Show your new tool arrivals!!!!

[Fastbird]

I know a lot of you guys pick up tools from time to time. So post it up when you get something new!!!!

I'll start cause I freaking killed it at Sears today. Gotta love family giving gift cards for Christmas. Just rounding out my work box, filling some gaps. Some of this shit was DAMN expensive for what it is (like the 1/2" drive Impact swivel, that bastard was $45!). But, even though it's Craftsman, I picked, chose, and EVERYTHING is good old Made in the USA.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0595.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0597.jpg

Jackass at the counter left my 3" mini sledge out of my bags though, and I missed it cause I was pissed and ready to GTFO of that god-forsaken place. Poor service, crumby people wishy washying and holding the line up, etc. Now I gotta make a 30 minute trip back, and try to talk them into giving me the hammer that I don't have.

And my first OFFICIAL Snap-On purchases today. These were out of pocket, but I can't live without them. Talon Grip pliers FTW. And the Blue Point GM Single Brake Spring tool is a life saver.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0593.jpg

[CamaroZGuy]

i got my self a set of torx's sockets.

[Fastbird]

Nothing to show, but I picked up (finally) the last of my missing wrenches to top off my 6 point Craftsman Raised Panel set. According to the open stock catalog, I now own every 6 point RP wrench. Eyeballing the larger (1"+ and 21mm+) Professional wrenches now since they're going away. Summit has the Metric set for $89 and the SAE set for $129......and I have $20 in summit bucks burning a hole!!! Gotta wait though....move next week is gonna hurt.

[Mystery Bird]

I only have a tracking number at the moment but took advantage of a gift card and 50% off ratcheting wrench sale then added another $5 off coupon.

[Sahara54]

No tools so to speak but I did get a 50' Kobalt Hose Reel for Christmas. I'll be mounting to the rafters in between my bay doors just in time for me to spray my engine bay before the engine goes in.
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[R3DLT1]

Got this little sucker Friday. Gets the job done
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/sthparkmojado/20130104_132748.jpg

This one right here is my monies maker. Takes wheels off with no problem. Makes brake jobs that much faster. Oh n when i swap my pro starts at the track pfff its a walk on the park

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/sthparkmojado/IMAG0375.jpg

[Fastbird]

Just picked this up today for $150 on Craigslist. Good deal considering it's almost brand new. It's absolutely mint.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0696.jpg

[harner]

Got this little sucker Friday. Gets the job done

These are bad ass! Too rich for my blood though. I will probably grab an air impact from Harbor Freight soon.

This is my latest addition: http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_21233.jpg

Not exactly a tool, but gets the job done. I bought it when I spent a Saturday afternoon jumping vehicles. Never again! There are fans inside of it to keep it cool and the gauges work well.

[firebird_1995]

Just picked this up today for $150 on Craigslist. Good deal considering it's almost brand new. It's absolutely mint.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0696.jpg

What is this?

[Project96]

^^^Cooling system pressure tester

[firebird_1995]

Ah OK I see it now. Very nice!

[Fastbird]

I've had to borrow my bosses like 4 times since starting. He said use anything in his toolbox, but I don't like borrowing and using other peoples stuff. Next on the list is a ball joint press.

[Project96]

If I borrow a tool more than a few times, I need to get it. There are a few tools (300 lb torque wrench, owned by a co-worker, used twice in the 10 yrs I've been there) I just can't justify cost to benefit from it.

[94Blackbird]

Just picked up this little guy today

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[Project96]

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Picked these up today. Its a set of medium length impact sockets 8mm-19mm. Also a cylinder leak down tester.

[Fastbird]

Snap-On Dual 80 1/2" drive flex head.....long at 18" total length. Great for caliper bracket bolts and flexes less than my Craftsman 1/2" breaker bar.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0700.jpg

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[SexyTransAm]

Just picked this up today for $150 on Craigslist. Good deal considering it's almost brand new. It's absolutely mint.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Tools/Primary%20Work%20Box/IMAG0696.jpg

Damn ill give ya 155 for it lol

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[MeanTA]

Nothing fancy. Picked up 3/8 to 1/4 adapter and joint extensions, Solder, and cable ties. Need some of it to redo the wiring under the dash. And i loaned my extensions to someone and never got them back. live and learn lol

[FSTFBDY]

Got this little sucker Friday. Gets the job done

I had that guy and got rid of it for this setup. WAY stronger for a little 12v Li setup. actually blows the snap on one away in power for small stuff. (dash work , under hood work , etc.)


http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-impact-driverswrenches-drivers--wrenches-dcf813s2.aspx

I do have the Snap on 3/8 and 1/2 in also. Love them.

