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[WarDamnEagle]

My new favorite tool:

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Been working on swapping out rusty/crusty hardware on the Tacoma. Broke one skid plate bolt, so I got this thing out. First time using it, it works exactly as they say it does. You put the coil around the head of the bolt or the nut, push the button and hold till it starts glowing red (about 20-30 sec). Put a wrench on the bolt, darned if it doesn't spin right out, easy peasy. This is one of those tools that makes you say "I wish I bought this years ago".

One big design flaw in this model, the go button (red one) is on the side and you have to be careful when you put it down that you don't set it on the button, which turns it on. Probably not good for the coil.

Nice. Could have used that many times taking my FJ55 apart.

 

[Malleus]

My new favorite tool:

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Been working on swapping out rusty/crusty hardware on the Tacoma. Broke one skid plate bolt, so I got this thing out. First time using it, it works exactly as they say it does. You put the coil around the head of the bolt or the nut, push the button and hold till it starts glowing red (about 20-30 sec). Put a wrench on the bolt, darned if it doesn't spin right out, easy peasy. This is one of those tools that makes you say "I wish I bought this years ago".

One big design flaw in this model, the go button (red one) is on the side and you have to be careful when you put it down that you don't set it on the button, which turns it on. Probably not good for the coil.

I finally broke down and bought one of these a couple of months ago. It paid for itself in the first use.

Mine only came with a set of coils 90° to the long axis; I need to get a set of inline coils like yours.

 

[KLF]

I finally broke down and bought one of these a couple of months ago. It paid for itself in the first use.

Mine only came with a set of coils 90° to the long axis; I need to get a set of inline coils like yours.

They're only soft copper, very easy to bend. But eventually they do fail, so you need to keep spares on hand.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Needed a longer Vernier Caliper than my 6" Starrett dial caliper. Did a bit of searching last week for a 12" capacity model and came across this deal. Ebay isn't my normal MO but this one seemed too good to be true. Retail price is close to $500 so not bad for $122. It arrived brand new, in the box. I have shied away in the past from digital calipers but I like it already. Very nice to switch back and forth between mm and inches and the accuracy appears to be as advertised. He was showing a few left when I bought mine but unfortunately he appears to be sold out now.

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[Malleus]

I had a 6" (analog) MItutoyo the entire time I worked in a machine shop – they always seemed to be 1/4" short when I need them most. I bought an 8" Mitutoyo (analog) to replace it and haven't regretted it. I have no idea where the 6" calipers are.

 

[PIP]

Needed a longer Vernier Caliper than my 6" Starrett dial caliper. Did a bit of searching last week for a 12" capacity model and came across this deal. Ebay isn't my normal MO but this one seemed too good to be true. Retail price is close to $500 so not bad for $122. It arrived brand new, in the box. I have shied away in the past from digital calipers but I like it already. Very nice to switch back and forth between mm and inches and the accuracy appears to be as advertised. He was showing a few left when I bought mine but unfortunately he appears to be sold out now.

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You won't be disappointed with Mitutoyo digitals. I have several 8" pairs and my oldest 6" digitals my dad bought me in 1997 that still work.

I hired a toolmaker in 2021 that loved to use mitutoyo calipers for EVERYTHING. I have extensive metrology including bore gages, indicating micrometers, Intrimiks, etc and the guy would use an 8" Mit digital to cut bearing fits within a couple tenths. Daily. It was a hack way of doing things, and we agreed to disagree on what the limits of a digital caliper are. But the work he did showed me just how capable those things are in skilled hands.

I have a pair of 40" Mitutoyo Vernier calipers I use occasionally as well. Very handy to have the big ones when needed. Verniers are very accurate, just hard to use if you don't use them regularly.

 

[Waorani]

Someone say long vernier calipers? Starrett 123 - 50". Bought it for wall decoration but never got it up. Love my Mitutoyo digitals. Lots of counterfeits out there though.

 

[Malleus]

You won't be disappointed with Mitutoyo digitals. I have several 8" pairs and my oldest 6" digitals my dad bought me in 1997 that still work.

