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Love those hard orange handles!!
Since I recently could have benefited from an 11/32" stubby and didn't have one, I ordered one. I know I'll never need an 11/32" stubby ever again but that's hardly the point.
I don't remember what I paid but we all know Tekton ain't expensive
I don't remember what I paid but we all know Tekton ain't expensive
Hmm, .343 vs .354......probably? Darnit, now I have to see if I have a 9mm stubby! (I can't remember)I'm curious...wouldn't a 9mm wrench have worked for that application?
Not that I am suggesting that you forego buying more tools...
With my 2009 Pilot I needed a oil funnel for a very poorly located oil cap on the front valve cover and a band type oil filter tool to deal with the tiny 2.75” diameter OD of the mini-me oil filter. These tools fit the bill. Luckily the oil filter is not in a tight spot so the traditional band type filter tool worked well.
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Warranty replacement Craftsman screwdriver just got here fresh off the UPS truck. I warrantied out one of the old clear handle ones. I threw it in my box of broken tools. How I got this type is I warrantied a socket at the same time which I’m still waiting on but they actually didn’t make my exact socket anymore so the lady was like how about I’ll send you our catalog page for every socket available in that size and you can pick one and then I’ll send you our whole catalog of screwdrivers and you can pick whatever screwdriver you want doesn’t have to be flat it can Philips or Torx or flat or whatever you want since we don’t have your exact socket anymore. So I picked this one from the catalog. I thought that was pretty cool of them to do that. Honestly I’m not too big of a fan of this handle but at least it was free and I picked it just to try out honestly.
In case you prefer a larger filter, other models will fit Honda engines as long as you have space around the filter. I am using the Carquest R85334 (equivalent of the Fram 9688 or 3593a) on my Odyssey. These are 2.96" diameter with the same size gasket and thread as the 7317 equivalent.
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Picked this up today for $150 total: SnapOn 112YTMMSY (except the 8mm is simply a standard deep) and a 1/4" dr TR72. I think the ratchet is kinda cool just because SnapOn quick releases are somewhat rare
Also I had forgotten SnapOn offers "semi-deep" and "Xtra semi-deep" sockets. The set above is the latter.
Also I had forgotten SnapOn offers "semi-deep" and "Xtra semi-deep" sockets. The set above is the latter.
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Got another warranty replacement tool. This is a 7/8 deep 12 point socket. Craftsman representative let me choose which socket I wanted since they don’t offer shallow or deep 6 point chrome sockets anymore. I needed a 7/8 deep to fill in one of my sets that I’m making anyway so figured might as will pick that one. I could have picked a 6 point shallow 1/2 drive impact 7/8 but I prefer chrome sockets unless I’m using an impact.
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My wife wanted a flagpole mount attached to the brick on the front of the house so I needed a hammer drill.
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Forgot to mention above, I had to get the brushed hammer drill because Home Depot didn't have any of the Makita brushless models in stock. I think it'll work fine for my occasional projects around the house.
Super happy with this gem - Makita DML 814 stand light.
In the middle of another reno, the light fixtures are being replaced so the place is dark.
Compared to my huskys it's not as bright and very expensive.
But when you need the go anywhere without power portability, and flexibility of the 3 individual heads as well as light without heat, it's hard to beat this package.
In the middle of another reno, the light fixtures are being replaced so the place is dark.
Compared to my huskys it's not as bright and very expensive.
But when you need the go anywhere without power portability, and flexibility of the 3 individual heads as well as light without heat, it's hard to beat this package.
Another angle of the product lighting the work at night in an otherwise pitch black room.
Subjectively Id say it was a bit brighter that it appears on cam.
completely refinished all the cabinets doors.
Had to not only sand and paint, because the guy didnt clean for half a decade, but fill the holes for the hinges with dowels and glue - guy must have swung from them like tarzan.
Subjectively Id say it was a bit brighter that it appears on cam.
completely refinished all the cabinets doors.
Had to not only sand and paint, because the guy didnt clean for half a decade, but fill the holes for the hinges with dowels and glue - guy must have swung from them like tarzan.
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Wanted the pre-G2 Icon flex head but my local store was sold out. So I got the Pittsburg which I can't imagine I'll ever wear out. Could have got the G2 Icon but I was being cheap.
The Makita brushed drills are still some of the best drills they ever made and have more than enough power. I have had a BDF451 since 2008 and it is a beast of a thing, 560 in.lb of torque which sounds low when all the other big names are touting 1000+ but in testing do not even match the 560 of the old Makita, Makita publish real numbers not fantasy. The XPH03Z is the newer model of of the BDF and has even more power with 750 in.lb, the thing is a beast and definitely a pro level drill not a DIY.
On the Makita and Bosch drills you can buy every part including the switch try that with a new Milwaukee or Dewalt, you have to buy the motor and controller and switch just to replace the switch. You got yourself a heck of a good drill that will take a beating in everyday use and last for years, mine still runs like the day I bought it 18 years ago and I work it.
How do you control brightness? I absolutely hate Milwaukee's penchant for toggling thru light levels. I think it was Ridgid that does a dial or slide switch for infinite brightness control and no pushing the power button a million times.
Milwaukee tries to market it like a feature but it's just less expensive to manufacture. Piss in my ear and tell me it's rain....
How do you control brightness? I absolutely hate Milwaukee's penchant for toggling thru light levels. I think it was Ridgid that does a dial or slide switch for infinite brightness control and no pushing the power button a million times.
Milwaukee tries to market it like a feature but it's just less expensive to manufacture. Piss in my ear and tell me it's rain....
A dial would be really great, but it's pretty basic.
It's three settings and pretty linear like 900, 1700 and 3000 lumens.
No option for color temp changes.
Feels like a step up from my husky with its lo/hi and fire hazard temps.