[chile]

Picked this up for work. Nice little attachment for the slide hammer.
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[SexyTransAm]

well iv been getting alot of tools here lately. got to stock my new garage since i cant bering my tools from work home everyday lol.
well first off i got these today
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_183805_zpscdc9d3cc.jpg
got this off Craigslist for $25
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184722_zps64b3886e.jpg
these were a garage waring gift from my dad
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184739_zpse0649042.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184908_zps2ed7552d.jpg
these where a christmas gift to my self
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184759_zpsa1333afc.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_191114_zpsefdd1ecf.jpg
this was givin to me from one of the older techs from work
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184933_zps9c07ba90.jpg
the rest were christmas gifts, bottom box, ratchet wrenches, shop vac, 227 kobolt tool set
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184854_zpsb51b6fc4.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_191123_zps81084191.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184923_zps2e809118.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q170/SexyTransAm/20130212_184827_zpsd7afbb01.jpg
and many many more to come. got a few more things on my list of things to get before im ready to start workin on stuff.

[MeanTA]

Got a new Digital Multimeter today. Since the screen on old one went out the other day.

Only set me back 25.00
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[thake618]

how much was that I was looking for a decent on of those
Got this little sucker Friday. Gets the job done
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/sthparkmojado/20130104_132748.jpg

This one right here is my monies maker. Takes wheels off with no problem. Makes brake jobs that much faster. Oh n when i swap my pro starts at the track pfff its a walk on the park

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll172/sthparkmojado/IMAG0375.jpg

[brandons94lt1]

I just got a makita 14.4v kit, with a 3/8 impact, a drill, a spot light and a drop light..off of amazon for 150$ brand new...oh and a nifty carrying bag...

[BIG CAT]

New tool bag. Hopefully this one works out better than my current one.

[chile]

new tool...love harbor freight

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[Chris]

Tube notched?

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[chile]

Tube notched?

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yup

[Cliff30thZ]

This just came in from ebay. It'a a Snap-On 3/8 universal joint. I got it to replace the one i lost last week while replacing the oil pressure sender on my Trailblazer SS. It fell on top of the bell houseing, and when i put my hand back there to retrieve it, it fell somewhere and i can't find it to save my life. Maybe if i pull the intake I'll find it.16758

[ginoz28]

Got this 90 amp mig from harborfreight the other day to weld up my hotside.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/09/dusyvusy.jpg

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[MeanTA]

I was wanting a small shop vac. So i would not have to pull the big one out for my car. So my wife had this waiting for me after work.

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[chile]

I was wanting a small shop vac. So i would not have to pull the big one out for my car. So my wife had this waiting for me after work.

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DUDE!!!! Thats the same one i have. The hose might not be that long but i makes up for it by being so portable.

[popo8]

Got new molded rubber grips...fit my big hand better.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/7uvezeqy.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/puve7yzy.jpg

instead of the hard plastic...thin ones.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/17/zu5abusa.jpg


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[Chris]

Thought I would show off some of my work toys

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Mt4100 very awesome tool to use 17184


Chassis ears 17185


And picked up these for my personal use recently

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[JPack]

Nice 1/2 in torque wrench 250 ft lbs with audible and angle indication.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/jpack24/20130317_090815_zps836fc15c.jpg

[Fastbird]

Chris how do you like that low profile jack?

[MeanTA]

Got some new drill bits. And a new Lisle automatic center punch.
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[gregpenechar]

Just dropped another $5000 between the Snap-On and MAC distributors. Nothing like waiting until a week before I graduate to use my student discount. Hopefully i can fill my tool box now!19236

[chile]

5k....thats how much just my box is worth. Im been working on car for 10 years or so and I have about 40k in tool between work and home.


Oh and btw congrats.

[Fastbird]

Snap-On is running a deal right now. KRL722 box in either Extreme Green or Orange, and a color matched FREE Solus Ultra, for $6300. I'm seriously considering going into debt for it, and selling things bit by bit if I need funds to pay for it. I could use a good box, and I could be very seriously freed up to start working towards a genuine shop of my own with a scanner like that, not to mention we desperately need one at the shop I'm at now.

