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BraveUlysses posted:i have the stubby m12 in 1/2 and its neat but i have no real use for it because my cars are new enough they dont need much work Now is the time to acquire said tools, while you're not spending money on repairs.
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wesleywillis posted:Now is the time to acquire said tools, while you're not spending money on repairs. I like this logic! Build up that strategic tool reserve for all of the impending jobs.
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BraveUlysses posted:i hope you bought the 1/2 instead of 3/8 As the owner of a fuckoff huge 1/2" Milwaukee impacter, I would probably use that 3/8" far more frequently. The 1/2" is great when you need the Nut Fucker 5000, but it's huge and loving heavy. That stubber looks like a great size, I may have to buy one for myself... angryrobots posted:Sounds like you need a basin wrench. You're right, that's a sweet tool. As a bonus, I was going through my father-in-law's garage so we could hide any tools that are remotely useful or destructive (his Alzheimer's is getting worse and he's a bad DIYer on a good day) I found a telescoping one.  We also found a WWII RPG that we missed in the first couple of weapons sweeps.  I also got the small Tektron crow's foot set, which looks fine and comes with a decent metal rack. Two of the three boxes for the Quickjack showed up, the other one got put on the wrong truck and has been going back and forth between Oakland, San Rafael, and SF for the last few days. No Sat delivery so I can't get my jack-off until Wednesday. :facepalm:
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Big Taint posted:As the owner of a fuckoff huge 1/2" Milwaukee impacter, I would probably use that 3/8" far more frequently. The 1/2" is great when you need the Nut Fucker 5000, but it's huge and loving heavy. That stubber looks like a great size, I may have to buy one for myself... The stubby comes in 1/2” is the point I think
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Dec 29, 2018 18:41
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I bet a PIAT makes a hell of an anti stuck bolt device!
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Dec 29, 2018 18:52
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Kinda random question/recommendations: I like using bags for storage and organization. Not just tools, but I find them useful when taking a random assortment of things to work (I put some common sockets in one, a set of wrenches in another, and am using an Altoids tin to hold some socket adapters). These are my favorites except for being mono-black and easy to loose in the black pit of my main tool bag. CLC 1100 3 Pack Multi-Purpose Clip-on Zippered Poly Bags https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YVBC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Zn7jCbS43TCRM I also like these, though they are too flimsy for tool use. They're great for electronics (got my phone chargers and cables stored in one). Vaultz Mesh Storage Bags, Assorted Colors and Sizes, 4 Bags (VZ01211) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CDD0X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5O7jCb1DZPTY0 I was wondering if anyone had others they'd recommend...
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Dec 29, 2018 19:18
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I've got a bunch of these bags that I use for tool stuff that I really like. Got them for free though, that's the only reason that I use them over actual tool bags. https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT-BG1-Protective-Microphone-Pouch/dp/B00164KP0O
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Dec 29, 2018 19:58
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n0tqu1tesane posted:I've got a bunch of these bags that I use for tool stuff that I really like. Got them for free though, that's the only reason that I use them over actual tool bags. What kind of tools do you store in those though?
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Dec 29, 2018 20:07
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n0tqu1tesane posted:I've got a bunch of these bags that I use for tool stuff that I really like. Got them for free though, that's the only reason that I use them over actual tool bags. Look cool, thanks.
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Dec 29, 2018 20:53
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I ordered a bundle of CLC canvas tool pouches and bags for gun parts and tools, they’re pretty durable. Most of my tools stay in the garage but if not I use the bag that came with my Milwaukee drill set, its like a doctors bag. Edit: I failed to open the first link, that’s exactly what I have.
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StormDrain posted:I ordered a bundle of CLC canvas tool pouches and bags for gun parts and tools, they’re pretty durable. Most of my tools stay in the garage but if not I use the bag that came with my Milwaukee drill set, its like a doctors bag. Yeah, going to miss the "Doctor Bag" Sears rewards thing when trying to do calculus on the award points to pick up a freebie.
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Dec 29, 2018 21:01
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powderific posted:The stubby comes in 1/2” is the point I think Absolutely, especially since why would you want to waste money on impact rated 3/8in sockets when you could be buying Astro 1/2in low profile sockets instead 
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That looks magical.