I hired a toolmaker in 2021 that loved to use mitutoyo calipers for EVERYTHING. I have extensive metrology including bore gages, indicating micrometers, Intrimiks, etc and the guy would use an 8" Mit digital to cut bearing fits within a couple tenths. Daily. It was a hack way of doing things, and we agreed to disagree on what the limits of a digital caliper are. But the work he did showed me just how capable those things are in skilled hands.

I have a pair of 40" Mitutoyo Vernier calipers I use occasionally as well. Very handy to have the big ones when needed. Verniers are very accurate, just hard to use if you don't use them regularly.

...or have old eyes

 

[Waorani]

Friend gave me this today. Supposedly works but it's been sitting under a shed for years and needs a good cleaning.

 

[AirheadNut]

Nothing too spectacular, but I was perusing the tool aisle at Lowe's and noticed they have a selection of Wiha tools. Didn't plan on buying anything but there was a 6-piece set of metric, impact rated, 1/4 hex drive magnetic nut drivers marked down from about $30 to $7.50. Couldn't resist at that price. To go with them I ordered a Klein 32619 screwdriver handle. Very solid, positive locking mechanism in the handle. Together the they make a nice set of metric nut drivers.

 

[KLF]

Nothing too spectacular, but I was perusing the tool aisle at Lowe's and noticed they have a selection of Wiha tools. Didn't plan on buying anything but there was a 6-piece set of metric, impact rated, 1/4 hex drive magnetic nut drivers marked down from about $30 to $7.50. Couldn't resist at that price. To go with them I ordered a Klein 32619 screwdriver handle. Very solid, positive locking mechanism in the handle. Together the they make a nice set of metric nut drivers.
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Whoa, that's a sweet deal. Stopping at my local Lowe's today...

 

[AirheadNut]

Also made the dangerous discovery that my local Ace Hardware now carries a small selection of Knipex pliers. There's a really nice looking pair of needle nose pliers that is calling my name, I may have to spring for them next time I get a decent coupon.

 

[1911]

Nothing too spectacular, but I was perusing the tool aisle at Lowe's and noticed they have a selection of Wiha tools. Didn't plan on buying anything but there was a 6-piece set of metric, impact rated, 1/4 hex drive magnetic nut drivers marked down from about $30 to $7.50. Couldn't resist at that price. To go with them I ordered a Klein 32619 screwdriver handle. Very solid, positive locking mechanism in the handle. Together the they make a nice set of metric nut drivers.
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Whoa, that's a sweet deal. Stopping at my local Lowe's today...

They show as in stock at the Lowe's closest to me, but for full price, no markdown. It's far enough away that I'm not going to make a special trip, but next time I go to town I'll drop by and see if they happen to be on sale.

 

[AirheadNut]

They show as in stock at the Lowe's closest to me, but for full price, no markdown. It's far enough away that I'm not going to make a special trip, but next time I go to town I'll drop by and see if they happen to be on sale.

They showed full price when I checked online as well, but were marked down in store. Just the metric ones, though, the SAE set was full price.

 

[KLF]

They showed full price when I checked online as well, but were marked down in store. Just the metric ones, though, the SAE set was full price.

Went to 2 different stores (both on my way to a job site), both had the kit, both full price $35. You got a deal!

 

[knuckle47]

I asked my son who used to do inventory auditing in a 5 state area…he said some stores do have local sale items and it’s not necessarily a regional sale

 

[Waorani]

Anyone ever install a liftgate? Picked up this Tommy Gate G2 today for cheap with the correct brackets for my truck. Wasn't able to test so a gamble. Install instructions don't look too bad other than handling until it's mounted. Got the cover off the motor/pump compartment and should be able to test tomorrow.

 

[Waorani]

Works!

 

[knuckle47]

@Waorani i had wanted one of these tailgates for years…not that I’m in a position to go get one, I’m too tired to use it, if that makes any sense. I just ain’t buying g anything heavy enough any more to get that involved….

Glad to see you’ve got it working…very cool

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Works!

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Very cool. Always wanted to have a nearby friend with one of those.