[gregpenechar]

That box cost me $2,225 new with my industrial discount. The 5K is after discount (50%), and I've already have a couple other big purchases. I'm just glad my boss/shop owner has virtually any tool I will even need to use. I'm sure the tool truck guys are going to love me here pretty soon...

[CamaroZGuy]

Just dropped another $5000 between the Snap-On and MAC distributors. Nothing like waiting until a week before I graduate to use my student discount. Hopefully i can fill my tool box now!19236


i wish i had the coin to drop on a good box! but i would also suck moving every 3-4 years....

[gregpenechar]

I'll never get it at that price again, so I went for it. Better to be broke now while I'm in school than pay regular price later.

[SexyTransAm]

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Got this today. 26 gal 1.5 hp oilless motor. Came with a 1/2 gun and a 3/8 air ratchet and 25 ft hose.

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[popo8]

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Got this today. 26 gal 1.5 hp oilless motor. Came with a 1/2 gun and a 3/8 air ratchet and 25 ft hose.

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Damn.... looks expensive!!!


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LTXtech.com

[MeanTA]

19374
Got this today. 26 gal 1.5 hp oilless motor. Came with a 1/2 gun and a 3/8 air ratchet and 25 ft hose.

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You don't need that for anything. Its to big!! You should send it to me.And ill save you from having to worry about storing it;)

[Featherburner]

You don't need that for anything. Its to big!! You should send it to me.And ill save you from having to worry about storing it;)Too big? My compressor is 3 times that size. lol

[SexyTransAm]

You don't need that for anything. Its to big!! You should send it to me.And ill save you from having to worry about storing it;)

Lol I think it might be too small. I really want like a 60gal. But this should hold me over till I can get one

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[Fastbird]

Hell I've got a horizontal 33 gal and it doesn't keep up with anything.

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[Featherburner]

Hell I've got a horizontal 33 gal and it doesn't keep up with anything.

Posted from my Rooted and ICS'd RezoundI have one of them too. Found out I needed a big compressor after buying my blasting cabinet. I bought a 5HP duel stage 80 gallon and plumbed the whole shop.

[MeanTA]

I got a 29 gallon 2.5 HP one from Harbor Freight. Its not to bad, good for impact gun ect.

[Fastbird]

I may have a couple of BIG new tools coming in the near future. All dependent on how early June goes with my pay raise as to whether or not I bite off on it. But in lamens terms.........can you say 6S box and Launch scanner? Yeah, the Matco guy and I talked. I was AMAZED.....he's offering me $800 trade in on my Craftsman stack.

[FSTFBDY]

Snap-On is running a deal right now. KRL722 box in either Extreme Green or Orange, and a color matched FREE Solus Ultra, for $6300. I'm seriously considering going into debt for it, and selling things bit by bit if I need funds to pay for it. I could use a good box, and I could be very seriously freed up to start working towards a genuine shop of my own with a scanner like that, not to mention we desperately need one at the shop I'm at now.

You will love the Solus Ultra !! thats what i have at the shop. Much better then my old solus pro

[Fastbird]

Not going with the Snap On stuff. Matco is making me a better deal. I'm borrowing a Launch to get used to it. Mainly, if I'm goinna drop the silly coin on a deal like this, I'm gonna get the box I want, not to settle. I like the Solus Ultra, but I don't like you can't get a scope attachment for it. The Launch isn't as intuitive, but it comes pre-loaded with Euro also, and you can get a scope kit for it too.

[FSTFBDY]

Cool. all the big name boxes are nice. Go with the best deal.

I have a Launch x431 diagun and never use it. Such a waste of $$ IMO It gets used once every few months if that.
Another decent one I have is an http://www.auteltech.com/autelcms/Automotive%20Diagnostic&%20Analysi/341.jhtml I use this as much as my ultra.

As for a scope I had an snap on verus but god it was a SLOW POS. processor speed was the down fall. I ended up trading it back in on the ultra. Then a few months later they just upgraded the units and are much better now.

