Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like…

[ragedracer1977]

9 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

An new 1/4" ratchet.

Any recommendations for Santa?

Santa told me you should keep an eye out for an Amazon package on Wednesday. 

[mhrivnak]

9 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

An new 1/4" ratchet.

Any recommendations for Santa?

I recently got this Husky ratchet with lots of teeth for a tight swing. I'm no expert, but it works well, and I like that it has a lifetime warranty from Home Depot as their house brand. You just bring it to any store for replacement if needed.

[RoundTwo]

8 hours ago, EricJ said:

Remember that Vividia overloads their part numbers so that their bore scopes might be hi-res or 640x480 with the same part number.    There's no discernible price difference, so if you buy one, make sure it is high resolution or may wind up with a 640x480.   The difference is significant.

For a 1/4" wrench, these are actually pretty cool.   I bought several to keep them in the garage, hangar, various mobile toolboxes, etc.:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJPEAS

 

Great pirep!

[A64Pilot]

Proto tools are virtually indistinguishable from Snap -on.

Since it’s Christmas, go for the Master set

https://www.grainger.com/product/53GL71?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYGB53AfGen4fLI6OxP7sybLo4VK2VMwtRUm7GsebX4MShd5bNqektxoC5P4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[vorlon1]

20 minutes ago, A64Pilot said:

Proto tools are virtually indistinguishable from Snap -on.

Since it’s Christmas, go for the Master set

https://www.grainger.com/product/53GL71?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYGB53AfGen4fLI6OxP7sybLo4VK2VMwtRUm7GsebX4MShd5bNqektxoC5P4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Wow. ..... wow......

[Pinecone]

18 minutes ago, A64Pilot said:

Proto tools are virtually indistinguishable from Snap -on.

Since it’s Christmas, go for the Master set

https://www.grainger.com/product/53GL71?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:GGL:CSM-2295:4P7A1P:20501231&gclid=CjwKCAiAv9ucBhBXEiwA6N8nYGB53AfGen4fLI6OxP7sybLo4VK2VMwtRUm7GsebX4MShd5bNqektxoC5P4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I have the Craftsman version of that set.  From back when Craftsman was good stuff.

We had a couple of Sears Surplus stores around.  They sold returns and the last few of an item, that wasn't worth putting in the catalog.  So, with the tool sets, they would make a change to what was in the kit, so it had a new part number, and they would sell the old part number at a discount.

One evening, we were shopping, and after I checked the tool area, I was wandering around.  Up front, behind the counter was a stack (some 6+ feet high) of boxes.  Taped to the stack was a copy of a catalog page of tools.  I couldn't read it, so I asked the guy which tool set that was.  He said, THE tool set.  ???  He said, THE BIG ONE, the centerfold of the tool catalog.   The one that at the time was well over $4000.  I asked how many sets.  He smiled and said, that is ONE set.  How much???   $900.  WTF?!  So what happens is something is missing.  He said come back with a list and he would order and replace anything missing.   The kit FILLED my car.

It was missing 3 things.  I took the list, he ordered 2.  The third was no longer available (maybe the reason for the kit contents change), so he refunded me for that tool.  At full retail.

[A64Pilot]

I still have my Craftsman tools from when I was a teenager, unfortunately the box died years ago, final straw was when the Wife started her car in gear and hit it. I replaced the box with new ones maybe 20 years ago from boxes that had been returned to Sears.

Good tools and guns can last forever, they can be true Heirloom things, like a Woman’s Crystal, China and Silver.

Sadly current generation has no desire for any of that, I live near the Villages in Fl, GOOD China can be bought in complete sets at resale shops for less than cheap stuff in Walmart. Even bought a set of silver plate for less than SS. Good crystal goes for $1 a stem.

You did notice that Proto set was $50K, not $5K right?

 

[skydvrboy]

All I really want for Christmas is my airplane back.  It went in for annual June 30th.   Upgrades during annual were a prop overhaul and a JPI 900 install.

[Fly Boomer]

12 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said:

My wife dropped her wedding ring and it bounced under the cabinets in the bathroom. I used the borescope to find and retrieve it. 

Now that she's onboard, no further justification required!

