New tool thread

[wavinwayne]

Lobster wrench.
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I have a Lobster wrench that I found laying on the side of the highway. I use it every chance I get. It looks like it would survive a nuclear attack.

 

[DCDG]

Lobster wrench.
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that's a nice alternative to the bahco brand adjustable wrench. I am always interested in a thin jaw adjustable. thin jaws have come in handy on more occasions than the wrench itself.

 

[D60]

I was looking at that kit. Debating between that one or the CPS Nitrokitg.

The form factor of that makes WAY more sense than the stupid short hoses on mine!

 

[Pterostylis]

that's a nice alternative to the bahco brand adjustable wrench. I am always interested in a thin jaw adjustable. thin jaws have come in handy on more occasions than the wrench itself.

I had an old bahco when they were still Swedish made in my work truck but a colleague borrowed it when I was on extended leave and lost it in the bush.

 

[DCDG]

I had an old bahco when they were still Swedish made in my work truck but a colleague borrowed it when I was on extended leave and lost it in the bush.

I think some of the more recent bahco stuff is made in Spain.

 

[Pterostylis]

I think some of the more recent bahco stuff is made in Spain.

Lobster was less than half the cost of a Spanish bahco, time will tell if it’s just as good but at this stage I like it.

 

[DCDG]

May be in the market soon for something thinner

 

[Pterostylis]

May be in the market soon for something thinner

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This one with 3.7mm ultra thin jaw and a 20° offset is in my list.
https://amzn.asia/d/0hJz5CFM

 

[DCDG]

This one with 3.7mm ultra thin jaw and a 20° offset is in my list.
https://amzn.asia/d/0hJz5CFM

thin jaws like that are good for brake caliper slide pins when you need a backer wrench and plumbing when removing expansion tanks. thanks for sharing.

 

[D60]

SnapOn S7400. Basically a 24mm socket in 1/4" drive

 

[cptbarkey]

Not really new tools, but second hand toolboxes. I've acquired these over time the past 12 months from cheap sources. Its been difficult to resist dropping $1k+ on brand new boxes. Have been working out of and hauling Milwaukee packouts at the family ranch property for some time now but it no longer makes sense in the short term.

 

[MolaKule]

I found another use for an adjustable, open jaw oil filter wrench.

I decided I wanted a snack so I grabbed a bag of chips and a jar of Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.

Lid doesn't want to budge because of high vacuum packing no matter what I do.

I grab my filter wrench and.....problem solved.

 

[RyanY]

I found another use for an adjustable, open jaw oil filter wrench.

I decided I wanted a snack so I grabbed a bag of chips and a jar of Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.

Lid doesn't want to budge because of high vacuum packing no matter what I do.

I grab my filter wrench and.....problem solved.

Hmm. I never thought of getting an oil filter wrench for the kitchen...