but it is.

 

[jhellwig]

That T-27 is also the pin to remove the head. Two tools in one.

They should have also given you a small flathead screwdriver to adjust the carb.

 

[michaelluscher]

I finally procured a VCR to watch the training video that came with my vintage OTC scan tool
It's fascinating to see how the job was done before I was born
I'm assuming the cars and presenters in the video have long since retired ©1993

Now to go buy me some obscure late 80s American iron, and fix on it
Or I could just wrench on the G Body that's on the driveway now

 

[RyanY]

They should have also given you a small flathead screwdriver to adjust the carb.

That is exactly what @AutoMechanic needs - another small flathead screwdriver!
Jk