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Father-in-law just picked me up a Rigid JobMax 4 amp multi-tool. I'm gonna go cut some stuff, be back later.
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Rhyno posted:What kind of tools do you store in those though? Drill bits and attachments. Spare screws and drywall anchors. Allen wrenches. Zip ties. EDIT: Here are a couple, they're all at least 8 or 9 years old at this point. 
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I have a bunch of these Klein bags that I like a lot: Utility Bag, Zipper Tool Bags in Olive, Orange, Blue, Yellow, 12.5-Inch Canvas, 4 Piece Klein Tools 5140 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MKDUKU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tadkCb72PMGSH I also use a canvas bucket thing from Harbor Freight to carry parts and assorted poo poo around when I’m not bringing my full kit with the hand truck. This guy: https://m.harborfreight.com/round-canvas-bag-94320.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
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Dec 30, 2018 03:44
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Man, I like those bags. Seems like it'd be great to keep sockets in to help separate them in my truck. I just dump everything into either a Craftsman canvas bag or a bigger Harbor Freight bag (Hercules brand thing). It's not very organized.
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Dec 30, 2018 05:24
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I got a new toolbox for christmas, and am looking for organizers - what do you guys use?
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Dec 30, 2018 14:28
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I got these for my wrenches. Ernst Manufacturing Wrench Rail Set, 40 Tool, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR03K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lknkCbQBEVMF4 They were really tippy and would fall over with the slightest movement, so I glued them to a board. Otherwise, okay? I see there's a version with a magnet, now. I believe my socket holders are from HF. Functional. Cheap. Nothing special. My boss got some Craftsman ones that list the size of the socket on the stick that goes up through the middle which are slightly nicer. Everything else just lays there or is in the case it came in. Stuck a magnet under the lid for my pliers.
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I have a bunch of IKEA drawer trays for my wrenches and misc sockets. Works fairly well with the HF US General box.
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BraveUlysses posted:Absolutely, especially since why would you want to waste money on impact rated 3/8in sockets when you could be buying Astro 1/2in low profile sockets instead How are you liking the Nano sockets? I'm looking at the 3/8 model because I figure if the stubby is coming out (heh) it's because of clearance issues. Why not just go as compact as possible.  1/2" vs 3/8" drive
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Uthor posted:I got these for my wrenches. The HF socket holder sets, and I say with an incredulous amount of WTF...are overpriced for what you get. Serviceable. But they should be around a buck a piece.
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Colostomy Bag posted:The HF socket holder sets, and I say with an incredulous amount of WTF...are overpriced for what you get. Serviceable. But they should be around a buck a piece. Except that they are literally a dollar? https://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-socket-rail-39722.html Good timing in the thread for those super shallow impact sockets. The HF snubby air impact is down to $95 right now (normally $115) and I'm strongly considering it.
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Bulk Vanderhuge posted:How are you liking the Nano sockets? I'm looking at the 3/8 model because I figure if the stubby is coming out (heh) it's because of clearance issues. Why not just go as compact as possible. Haven't needed to use them! But I'm a big fan of the low profile and that you can turn them with an open ended wrench if needed
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Colostomy Bag posted:The HF socket holder sets, and I say with an incredulous amount of WTF...are overpriced for what you get. Serviceable. But they should be around a buck a piece. I don't like those things, I have a few of these in my socket drawer.  Also, you made me order those short impact sockets, they appear to be life changing.
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Raluek posted:Except that they are literally a dollar? Those suck. I was talking about these. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-pc-sae-socket-trayorganizer-68100.html
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I have these too, they fit great in one of my taller toolchest drawers and I love them because I can easily pull one out and take it over to wherever I'm working. Downside is the inevitable and near-instant compulsion to have a socket for every post. Raluek posted:Except that they are literally a dollar? Please don't anyone waste $1.00 on those HF socket rails they are seriously awful. I can't believe how long I struggled with those things because SO CHEAP  Buy a scratcher or a pack of gum instead.
