I took a plunge last week on an Insider ratchet from ebay ~ $215 before tax. I don't have the need for it yet but tools are cool!
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I rarely spin sockets by hand anymore. I've got the M12 Fuel High Speed ratchets in 1/4, 3/8, 1/4 ER, 3/8 ER, and the Insider.
Maybe I have too many tools?
Growing up, all I can afford was a 49 pcs Craftsmen tool kit or was it a 42 pc? Everything else I needed was either loan or borrowed. Now, I can afford tools. Thus, "you have too many tools".
There is no such thing as too many tools.
I disagree . I have too many of some things . I have a couple of boxes of duplicate tools in a cabinet in my garage . I donated a tool box and some hand tools to a guy that runs an organization that lets neighborhood kids come in and learn how to repair bicycles . They sell the bikes and it helps to pay the rent on the building . The kids are learning some good mechanical skills instead of running the streets .
I’ve got a few additions the other day and some today.
Firstly I picked up a trans filler spout. It’s supposed to screw onto quart and gallon containers. I’ll be doing a drain and fill on my tundra transmission soon so this may help. I’ll do some more research for the best ways to refill. I may need a pump. This seemed like a deal at $5 from Walmart.
I also found a two piece set of insulated screwdrivers on clearance for $2.50. I’ll throw them in my electrical box and I’ll have them if needed.
My dad gave me a cordless rotary tool for my birthday. He usually makes a point to add a tool in any gift. He loves his. Cordless should be nice for several things but I’ve still got my trusty corded dremel for things that need a little more power.
Firstly I picked up a trans filler spout. It’s supposed to screw onto quart and gallon containers. I’ll be doing a drain and fill on my tundra transmission soon so this may help. I’ll do some more research for the best ways to refill. I may need a pump. This seemed like a deal at $5 from Walmart.
I also found a two piece set of insulated screwdrivers on clearance for $2.50. I’ll throw them in my electrical box and I’ll have them if needed.
My dad gave me a cordless rotary tool for my birthday. He usually makes a point to add a tool in any gift. He loves his. Cordless should be nice for several things but I’ve still got my trusty corded dremel for things that need a little more power.
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I stopped in advance auto today to see if there were any tool clearance deals and there were. The clearance pricing was good but they’ve got an additional 25% off clearance right now. I’ll list the items and pricing (before tax) if anyone is interested in seeing if their store has any. Most of these were the last one on the rack.
Titan locking clamps $1.54
Lisle ignition spark tester $1.91
PT a/c clamp disconnect for Toyota $2.21
PT drain plug removal tool $2.96
Lisle 5/8” carbide scraper $4.69
PT rotary bit set $3.79
60 lumen flashlight $3.71
350 lumen flashlight $5.21
I don’t normally shop advance auto but this was worth stopping in for. I may not ever use some of these but I’ll have them in my toolbox just in case.
Titan locking clamps $1.54
Lisle ignition spark tester $1.91
PT a/c clamp disconnect for Toyota $2.21
PT drain plug removal tool $2.96
Lisle 5/8” carbide scraper $4.69
PT rotary bit set $3.79
60 lumen flashlight $3.71
350 lumen flashlight $5.21
I don’t normally shop advance auto but this was worth stopping in for. I may not ever use some of these but I’ll have them in my toolbox just in case.
For the Tundra ATF fill, check out this video. He uses that very filler spout, replacing the tubing with 54" of 5/8" OD (1/2" ID) tubing from Home Depot. I used the same setup just a couple of weeks ago and did not spill a drop. It's gravity fed from the engine bay -- no pump needed.
I’ve got a 2020 so that should work on mine. Thanks for the recommendation.
10 piece thin walled Ko-ken impact socket set from Amazon Japan, $71.94 shipped. Took a while to get them, but it's a nice looking set.
I stopped by another AAP store to check their clearance tools. List below.
Diehard flex head flare nut wrench set in metric and SAE $8.96 each
Titan impact star but set $3.11
PT clip on light $3.34
Titan external star deep sockets $3.56
Titan 1/2” and 3/8” socket adapters $2.44 each
Titan torx bit set $2.66
Hobby knife kit $2.21
Grease gun coupler and packs of 45* & 90* fittings $.04 each
Weatherstrip adhesive $.86
Diehard flex head flare nut wrench set in metric and SAE $8.96 each
Titan impact star but set $3.11
PT clip on light $3.34
Titan external star deep sockets $3.56
Titan 1/2” and 3/8” socket adapters $2.44 each
Titan torx bit set $2.66
Hobby knife kit $2.21
Grease gun coupler and packs of 45* & 90* fittings $.04 each
Weatherstrip adhesive $.86
Went to AAP to see if any clearance sale items were left. No dice. Picked up some 1/2" sockets and long needle nose pliers I've been needing. Wanted chrome sockets but they were sold out, so I got impacts. They'll work.
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Micro Mark detail sander. Had a 3/4" gouge on a raised lip area of the hull. Perfect excuse to learn gelcoat repair and buy a new tool! I remember Micro Mark from my youth modeling days, still appear to be quality tools.
Ko-Ken 1/4” drive, 6 point, mid length sockets; Amazon Japan, $72 USD delivered
Tekton 3/8” drive split beam torque wrench, 20-140 ft lbs; Tekton.com, $120 delivered
Tekton 3/8” drive split beam torque wrench, 20-140 ft lbs; Tekton.com, $120 delivered
@Sam_Julier Just curious, do you ever see yourself using the 11-14mm sockets on a 1/4" ratchet? Just seems an odd combo. Nice tools, though!!
