Not that I have found. I paid $70 shipped for both.
Keep in mind that these are wear items that tend to get warrantied a lot - especially the pinless ones. It may be worth spending the extra $60 and getting them directly from Matco.
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Keep in mind that these are wear items that tend to get warrantied a lot - especially the pinless ones. It may be worth spending the extra $60 and getting them directly from Matco.
JHZR2
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Torque limiting screwdriver.
From Matco.com:
3/8” 10mm swivel socket
3/8” 17mm swivel socket
3/8” 7mm ADV semi-deep Impact socket (only because Sunex doesn’t sell a 7mm)
14x1.5 thread chaser - tap and die
From Bezos:
1/4” Sunex 8mm and 10mm deep impact sockets. Plan to use these with my impact driver for air filter boxes and very low-torque fasteners.
3/8” 10mm swivel socket
3/8” 17mm swivel socket
3/8” 7mm ADV semi-deep Impact socket (only because Sunex doesn’t sell a 7mm)
14x1.5 thread chaser - tap and die
From Bezos:
1/4” Sunex 8mm and 10mm deep impact sockets. Plan to use these with my impact driver for air filter boxes and very low-torque fasteners.
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JHZR2
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What impact driver do you use for 1/4” drive and such tiny fasteners? Is it really necessary vs an electric ratchet?
I'm on the lookout for a set of reasonably priced T handled Torx drivers. My old HF set was of questionable quality to begin with and they have outgrown their usefulness to me. I have Torx sockets but I find the T handle drivers really handy.
I'm all ears if you guys have a suggestion.
I'm all ears if you guys have a suggestion.
Bondhus comes to mind for a mid grade Torx T handle set. I have this one and it’s been good. You can get them individual in case you break one which is nice.
Snap On S9714MKL, courtesy of eBay.
Maybe wrong thread, but I respect your all's opinions here and figure you could help me spend my $
Don't 100% need, but have a bunch of trim work to do and some light projects where looks count.
I think a brad nailer would be best... given relatively low future use; modest end is best I think...
Both options come out about the same; just under 3 bills
Don't 100% need, but have a bunch of trim work to do and some light projects where looks count.
I think a brad nailer would be best... given relatively low future use; modest end is best I think...
Both options come out about the same; just under 3 bills
- Metabo 18v brad nailer (W/ extra battery and charger (That I don't really need) [Lowes]
- 2 Gallon Fortress (Small) compressor [Horror Freight] + a Metabo AIR (smaller of 2 versions) brad nailer [Lowes]
- For what it's worth, currently have only mini (no tank) compressors
- This is much smaller than it looks in the photo and ~ 1/2 the weight of the cordless one @ 2.2 lbs
How long must the nails be? There's also an M12 pin nailer which is slick, but I think it tops out at 1.25 or 1.5?Maybe wrong thread, but I respect your all's opinions here and figure you could help me spend my $
Don't 100% need, but have a bunch of trim work to do and some light projects where looks count.
I think a brad nailer would be best... given relatively low future use; modest end is best I think...
Both options come out about the same; just under 3 bills
- Metabo 18v brad nailer (W/ extra battery and charger (That I don't really need) [Lowes]
- 2 Gallon Fortress (Small) compressor [Horror Freight] + a Metabo AIR (smaller of 2 versions) brad nailer [Lowes]
- For what it's worth, currently have only mini (no tank) compressors
- This is much smaller than it looks in the photo and ~ 1/2 the weight of the cordless one @ 2.2 lbs
Actually, I'm far from a carpenter so take my input accordingly
Air compressor and Brad nailer to start. Easy to add future tools, like a finish nailer, stapler, or framing nailer as your projects change.Maybe wrong thread, but I respect your all's opinions here and figure you could help me spend my $
Don't 100% need, but have a bunch of trim work to do and some light projects where looks count.
I think a brad nailer would be best... given relatively low future use; modest end is best I think...
Both options come out about the same; just under 3 bills
- Metabo 18v brad nailer (W/ extra battery and charger (That I don't really need) [Lowes]
- 2 Gallon Fortress (Small) compressor [Horror Freight] + a Metabo AIR (smaller of 2 versions) brad nailer [Lowes]
- For what it's worth, currently have only mini (no tank) compressors
- This is much smaller than it looks in the photo and ~ 1/2 the weight of the cordless one @ 2.2 lbs
Very easy to add a tire inflator as well. A compressor is a basic tool. You should have one.
I service friend's and family's vehicles; I always air up the tires. I use the Milwaukee cordless inflator because it is so easy.
I added a Slime lever style quick chuck because I was too cheap to buy the incredible Jaco press on chuck.
I find I check tire pressure so often and wish I had bought the Jaco. So yesterday I closed my eyes and hit the Amazon buy button.
Got it this morning; I aired up the Model 3 (42 psi) and was so happy I walked down the street airing up all the parked cars!
Man this thing is the bomb! Buy once cry once, as they say.
I added a Slime lever style quick chuck because I was too cheap to buy the incredible Jaco press on chuck.
I find I check tire pressure so often and wish I had bought the Jaco. So yesterday I closed my eyes and hit the Amazon buy button.
Got it this morning; I aired up the Model 3 (42 psi) and was so happy I walked down the street airing up all the parked cars!
Man this thing is the bomb! Buy once cry once, as they say.
Left: SnapOn Bolt-Grip puller set, $96 at local pawn. I purchased it to replace the import kit on the right. I remember buying the kit on the right around 1997 from JC Whitney. It was a big deal to a young me back then because it was one of the first "automotive specialty" tools I purchased. Even back then I knew it was import junk but it was all I could afford.
Lower left: SnapOn chrome sockets in 3/8" dr, 3/8 - 7/8". $28 at local pawn
Lower left: SnapOn chrome sockets in 3/8" dr, 3/8 - 7/8". $28 at local pawn
JHZR2
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Agree on Bondhus For quality torx and Allen drivers.
JHZR2
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Curious why you would need that. I love wrenching with 1/4, but then I want 1/4 stuff.
I have a stubby 3/8 if I want 3/8 with more torque.
Also have an adapter to go 1/4 to 3/8 if needed.
I have one, I couldn't resist the price.
It is more of a specialty item than anything else imo. In tight spaces where you might need a socket larger than 15mm, or something smaller that requires more torque than a 1/4" drive ratchet can handle, it fits the bill. Aside from that it most likely will spend a lot of time in the toolbox. For the money it is a good quality ratchet.Yea don’t really need it. But the infomercials got me. Eric O South Main auto YouTube with all his Astro tool stuff. I’m probably going to get the Long handle 1/4 next.
I've got the Tone version (which I gotta say is way better than the AP solely because the head is miniscule, for clearance) and I've personally found it indispensable for certain jobs.I have one, I couldn't resist the price.
Most recent memory was putting an SOS winch bumper on a Tundra. As you said, all the fasteners were relatively large but clearance was tight. You've still gotta find way for final torque, but otherwise think of it as a finger ratchet on steroids.
Incidentally, the Tone RH3CHS seems to presently be near an all-time low at $33-$35 on Amazon. Search ASIN B00MIDFQLU and/or check history at camelcamelcamel. I paid around $52 in Feb of '21 and it's been worth every penny. At ~$35 I'm almost tempted to order another one for a spare or as a gift....
