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bantam5s · « **Reply #520 on:** July 19, 2021, 08:45:26 PM »

I just received another ( this one a bit older than my others ) Vaughan #9 " little pro "

I have no problem with how their finishing their hammer heads today because they're still as high quality of a tool where it matters, but they definitely used to finish the heads a bit better back when it was financially viable to do so.

45WLA · « **Reply #521 on:** July 19, 2021, 10:18:43 PM »

Chapman Stubby update.
Planned on doing bantam5s' stubby handle mod, but I saw a pair of stubbies with 2-way bits for $7 and the description said they would take standard Chapman bits as well. Why not? Ordered a 2" extension as well as the replacement bits I needed and the 'medium stubbies'. Works great.
The pic shows the stubbies with the 2" extension and with a standard bit, the 2-way bits that are quite useable, the 'medium stubbies' and some of my Chapman kit. I am a happy camper.

bantam5s · « **Reply #522 on:** July 19, 2021, 10:54:26 PM »

Quote from: 45WLA on July 19, 2021, 10:18:43 PM

Chapman Stubby update.
Planned on doing bantam5s' stubby handle mod, but I saw a pair of stubbies with 2-way bits for $7 and the description said they would take standard Chapman bits as well. Why not? Ordered a 2" extension as well as the replacement bits I needed and the 'medium stubbies'. Works great.
The pic shows the stubbies with the 2" extension and with a standard bit, the 2-way bits that are quite useable, the 'medium stubbies' and some of my Chapman kit. I am a happy camper.

Now that's the way to go.
I think the 2" extension and those stubby drivers with the double sided bits may have been out of stock when I made my order.

It looks I'm gonna have to make another Chapman order here soon.

45WLA · « **Reply #523 on:** July 20, 2021, 03:03:09 PM »

It can be an addiction. Once you've got a 1/4" collection of bits, a few extra handles is always good.

bantam5s · « **Reply #524 on:** July 20, 2021, 04:22:27 PM »

Quote from: 45WLA on July 20, 2021, 03:03:09 PM

It can be an addiction. Once you've got a 1/4" collection of bits, a few extra handles is always good.

Same goes for 1/4 socket sets.
I started with just the WRIGHT tool 2426 ratchet, next thing you know I added the flex handle and the spinner handle, then I added the flex head ratchet and before I knew it I had all this.

45WLA · « **Reply #525 on:** July 20, 2021, 04:39:43 PM »

bantam5s, I know what you mean. Just bought a set of 1/4 12 point sockets to fit a couple of bolts on the Harley. 12 points are getting hard to find, particularly in 1/4, which is my preferred drive [when appropriate], and I wound up buying the first Craftsman sockets I have purchased in many years. Quality seems pretty good, origin is questionable probably chicom. Wright makes good tools as does Williams, SK and a couple of others. The core of my 1/4 collection is SK, some of which I inherited from my dad and grandpa. If you don't have the adapters to go from square to hex and vice versa, they are must have items.

bantam5s · « **Reply #526 on:** July 20, 2021, 04:59:48 PM »

Quote from: 45WLA on July 20, 2021, 04:39:43 PM

bantam5s, I know what you mean. Just bought a set of 1/4 12 point sockets to fit a couple of bolts on the Harley. 12 points are getting hard to find, particularly in 1/4, which is my preferred drive [when appropriate], and I wound up buying the first Craftsman sockets I have purchased in many years. Quality seems pretty good, origin is questionable probably chicom. Wright makes good tools as does Williams, SK and a couple of others. The core of my 1/4 collection is SK, some of which I inherited from my dad and grandpa. If you don't have the adapters to go from square to hex and vice versa, they are must have items.

WRIGHT is quickly becoming my go-to, I absolutely love their contour grip ratchets.

Sadly S-K was just sold to a Chinese conglomerate, but they did also purchase shopvac with the intention to reopen the factory and continue the little American manufacturing that was left so maybe they understand that MADE IN USA sells tools.
Not that MADE IN USA for the mere purpose of marketing is great, but whatever it takes to keep American jobs is better than nothing.
They will probably start importing many things, but I am hopeful they keep a decent amount of domestic manufacturing.

