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Garage Shop: Tools

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by T4RFTMFW, Jan 26, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Babybluetaco

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    Toolboxes are 165$. Online there listed for 229$
     
  2. Aug 14, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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  3. Aug 14, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    Thanks guys y’all rock
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2019 at 6:26 PM
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    Normally I say screw it and don’t respond. But I had the tab already open as I debate whether I need it or not.
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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  8. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:46 PM
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    Need help from the brain trust.

    I think I was given a tool a couple years ago, but I haven’t been able to find the same item online in numerous attempts to do so. I’ve kept it close to the cuff because it’s seemingly impossible to replace. That said, I can’t for the life of me figure it’s not something I can’t just go buy online somewhere. :annoyed:

    It’s a 1/4” hex drive with a 3/16” FEMALE hex socket on the end. I’m guessing it might have come in a kit with one of those multi piece, exchangeable tip screwdrivers since I have searched high and low for a replacement as a single piece and always walk away empty handed.

    I’d really like to buy one that is better quality, ideally with a magnetic tip. But, it appears I’m chasing a unicorn.

    Anybody have more luck googling than me or has an idea who might have this thing? I don’t like only having ONE, because inevitably it’ll disappear and then I’m screwed.

    If anybody has one of these laying around their place I’ll gladly buy it!
     
  9. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Pic would help..
     
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  10. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    Literally as described. 1/4” hex shaft. 3/16” female socket end.

    It definitely appears to be from a multi bit screwdriver set. I don’t need impact rates but better quality (this one rusts badly) and magnetic would be heaven.

    AFC7304D-CB79-485D-B076-E3960F1D3477.jpg

    Left side is the exact thing.
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    So a nut driver for impacts. Bought a whole set at tractor supply for 9 bucks. Ill get a pic tomorrow, in the work van.
     
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  12. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:03 PM
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    Yes. But I’ve never seen one in 3/16.

    I have a slew of impact bits and have checked every store around. 3/16 is relegated to multi bit screwdriver kits, which sucks.

    If I had one remotely comparable to my Milwaukee 1/4” magnetic bit driver I’d be floored.
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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  14. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    Screenshot_20190814-212143_Chrome.jpg and tekton makes some too..but they call them "nut setters"..Milwaukee has them too with magnets, but gotta buy the kit..
     
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  15. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    Just checked SnapOn also, figuring they might have that squared away. They don’t.


    But holy shit, their new website is amazing.
     
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  18. Aug 15, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    About to go wear out the Harbor Freight Parking Lot Sale after work, pretty stoked.
     
  20. Aug 16, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    I really want one of those tool boxes, but can't justify it right now when my toolbox adequately holds all the tools I currently own.

    I posted a while back about doing a carport/shed/etc etc so that we could park in my small garage, but we've come to the conclusion we will just settle with parking in the driveway for now until we get a new house with a larger garage.

    So I've been given permission to utilize the garage as simply and only a workshop/workspace :yes:

    actually going to get a miter saw today as a first big item, and will build a workbench.
     

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