Good Tools & Other Helpful Inventions
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Good Tools & Other Helpful Inventions
I was thinking I'd start a thread where people can post up recommendations for innovative tools or anything else that makes life easier in the garage (or anywhere, really). Discussion is always welcome, too.
I know every now and then I pick up a new tool etc, and just think "Dam, how did I live without this for so long!"
Like the Coleman MAX LED AA flashlight, or the automatic wire stripper, etc.
So anything that seems to work good, just post it up and let others know. I don't care if it's a tool or a good cleaning product, post it on up!
Anyway.. what originally sparked this was a GearWrench Pass-through socket set. It's brilliant. The 49pc set comes with 1/4" and 3/8" drive up to 19mm (3/4") and was on sale for $44 at sears. It can also be used with standard sockets as it comes with inserts to accept them. Plus, the ratchets have 5 degree ratcheting and the sockets are a lower profile which is perfect for bike work
In fact, I think this set... being pass-through.. would also work brilliantly for adjusting and locking valves. An allen wrench (hex key) should pass right through the center to reach the adjusters! Haven't tested it yet for clearance, but it should work with the included extension.
Here are some pics of the set. Great finish, and it's the only set I seem to grab now when working on just about anything.
Set
1/4" Ratchet with 12mm socket in it:
Side view with 12mm
"Regular" ratchet insert
"Regular" ratchet insert (side view)
I know Kobalt (Lowes brand) also sells a 46pc set like this. It's a little more expensive at like $69, but looks almost identical.
I know every now and then I pick up a new tool etc, and just think "Dam, how did I live without this for so long!"
Like the Coleman MAX LED AA flashlight, or the automatic wire stripper, etc.
So anything that seems to work good, just post it up and let others know. I don't care if it's a tool or a good cleaning product, post it on up!
Anyway.. what originally sparked this was a GearWrench Pass-through socket set. It's brilliant. The 49pc set comes with 1/4" and 3/8" drive up to 19mm (3/4") and was on sale for $44 at sears. It can also be used with standard sockets as it comes with inserts to accept them. Plus, the ratchets have 5 degree ratcheting and the sockets are a lower profile which is perfect for bike work
In fact, I think this set... being pass-through.. would also work brilliantly for adjusting and locking valves. An allen wrench (hex key) should pass right through the center to reach the adjusters! Haven't tested it yet for clearance, but it should work with the included extension.
Here are some pics of the set. Great finish, and it's the only set I seem to grab now when working on just about anything.
Set
1/4" Ratchet with 12mm socket in it:
Side view with 12mm
"Regular" ratchet insert
"Regular" ratchet insert (side view)
I know Kobalt (Lowes brand) also sells a 46pc set like this. It's a little more expensive at like $69, but looks almost identical.
Last edited by kilgoretrout; 07-17-2010 at 11:20 PM.
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Yeah, I just stopped by and looked at the Kobalt set again today when I went to lowes for a bucket of joint compound. Nice set, and it's $60... not $70. Looks very similar, just 3 less pcs.
That's what I was thinking, too.
this threads a good idea should be interesting to see the range of
good tools people have.
good tools people have.
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