[rbp]

1 hour ago, A64Pilot said:

I still have my Craftsman tools from when I was a teenager

yes, mine are from the late 70s

[M20F-1968]

20 hours ago, DonMuncy said:

Go with Snap-On. That is one of my most used tools. You will forget the price eventually.

Buy your Snap-On stuff on e-bay.  Even the nice, nearly new pieces are at least 1/2 price.

John Breda

[Mufflerbearing]

Is it too much to ask for $3.00/gal 100LL?

[Pinecone]

2 hours ago, A64Pilot said:

I still have my Craftsman tools from when I was a teenager, unfortunately the box died years ago, final straw was when the Wife started her car in gear and hit it. I replaced the box with new ones maybe 20 years ago from boxes that had been returned to Sears.

Good tools and guns can last forever, they can be true Heirloom things, like a Woman’s Crystal, China and Silver.

Sadly current generation has no desire for any of that, I live near the Villages in Fl, GOOD China can be bought in complete sets at resale shops for less than cheap stuff in Walmart. Even bought a set of silver plate for less than SS. Good crystal goes for $1 a stem.

You did notice that Proto set was $50K, not $5K right?

 

Yes, I did see that.   I am not sure what the price was back when I got my set.  I am trying to remember when I got it.  Maybe late 80s, early 90s.

[Fly Boomer]

20 minutes ago, Mufflerbearing said:

Is it too much to ask for $3.00/gal 100LL?

Yes it is.  Car gas is higher than that!  Maybe $4.00/gallon?

[DonMuncy]

1 hour ago, rbp said:

yes, mine are from the late 70s

I have some from the 50's

[N201MKTurbo]

2 hours ago, A64Pilot said:

I still have my Craftsman tools from when I was a teenager, unfortunately the box died years ago, final straw was when the Wife started her car in gear and hit it. I replaced the box with new ones maybe 20 years ago from boxes that had been returned to Sears.

Good tools and guns can last forever, they can be true Heirloom things, like a Woman’s Crystal, China and Silver.

Sadly current generation has no desire for any of that, I live near the Villages in Fl, GOOD China can be bought in complete sets at resale shops for less than cheap stuff in Walmart. Even bought a set of silver plate for less than SS. Good crystal goes for $1 a stem.

You did notice that Proto set was $50K, not $5K right?

 

It is my Craftsman 1/4 ratchet that is failing. I have been abusing it for 30 years. I know I can't get it repaired or replaced with a similar wrench. Craftsman isn't what it used to be.

When my father in law died, I inherited a substantial amount of Proto and Cromwell tools. He ran a towing business so he didn't use a lot of 1/4 inch stuff, I have more 3/4 drive stuff than I will ever use.

 

You did notice that Proto set was $50K, not $5K right?

But you get the fancy toolbox too for your $50K!

[Greg Ellis]

I would like my airplane back.  It's been in the shop since late September.

[Joe Linnebur]

1 hour ago, Mufflerbearing said:

Is it too much to ask for $3.00/gal 100LL?

This to the 1 millionth power!

[daytonabch04]

7 minutes ago, Greg Ellis said:

I would like my airplane back.  It's been in the shop since late September.

Same...no airplane since Jul 12th..

[Guest]

19 minutes ago, Greg Ellis said:

I would like my airplane back.  It's been in the shop since late September.

This could lead to a whole new thread.  “Who’s airplane has been down the longest”

[Greg Ellis]

14 minutes ago, daytonabch04 said:

Same...no airplane since Jul 12th..

I feel your pain and I won't complain about mine anymore. 

[GeeBee]

Santa is bringing me one of these, and I told him to send one to each of you as well. If you don't get one, it is because you've been naughty.

 

[Rusty Pilot]

3 hours ago, Fly Boomer said:

Yes it is.  Car gas is higher than that!  Maybe $4.00/gallon?

It certainly depends where you are located, but I am paying under $3.00 for 87 unleaded auto gas.

[Fly Boomer]

45 minutes ago, Rusty Pilot said:

It certainly depends where you are located, but I am paying under $3.00 for 87 unleaded auto gas.

Wow!  At least for a while, gas is coming down fast.

[AlwaysLearning]

8 hours ago, M20F-1968 said:

Buy your Snap-On stuff on e-bay.  Even the nice, nearly new pieces are at least 1/2 price.

John Breda

Facebook marketplace works good also. Lots of techs leaving cars for other trades right now.