Swapping over some storage sound up getting a spend 160 get 200 in credit promotion that started this. Among other things got a second box and still have about 110 in credit. Think i might get one more I still haven’t decided.

Also have a Ryobi link storage and a AI photo of the paint im applying to the wall here before winter i put in replies. Not terrible fir chinesium to be honest

A broad selection of impact sockets, hand sockets, bit sockets, extensions, adapters, and ratchets arranged for a product overview.

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Got this old jack from my bosses father in law he use to work on cars thirty ish years ago. There’s no markings on the jack that I can read. It works and goes up and down but I wanna replace fluid and grease up the sprocket to make it last another thirty years. It’s a good ol heavy jack I’m sure I’ll post some better pics once’s it’s all cleaned up. Anyone know what jack this is?

Two old Stanley Proto Industrial Tools with very different histories.

The one on the left was used as a keychain for about 20 years. The other was heavily rusted when I found it, so I cleaned it up and restored it.

I want to get a 3d printer and organize my drawers better to conserve space, what would you use? I’ve considered getting the Ernst socket boss because I do like being able to take my rails with me, but it’s really pricey and honestly i could always just put them on a cheap metal rail before going somewhere. Is toolgrid worth it to have to print out the grid, buy a bunch of little baby screws or is something like toolbox widget better where it’s one and done no grid or screws? For wrenches I love Ernst and would probably just try and find a file that is the same and just print more of my own of those. Pliers and screwdrivers I have no idea either. I just want something halfway clean and space efficient. Thinking a bambu a1 simply due to good reviews and budget friendly. Sorry for being vague but I want to get a grasp before I go buy a printer

Got this beauty for a tenner on a famous bidding platform (plus 9 Euros shipping, that's about USD 22 in total). The seller wrote it won't turn off unless you pull the plug.

I thought that could only be a minor contact issue. But it was even easier. See that little red knob behind the trigger? That keeps the machine in power without you having to pull the trigger. Release it by pulling the trigger tightly to the handle. That's what the seller didn't do. Still, I sprayed some WD 40 into trigger and knob and will open it up to clean it.

Question: The machine runs a tad slower in the other direction (that switch above the trigger changes direction). Is that normal?

Is there anything else I should maintain while I'm in it?

Also, I saw some videos from people opening the thing up and then re-greasing it. Is Vaseline adequate for that or should I buy some specific tool grease?

Lastly: I love the word Boschhammer.

711L inline driver and the Gedore 676 driver handle are like peas and mashed potatoes!

I haven't used this set yet. But it will get its trial on an upcoming service call. I honestly don't know if I'll ever use the SAE sockets. The spinner handle/driver is heavy as hell, but in a good way.The chrome seems a little thin, but time will tell. The bits I will change out. But overall, a very nice and compact set. *I do not own the HF little socket.

PROTO 5249, a classic 3/8" drive pear-head ratchet.

This is a classic PROTO ratchet with a 24-tooth, 2-pawl mechanism and a knurled handle.

All of the specifications below are my measurements of this particular ratchet:

Measurements

Manufacturer: PROTO

Model: 5249

Drive Size: 3/8"

Pawl Type: 2-pawl

Gear Count: 24 teeth

Ratcheting Angle: 15°

Overall Length: 176 mm (6.93")

Head Width: 38.0 mm (1.50")

Head Thickness: 13.3 mm (0.52")

Weight: 287 g (10.1 oz)

Back Drag: 2.5 cN·m

A cast-iron handle with super long, nasty 1 inch teeth. The blade is 29 inches overall in length.

S•K “Frankenstein” Ratchet

This is an S•K Hand Tools 3/8″ drive ratchet.

I really like the nicknames given to some American tools.

Drive Size: 3/8″

Tooth Count: 36

Ratchet Feed Angle: 10°

Length: 192 mm (7.56″)

Head Width: 34.8 mm (1.37″) + 2.2 mm (0.09″)

Head Thickness: 16.1 mm (0.63″)

Weight: 325 g (11.5 oz)

Back Drag: 9.0 cN·m (0.80 in·lb)

The ratchet uses a sliding claw mechanism.

I was particularly interested in the unusual construction and details of the head, so I photographed it from several angles.

All measurements are my own. 【OC】

Williams B52A 3/8" Drive 72-Tooth Round Head Ratchet

Manufacturer Part Number: B52A

Drive Size: 3/8"

Gear Count: 72-tooth

Ratchet Increment: 5°

Length: 193 mm (7.60")

Head Width: 32.8 mm (1.29")

Head Thickness: 19.3 mm (0.76")

Weight: 309 g (10.9 oz)

Back Drag: 3.8 cN·m

Claw Type: Wedge claw with a heart-shaped spring.

Specifications based on my own measurements.All dimensions and weight listed above are my own measurements.

Pretty much done buying anymore , unless my local HF has a purple to swap in for red performax. Already ordered a gearwrench to swap with the free yellow temu box.
So far id rank quality

#1 US General- best drawer action and comes lined (got on sale 9.99)

#2a Perfomax. (8.97ish per)

#2b Kobalt paid full price to finish local suppliers (19.99)

#4 Husky- not having a top flip up knocks it down from second place tie(was on sale dont recall price first one purchased)

#5 Temu- No branding and drawers sttick but hey it cost me 0.00

Gearwrench I was 20.99 haven’t received yet

I just like them for bits, drivers, menards receipts, wood plug cutters, countersinks and many other small tools and accessories.

Seems folks like the vintage stuff on here. Pretty sure this is my oldest

Picked up some new reversible, stubby, ratcheting wrenches today.

No clue who makes these, but I'm a fan of the two sets of wrenches I have gotten from Mac. ( rbrt and these)

Got some new pitty jumbo wrenches😎

Yes! You read that correctly. I paid $30 for all of this at Lowe’s. How??? Well, I happened to walk in on a long line where they were giving away the little blue Igloo drink cooler. On my way out, no line. So I stopped in and they had some left, PLUS a 20% off $100 coupon. Well, I had $60 in my Lowe’s rewards cash to use. So later evening, back to Lowe’s for a mini shopping spree. The Klein alligator pump pliers were actually the last USA made set on the rack. The new ones were Vietnam I think, maybe Taiwan. The blue Channel Lock pliers are also USA made, as is the Swanson rafter square. The pry bar replaces an ancient one that will be given to my son-in-law who just purchased his first new home. He got some other old (but still useable) tools as well.

Not a bad day at all!

This is an Indestro 2775A, a USA-made 3/8" drive, 60-tooth ratchet.

The 2775A was listed in Indestro's 1982 catalog as an RHFT (Reversible High Fine Tooth) ratchet with a 6-point "star wheel" selector.

I measured this individual ratchet myself. The dimensions, weight, and back drag below are my own measurements, not manufacturer specifications.

I was particularly interested in the back drag, so I included it in the data sheet.

Data Sheet

Looking for the best alternative to the klein 11-in-1. I’m an electrician and recently broke an 11-in-1 after breaking a Milwaukee 13-in-1 (which i loved) but I am looking for suggestions for maybe some cool underrated examples! Much prefer the format of these to the kind of multi drivers with bits in the handle due to my frequent use of nut drivers. Thanks!