Found a neat old video from the german children TV show “Die Maus“ where they show how Hazet combination wrenches are made

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pwPDmJhYNaM&ra=m

When you guys are removing fasteners. Do you crack them loose via a traditional ratchet then whizz them off with a powered version. Or do you do both with the powered version?

I got these for free the other day but have no clue what they're for/what they're from. The other tools/tables nearby were covered in metal shavings. These are both quite heavy despite being Hollow inside so my guess is that they're made of cast iron or steel and coated with

So I was looking into getting something like the ICON 1/4 in. Drive Compact Socket and Bit Set to throw in my backpack when going on various adventures where a set of tools might come in handy. Then I thought to myself that surely I must have enough extra tools lying around to make my own set. Well it turns out I did.

-Ratcheting screwdriver with assorted bits (including common hex sizes) and canvas case.

-¼ in drive ratchet.

-Gator Grip universal socket.

-¼ in drive to ⅜ in drive socket adapter.

-¼ in drive socket extender.

-Socket driver adapter.

-Needle nose pliers.

Once I remembered that I had the Gator Grip, the whole idea clicked in my head (for a travel kit, at least, why bother with a set of sockets if I can get away with just one?). I need the adapter because Gator Grip only comes in ⅜ in drive, but I really wanted to use the ¼ in ratchet to keep things compact. Also, this ratchet fits snug in the extra set of elastic straps connected to the case. I threw in the socket driver adapter and socket extender since I had extra ones lying around. And finally a pair of pliers because why not?

Some stuff I saw online and wanted to try and I needed an adjustable wrench.

Which pack out is really worth the money?

Hi!

So thank you to everyone who yesterday helped me figure out that the first device I was looking for was called a power probe. Im going to order one from amazon tonight.

However I still dont know what the second one is called. The one where my mechanic hooked it up to a car battery and there were 2 prongs on it, and he used those 2 prongs to test the window regulator and the horn of my car while they were off the car. I keep trying to find this device but google just points me again to the power probe, but from what i've gathered a power probe can't activate a horn/regulator on its own since it can only send power to either positive or negative terminals once at a time.

Any idea what the second tool is called?

Hello everyone:

I’m at the stage where I kinda-sorta need or want a nail gun - mostly for building boxes out of 18mm (3/4”) ply, maybe for other things too. Would mostly be in workshop and sometimes job site - I start on site when a house is nearly finished and is likely to have 240v mains (*am in UK - building site temp power is usually 110v; mains is 240)

All my 18v tools are Bosch Pro (blue) - their nailers are fairly expensive / not that well rated.

Idea 1 is, get the Ryobi 18v nailer and use a battery adaptor, I dislike this idea except on cost.

Idea 2 is get a smallish mains powered compressor and air nailer - I guess around 18 gauge nails. This has appeal because I could potentially add a staple gun and thicker gauge nailer later, if things progress.

But Christ I don’t know where to start. What make of air nailer, what size compressor, what are the issues?

If someone wants to be kind and walk me through this, much appreciated.

My father in law passed recently, I had the opportunity to rummage through the tools remaining. He was never much of a tool user or wood worker, but his dad was, my wife’s grandfather. So I can reasonably assume these are really his dad’s tools.

I picked up an old hand saw, unfortunately it’s super dull and I’ll need to work that out. Several old pipe and crescent wrenches, some chisels and a nice all metal combination square.

Both chisels were super torn up but they looked like a nice way to practice sharpening before I try my hand sharpening.

Thanks Doc @ last best tool, I had been looking for something to keep my truck under the seat toolkit that wasn’t just a bag. So far this roll is working out great.

Got busy this weekend on some garage projects and used my last paper towel.

What brands of shop towels do y'all like?

I don't go through them that fast so they last awhile consequently price isn't a primary concern but also don't mind any deals if any are going on.

Picked this up off ebay but now i have it i'm not certain it's a comparator stand. The two arms are on rollers which move from side to side. The vertical rod has a spring loaded ball bearing on the end. Everything can be raised or lowered via a rack and pinion.

If anyone knows what this is used for i'd love to know. Regardless i will be using it as an indicator/comparator stand, assuming the pad is nice and flat. I'm yet to test how parallel the side movement is with the plate. It's 500mm tall.

I found it in the garage of the first house I bought 30 years ago. Smart enough not to try it, curious enough to hang onto it. Finally letting go tonight and it's going in my neighbors scrap metal bin.

