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11-07-2007 09:47 AM #1
Originally Posted by Matt167
Next time Matt, use a breaker bar or jump up to a 1/2 drive set up and a longer breaker bar.... Cheater bars usually cause more damage then they could ever fix!!!! A bit of PB Blaster sprayed on the lugs and either an impact wrench or a long 1/2" breaker bar and a bit of patience would have got the lug off just fine!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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11-07-2007 09:28 AM #2
Originally Posted by DennyW
I can assure you that those 2 wrenches, I pictured are NOT Blue Points. I do have some Blue Points and they are shedding chrome as well.
The p/n shown are OEX-26 and 28, tho the new numbers are SOEX-26 & 28
I have the OEX (or SOEX set, depending on when bought) from 1/4" to 1.062 complete in the long version and many of the short version as well. And if I want to go smaller, I get out my Snap-on ignition set.Dave W
I am now gone from this forum for now - finally have pulled the plug
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11-07-2007 06:04 AM #3
a cresent wrench , a screw driver , a ball pen hammer , a chisle and a pair of vise grips
what the heck more does one need.. all bought for 10 bucks at wal-mart
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.
Kenny
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11-07-2007 08:23 AM #4
I wish there was a cornwell guy around, I love the cornwell ratchet, well, for the most part (will try and put a pic up later) the handle is great when you are full gripping it. the lower edge is a bit too sharp for my liking if you're only partway on the handle. but the finish is great and it has fine ratcheting gears. some of the other ratchets have big gears and it's a pain in a tight spot since you only get 2 or 3 clicks with each stroke.
I have older craftsman stuff, just gave my socket set to my bro. when i got the cornwell, that set is at least 30 years old, no problems with them.
damnit, now you guys are making me want to get on the web and get some more used tools. I need another set of metric combo wrenches.
Red
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11-07-2007 08:34 AM #5
Sorry to hear you guys don't have a good dealer.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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11-07-2007 09:51 AM #6
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Snap on industrial IS tied directly to Snap on, those trucks are big rigs and don't make regular stops at shops ect, but you can often find them at Votechs and collagesYou don't know what you've got til it's gone
Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver
1967 Ford Falcon- Sold
1930's styled hand built ratrod project
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Wolfsburg Edition- sold
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11-07-2007 10:00 AM #7
Originally Posted by Matt167
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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11-07-2007 10:08 AM #8
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
You don't know what you've got til it's gone
Matt's 1951 Chevy Fleetline- Driver
1967 Ford Falcon- Sold
1930's styled hand built ratrod project
1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle Wolfsburg Edition- sold
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11-07-2007 10:45 AM #9
Regarding the Snap On warranty, the guy on the truck does not eat the cost of the tools that are warranted. Snap On gives him credit for the part exchanged so he is clean. The truck guy can lose if he replaces a part that is not warranted...he sends the part back to S.O. and they deny the warranty.
Some scumbags buy really worn out Snap On stuff at junk sales and then try to trade them out on the truck. I have found that, if you are a regular customer, the dealer has no problem with the warranty stuff....if all you are is a warranty nerd, he has a problem.
I switched to Snap On about 1996 (from Crapsman). The difference is amazing. What I like about Snap On versus the home improvement stores is that Snap On has an entire line...not just wrenches, sockets, pliers, and screwdrivers. I have Snap On impacts, torque wrenches, freon scales, ....even Snap On pajamas!! Great stuff but pricey....their prices have increased significantly in the last five years. However, for a lot of stuff, we win on their warranty....a set of wire cutters (politically correct term for dykes) lasts about 4 months before they get dull. We have 8 pair that get swapped out on a rotating basis....a new and sharp pair every 4 months for free isnt bad.
mike in tucson
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11-07-2007 03:18 PM #10
ive just always had good luck with matco, so thats what i say. ive only dealt with 2 snap-on guys and they were so arrogant it tainted it for me. my dads been using the same matco guy for 25+ years!
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11-07-2007 04:13 PM #11
Great thread, lots of info for all types of wrench turners and I'll check this thread out before I go for my next set, but to quote bob wier:
"You know the one thing we need is a left-hand monkey wrench!"
Where can I get one?...at least I'm enjoying the ride!
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11-07-2007 04:30 PM #12
Originally Posted by Hot Rod Surfer
I don't know, but I just found a complete set of metric adjustable Cresent wrenches. I hear these are VERY rare, so I paid extra for them.
Don
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11-07-2007 07:11 PM #13
Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
I'd like some good quality metric vise grips, too!!!! Hard to find, I guess!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
Carroll Shelby
Learning must be difficult for those who already know it all!!!!
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11-08-2007 03:59 AM #14
if you fellas would have asked i would have been glad to help out with this
unusual toolas a matter of fact we have a left handed monkey out in the shop just for these occaisions , works for peanuts but of course when i start up one of the cars he craps on the floor..
great thread yall , i was worried about gun fire though for a few pages!
Last edited by flh4speed; 11-08-2007 at 04:01 AM.
Age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm.
Kenny
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11-08-2007 04:31 AM #15
Originally Posted by flh4speed
Don't forget the order of importance of life of a MAN:
The MAN himself
His DOG/KIDS (depends on his current point in life)
His TOOLS
His CAR
His MOTORCYCLE/BOAT/SNOWMACHINE/ETC.
His BUDDIES
His GIRLFRIEND(might be interchangeable with below)
His WIFE
In some cases, has choice of beverages might be included
In Post 43 of this thread I said that I got the 'best' Crapsman ratchet in exchange for a lesser one.....it broke yesterday. The little ball that holds the socket on the 3/8 drive is stuck at the bottom of its hole. That was the very first use - and it, of course, was too tight an item - the 1/2" nylon drain plug in the hot water heater of my camping trailer. My 'o' my what junk is being sold now!! And supposedly, American made. I have to go near Sears today, so back it goes. I love my 50 year old S-K ratchet. It had its innards replaced once about 30 years ago, but still works great. Even my 40 year old MAC still works great, but has gotten sloppy.Dave W
I am now gone from this forum for now - finally have pulled the plug
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