[Fastbird]

The Launch I'd be getting is the X431 GDS. I played with it some today but it was on older (late 90's early 00's) Ford pos's so there wasn't much to see. I need to dig into it more and see if there's adjustable settings because I felt the refresh/frame rate was horrid and the data output format was terrible also. But first impression wasn't great.

I like the Solus, am familiar with it, but don't really like the box I'd get as part of the package deal. So I'm torn. I want the Matco 6S double bay, and a Solus Ultra. Someone find me THAT in a package deal. lol

[gregpenechar]

I also really like the Solus Ultra. It's my shops main scan tool. The Launch never really gets used. If you get a chance to use the Verus Pro, it is pretty awesome, our distributor let us rent one for a month. It does graphing and you can have multiple tabs to run ShopKey so you're not running back and forth looking up service info. Pretty awesome.. and pretty damn expensive.

[Fastbird]

Just got a nice set of MSD spark plug wire cutter/stripper/crimpers today. Total whim purchase but figured its time I got a good set. They're ratcheting....very very nice and work like a champ.

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[Homerandabe69]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/homerandabe69/IMAG0060_zps7dac8f80.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/homerandabe69/media/IMAG0060_zps7dac8f80.jpg.html)

[zmm95]

Got myself a new tool box cart
Man oh man this us general stuff kicks ass for the money!
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/moosemania55/20130613_234949.jpg

This also came in the mail :D
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/moosemania55/20130613_234759.jpg
It's an everlast powertig185
I absoloutly LOVE IT

Keep in mind this is my first time ever picking up a tig torch lol
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/moosemania55/20130612_204954.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/moosemania55/20130613_230008-1.jpg
Worked with a little aluminum as well
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/moosemania55/20130612_212534.jpg

I'm still learning as you can see lol.

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[popo8]

U pick it up fast.... And always exciting getting new stuff!
Congrats!

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[Sahara54]

My friend has the Big US General Tool Chest. It's a very nice piece. He also picked up the portable tool cart for when he's gotta work in the driveway.

[zmm95]

My friend has the Big US General Tool Chest. It's a very nice piece. He also picked up the portable tool cart for when he's gotta work in the driveway.

That's EDSACTLY why I bought it! My main box is the at absolute furthest point away from the driveway in the garage so its a huge pita when I'm working out there...which is most of the time lol

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[MEAN LT1]

Scored a snap on mg 744 impact. Also got some much needed Allen wrenches. Also picked up a infrared temp gun. Seems as though when I needed one. Nobody ever had one.

[MeanTA]

Got some new rollers to move car around today. 1,500 lb. weight limit each. With heavy duty ball bearing casters. Got them on sale at summit for 139.99

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[popo8]

Nice... Do u have a big garage?

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[MeanTA]

Nice... Do u have a big garage?

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

Its 1 1/2 car garage 16x24. So i shift the cars around to make room to work. And have a little shop area addition i built on the back of it. Separated from the main garage.

But i will be building a large shop at our next house.

[popo8]

Its 1 1/2 car garage 16x24. So i shift the cars around to make room to work. And have a little shop area addition i built on the back of it. Separated from the main garage.

But i will be building a large shop at our next house.

THats cool I always wanted to put my car on coasters.. but my 2 car would not have any benefit. lol

[MeanTA]

THats cool I always wanted to put my car on coasters.. but my 2 car would not have any benefit. lol

Ya i need it. Space is at a premium. So i got to move the car around to work on it.
Plus my next shop they will help to move the projects around.

[94Blackbird]

Just picked these up a few days ago, been wanting a better set than the half complete sets that are floating around my garage

[popo8]

Just picked these up a few days ago, been wanting a better set than the half complete sets that are floating around my garage

Nothing quite as nice as organized tools.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

[Fastbird]

Just picked these up a few days ago, been wanting a better set than the half complete sets that are floating around my garage

We've got that Silver Eagle set in our shop box at work. Good stuff.

[94Blackbird]

We've got that Silver Eagle set in our shop box at work. Good stuff.

I'm taking advantage of the 52% student discount I get as much as I possibly can while I'm in school. Plus, my program gets, for lack of a better term, "Matco bucks", determined by how much we (the students) spend in the store.

[BaddAss93TA]

Just picked up one of these to do the fenders on the Audi. Saw it was on sale on facebook of all places. Figured it would be good to have. I need to do the fenders on the Trans Am eventually but I needed BADLY to roll the fenders on the Audi to get the new wheels under there as you can see.