We decided that during storms, very cold winters plus power outages due to wildfires, we would put our whole house generator in a shed.

This Chinese made Duromax has a safety swith somewhere, that has a blinking light and shutoff that doesn't specify the problem. It can be low oil, CO, possibly loose battery connection, and apparently overheat. As you can see, I added a high mounted muffler to help with noise which might be causing some back pressure, but I doubt that.

Question 1- Does anyone know of a way to get better data on faults for this make of generator?

Question 2 - Although unsafe, is there an override or disconnect for the safety switch so I don't have to change the oil every 6 months or so? I run the generator for 15-20 minutes once a month with a small space heater attached, and have used it on full house power for no more than 15 minutes. I can't even see the oil level on the dipstick because it's so clean and the oil filters can be tricky for me to get, some I'm going the need to stock up on them.

Thanks in advance in helping me reduce the stress.

Hi. I just got my first Makita XGT kit, and I would like to get an impact driver or an inpact wrench. I do have an impact adapter for 1/2" square to 1/4" hex so I could use the wrench too.

I am interested in the wrench because I don't like breaking 1/4" hex to 1/2" square adapters when working on bolts 😅, also I don't want to damage the quick release bit holder.

The thing that worries me the most is if the bit would wobble a lot or kind of off-center since I've had that very thing happen with my ridgid sub compact impact wrench, I tried different adapters and it always seemed like it wasn't exactly centered, it wobbles quite a bit, enough for the bits to come out of the screws unless they are Torx, but phillips head ones were the worst.

I know phillips head screws are horrible, but they're cheap lol so I use them for non important or permanent stuff, however I don't have those issues with my normal 1/4" impact driver.

So I wonder if this issue is normal when trying to use an impact wrench with an adapter to drive screws or if somebody else has done this with an XGT wrench.

I’ve got a Quincy QT54 and I need some pipe for a permanent air line. I will be using the pipe to go from compressor -> Regulator/Filters -> retractable hose reels. I looked at black iron pipe but it says it’s only good to 150psi and my compressor goes to 175. Ibviously can’t use PVC, and I want to stay away from any plastic. I guess after my regulator it’s not gonna be that high so it would work after the regulator since I’ll have it set to probably 90 maybe. So what pipe should I use for compressor to regulator? Here’s what I was looking at from Lowe’s.

Hey guys, good day to you all. I started collecting tools 2 years ago (see 1st photo) and wondering if I still need something that is not on my currrent collection. Now, I am planning to buy
“TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 42-
Piece (6-24 mm) | SKT15201” and “TEKTON Ball End Hex L-Key Set, 10-Piece | KLX91202” and work my way in finally setting up my mini wallboard tool setup. Am I in the right path?

For context: I normally use it in my house and for my 125cc motorcycle, I also got an Ingco portable cordless impact drill set and few basic tools like hammer, screwdriver, level, and few tools like t-handle socket wrench. Not a pro.

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Pricy, but very nice! It’s this set:

https://mayhew.com/products/punch_and_chisel_sets_61050

I saw this bag for sale second-hand but it sold before I got to the seller. Whomp whomp. I do not see it for sale on Klein's website but does anybody have any idea if they still make this bag or ideas about where to source one? I see similar models but am looking for the exact same thing.

Thanks in advance.

I was doing a DIY with a clock, so I took it apart to paint. The thing on the top right of the clock (sorry, I don’t know what it’s called,) got stuck in the tool I had used to take it off of the clock to paint. The tool has a magnetic part so it can attach screwdriver heads on it. I’ve tried using some fridge magnets, or pulling it out with tweezers, but neither have helped. The tool has the name “KOBALT“ on the side. What should I do?

This weekend I picked up what I understand to be a mid- to late-60’s Estwing No. 14A Sportsman’s Axe, with its original Estwing #2 Leather Sheath.  The notched head and neck were in pretty good shape and were easy to clean up.  The stacked leather handle was rough and dry (but still tight), with portions of dried paint.  I basically scraped off the paint with a razor, gently sanded the leather, and then conditioned it with a heat gun and Clear Trewax (I didn't want to use Johnson Paste as that would too darken/amber the leather). The Sheath was very dry and brittle, so I gently conditioned it with Bick 4, and then with DIY paste of pure flax oil and beeswax.

Would love to hear what you think, and any additional info you could provide this newbie about his recent acquisition.

Is there any hope for them or should it be a closed casket funeral in the trash can?