Cr8ondt Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 12 hours ago, dwasifar said: I have a big one of those from Swanson, but I never had a little one like this. For three bucks it was a no-brainer. Yes absolutely a no-brainer, those are OEM'd by Johnson and the fact they have grooves through 5 1/2" makes em awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 The toggle clamps I ordered a few weeks ago finally showed up today. It was 16 for $5 and now I know why. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Ordered another pair of FlexVolt 3.0/9.0, a 1/2" anvil to 1/4" hex adapter so I can use my 2763 to replace my 2704 chuck with the new Rohm, and also ordered a 618pk... looking at router bits I think I'm headed down an expensive path but it's the key to building my better half some furniture she's been asking about for months lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 On 6/9/2017 at 0:20 AM, BMack37 said: Ace Hardware, each item was $2.99. As far as I know sale is nationwide: Links and pricing for deals can be found here: https://slickdeals.net/f/10227216-ace-hardware-stores-select-craftsman-hand-tools-2-99-and-9-99-through-june-19-2017?src=catpagev2 Bought out the store of squares, which means I got 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaveNico Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Finally pulled the trigger on the ridgid ..... then I got trigger happy and got the angled m12 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Today I bought a bunch of Horror Fright tent sale stuff that doesn't warrant photos: a hose sprayer, a set of grinding stones, a three-plug outlet strip, a magnetic tool storage bar, a bucket organizer, and one of their better-than-it-should-be digital calipers. I also indulged a stupid OCD thing. You will recall the screwdriver set rack: Well, now it looks like this: Yes, I actually went to Sears and bought a new clear handle #3 Phillips so it would match. There was nothing wrong with the old one except that it didn't match. OCD. Of course, with what's going on between Sears and Western Forge, it might be my last chance to get a WF USA driver. That's my rationalization and I'm sticking to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaveNico Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 My second ryobi purchase. Got soooooo tired of pumping that pump let's see how this works.....see if it's a keeper or a return item.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 You have to let me know how you like the sprayer, been eyeballing it for a while now. Would be so so much better for spraying insecticide around the house, as well as other stuff. Lots of mixed reviews on it, mostly good but there's always questions... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 3:54 PM, dwasifar said: So today, since I'm recovering from surgery and don't have anything better to do, I'll spend more time than it's worth comparing the new Lowe's Kobalt extension I posted about the other day to a 1990s USA Craftsman. Might as well do this again. Today we're comparing new Tekton 1/2" drive sockets to vintage Craftsman. I have the Tekton set in metric and the Craftsman in SAE, so I'm choosing the closest match in size, and comparing 3/4" to 19mm and 5/8" to 16mm. The pairs are pretty much the same size, except that the 19mm Tekton is step-sided whereas the Craftsman is straight: In the smaller pair, the depth is about the same: But in the larger pair, the Craftsman is definitely deeper: This is probably possible in the Craftsman because of the straight sides. So that seems like a cut corner on Tekton's part. The finish and chrome quality seem pretty comparable. There are no visible external imperfections. But the smooth chrome extends partway into the inside of the socket on the Tekton pieces, which I think is a nice touch. Same on the bottom. In each pair, the Tekton socket is distinctly heavier: Craftsman 5/8" 52g Tekton 16mm 64g Craftsman 3/4" 72g Tekton 19mm 78g I'm not sure where the extra weight comes from. Different kind of steel? I don't know, I'm not a materials expert. On the surface, the Tekton looks like a comparable quality product to the USA Craftsman. I don't see any visible evidence of cutting corners, except for the stepped sides on the larger sockets, and there might be a good reason for that besides saving a few pennies. The only thing I can't test for you is break strength. Well, I probably could, but I'm not going to. I wish I could report some major differences favoring the USA Craftsman over the Tekton from Taiwan. But I really just can't. They look good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 20 minutes ago, dwasifar said: Might as well do this again. Today we're comparing new Tekton 1/2" drive sockets to vintage Craftsman. One more thing I noticed is that the Tekton "points" are not as sharp as the Craftsman. You can see it in the pictures. So there's that. I don't know if that makes a difference, though, and it looks to me like a Snap-on socket's points are more like the Tekton than the Craftsman: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Been awhile since I've posted anything but won this last week on an eBay bid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hello 60v ope! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 10 hours ago, Biggie said: Hello 60v ope! Sweeeet!