Daddy's Toys

by "Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
Published 07/06/2017 at 13:55

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"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
07/06/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 3

mommy’s toys post coming soon?

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
07/06/2017 at 14:14, STARS: 1

Hey-ooooooohhh!

Actually, that would be a picture of the kitchen, because that woman can really cook.

"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
07/06/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 2

The question is, will you be able to find that doggone whacka-frack slack-baggin’ 10mm socket in there?

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"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
07/06/2017 at 14:22, STARS: 1

My favorite kind of toy.

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
07/06/2017 at 14:25, STARS: 0

this sounds vaguely sexist :P

"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
07/06/2017 at 14:25, STARS: 0

I can see at least 5 different brands of combination wrenches there, what gives? The OCD tool-organizer in me wants desperately to sort these neatly.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 0

Talk to me! Including Hazet, Gedore, Stahlwille — which I bought when I was living in Germany in the 90s — Craftsman, KAL, Bonney — the latter two I pilfered from the Army during the same period, and others.

I just did an engine swap on a Nissan Versa and had everything I needed.

But I need a new 1/4" ratchet and my birthday is next week.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 14:31, STARS: 0

Yes.

"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
07/06/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 0

Approve of most. Like the old speed handle. Your ratchets will do but could stand an upgrade. I have a bunch of ratchets from cheap to Snap-On.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 14:36, STARS: 1

I made a new gif just now. This reminds me of myself interacting with my 16-year-old daughter yesterday morning.

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
07/06/2017 at 14:36, STARS: 1

Only if you want it to.

"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
07/06/2017 at 14:37, STARS: 0

I have the solution to the 10mm socket issue. I own about 6-7 normal in 6 and 12 points , 3-4 deeps and even a 10mm spline drive.

"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
07/06/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 0

Haha, I realized I have a good variety also but not like that. Like, an incomplete set with one of a different brand, etc you know

"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
07/06/2017 at 15:28, STARS: 0

Might I recommend the gear wrench 1/4" drive ratchet? Unless you’re going to go all out and grab one of the big three, it’s a nice 84 tooth ratchet. Love mine.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 0

You probably spent as much on a Snap-On ratchet as I spent on the entire lot. What’s fun for me is that I know what every tool is. I couldn’t list them for you, but I bought — or purloined — each of those tools at different times so they have some nostalgic value. But I just used them to perform an engine swap and I had everything I needed. But the Craftsman 1/4" ratchet is AWFUL and it’s my birthday next week (53) and I think Mrs. O.C. wants to buy me a new one.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 1

Having the different brands makes them easier to spot, believe it or not. I know the 3/8" 13mm socket, for instance, is Hazet and the 19mm is Gedore, and they look different.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 15:43, STARS: 1

I think Mrs. O.C. is going to buy me the Craftsman 78-tooth ratchet for my birthday next week. I don’t use 1/4" very much, but that has a lot to do with the crappily-designed Craftsman ratchet that I own. The other two Craftsman ratchets work quite well, even if they have fewer teeth.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 0

This is the solution to more than half of all my 10mm needs. It’s great for not overtorquing things. Probably the single most helpful, useful tool in my toolbox. I bought it in Germany around 1990. There was this parts store called Stahlbruber that also had an excellent assortment of hand tools, including lots of Stahlwille and Hazet. So I bought several wrenches and sockets to fill in sizes that I was missing. Lots of sentimental value and nostalgia there. None of my daughters would have any interest in any of this, so I hope I get a grandchild who has some interest.

"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
07/06/2017 at 16:17, STARS: 0

Yes, I’ve spent a lot on tools. I am the Tim Allen in my neighborhood. Guys come and ask my help once in a while. I’m nice and don’t use my air tools outside except once or twice a tear and only for stubborn stuff. If I need to run the compressor I usually keep the work inside the garage with at least one of the doors shut.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
07/06/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 1

You are more polite than I am. But my noisemakers I use but infrequently.

"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
07/06/2017 at 16:38, STARS: 1

That one should be nice.... but 84 is more than 78, so it better right, because it’s more.... I kid. I do like the high tooth count ratchets though, they allow for tight spaces quite nicely. Still worth a look. I just found the set I grabbed on amazon. I think that’s $30 cheaper than the craftsman pro set, which I think is the one you’re referring to.

"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
07/07/2017 at 09:16, STARS: 1

That’s totally true... for example I know my 16mm ratcheting combination wrench from a mile away haha.