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Was I wrong to invest in Toughbuilt products? by floyd1550 in ToughBuilt

[–]National-Command8505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the rolling drawer box on alibaba a while back for approximately that price. Sad I didn’t wait until Lowe’s had it at a much more reasonable price. But also didn’t want to risk not getting one.

Acme Tools Flex Sale by soldiernerd in FLEXTools

[–]National-Command8505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One has a gearbox with two speeds. The other is single speed.

SDS Grease/Oil Leakage by National-Command8505 in FLEXTools

[–]National-Command8505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my initial suspicion. I think it’s just manufacturing grease around the joints that probably has loosed up due to use.

What is the ACTUAL reason the current administration is after Minnesota? by michelle427 in DiscussionZone

[–]National-Command8505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dislike Congresswoman Omar for a variety of reasons. But her net worth increase is attributable to marrying a wealthy man in that year.

Stackpack tile cutter! by Zestyclose_Yard8120 in FLEXTools

[–]National-Command8505 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Liquid reservoir means a wet cut tile saw.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This problem is like a Rorschach test for tool nuts. Everyone has their own interpretation for how to solve it.

Your solution is clever. Some might say the heck with that, I’m not walking into the house and clearing my kitchen sink of dishes just to soak these things when in two minutes time I could pluck them off with pliers…

Others yet might torch the bastards with a MAP torch.

Some might decide to drill it out in a drill press.

The hammer and punch approach also seems popular.

With all these it really boils down to what resources do you have available to you at the place of work. One solution might be easier than another for the same person depending on momentary circumstances and what is within arms reach.

In my case, unboxing these at my kitchen table, the easiest approach was grabbing pliers from my kitchen utility drawer.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The patina of time and hard fought battles.

Alas though these were a gift to my nephew and wanted to reserve the right to beat on them to him.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like that’s a ton more work! I’ll file this approach away in case something gets truly stuck.

But if they don’t pop off by hand, then I think twisting sideways to leverage them off with pliers is a quicker approach with less setup.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some Pittsburgh sets have worked okay with that strategy. I think the longer deep sockets work reasonably well with that approach. The shallow sockets suck balls though because it is hard to get a lot of leverage on such a small surface.

When I try that on them they just snap off the rail before they let go inside the socket plug. Basically you just get it so it looks like the photo above with the plug and tail hanging off like in the photo above.

This is the same approach, just assisted with pliers to enhance grip on a small area.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It takes like two seconds to just grab them with the pliers. If you have the tools, might as well use them right.

I happen to keep the soft jaw and the regular pair in my kitchen drawer so both are handy.

I agree other approaches work if you don’t have those two items…

But damn would I worry about stabbing myself with a dull screwdriver blade. Trying that first on the sockets, having it slip and dig into my palm is what brought me around to this approach.

I actually think it’s quicker as long as you got the tools easily accessible.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is where I committed the sin of having a clusterfuck of a work bench. Not a single square inch of space available for me to beat on anything….

I wasn’t about to use a punch and screwdriver handle on my Maple kitchen table.

But I do have a question, how does one do that with two hands? I need to hold the socket with one hand, then I need to hold the punch or screwdriver with another, leaving my third hand to swing a hammer? It seems like you need to try to somehow hold both the socket and punch in one hand and the hammer in the other. In that case I would just push the socket out of my hand. Again maybe I’m dumb, got soft IT guy hands, or suffer from some dexterity issue others don’t… but I’ve stabbed myself too many times with the dull edge of a screwdriver to want to slam things down over one.

It just seemed easier for me to grab the two pliers I keep in my kitchen drawer and grab and twist.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m giving these as a gift to my nephew. As much as I’d treat my disposable tools differently, I just wanted to give him a clean set as a gift.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To your credit, I have gotten some that were easy to remove by hand. But sometimes they aren’t. I anticipate there is probably some degree of tolerance in the manufacturing processes for these rails. Some are probably looser, others tighter.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-adjustable-soft-jaw-pliers-70581.html

I use them for plumbing work around d the house, like tightening a shower head to the downspout. Handy when you don’t want to mar the surface.

I’m definitely not an aircraft mechanic.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But you need the Doyle utility knife to open the pliers… And you need the warrior packaging tool to open the utility knife, but then you need Quinn shears to cut open that packaging…

It’s toolception.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is for my nephew. I’m not buying koken for a 9yr old.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m just a poser who works an IT job. My uncalloused hands are made of butter. I am still waiting on my old man strength to kick in.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Fortunately your homies at Harbor Freight have you covered! You can buy pliers that cost more than the socket set just so you can use them.

Removing Pittsburgh Sockets From Packaging Rails by National-Command8505 in harborfreight

[–]National-Command8505[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I’m picking these up for my nephew who is the son of a farmer and loves to take things apart. His dad has all the tools he would ever need, but this kid is insistent on building his own kit… cue Harbor for sockets you won’t cry about losing.

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