Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 9, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 9, 2021 11 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Anyone have a really good way to organize a bunch of screwin" tools? I've narrowed it down to 2 or 3 options. I think this one is in the lead: https://www.amazon.com/Tool-Sorter-Screwdriver-Organizer-Black/dp/B00NTEF4UU?ref_=ast_sto_dp 2nd place: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/tool-storage/screwdriver-rack-56655.html 3th place is a magnet bar and have the handles for each style off to a dedicated side. Cheapest of the tree. Guy I use to work with used a 2x10 screwed to the side of his box with a bunch of holes drilled in it. His kid used a wood burner to mark the head style for each hole. I always thought that was a pretty good idea. My home box I just leave them in the case they come in but it takes up a lot of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 11 hours ago, racinfarmer said: Anyone have a really good way to organize a bunch of screwin" tools? I've narrowed it down to 2 or 3 options. I think this one is in the lead: https://www.amazon.com/Tool-Sorter-Screwdriver-Organizer-Black/dp/B00NTEF4UU?ref_=ast_sto_dp 2nd place: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage-organization/tool-storage/screwdriver-rack-56655.html 3th place is a magnet bar and have the handles for each style off to a dedicated side. Cheapest of the tree. i,like the concept of the china freight. Got a whole new set of Tekton ratchets and sockets showing up today. finally decided to retire all the old craftsmen stuff and get a more complete set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Harbor Fraud sucks, but what ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFM Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 8:37 PM, FrankieJames7 said: when i upload pics to fs they are always sideways but aren't sideways anywhere else You prob have an iphone. Most forums don’t ‘handshake’ pics orientation with iphone’s correctly. So, with an Iphone, hold the phone so the home/ take the pic ‘click’ button is on the right side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/5/2021 at 8:37 PM, FrankieJames7 said: when i upload pics to fs they are always sideways but aren't sideways anywhere else 42 minutes ago, CFM said: You prob have an iphone. Most forums don’t ‘handshake’ pics orientation with iphone’s correctly. So, with an Iphone, hold the phone so the home/ take the pic ‘click’ button is on the right side. What I've found to work quite often is to do a simple edit on your phone first before uploading. Rotate the pic, crop it slightly, anything then save in the proper configuration (straight) before uploading it to your documents or album or whatever it is you use before uploading it to here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 9, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, CFM said: Harbor Fraud sucks, but what ever. It’s hit or miss. I got stuff that’s lasted years with no issues and I’ve had stuff that falls apart within a hour of using it. They always take the broken crap back so is what it is what you except for dirt cheap China junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, 800renegaderider said: It’s hit or miss. I got stuff that’s lasted years with no issues and I’ve had stuff that falls apart within a hour of using it. They always take the broken crap back so is what it is what you except for dirt cheap China junk. i like it for stuff i am using once in awhile. air riveter for example works perfect for the once or twice a year i use it when i need to do more than a couple rivets at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 9, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: i like it for stuff i am using once in awhile. air riveter for example works perfect for the once or twice a year i use it when i need to do more than a couple rivets at a time. I have many things I’ve used daily professionally for years from them 3,4,5years. It’s cheap ass tools go in expecting to be disappointed and when it actually works well you’ll be pretty happy cause you probably saved a few hundo over a name brand item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 hours ago, CFM said: Harbor Fraud sucks, but what ever. I have 2 of the US General tool carts, the 5 drawer and the 1 drawer, and have been very impressed with both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have a combination of tools in their original cases and some organized but loose. My company tool box at work has some sections that are actually not organized much at all because I don’t have enough room to do it and I am not buying another tool box for work. That’s also why 90% of my work tools are cheap shit. When I was 20 something, it was all snap on. Now, I go out to the tool truck for specialty things but that’s pretty much it. I was ready to buy two crows foot wrenches off him a few weeks ago, that I need to properly torque tie rod end jamb nuts after setting toe, and he didn’t have them. Rather than wait a week or more, I had Tekton ones on the way from the zon while walking back to the shop from the truck. I am becoming quite the fan of Tekton stuff. Has anyone been using HF’s Icon stuff? They appear to be very similar. Also, I am taking recommendations for good pickup truck jack stands that don’t break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 11 hours ago, 800renegaderider said: Guy I use to work with used a 2x10 screwed to the side of his box with a bunch of holes drilled in it. His kid used a wood burner to mark the head style for each hole. I always thought that was a pretty good idea. My home box I just leave them in the case they come in but it takes up a lot of space. Those was too much space for me to ever consider it. 11 minutes ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I have a combination of tools in their original cases and some organized but loose. My company tool box at work has some sections that are actually not organized much at all because I don’t have enough room to do it and I am not buying another tool box for work. That’s also why 90% of my work tools