|
While I'm in a ratchet buying mood - what's a good one for driving 1/4" hex bits? Ideally I'm after a small swing angle and a flex-head.
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 03:57
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 25, 2024 01:01 |
|
|
tumblr.txt posted:While I'm in a ratchet buying mood - what's a good one for driving 1/4" hex bits? Ideally I'm after a small swing angle and a flex-head.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 03:59
|
|
|
That does look like a bloody nice ratchet - but my budget is more Gearwrench than Snap-on!
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 04:11
|
|
|
In my experience it's not worth spending a bunch of coin on 1/4" stuff. I mean the Snappy one is nice (Mac one is garbage btw) but it's only worth it if you find yourself using it in situations where you should be using 1/2" drive (since that was the failure point on my Craftsman 1/4"- the seized bumper nuts on my '85 Buick. It broke 3 of the 8 studs and didn't fail until the second-last one  )Whatever one you end up going with, consider a Mac M6SA. It's a driver handle that also has a female 1/4" drive on the back, so you can use it as an extension or fold a short flex ratchet around it for better ergonomics and torque.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 05:19
|
|
|
It's not so much because I want something super-strong, but on occasion I have to remove fasteners in tight spaces. So I was aiming for something with low-profile and fine teeth. There are some cheap and cheerful no-name ratchets on eBay I might grab instead. Thanks for the advice tho!
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 05:41
|
|
|
You should check out the newish Harbor Freight flex head 1/4 drive. It's gearwrench quality.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 05:55
|
|
|
tumblr.txt posted:It's not so much because I want something super-strong, but on occasion I have to remove fasteners in tight spaces. So I was aiming for something with low-profile and fine teeth. I have this, except I got one without the bit / accessory kit. Works really well for close quarters, as long as you don't need to apply a ton of torque.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 05:58
|
|
|
I've a mac MR4C the tiny 1/4" ratchet and it's fantastic for getting into tight spots, I use it mainly on the plane but it's been extremely handy on vehicles too.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 08:44
|
|
|
tumblr.txt posted:It's not so much because I want something super-strong, but on occasion I have to remove fasteners in tight spaces. So I was aiming for something with low-profile and fine teeth. Do you need a stubby handle too? Snap-on doesn't even really seem to have a 1/4 stubby flex-head. You can get them in 3/8 though. If you want a longer handle, Armstrong (which is the same as Matco) has a made-in-USA 88-tooth for around $50. Looks like older versions of it were 60-tooth, so you'll have to make sure you get a newer production model. Edit: There's also the Carlyle 100 tooth ratchet that Napa carries for $56. That seems like a pretty bitcin' deal if you need swivel/pivot head and 1/4" drive and many teeth. Taiwan, sadly. Raluek fucked around with this message at 10:45 on Feb 26, 2015 |
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 09:38
|
|
|
Raluek posted:Do you need a stubby handle too? Snap-on doesn't even really seem to have a 1/4 stubby flex-head. You can get them in 3/8 though. If you want a longer handle, Armstrong (which is the same as Matco) has a made-in-USA 88-tooth for around $50. Looks like older versions of it were 60-tooth, so you'll have to make sure you get a newer production model. I can't vouch for Armstrong's smaller stuff, but I have one of their big 1/2" ratchets (can't remember the model number) and it's a tank. It's my go-to "gently caress this fastener" ratchet.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 15:28
|
|
|
In the Armstrong chat I can vouch for there older sockets. My grandfather gave me a couple tool boxes and it had tons of metric Armstrong sockets. They are defenitley nice. Also for the tiny 1/4" ratchet I would recommend the Harbor freight ones. I have the 3/8" flexible super long red and black handle and the one that has a 360 head and is green and black. Both have taken tons of abuse. And both can be exchanged for new when obliterate them pulling exhaust studs.
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 15:33
|
|
|
Raluek posted:Armstrong (which is the same as Matco)
|
|
#
?
