Warren Mohler Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I bought these from Harbor Freight about ten years ago less than $150 and work great. I am not a big fan of HF but for something I don't use often can't see spending way too much $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/15/2020 at 7:03 PM, SatiricalHen said: I bought a tool lot today. I’m not sure what the first tool picture is, and thought maybe one if you would know. Looks like some kind of scoring wheel. The other photos show some of the other stuff. Part of a 3 drawer craftsman set, part of a smaller craftsman set, part of a Stanley set, a diesel compression set, a 12v snap on charger (not sure how to tell if it works or not as I don’t own any snap on battery tools), a pickle fork set which I’m not entirely sure the brand, a puller, and a snap on ball joint press which I believe is missing some stuff. Everything looks like it came from the bottom of the lake so I need to figure out a way to remove some rust on them. So anyone know what the first tool is, or have any suggestions or comments about the rest. Any guesses on the purchase price of the lot? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/pickle-fork-kit should be the pickle fork set, comes in handy when you can use a airhammer. Nice find for $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/pickle-fork-kit should be the pickle fork set, comes in handy when you can use a airhammer. Nice find for $40 These pickle forks are notched which is strange to me. I guess so they don’t slide back out losing forward progress. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 $735.00US bucks I’m missing the piece that slides in the threaded shaft to put the adapters on I believe. I have another ball joint press so I’m not super worried about finding the parts for it right now though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatiricalHen Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Bought more new to me tools and I think these 3 sockets might be the oldest I own now. If I’m not mistaken these are early snap on sockets from the 20s or 30s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanchejess Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Only thing I have ever had problems with, with harbor freight tools is their ratchets. Pittsburg ratchets are not something I trust under any circumstances, but everything else I use usually comes from there. Except the welder, my roommate and I have a nice Lincoln set up that we got when we got done with college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 If anyone is doing any brakeline work, I can't give enough praise to these two tools! Perfect leak free flares, EVERY time and much easier to use than the standard parts store flare tool that only gives a good flare when you forget to put the fitting on! https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-on-car-flaring-tool-for-3-16-tubing.html https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-tubing-deburring-tool.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Blue XJ said: If anyone is doing any brakeline work, I can't give enough praise to these two tools! Perfect leak free flares, EVERY time and much wasier to use than the standard parts store flare tool that only gives a good flare when you forget to put the fitting on! https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-on-car-flaring-tool-for-3-16-tubing.html https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-tubing-deburring-tool.html After doing several brake lines recently with my old bar & clamp type flare tool, I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPRVCPV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Looks like the same thing. I've seen a lot of positive reviews, but haven't used it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I would say that is the same thing. I just used it to make about 20 flares, every single one came out looking like the ones you see on pre flared lines that you buy. I think the deburring tool helped too, it squates up the edge and bevels the inside and outside of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Blue XJ said: I would say that is the same thing. I just used it to make about 20 flares, every single one came out looking like the ones you see on pre flared lines that you buy. I think the deburring tool helped too, it squates up the edge and bevels the inside and outside of it. I agree that squaring/beveling helps get good flares. I've been doing mine by hand with a taper reamer and a file, thanks for posting that tool, looking at them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue XJ Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I used to use a file as well, this is so much easier and ensures it is a perfect bevel. Definitely not the cheapest, but so far it's worth every penny. The flare tool takes a few minutes per flare, but is really a no brainer once you use it for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/21/2020 at 6:49 PM, jdog said: https://www.lislecorp.com/specialty-tools/pickle-fork-kit should be the pickle fork set, comes in handy when you can use a airhammer. Nice find for $40 First tool is a glass cutter/ breaker. I use that tool a few times a year to replace single pane glass windows in rental households typically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 On 4/9/2020 at 6:05 AM, Blue XJ said: If anyone is doing any brakeline work, I can't give enough praise to these two tools! Perfect leak free flares, EVERY time and much wasier to use than the standard parts store flare tool that only gives a good flare when you forget to put the fitting on! https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-on-car-flaring-tool-for-3-16-tubing.html https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-tubing-deburring-tool.html Just ordered both of them. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammerung Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Anyone have any recommendations for ratcheting wrenches? I’m getting real tired of having to maneuver around the engine bay and dash with a wrench because a regular ratchet just won’t fit.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I've been reasonably happy with the ones I got at Lowe's or Home Despot (can't remember which). I wouldn't use them for a job as a mechanic but they get the job done the few times I use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Anyone have any recommendations for ratcheting wrenches? I’m getting real tired of having to maneuver around the engine bay and dash with a wrench because a regular ratchet just won’t fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ez red for long, altho I think that patent got bought by mountain. I haven't tried em yet but I want the x frames from SK tools.All depends on what you want from the wrench, what angle, do you want it fixed, as in you have to turn the wrench over to go the other way, how long? https://ezred.com/product/5-pc-extra-long-locking-flex-head-wrench-set/ https://sktools.com/shop/x-framer-6pt-metric-combination-wrench-set-12-pcs.html https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-MTNRM6-Universal-Reversible-Ratcheting/dp/B00DDO1DPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 my ratcheting wrenches are stubbies. I figure I'm never going to put a huge amount of force on them and I figured I'd go with the short ones so it'll fit in more places. worth every penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Yeah, seems every shared set of ratcheting wrenches I’ve encountered has one or two where the ratchet got blown out by someone who trying to bust something loose. The shorter wrench also means you’re swinging less weight around, and if you’re in tighter quarters you’ll get more angle on each swing. The GearWrench ones are nice, but a bit pricey. I’ve found though that some of the store brand wrenches are actually made by GearWrench, and the lesser brand names make for lesser cost without really losing much quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Dammerung said: Anyone have any recommendations for ratcheting wrenches? I’m getting real tired of having to maneuver around the engine bay and dash with a wrench because a regular ratchet just won’t fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Very happy with my Kobalt (lowes) ones. Again be nice to them but they are solid for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 One way I keep my wrenches alive is by not really beating on them. I'll use them to ratchet a mostly loose nut or bolt. But when it comes to getting them loose or snugging them up, I'll switch to a regular wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torq_Shep Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Unless it is a stuck nut on the stupid Renix ECU I agree with you =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Torq_Shep said: Unless it is a stuck nut on the stupid Renix ECU I agree with you =P There's always that one exception that ends up being a bugger to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I have a set of Armstrong ratcheting wrenches. They’re a long pattern wrench with a good box on the other end. My daughters boyfriend busted the ratcheting end of my 21mm by trying to bust loose the shackle bolts on his XJ. can't find a new one so I replaced it with a long pattern gear wrench. I wasn’t impressed with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989commanche Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 7:48 PM, Dammerung said: Anyone have any recommendations for ratcheting wrenches? I’m getting real tired of having to maneuver around the engine bay and dash with a wrench because a regular ratchet just won’t fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I use the gear wrench ones. Have had them for about 20 years. You can get them on sale at Sears about Black Friday time. Both standard and stubby for about $70.00 set. Use them more than anything else in the toolbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I use the gear wrench ones. Have had them for about 20 years. You can get them on sale at Sears about Black Friday time. Both standard and stubby for about $70.00 set. Use them more than anything else in the toolbox. I have 2 sets of gear wrenches that I purchased many years ago when they first came out. Only trouble I have had with them is wearing out (not breaking) the ratchet mechanism in a couple of the common wrenches. Ive never managed to break one and I havent been gentle. I really don't underatand how I ever accomplished anything before owning them. Probably some of my favorite tools. My build: https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://comancheclub.com/topic/8033-finally-found-onenow-it-has-a-new-floor/&share_tid=8033&share_fid=53169&share_type=t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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