February 18, 20205 yr 25 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Well, here's an alternative. Only $138 AND you might get a free flashlight! 3 ton even!!! And I always have the freebie coupons.
February 27, 20205 yr Popular Post I'm 45,....by the time I came along and starting buying tools the hay day for craftsman was over I think. I have a socket set that I bought around 25 years ago,.....the ratchets ain't much to brag about and the plastic case it all came in is total junk,....but I don't use them that much so I guess it doesn't matter. At least since my late 20's early 30's whatever I buy I try to buy once and cry once,.....I don't use the woodworking tools every day like some of you do so most of it will last me my life. I also head more and more to hand tools as I age it seems,......In general I like quality stuff. I use hand files to carve the powder horns I piddle with. I've heard how Nicholson files use to be great,....I missed that boat too. I've tried them...not for me. I buy my files online wherever I can find them but it is mainly a couple of swiss/italian brands,.....there is no comparison. They can be pricey........but it's the difference in spending 2 days to rough out the throat of a powder horn VS..3 to 4 hours. The things I use the most I'll for sure put the most $$ in.
February 28, 20205 yr 13 hours ago, aaronc said: ..the ratchets ain't much to brag about Now in this regard SnapOn excels, I have a small 1/4 drive one I keep in my pocket at work. It gets ABUSED all day. Beats any other ratchet I have used and I have test drove more than a few in 30 years of working on cars. But you don't have to go spend $100 for one of similar quality. Here is a link for a Williams ratchet, same thing. I have one at home and an extra at work. $25, I promise money well spent on a quality tool far above Craftsman and a good many others out there. LINK Williams VS SNAPON
February 28, 20205 yr 8 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Now in this regard SnapOn excels, I have a small 1/4 drive one I keep in my pocket at work. It gets ABUSED all day. Beats any other ratchet I have used and I have test drove more than a few in 30 years of working on cars. But you don't have to go spend $100 for one of similar quality. Here is a link for a Williams ratchet, same thing. I have one at home and an extra at work. $25, I promise money well spent on a quality tool far above Craftsman and a good many others out there. LINK Williams VS SNAPON A fine Tip!! I've actually been looking,....
February 28, 20205 yr 13 hours ago, aaronc said: A fine Tip!! I've actually been looking,.... Now sockets we can spend alot of time on those.
February 28, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Now sockets we can spend alot of time on those. Welp,...you know how one thing leads to another,...I figure for not much more than the price of the ratchet a man might as well look at a nice set such as this?? ,.......but that's just me. I'll be checking these out pretty hard next week,...I work the next couple of nights. https://aboloxtools.com/Williams-50672A?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg4ivp_T05wIVAdbACh0TBQQVEAQYAyABEgKwjvD_BwE
February 28, 20205 yr These guys seem to be running a good sale https://megadepot.com/product/williams-50665-15-pc-3-8in-drive-socket-and-drive-tool-set?format=v&p=ms&source=ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uSgx_j05wIVk8pkCh3ogQwKEAQYBCABEgKzYPD_BwE https://megadepot.com/product/williams-50669-12-pc-1-2in-drive-socket-and-drive-tool-set
February 28, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, aaronc said: Welp,...you know how one thing leads to another,...I figure for not much more than the price of the ratchet a man might as well look at a nice set such as this?? ,.......but that's just me. I'll be checking these out pretty hard next week,...I work the next couple of nights. https://aboloxtools.com/Williams-50672A?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg4ivp_T05wIVAdbACh0TBQQVEAQYAyABEgKwjvD_BwE That is a 12 point socket set. Not a 6 point. 6 point is what you will want .
February 28, 20205 yr Popular Post Hmmm, I better keep the drawers on my roll-around closed....lest Gunny drools all over them....have most of Dad's tools....the ones he used all the time....back when William's was called Williams Super Herbrandt, Bonney, Proto, OLD S&K.....and even some WW2 Surplus 3/4" drive sockets...with a "slide bar" to turn them..plus a drawer full of VK Craftsman wrenches. Has gotten to the point, I don't even look at them at yard sales, anymore...already have 2 or 3....
