![]() 07/06/2017 at 13:55 • Filed to: None | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() 07/06/2017 at 14:10 |
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mommy’s toys post coming soon?
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Hey-ooooooohhh!
Actually, that would be a picture of the kitchen, because that woman can really cook.
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The question is, will you be able to find that doggone whacka-frack slack-baggin’ 10mm socket in there?
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My favorite kind of toy.
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this sounds vaguely sexist :P
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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.
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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.
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Yes.
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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.
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I made a new gif just now. This reminds me of myself interacting with my 16-year-old daughter yesterday morning.
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Only if you want it to.
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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.
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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
![]() 07/06/2017 at 15:28 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You are more polite than I am. But my noisemakers I use but infrequently.
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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.
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That’s totally true... for example I know my 16mm ratcheting combination wrench from a mile away haha.