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 18 hours ago, FlaveNico said: My second ryobi purchase. Got soooooo tired of pumping that pump let's see how this works.....see if it's a keeper or a return item. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That sprayer and the tire inflator are the only things on my Ryobi list. Let us know how it works out because it seems like a huge convenience when compared to traditional pump sprayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 A couple weeks ago I mentioned wanting to get the Flexvolt table saw, well in the time since I haven't been able to find a good deal on it. Acme Tools has a $20 off Dewalt code, but it doesn't work on Flexvolt. I noticed they had a Flexvolt specific deal though, buy a 2 battery kit and get an additional 6Ah for free. Well I decided to hold off on the table saw and bought the circular saw kit instead because I spend $100 less than on the table saw kit and I get three batteries. Now I can just buy the bare tool table saw in a couple of weeks or win the one Pro Tool Reviews is giving away. The only problem I ran into is they shipped me a standard 20v Max 2Ah battery instead of the Flexvolt in the promo, called and got that taken care of and the third battery should be here later this week with a return label. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Got myself another Lie Nielsen chisel. This one is a 1" socket chisel....Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Ford Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 6 hours ago, jtkendall said: A couple weeks ago I mentioned wanting to get the Flexvolt table saw, well in the time since I haven't been able to find a good deal on it. Acme Tools has a $20 off Dewalt code, but it doesn't work on Flexvolt. I noticed they had a Flexvolt specific deal though, buy a 2 battery kit and get an additional 6Ah for free. Well I decided to hold off on the table saw and bought the circular saw kit instead because I spend $100 less than on the table saw kit and I get three batteries. Now I can just buy the bare tool table saw in a couple of weeks or win the one Pro Tool Reviews is giving away. The only problem I ran into is they shipped me a standard 20v Max 2Ah battery instead of the Flexvolt in the promo, called and got that taken care of and the third battery should be here later this week with a return label. Flexvolt table saw at CPO........ 20% off with Promo code: TWENTYOFF $349 with battery and charger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 4 hours ago, ChrisK said: Got myself another Lie Nielsen chisel. This one is a 1" socket chisel.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk What a beauty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Flexvolt table saw at CPO........ 20% off with Promo code: TWENTYOFF $349 with battery and chargerCrap. I checked CPO but they didn't have any deals on it when I did. Guess it happened after I decided on the circular saw. Oh well, I needed a circular saw too. [emoji16]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 The Tekton elf came again today: This time I actually might have something to complain about. I think there's a plating flaw on the 18mm socket. See it? Also there's this. It's not a tool I bought, per se, but it is new: In this case I can literally say I did not buy this wrench rack. I made it out of a piece of firewood: This is part of the toolchest organization project. All the commercial wrench racks would have left empty slots. Now I have two more to make for my other two wrench sets. I'm pleased with how it came out, though. It's oak, nice and heavy, so it doesn't shift around in the drawer when I pick up a wrench. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Best twenty dollar set of pry bars and picks money can buy. Can't go wrong with Wera Amazon deal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwasifar Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Another handmade wrench rack: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Been on a bit of a spending spree...found a nice deal on some 20v Max XR 6.0 batteries. Now a pair of DCB206 are on their way to me. Batteries are officially off the shopping list now ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaveNico Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 You have to let me know how you like the sprayer, been eyeballing it for a while now. Would be so so much better for spraying insecticide around the house, as well as other stuff. Lots of mixed reviews on it, mostly good but there's always questions...I used it and it's pretty good. First tip is always fill it just with water only so when you run it, you can check for leaks and tighten what needs tightening. Once you hit the power button it stays on, motor runs continuously. Once adjusted it sprayed out a nice flow. Overall it's pretty good. The only downside is that 1 gallon capacity sure goes quick. Good buy. I'm also wanting the cordless hot glue gun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaveNico Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 That sprayer and the tire inflator are the only things on my Ryobi list. Let us know how it works out because it seems like a huge convenience when compared to traditional pump sprayers.Just posted. Great so farSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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