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[72C10]

Astro 94404 Magnetic spark plug sockets that I picked up recently. Had a job where I really needed them and they worked great.

 

[Nmr1981]

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My dad got this Snap On nutcracker for thirty bucks. The Snap on guy bought a bunch of them and sold zero so he has em up for thirty bucks down from 84(!).
I’m looking at them a d ask my dad what’s this groove for? Neither of us could figure it out.
Now I think maybe the handles come out of the same mold as a similar tool and it’s just there.
Any ideas?

Looks like they’d do great for cracking Blue Crabs this summer.

 

[LDB]

I got my $199 Makita special yesterday, two 5.0 batteries and charger and the power blower. No photo as you all know what they look like. It is very nice and not as loud as I feared it might be. Guess I'll be looking at more Makita in the future.

 

[AutoMechanic]

New pair of these fancy jaw Channellock pliers. I like that style jaw a lot. I use the Knipex style of those at work so I wanted a pair the same size for the house these were I think $13 with the coupon at the hardware store. I use my vise grips with this style jaw all the time so I think these will be handy. And these some 4 inch needle nose vise grips. I know made in Taiwan as they are old stock but still I’ve had decent luck with the Taiwan and old USA ones so I picked them up. Not sure what year they dropped Taiwan and went to China completely. I really didn’t need them but they were also cheap with the coupon and since they aren’t made in China they should at least be decent. Haven’t decided if I’m going to open them or not lol. Might be one of those things I sell haha. I got both these last weekend just haven’t had a chance to post. I’ve already used the Channellocks. I got dad a pair as well he has also used his already on his big rig so money well spent.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

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First Tekton US made tools. Good deal and very nice finish.

Also got one of these:

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Those are nice crows feet wrenches too!

 

[jhellwig]

View attachment 196802New pair of these fancy jaw Channellock pliers. I like that style jaw a lot. I use the Knipex style of those at work so I wanted a pair the same size for the house these were I think $13 with the coupon at the hardware store. I use my vise grips with this style jaw all the time so I think these will be handy. And these some 4 inch needle nose vise grips. I know made in Taiwan as they are old stock but still I’ve had decent luck with the Taiwan and old USA ones so I picked them up. Not sure what year they dropped Taiwan and went to China completely. I really didn’t need them but they were also cheap with the coupon and since they aren’t made in China they should at least be decent. Haven’t decided if I’m going to open them or not lol. Might be one of those things I sell haha. I got both these last weekend just haven’t had a chance to post. I’ve already used the Channellocks. I got dad a pair as well he has also used his already on his big rig so money well spent.

If those channel locks are anything like they were 20 years ago they are garbage. I don’t know why but their v jaw design didn’t work worth a darn. Straight jaws always worked better on pipe and fittings.

 

[The Critic]

Koken 3/8” deep thin-wall metric impact sockets (10-22mm) and their 3/8” flex-head quick release ratchet.

These deep sockets are really deep. 3/8” Gearwrench for comparison.

I plan to use these impact sockets on my 3/8” cordless impact, so the extra depth (for tool clearance) is a pro.

The ratchet feels unusually solid for a 3/8 ratchet.

 

[Sam_Julier]

Koken 3/8” deep thin-wall metric impact sockets (10-22mm) and their 3/8” flex-head quick release ratchet.

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These deep sockets are really deep. 3/8” Gearwrench for comparison.
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I plan to use these impact sockets on my 3/8” cordless impact, so the extra depth (for tool clearance) is a pro.

The ratchet feels unusually solid for a 3/8 ratchet.

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Love that ratchet. I reach for it all the time.

 

[D60]

I decided to get a decent flush valve wrench just 'cause. Wasn't terribly expensive on ebay

 

[SubLGT]

Koken 3/8” deep thin-wall metric impact sockets (10-22mm) and their 3/8” flex-head quick release ratchet......

If you are willing to wait, Amazon-US has the standard length Koken ratchet 3726ZB for $58.20, with free shipping from Japan. Koken USA sells it for $124 with free shipping. (Koken-USA will not warranty any tool bought at Amazon-Japan).

Koken Ratchet

 

[The Critic]

If you are willing to wait, Amazon-US has the standard length Koken ratchet 3726ZB for $58.20, with free shipping from Japan. Koken USA sells it for $124 with free shipping. (Koken-USA will not warranty any tool bought at Amazon-Japan).

Koken Ratchet

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Ordered, thank you.

 

[D60]

Finally got the AP 78354 swivel extensions. Haven't used them yet -- need to break out the Tub O' Towels and clean off the fish oil.

Also the 19mm/21mm Rocket Socket flip socket intended specifically for lugnuts

 

[D60]

I received these inexpensive hose clamp pliers from ebay. I thought they might be the same thing as the Lisle 17000. The Lisle tends to hover around $55-60 which strikes me as excessive. The ebay specials were $20.

Lisle confirms the 17000 is made in Taiwan, but I'm sure what I got is made in China, although I could find nothing about COO

That said, what I received seems decent and I think they'll work fine.

Next to the angled Lisles (which I got on a Warehouse Deal):

Build quality is lacking:

@GON, I know you like to lose these on shirts

 

[mrbreezeet1]

2 C Cell LED Maglite flashlight got here today!!!
It's Slick though!
What Is The Best Rechargeable Batteries and charger for "C" cells?????

 

[mrbreezeet1]

@ AutoMechanic!!
I forgot when I ordered it!
I should 0 got a few regular batteries so I could play with it tonight!!

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Now I haft-ta pay full retail at a C Store tonight!!
Leaving Now!!

 

[Snagglefoot]

Dewalt Atomic 20 V brushless compact drill. Measures about 6” long. Made in Mexico for all the China Bangers.

 

[D60]

I stumbled on this Toy rear axle bearing puller in AWD. Got it for $89. The welds are a bit sloppy but look to have lots of body and good penetration. It's labeled as "Auto Hydra" (does this mean if I cut off its head two more grow back??) and the manual is multi-page and surprisingly good. It was either written by an American or someone in China who's very fluent in English.

That said, I don't know if all of these copies on Amazon come with a similar manual, but I kinda doubt it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQBTTTRS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

A sample of just 2 pages below

And a new OTC Strut Tamer Extreme still in box. These are on intergalactic backorder (OTC/Bosch is apparently notoriously horrible about this) but I found one on ebay at a decent price and tolerable shipping charge)

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Dewalt Atomic 20 V brushless compact drill. Measures about 6” long. Made in Mexico for all the China Bangers.

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That's a nice drill! I like how little it is!

 

[SubLGT]

I had to Google Strut Tamer.