are cheap shit. When I was 20 something, it was all snap on. Now, I go out to the tool truck for specialty things but that’s pretty much it. I was ready to buy two crows foot wrenches off him a few weeks ago, that I need to properly torque tie rod end jamb nuts after setting toe, and he didn’t have them. Rather than wait a week or more, I had Tekton ones on the way from the zon while walking back to the shop from the truck. I am becoming quite the fan of Tekton stuff. Has anyone been using HF’s Icon stuff? They appear to be very similar. Also, I am taking recommendations for good pickup truck jack stands that don’t break the bank. Every time I've convinced myself to try something, I find what I consider a better value for the money. It doesn't help they never go on sale anymore. Gearwrench has been my go-to brand lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: I have a combination of tools in their original cases and some organized but loose. My company tool box at work has some sections that are actually not organized much at all because I don’t have enough room to do it and I am not buying another tool box for work. That’s also why 90% of my work tools are cheap shit. When I was 20 something, it was all snap on. Now, I go out to the tool truck for specialty things but that’s pretty much it. I was ready to buy two crows foot wrenches off him a few weeks ago, that I need to properly torque tie rod end jamb nuts after setting toe, and he didn’t have them. Rather than wait a week or more, I had Tekton ones on the way from the zon while walking back to the shop from the truck. I am becoming quite the fan of Tekton stuff. Tekton makes some good tools. Most of their stuff comes from Taiwan I believe. Prices are reasonable and you can order direct or through someone like Amazon. Astro is making some real nice tools now too. Check them out. I know people like that HF stuff but I just don't buy many junk hand tools. Got a few things like their arbor press and horizontal bandsaw that don't get used much so I didn't want to spend thousands when their solution was adequate. Some other good stuff was their air rivet gun, impact extensions, and breaker bars. Luckily I got most of my hand tools while Craftsman was still made in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I really like these Gearwrench long pattern wrenches. Easier to break loose stubborn fasteners with a little extra torque. Huge range of sizes in both standard and metric. $200 for the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted August 10, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: Tekton makes some good tools. Most of their stuff comes from Taiwan I believe. Prices are reasonable and you can order direct or through someone like Amazon. Astro is making some real nice tools now too. Check them out. I know people like that HF stuff but I just don't buy many junk hand tools. Got a few things like their arbor press and horizontal bandsaw that don't get used much so I didn't want to spend thousands when their solution was adequate. Some other good stuff was their air rivet gun, impact extensions, and breaker bars. Luckily I got most of my hand tools while Craftsman was still made in America. X2 on Astro. Got a pneumatic belt sander and hole punch from them they work nice no complaints and price was right. Have had them probably close to two years now. Edited August 10, 2021 by 800renegaderider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieJames7 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 14 hours ago, 1995xcr600 said: Organize? I'm amazed if they make it back to the toolbox at all.... cant find my big mac pry bar im going to be pissed if i find it outside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 15 hours ago, teamgreen02 said: Tekton makes some good tools. Most of their stuff comes from Taiwan I believe. Prices are reasonable and you can order direct or through someone like Amazon. Astro is making some real nice tools now too. Check them out. I know people like that HF stuff but I just don't buy many junk hand tools. Got a few things like their arbor press and horizontal bandsaw that don't get used much so I didn't want to spend thousands when their solution was adequate. Some other good stuff was their air rivet gun, impact extensions, and breaker bars. Luckily I got most of my hand tools while Craftsman was still made in America. i have a complete set of tekton /8 sitting on my bench to put away this week. going to build out another box for my son when h moves out and toss a bunch of old shit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieJames7 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 the bendpak looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, FrankieJames7 said: the bendpak looking good Is that the "race" car ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted August 10, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, HSR said: Is that the "race" car ????? I was going to ask the same....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieJames7 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, HSR said: Is that the "race" car ????? yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieJames7 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: I was going to ask the same....... shut the fuck up faggot. my makita tools are still kicking ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted August 10, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, FrankieJames7 said: shut the fuck up faggot. my makita tools are still kicking ass So are my Matabo, should have save your meth'd up ass some money and got a better tool to boot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 24 Hours of Lemons? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted August 10, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, FrankieJames7 said: yes it is What makes it a race car?? What licenses do you have?? How many races have you been in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Rigid1 said: What makes it a race car?? The spoiler on the back . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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