Feb 26, 2015 15:35
|
|
|
Sadi posted:This is no longer the case. That said anything new Armstrong I haven't managed to break yet not that that says much. That's too bad. I based that on the GarageJournal thread on industrial equivalent brands to the big tool truck names (e.g. Williams -> SO); I guess it's not up to date. But they're still USA made, and seem to be high quality from what people on GJ have said.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 01:29
|
|
|
Have you guys ever seen something like Hazet Assistent trolley that isn't so unreasonably priced? Most important features are probably the good working height, the multiple shelves, the rollability, and the locking...not to mention the fact that unlike an HF style tool cart, these are very portable. These things are so cool. I would definitely own one if they weren't so...Snap-on priced. 
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 17:01
|
|
|
Woah, that's pretty awesome. (clicked on link, almost fell out of my chair)
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 17:12
|
|
|
Jeez louise. At that price, you could afford to build something really similar.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 17:44
|
|
|
kdabr posted:Have you guys ever seen something like Hazet Assistent trolley that isn't so unreasonably priced? Most important features are probably the good working height, the multiple shelves, the rollability, and the locking...not to mention the fact that unlike an HF style tool cart, these are very portable. That is pretty bad-rear end, but gently caress that price. I looked through Amazon's "Customers also viewed" thumbs to see if there were any knock-off products. On page 4 of 6, this was nestled among the other tools and toolboxes NSFW http://www.amazon.com/Vedary-Lingerie-Bodystocking-Bodysuit-Costume/dp/B00NIOALAY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_38?ie=UTF8&refRID=0V0N7ECP95ETEVC6RTJ9 -- might be NSFW (Amazon lingerie listing) 
Tamir Lenk fucked around with this message at 19:08 on Feb 27, 2015 |
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 18:35
|
|
|
You might wanna maybe nsfw that link.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 18:44
|
|
|
On an unrelated note, how do you figure out when Zoro is going to have a sale? I'm looking to snag a new welder (Either a Hobart Handler 140 or a 210, since I need a 110V option) and one of those 30% sales would really help...
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 18:46
|
|
|
No one knows, Zoro used to give Ryan at GarageJournal a heads-up a few days early, but that seems to have stopped. Basically, sign up for their emails, and wait... that's what I do.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 18:56
|
|
|
kdabr posted:Have you guys ever seen something like Hazet Assistent trolley that isn't so unreasonably priced? Most important features are probably the good working height, the multiple shelves, the rollability, and the locking...not to mention the fact that unlike an HF style tool cart, these are very portable. An acquaintance of mine has one, it's pretty nice, but not sure if it's 1600 bucks nice. Hazet is pretty much Germany's Snap-On, though, it's very, very nice, and priced accordingly. I have a magnetic tray from them (my only Hazet piece) and it's so thoroughly engineered and a joy to use.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 22:19
|
|
|
Jesus gently caress, for that price it had better come with a "no questions asked lifetime replacement" warranty.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 22:50
|
|
|
sharkytm posted:No one knows, Zoro used to give Ryan at GarageJournal a heads-up a few days early, but that seems to have stopped. Basically, sign up for their emails, and wait... that's what I do. Someone posted a link to their January specials and another member figured out changing the last four characters showed the next months and so on. I think the thread was deleted, but someone made a Calendar with all the deals. I think I saved it at home, I'll check when I'm off.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2015 22:55
|
|
|
bolind posted:An acquaintance of mine has one, it's pretty nice, but not sure if it's 1600 bucks nice. Hazet is pretty much Germany's Snap-On, though, it's very, very nice, and priced accordingly. I have a magnetic tray from them (my only Hazet piece) and it's so thoroughly engineered and a joy to use. If I recall correctly, Hazet is the supplier for most of the VW Special Tools (ie the ones you typically only see on a dealership's tool boards). So I guess don't buy anything electronic from Hazet? v  v
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 00:49
|
|
|
Splizwarf posted:If I recall correctly, Hazet is the supplier for most of the VW Special Tools (ie the ones you typically only see on a dealership's tool boards) Also the toolkits that sat in the center of the spare tire on old VW's. I've spent hours scouring classifieds and eBay to build the kits from odds and ends because the cost of a complete kit can sometimes rival the price of a car. I've seen just the empty case go for upwards of $1,000 on thesamba's classifieds.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 01:35
|
|
|
I think I could just rock a little red wagon and a cheap harbor freight tool chest to achieve the same basic use of that thing?