If not well I'd really love to see WRIGHT branch out into the consumer market and step up to fill the void.

bantam5s · « **Reply #527 on:** July 20, 2021, 05:04:09 PM »

Just got another older Vaughan #99 16oz rip claw in the mail, as expected with their excellent 1080 steel it should clean up great with a little wire wheeling.

I really just do not like " curved " claw hammers, and I actually don't own a single one.
The straighter rip claw just seems much more versatile, and nobody does 'em like Vaughan ( if you like Estwing, that's fine but I gotta have hickory)

Sqrl Klr · « **Reply #528 on:** July 24, 2021, 02:02:54 AM »

Careful with your miter saws because they're finger hungry. A guy just cut his finger off at my place while using his saw. I know another guy who cut several fingers off using a miter saw and didn't even feel it because he was cold.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #529 on:** July 24, 2021, 11:20:46 AM »

Anyone know what this is?
I have one, found in a 120 year old house basement.
PS: I know... now you guess.

JuryRigger · « **Reply #530 on:** July 24, 2021, 12:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 24, 2021, 11:20:46 AM

Anyone know what this is?
I have one, found in a 120 year old house basement.
PS: I know... now you guess.

Something I wouldn't like to get hit over the head with

First guess-a lifter of some kind; like a manhole cover?
Second guess-a proprietary wrench, made to fit some sort of tamper-proof fitting?
Jesse

bantam5s · « **Reply #531 on:** July 24, 2021, 12:51:24 PM »

All good to go now.

bantam5s · « **Reply #532 on:** July 24, 2021, 12:56:14 PM »

Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on July 24, 2021, 11:20:46 AM

Anyone know what this is?
I have one, found in a 120 year old house basement.
PS: I know... now you guess.

Some kind wire puller / stretcher would be my guess, possibly barbed wire.

You can see the head pivots and with the M shaped arrea in there, I'm guessing it would grip a piece of wire in there pretty well when the thing pivots.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #533 on:** July 24, 2021, 02:24:28 PM »

David... you "nailed" it... it is a barbed wire stretcher.

Dang... that was too quick!

Chris USA · « **Reply #534 on:** July 24, 2021, 02:38:36 PM »

Well done David!!!!

After you described it,... it made perfect sense.

How long is it I wonder?

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #535 on:** July 24, 2021, 02:44:22 PM »

18"... or foot and a half.

bantam5s · « **Reply #536 on:** July 26, 2021, 12:30:01 PM »

Just ordered $90 worth of Channellock screwdrivers.
Sd10a 10pc set
Sd5a 5pc precision set
Stubby 1/4"

I've already got the 6-1 and the stubby #2.

These drivers are manufactured by Pratt-Read btw, they're the oldest American screwdriver manufacturer and I have always been happy with their stuff.

bantam5s · « **Reply #537 on:** July 27, 2021, 05:45:18 PM »

Because I am still on the search for my favorite screwdrivers ( I definitely prefer hard handles ) I have ordered yet another screwdriver set.

I ordered a 10pc set of the Tekton hard handles.

With everything I knew I am pretty sure the shanks are made by Pratt-Read ( the Channellock drivers are P-R as well ) and the frn handles are very likely made by Wilde.

Pratt-Read does OEM a lot of cheaper screwdrivers because they're willing to make a cheap of a screwdriver as you're willing to pay for, but they also make some much better quality screwdrivers as evidenced by the screwdrivers they make for WRIGHT tool.
I am hoping Tekton has sourced higher end shanks on these.

Firewalker · « **Reply #538 on:** July 27, 2021, 06:09:40 PM »

New saw today, the folders just aren't working for me any longer.

bantam5s · « **Reply #539 on:** July 27, 2021, 07:04:01 PM »

Quote from: Firewalker on July 27, 2021, 06:09:40 PM

New saw today, the folders just aren't working for me any longer.

Fanno makes great stuff, their factory is located about an hour from me and all the hardware stores who actually offer quality carry their saws.

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