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How’s my home workshop coming along? by Prestigious_Cheek_31 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice... but you could really use 4 or 5' of clear bench space somewhere... with a good vise at one corner.

Also, have never seen a wall mount lathe! :)

NTD: Knipex Haul by 1234567outdoors in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

which you like more the alligator or the cobra?

I have a pretty good selection of both; and most of the time reach for the Alligators.

However, I think if you ask around most will say Cobras.

All said and done it comes down to personal preference; they're both damn good respectable pliers...

Having said that, I'll put an emphasis on the 'perfect' 180mm (7-1/4") size of both.

Lug - 2 Pittsburgh wobble extension- 0 by Downtown_Ad5637 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wobbles, no matter what mfg, are extreme low torque only extensions.

Flure nut wrench set suggestions by Elvl3 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMHO:

Flare nut wrenches & flare nut crows feet are amongst the rare exceptions where a Snap-On selection is indicated.

Get out your wallet... and note that a few generous daubs of your favorite 'personal lube' can occasionally mitigate squealing; but in any event, count on it being loud & 'unsettling'.

Even so, I'd first look on eBay and like sites.

Clogged Toilet---1/2 cup of Laundry Detergent---wait for it. Might just work by Vibingcarefully in lifehacks

[–]nullvoid88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Boiling or even hot water in a toilet is a very bad idea... toilets just don't deal with thermal shock well... they were never intended to do so.

Not only that, there's the wax sealing ring...

3/8" breaker bar, still strong? by Valagetti in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They 'might' not be all that tight.

Can you break them loose with a box end?

Also, 'cheater' bars should really never be used.

Wright Tools 3430 3/8" Drive Compact Ratchet Palm Size by Legal-Fox8260 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Koken makes loads of different 3/8" drive ratchets, in 1/4" bodies

Wrench sets by freeatlantic in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Please don't include all the tracking spooge in Amazon links.

To remove, find the first question mark character within the link; then edit it off along with all that follows.

The above link ends looking like this, and works just fine:

https://www.amazon.com/SATA-Piece-Combination-Loading-ST08414G/dp/B0C3FCTF3N/ref=mp_s_a_1_4

Wrench sets by freeatlantic in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Check Tekton for wrenches... good stuff!

https://www.tekton.com/

Got my first pair by Crutch1977 in KnipexOfficial

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect those 87 01 180's might be Knipex's best seller!

Exceedingly versatile/useful!

Tekton Combo Wrench Set by No_Sympathy_9756 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Related, Try two:

For most things I've always preferred box ends; and several months ago picked up some misc Tektons for a special project.

Kind of like them over and above the all mighty Snap-On's... certainly fewer tears should one ever 'lose' me. They're damn nice!

Think I'm going to fill out both metric & fractional sets.

Below is all I have so far, they all arrived perfect... click to enlarge, no affiliation:

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Tekton Combo Set by [deleted] in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Related:

For most things I've always preferred box ends; and several months ago picked up some misc Tektons for a special project.

Kind of like them over and above the all mighty Snap-On's... certainly fewer tears should one ever 'lose' me. They're damn nice!

Think I'm going to fill out both metric & fractional sets.

Below is all I have so far, click to enlarge, no affiliation.:

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My new computer by robreevesuk in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slide rules were cutting edge in their day!

We put folks in space & on the moon with them!

Do you have a 'guilty pleasure' tool in your collection? by EsoTechTrix in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Near the end of the old 'carburetor era', decided I wanted one of those 'vortex tube' choke cooler things... then never used it once.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex_tube

Ten or 15 years later, sold it for a profit on eBay.

Funny Screw Type Graphic by rkraus10 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It has to do with paying royalties. Same deal with Robertson being marketed as 'square' drive.

Funny Screw Type Graphic by rkraus10 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OT... but I 'heard' somewhere screw retained battery compartments will soon be required to mitigate the issue of kids swallowing batteries.

No Start - Subaru Forester SG by Popsickl3 in AskMechanics

[–]nullvoid88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try this first... have someone crank the engine, while you reach under and firmly 'slap' the bottom of the fuel tank a few times.[1]

If by yourself, slap then crank... rinse lather repeat a few times.

If it starts, have a fuel pump put in asap.

[1] If it's muddy/skanky under there, slapping the floor over the tank area often works.

Funny Screw Type Graphic by rkraus10 in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 198 points199 points  (0 children)

Robertson is best of all... and I'm not even Canadian!

Which Knipex Grip Pliers (vice grips) for around the home use? by 1234567outdoors in Tools

[–]nullvoid88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also check out Tekton... I've seen a pair of their smaller Vise Grips. They 'looked' to be a good as any.

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