Nice score! I gotta start putting my tool purchases back here.
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I bought the 20v lithium 1/2" drill late last year when I found out DeWalt was making them in the USA, the wife got me the matching impact for Christmas. Used it today to drive some 3" lags into a bench I built.
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
I am happy, there are 10 sockets, an extension and a ratchet in the case.
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
I also got another 28V Milwaukee hammer drill in a case.
For millwaukee I have two sawzalls, one new one and one like new metal cased one from 80s
Warped5
WingNut
This thread's also for those who, out of occasional necessity, make their own tools from time to time. Made this spanner wrench from a surplus crescent wrench. Some lathe time to make the nibs, which are replaceable.
impressive and way above my pay gradeThis thread's also for those who, out of occasional necessity, make their own tools from time to time. Made this spanner wrench from a surplus crescent wrench. Some lathe time to make the nibs, which are replaceable.
That is brilliant!
I assume the nibs are threaded into the wrench, and the nuts lock them in place?
Warped5
WingNut
Yep. Did it that way so that 1) they could be replaced if needed 2) larger/thicker ones could be put in there if needed.
I'll be giving that one a try soon.
Not sure I'm smart enough to pull it off though... I was about to ask if it is better to cut the threads before turning the end, before it occurred to me to just use some bolts as stock.
I often wonder how I manage to make it through the day...
Makes good use of those cheap chicom wrenches we all have kicking around
Warped5
WingNut
Joe, those 'cheap chicom wrenches' from HFT are surprisingly difficult to drill through. These old US made wrenches are (relatively) much easier.
Exactly what we did.
I made a similar pin spanner from an adjustable wrench but I wasn't clever enough to make the pins threaded. That said, I can knock them out and replace them if need be.
Mark
Mark
Picked up this ratcheting tap wrench at sears tonight on close out $12. Made in Germany. Too bad all sears tap and die sets are Chinese now too
I have one of those tap handles, you will like it...
It also has a pretty good range, will fit a 10 mm / 3/8" tap but will also close down to fit a 10-24 if you need to.
Mark
It also has a pretty good range, will fit a 10 mm / 3/8" tap but will also close down to fit a 10-24 if you need to.
Mark
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
Came home with this today...
It is a Snap-On 2501 wrench. It was in a box of tools at the local pawn shop where I have come to know the owner. I was there yesterday and his son told me he could find no info on it. Came home an Googled "Snap-On 2501 wrench" and the first hit told me it was for a 1926 Buick.
Stopped in tonight to let them know what I found. Took a free roasted chicken I had been given at Sam's Club for them to eat and got this in return.
It is a Snap-On 2501 wrench. It was in a box of tools at the local pawn shop where I have come to know the owner. I was there yesterday and his son told me he could find no info on it. Came home an Googled "Snap-On 2501 wrench" and the first hit told me it was for a 1926 Buick.
Stopped in tonight to let them know what I found. Took a free roasted chicken I had been given at Sam's Club for them to eat and got this in return.
Pays to keep people like that happy. A little goes a long way just letting someone know you appreciate them. Probably cause it's so damn rare today
Found these sets at the sears scratch/dent/discontinued store. The metric box end wrenches were $8.99 and the 94 piece set was $44.99. I'd have to assume they are discontinued due to the fact that the new sets are Chinese and twice the money. They had a whole bunch I'm prob gonna get a few more, fact is USA craftsman tools are history ;(
They would make nice holiday, birthday, etc., presents if you have a a place to store them.
Philbert
Philbert