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The Royal Nonesuch posted:I have these too, they fit great in one of my taller toolchest drawers and I love them because I can easily pull one out and take it over to wherever I'm working. Downside is the inevitable and near-instant compulsion to have a socket for every post.  Uthor posted:Those suck. The thing I don't like about those is that they have nothing to prevent you from accidentally mixing up sizes, whereas the one I linked has round extrusions that reject sockets that aren't at least as large as the size notated
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The Royal Nonesuch posted:I have these too, they fit great in one of my taller toolchest drawers and I love them because I can easily pull one out and take it over to wherever I'm working. Downside is the inevitable and near-instant compulsion to have a socket for every post. Are they that bad? I have the same thing but Proto-branded, and it works great. They seem so simple I don't know how HF would gently caress 'em up. It's just stamped sheet metal. I don't like the peg style ones because they don't retain sockets other than by gravity, and they look like they take up a lot of space. Maybe that's an unpopular opinion. The metal clip style ones hold pretty good, and I can just grab the rail of sockets that are appropriate for what I'm working on.
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Ah, I've gotten into the habit of only pulling the tools from my boxes that I absolutely need for exactly what I am working on and put them back as soon as I am done. I try and keep everything really organized, otherwise things tend to get lost / tripped on / forgotten / etc.
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BlackMK4 posted:The thing I don't like about those is that they have nothing to prevent you from accidentally mixing up sizes, whereas the one I linked has round extrusions that reject sockets that aren't at least as large as the size notated Yeah, they work fine for me, they're not my ideal solution. Raluek posted:Are they that bad? I have the same thing but Proto-branded, and it works great. They seem so simple I don't know how HF would gently caress 'em up. It's just stamped sheet metal. There used to be a nice version with a flexible rail that would get recommended here. I don't like them cause they are a PITA to use and tend to be hard on my hands. I used a Gearwrench hex bit set that came with a nice rail that I wouldn't mind over the HF ones.
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Raluek posted:Are they that bad? I have the same thing but Proto-branded, and it works great. They seem so simple I don't know how HF would gently caress 'em up. It's just stamped sheet metal. I know, it seems like they'd be real hard to screw up. I think it was mainly an issue with the QC on the stamped socket retainer stubs. A full third of my 1/2" sockets would always fall off, and it seemed to be the same ones. I'd throw the rail in a toolbag in the back of my Jeep for a weekend trip, and by the time I got home a bunch of them would have fallen off despite the toolbag never getting opened. I'm not a hardcore rock bouncer guy either. I suppose I could begrudgingly say the 3/8 rails worked alright but they did have a lot of sharp edges. If you used them for deep sockets, the stubs/sockets on either end usually found a way to slip off the rail. This happened even when I was just working on stuff in the driveway. Maybe I got a few bad ones, who knows. that's my scathing 1/5 star yelp review of a $0.99 bit of metal thanks for reading
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For socket racks, I have a bunch like this: And a bunch like this:  Both are fine. The plastic ones are easier to trim to length, and you can find both styles in different colors. My tools travel a lot, so I put a premium on the rack not shedding its contents when it's in a bag or I drop it versus standing up in my toolbox. The stamped metal HF ones are trash.
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Got to say I’m a rail guy too. I can’t remember the sizes for everything, so I’d rather have them all right by. Working on a kit for my roll up bag just for this purpose.
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I remebered there used to be a flexible urethane socket rail that people seemed to like that I was going to buy some of, but I can't seem to find them in stock anywhere now. This amazon page (saying they're out of stock) looks to be the same thing, but I can't find the original store anymore. Off Road Tools or something? https://www.amazon.com/Socket-Rail-Storage-Drive-Sockets/dp/B01N7H8UYW
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boxen posted:I remebered there used to be a flexible urethane socket rail that people seemed to like that I was going to buy some of, but I can't seem to find them in stock anywhere now. This amazon page (saying they're out of stock) looks to be the same thing, but I can't find the original store anymore. Off Road Tools or something? Yeah I remember those, I think kastein discovered them. Try asking in his thread.
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Offroad Trail Tools - but the website seems to be defunct.
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Yep. I bought a full set of both colors. They we're okay, definitely far too irritating for anything but a mobile kit. It was Expedition Exchange but they do seem to be gone.
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I bought a 3/8 rail, the plastic was not flexible enough, getting sockets on and off was a chore.
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Yeah, I have a full set of those also and they’re ... alright. They won’t hold big sockets (due to size and weight), and the pin that the socket snaps on to seems to break with age. (Mine are probably about three years old and I’ve found several sockets with pin still in them at the bottom of tool bags.) I like them in theory, but they don’t quite live up to it.
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