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 03:29
|
|
|
FWIW - Menard's has foldable LED lights that run off 2 double A batteries for 18 bucks with a 10 mail in rebate. It's well worth the money as there is a hook and its pretty bright.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 04:19
|
|
|
Is there a decent place to go for renting specialty tools? I'm thinking I might need to get my hands on a valve spring compressor (KD 3087/Sealey VS168) soon, but I don't really see needing it more than once during the next several years, so owning it would be kind of pointless aside from treating it like a ~$60 trophy
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 05:03
|
|
|
Most part stores rent them. Check around as well.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 05:11
|
|
|
Sentient Data posted:Is there a decent place to go for renting specialty tools? I'm thinking I might need to get my hands on a valve spring compressor (KD 3087/Sealey VS168) soon, but I don't really see needing it more than once during the next several years, so owning it would be kind of pointless aside from treating it like a ~$60 trophy If you're in Canada, then Canadian Tire has a tool "lending" program. Basically you buy the tool (at an inflated price), use it, and then return it for a full refund. I borrowed a decent valve spring compressor this way. I swear to god this is a legit thing and I didn't just repackage a tool I bought off the shelf. Maybe ask around and see if any stores offer this kind of thing.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 05:32
|
|
|
EKDS5k posted:If you're in Canada, then Canadian Tire has a tool "lending" program. Basically you buy the tool (at an inflated price), use it, and then return it for a full refund. I borrowed a decent valve spring compressor this way. Autozone and Oreilly both do this.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 05:33
|
|
|
Raluek posted:Autozone and Oreilly both do this. As do Advance and Pep Boys. Not necessarily good tools, but most will get the job done.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 06:36
|
|
|
Id take advance over o'reillys. Oreillys only rents them for 48 hours before you have to buy the tool. I think advance gives you a month.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 12:53
|
|
|
Sadi posted:Id take advance over o'reillys. Oreillys only rents them for 48 hours before you have to buy the tool. I think advance gives you a month. Advance gives you a month before they order a new tool into the store, you can still return it after a practically limitless amount of time and they'll just have an extra. The last time I was in an O'Reilly's they made me record the amounts and viscosities of the used oil I was giving them to recycle so I've never bothered to go back. Cat Hatter fucked around with this message at 17:03 on Feb 28, 2015 |
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 17:01
|
|
|
I needed a tool today at work, I'll need it again for certain so I thought I'd ask here. I basically needed either molegrips or a clamping adjustable spanner but with soft jaws to securely grip a smooth shaft  without marring it. I realised I need these quite often for 6-30mm shafts as a lot of pneumatic components have smooth ground shafts with threaded ends and they don't always have flats for a spanner.Any suggestions? It's not my money either 
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 17:20
|
|
|
I am not an O'Reillys fan. They seem to have an even more aggressive loss-leading style of pricing than the other auto parts convenience stores, and little bullshit is always WAY too expensive.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 17:25
|
|
|
Cakefool posted:I needed a tool today at work, I'll need it again for certain so I thought I'd ask here. I basically needed either molegrips or a clamping adjustable spanner but with soft jaws to securely grip a smooth shaft Like this?: http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-magnum-grip-pliers/ http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...tText=&_sacat=0
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 18:18
|
|
|
Sadi posted:Id take advance over o'reillys. Oreillys only rents them for 48 hours before you have to buy the tool. I think advance gives you a month. I've kept specialty tools from O'Reilly's for the better part of a week, and they've never hassled me about the return. That is what it says on the receipt, so maybe it's up to the discretion of the store? I tend to avoid the little things, and mostly just buy parts that I don't have time to order from Rockauto. That, and they're the only place close by that still resurfaces rotors and drums.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 19:10
|
|
|
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glx-X-JcIRc http://imgur.com/n4s37kM
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 19:18
|
|
|
|
| # ? May 25, 2024 01:01 |
|
|
CarForumPoster posted:Like this?: http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-magnum-grip-pliers/ I've got a pair of facom pliers which look quite similar to those which are really handy with a good grip strength, I'm not sure if they do a soft jaw version , but if they do that'd be what I'd reccomend.
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2015 19:19
|
|