February 28, 20205 yr Popular Post 26 minutes ago, steven newman said: Hmmm, I better keep the drawers on my roll-around closed....lest Gunny drools all over them....have most of Dad's tools....the ones he used all the time....back when William's was called Williams Super Herbrandt, Bonney, Proto, OLD S&K.....and even some WW2 Surplus 3/4" drive sockets...with a "slide bar" to turn them..plus a drawer full of VK Craftsman wrenches. Has gotten to the point, I don't even look at them at yard sales, anymore...already have 2 or 3.... I am good, box is full.
February 28, 20205 yr Author 7 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: I am good, box is full. I always used to think the same thing about tools...until. Had to raid the basement tool box the other day for some 1/4" impact deep wells...
February 28, 20205 yr Popular Post 49 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: I am good, box is full. Holy shat man!
February 29, 20205 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, aaronc said: Holy shat man! 30 years on the job. Box at home is not nearly as large....
February 29, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Now sockets we can spend alot of time on those. So I'm thinking you use the 1/2" and 9/16" about 80% of the time, right?
February 29, 20205 yr Popular Post 33 minutes ago, kmealy said: So I'm thinking you use the 1/2" and 9/16" about 80% of the time, right? I wish, those days are over. Really depends on what I am working on. Todays work included a tune up, water pump and radiator on a 1969 Dodge Dart, fuel pump on a 2014 Ford Van, transmission removed on a 2008 Honda Accord, Alternator for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, Master cylinder on a 2001 Toyota Corolla, alignment on a 2014 BMW and finally a wiring repair on a 2018 Ford F-150 (rodents had a field day with the main harness.) Not sure what the other guys did, I work alone. Stuff I use everyday: In my left pocket are the following deep 1/4 drive sockets, 1/4 inch, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm Right pocket has 1/4 ratchet, 3 inch extension, a 8mm/10mm x 12mm/13mm ratcheting wrench and a 6 inch handle extension. Pocket protector has 2 pocket screwdrivers straight slot, one Philips #1 a magnet and a modified screwdriver I made into a hook. Flashlight and screw-gun are in holsters on my hip. Nobody else carries all that, just me. I prefer to not have to walk back to my box or cart 1,000 times a day for simple stuff.
February 29, 20205 yr Popular Post 8 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Really depends on what I am working on. Todays work included a tune up, water pump and radiator on a 1969 Dodge Dart, fuel pump on a 2014 Ford Van, transmission removed on a 2008 Honda Accord, Alternator for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, Master cylinder on a 2001 Toyota Corolla, alignment on a 2014 BMW and finally a wiring repair on a 2018 Ford F-150 (rodents had a field day with the main harness.) Not sure what the other guys did, I work alone. Crap! I got tired just reading the list!
February 29, 20205 yr Popular Post 7 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Crap! I got tired just reading the list! Heck I was thinking he gets a real workout just carrying all that around
February 29, 20205 yr Popular Post 25 minutes ago, Gerald said: Heck I was thinking he gets a real workout just carrying all that around Well it's lighter than the armor, weapon and ammo I slugged around in Iraq for years
February 29, 20205 yr On 2/28/2020 at 1:10 PM, aaronc said: These guys seem to be running a good sale https://megadepot.com/product/williams-50665-15-pc-3-8in-drive-socket-and-drive-tool-set?format=v&p=ms&source=ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uSgx_j05wIVk8pkCh3ogQwKEAQYBCABEgKzYPD_BwE https://megadepot.com/product/williams-50669-12-pc-1-2in-drive-socket-and-drive-tool-set Thanks, Aaron. I was liking what I saw until I read about the $100 minimum order or pay the $16 handling fee. Now, I have to save up some more.
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