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[Chris]

Howd it work out?

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[Fastbird]

Just picked up one of these to do the fenders on the Audi. Saw it was on sale on facebook of all places. Figured it would be good to have. I need to do the fenders on the Trans Am eventually but I needed BADLY to roll the fenders on the Audi to get the new wheels under there as you can see.

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Steve can I borrow that off of you? My T/A desperately needs it for the drag wheels and my Celica could use it also....not quite as tight as your Audi but close, lol.

[BaddAss93TA]

of course. you know how to reach me :secret:

[Fastbird]

Steve I may take you up on that.

Here's my newest arrival. If it works ONCE I'll be happy.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Auto%20Uploads/IMAG0950_zps7b8fca49.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/Fastbird93/media/Auto%20Uploads/IMAG0950_zps7b8fca49.jpg.html)

Harbor freight special.

[popo8]

2163621637

I love harbor freight.

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[Fastbird]

Hopefully your stuff works. Mine broke. POS.

[popo8]

2.5 t low pro jack....


4 stands...

Wheel chocks...


And odds and ends...


All made it thru first use.

Most HF stuff has 90 day warranty.

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[zmm95]

2.5 t low pro jack....


4 stands...

Wheel chocks...


And odds and ends...


All made it thru first use.

Most HF stuff has 90 day warranty.

Co-Owner/Admin @ LTXtech.com

Nice! I'm a sucker for harbor freight aswell

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[popo8]

Oh yeah... and a creeper.

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[BIG CAT]

New 250 amp water cooled tig torch and cooler.


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[gregpenechar]

Been buying too much stuff off the trucks lately, but this is came in today.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=power&item_ID=646593&group_ID=682669&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[Fastbird]

That's a nice little tool to have. Great for interior work.

[1sickta]

After my snap on drill driver switch broke, I thought I would try the Milwaukee M12 line up. I have to say I'm very pleased with the drill,1/4" impact driver, and the 1/4 ratchet can hang with my snap on 1/4" rachet for a third of the cost. Time will tell but so far they have been worth every penny.

[gregpenechar]

I could have used it last week when I did a heater core directly followed by an evaporater. I hate Chrysler..

[Sahara54]

After my snap on drill driver switch broke, I thought I would try the Milwaukee M12 line up. I have to say I'm very pleased with the drill,1/4" impact driver, and the 1/4 ratchet can hang with my snap on 1/4" rachet for a third of the cost. Time will tell but so far they have been worth every penny.
I know its alil late but the M12 and the M18 Fuel's are some of the best cordless tools on the market. I just bought a Dewalt 18V cordless 1/4 impact and I'll never go back to a regular drill.

[chile]

Its been awhile since I posted on here.

But I have gotten the special dtc gm trans line tool.

Autel tpms scanner.

Saving up for a ac/dc tig

[MeanTA]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/11/huduhe8e.jpgGot a new Digital Caliper today. My old one's screen went out Thursday. I use these all the time nearly on a daily basis. It was a long weekend lol

[Project96]

Picked this up today

[MeanTA]

This came in from summit today. Can't set it up till tomorrow though:(
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[Fastbird]

I have a Lowes "Task Force" version that's nearly identical to that. Been serving me great for 6 years now.

[popo8]

Picked this up today

Am I the only one juvenile to find sooooo much humor in the PENETRATOR, tip and extender?

[BIG CAT]

Am I the only one juvenile to find sooooo much humor in the PENETRATOR, tip and extender?

lol no your not the only one.:whistle:

[MeanTA]

I have a Lowes "Task Force" version that's nearly identical to that. Been serving me great for 6 years now.

Im hopping this gives me a long run. Most of its work will be gauge and toggle switch holes in CF.

So it should last a while.

[popo8]

lol no your not the only one.:whistle:

phew...

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[SMok3 Em A11]

phew...

MEMBER @ LTXtech.com

I giggled too if it helps!!!lol

[popo8]

I giggled too if it helps!!!lol

makes me feel better on being a "child."

Its all that keeps me young anymore.

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[96z28SideSwype]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/ejyme4e7.jpg just picked these up for 100$ my snap on bill is never gonna go to 0 :(


1996 Camaro Z28 pacesetter lts and ory Texas speed performance Catback exhaust K and N cai. 14.1 1/4 mile

[94Blackbird]

Here are my latest purchases. A new tool box (my current one is overflowing), a gas pressure washer and the big brown box is a 20 ton press if I ever get to unpacking and setting it up.

