What did you end up buying based on the posts here?I just want to note how much I enjoy this thread. It's been somewhat costly, though!
OK, not all that many but just on the 2nd half of Page 3 I have the Shake 'N Break and center punch in my Amazon wish list to buy later.What did you end up buying based on the posts here?
Yes they are the real deal, made in USA and the point stays sharp. Cant beat the price either.Now that looks interesting.
Last year I tried to up my center punch game by ordering 3 Tekton spring punches from Amazon. Unfortunately a Chinese vendor had hijacked Tekton's buybox and I got 3 non-Tekton punches direct from China. Maybe the same thing but no lifetime warranty. It took me almost 2 months to get my money back.
That looks like the real deal.
I have the double-x versions, two from NAPA and 3 from Gearwrench- straight, bent, and 3 sizes of hose ring ends. They were not cheap, useful, comfortable, and not so tight in tight spots. I didn't list them because I didn't think they were stupid when I bought them. I knew they would pull me out of jams, and they have.I have those pliers. I don't use them often, only when needed. They are cheap and useful but uncomfortable and tight.
I have to agree with this one! I bought a 3 lb years ago to assist with interior wall demolition and have since used it for many projects...driving small fence posts, aligning boards, breaking nuts (before I bought an impact), driving spikes, removing bricks, etc.Every man should own a 3 lb sledge hammer.Enough impact to break things loose once rather than 35 weak impacts with a lesser weight tool.
Ditto on that. Nothing like a BFH.I have to agree with this one! I bought a 3 lb years ago to assist with interior wall demolition and have since used it for many projects...driving small fence posts, aligning boards, breaking nuts (before I bought an impact), driving spikes, removing bricks, etc.
I’ve got those same pairs I bent the jaws of the bent ones on a pinch style hose clamp I was a little bit angry but still useful at times.I kept meaning to open this thread and just did today. I think I will buy that center punch tool. Also, I really need to buy the Mubea clip tool (for spring hose clamps/Mubea clips) Trav showed, also. I always change out screw-clamps for these when I service something; they are so superior. I keep fumbling along with long-handled pliers, but really do need one of these.
Speaking of, I know it was mentioned right near the top, but 11" long handled pliers are a must. I finally got a set several years ago, and now they are probably the most used tool in the boxes/cabinet. At this price, you can't say "no.":
20° Offset & 45° Angle Long Reach Pliers, 2-Piece
Amazing deals on this 2Pc 20° Offset & 45° Long Reach Pliers at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.www.harborfreight.com
I have this same one and love it.Ratcheting serpentine belt. Bought it to remove a serpentine belt that didn't have room for a regular ratchet and thought that I would hardly ever use it. But it came with a bunch of sockets. It's absolutely great for hard to reach confined spaces.
https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/ratcheting-serpentine-belt-tool
I could see that being useful. I have the first generation of the tool which has come in handy a number of times. This looks like it might be worth adding to my toolbox.I have this same one and love it.