2021: .. Tool reviews & suggestions

[enjenjo]

Just a coincidence my YA212A welder from snap on broke yesterday. It's not feeding wire properly. I have a spare feed motor, so that won't be it. It is likely the power relay, cheap, or the circuit board, expensive. I'll have to diagnose it.

[58 Yeoman]

I was mig welding something a couple weeks ago with my Hobart, and I reached over to turn down the voltage. It wouldn't work after that, so I stopped and disassembled the cover to see if I could find anything. Nope. Checked online and found a common resistor, or something that is the most common cause. Went out and looked. That's when I noticed the the voltage switch was in between two settings. Moved it to the lower setting, and it worked. I lucked out.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

We have a new Snap On tool dealer.. again. About 2 months now. Then last week a new guy shows up. The new dealer fellow hired this guy to operate his truck and the truck owner is process to buy another truck for a different Snap On route.

Monday I hand the new guy 2 broken tools.  A  #27 torx 3/8 drive  bit  and 3/8 to 1/4 inch adapter tool.  About 30 minutes later:  wondering where my tools are at , I walk outside.  Truck is gone.  I ask a young co-worker: where did he go? I receive a lengthy explanation.

Maybe next monday I will get my tools back.  Broken or not?

good news:  I received my tools back today.  broken tools replaced.  I had to go onto the Snap On truck to receive them.  This new dealer guy thinks he is gonna sell me something.  I keep explaining to him:  I am old and have double or triple of most tools.

i told this dealer guy today:  Next year, I am retiring and will likely be selling many of my tools to these young guys...  there were 4 of the younger guys standing there.  LOL  I have many transmission specific store bought tools and custom made tools I use every day.


Actually: With 2 of the guys at work,   I have 3 pending sales at the moment.  When I receive the remaining money , the deals are done.  These are larger items:  Roll cab with top box...  hydraulic shop type press

[58 Yeoman]

I went to use a C-man 1/4" drive ratchet the other day, and found that the spring and ball was missing. I went to another tool box and got one that was complete. While we were driving around on Saturday, I stopped at the only large Sears store and asked if they had a repair kit. He said he was out, but to try any Ace hardware store. I stopped at an Ace, and he told me that they just replace them. I said that I didn't have it with me, and that it's USA made. He then said that the C-man tools have gone downhill, and that I would be better off keeping my ratchet. I agreed, but said that the repair kit is probably made in China anyway. I'll try Sears again next week.

[purplepickup]

I ordered this adapter so I can use Dewalt 20v batteries on Craftsman 19.2v tools.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADAPTER-FOR-DEWALT-and-Milwaukee-BATTERY-Convert-to-CRAFTSMAN-19-2V-PLUG-TOOL-G-/133120834287?txnId=1622960208003.
I switched from Craftsman to Dewalt years ago and am happy with the yellow & black tools but I still have some good sears tools with no batteries that I hate to just throw away so I'll give the adapter a try.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

I ordered this adapter so I can use Dewalt 20v batteries on Craftsman 19.2v tools.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/ADAPTER-FOR-DEWALT-and-Milwaukee-BATTERY-Convert-to-CRAFTSMAN-19-2V-PLUG-TOOL-G-/133120834287?txnId=1622960208003.
I switched from Craftsman to Dewalt years ago and am happy with the yellow & black tools but I still have some good sears tools with no batteries that I hate to just throw away so I'll give the adapter a try.

Looks bulky in the photos... let us know how it works out.

[purplepickup]

Looks bulky in the photos... let us know how it works out.

Will do, when I get home from my cabin in a week or so.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Bought a plastic rack for tool box drawer.. Holds pliers of various sizes, shapes.

Ernst Manufacturing brand.  On eBay, this one is #5500 ... $15.99 delivered.  there are other Ernst brand tool holders on eBay and other web sites.. I have so many types of pliers I needed something to organize them.

I may buy a couple more.

One photo has a 8 fl oz   Lucas oil bottle in it for size indicator on the organizer rack.

Real happy how this works in the drawer.  Need a drawer that is 3.75 to 4 inches deep so the pliers can stand on edge. I am trying to get a little better organized on my tool boxes.

Placing some xtra  tools on eBay... Blue Point #1020  spline type extractor kit sold in about 12 minutes..  Must have been a bit low on the price?

[Crosley.In.AZ]

bought a couple  plastic budget end wrench holders.  16 slots.  Bought on eBay, shipped via Amazon. Seller is based in Vietnam.

Also:  bought another holder for pliers..  straightened up my drawer a great amount from the pliers laying flat.  Will see if I adjust to using it.  LOL

In the plier rack: I have some of the smaller snap ring pliers doubled up in one slot.

[purplepickup]

Looks bulky in the photos... let us know how it works out.

Will do, when I get home from my cabin in a week or so.

Ok, I finally got home and tried the adapter. It works perfectly. Maybe a little bulkier than just the battery but not much and it lets me use the craftsman tools I was just going to give away. Well worth the $14.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Looks bulky in the photos... let us know how it works out.

Will do, when I get home from my cabin in a week or so.

Ok, I finally got home and tried the adapter. It works perfectly. Maybe a little bulkier than just the battery but not much and it lets me use the craftsman tools I was just going to give away. Well worth the $14.

In your photo it looks less bulky ..  The adapter is a  good idea that helps  keep good tools going.

My attempt at rebuild Craftsman batterys did not go well.  I figure it was some thing I was over looking.

[WZ JUNK]

My grandfathers drills.  The one with the yellow cord is a Blue Point and the other is a Montgomery Wards.  They are both about as old or older than I am and they are in good usable condition. The one on the left is a 3/8 and the other is 1/2.  My moms dad, and my dads dad.  I rarely use one of these, but the quality of the tools are amazing.  When I do pick one of them up, I can not help but think of the guy who bought the drill.

John

[kb426]

I added this to my collection today. This is a pencil tig torch. There are times you can't get where you need to be. This may be a problem solver.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Only tool I bought recently was  a new Stanley utility knife.  One of those that you can quik change the blade... I had an older unit. The little rubber piece on the blade ativator broke and fell off. The nub under-neath sucked eggs, not comfy on the finger.

So.  I bought a new one. No rubber on the thumb piece  with this one.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Harbor Freight reciprocating saw... this has (had) a rotating saw head on it.  The yellow release button on it, broke.

So...  I disassembled the side of the saw... about 8 screws.  JB Weld epoxy was mixed up and applied in a few areas. The side was replaced. JB allowed to dry.  A working saw again.