[Fastbird]

Ah, the venerable Harbor Freight 20 ton press. Been in 3 of the 4 shops I've worked in.

[94Blackbird]

Ah, the venerable Harbor Freight 20 ton press. Been in 3 of the 4 shops I've worked in.

Gotta start somewhere lol. I would love to have an air press like my boss has, but I don't have shop air at home and I think at this stage in the game the extra loot would be better spent elsewhere. (Like a DC tig machine and oxyacetyline welding/cutting torch rig among other things)

[Fastbird]

That HF press is more than enough for most general service shops and personal garages out there. The press works great. Do watch out for the arbor plates it comes with though, those are VERY prone to breaking, usually explosively under pressure.

[94Blackbird]

That HF press is more than enough for most general service shops and personal garages out there. The press works great. Do watch out for the arbor plates it comes with though, those are VERY prone to breaking, usually explosively under pressure.

Noted. I don't think that I will be putting them under that much pressure though. I mainly got it for pressing piston pins and rod bolts in and out and whatever other odd job I'm might need to do. I don't forsee me needing to press out axle stubs (the guy that built my 8.8 damn near destroyed a 12 ton press in the process of doing that. He said the top beam was bowed really badly before the sucker finally gave. I'm suprised the press was still good after that.) or anything else requiring that much pressure for that matter.

[94Blackbird]

More new tools tonight. I'll have to get pics tomorrow, the tool box is strapped in and covered up and it's just too cold right now to take pics of anything else.

Finally invested in a little bit larger box for work, caught a sweet deal on an older craftsman box that was discounted down to 675 from over 1600. Also bought a basic tool set so I wouldn't have to take any of my home tools in.

[94Blackbird]

As promised, some pics of my new box. Kinda shitty cellphone pics though. Also bought one of the tool sets that was on sale to get a good start and keep my home tools home.

[popo8]

very nice man!!!

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[97Z4CZ28]

Outstanding...Sweet!

[94Blackbird]

And a couple of black friday purchases. Between holiday discounts and points I think I spent a total of 60 bucks on all of that.

[Fastbird]

Those new CM wrenches are VERY similar to the Snappy Flank Drive stuff. For the money, they're a great deal. Sadly though, being China made........

[FormulaJoe]

Just got this in the mail. 40(I think)-250 ft/lbs. Never used a split-beam wrench like this. I always say if I need to borrow a tool from a friend more then once, especially in a small amount of time (like within the same month), then I might as well just invest in my own.

[BIG CAT]

Just got this in the mail. 40(I think)-250 ft/lbs. Never used a split-beam wrench like this. I always say if I need to borrow a tool from a friend more then once, especially in a small amount of time (like within the same month), then I might as well just invest in my own.

I have the same one. You won't be disappointed with it. I Checked mine against out trq checker at the shop and it was dead on to the ft lb. Also with a split beam you don't have to wind them down.

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[FormulaJoe]

IIRC PI invented the split-beam and snap-on re-brands them or they used to re-brand them. Seriously love how easy it is to dial in and all that.

Reminds me I gotta get my 10-100 ft/lbs wrench checked out asap. I'm not so certain it's very accurate after all these years of abuse. If it's not accurate enough are they adjustable or is it just better to get a new one (not opposed to a new one honestly).

[Fastbird]

Picked this up today for a small job, $17.11 out the door.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i177/Fastbird93/Corolla/Fuel%20Door%20Replacement/0405141633_zps2fa84bf4.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/Fastbird93/media/Corolla/Fuel%20Door%20Replacement/0405141633_zps2fa84bf4.jpg.html)

Needed it because the stinking rivets that hold the fuel door on my beater 01 Corolla are 1/4" rivets. My little hand pop rivet gun only goes to 3/16. Thought I was going to have to rig something (got a junkyard replacement fuel door since my stock one had a broken hinge pin), but found the above at Harbor Freight. For the money, it's AWESOME. Made very easy mince meat of the 1/4" rivets I used today. Awesome leverage with the long handles. Only downside is the sheer size won't let it fit into tight spaces. But other than that, it's a worthy investment.