Anyone have Blackhawk by proto? Thinking of getting a metric set.
Thanks.
Thanks.
flare nut wrench set
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I have an SK set that I like a lot.
I have 1 Blackhawk 1/2x9/16 American made flare nut wrench. It's built well .
I have a husky set works out well, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-SAE-MM-Flare-Nut-Wrench-Set-6-Piece-HFNW6PC/203541511
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I bit the bullet and got the snappies. The only new Snap On tool I have ever purchased.
I got a set for $230 shipped to Canada. I looked at other options and they were the best value.
I got a set for $230 shipped to Canada. I looked at other options and they were the best value.
How much old brake work do you do to justify that kinda coin? Here's a factoid I learned from living in the land of road salt. If you cant remove a brake hose or unscrew a line fitting with a decent open end, its junk, cut the hard line with dikes and use a 6 point socket. Once or twice I've saved the line but it usually gets fatigued and is iffy at best.
Get a used snap on set and it will hold its value forever.
Originally Posted By: andyd
How much old brake work do you do to justify that kinda coin? Here's a factoid I learned from living in the land of road salt. If you cant remove a brake hose or unscrew a line fitting with a decent open end, its junk, cut the hard line with dikes and use a 6 point socket. Once or twice I've saved the line but it usually gets fatigued and is iffy at best.
Not sure if you're joking or serious.
I don't even use an open end on a nice sized bolt. No way would I use one on a dinky brake line.
How much old brake work do you do to justify that kinda coin? Here's a factoid I learned from living in the land of road salt. If you cant remove a brake hose or unscrew a line fitting with a decent open end, its junk, cut the hard line with dikes and use a 6 point socket. Once or twice I've saved the line but it usually gets fatigued and is iffy at best.
Not sure if you're joking or serious.
I don't even use an open end on a nice sized bolt. No way would I use one on a dinky brake line.
These gearwrench flex sets are really nice. I have one in metric and one in inch.
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81915-Piece-Wrench-Metric/dp/B002BHXRM8
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81915-Piece-Wrench-Metric/dp/B002BHXRM8
Originally Posted By: clinebarger
https://www.ebay.coSNAP-ON-METRIC-FLARE-NUT-DOUBLE-END-WRENCH-SET-5-PC-9-21MM-RXM605
That's a smoking deal, if I needed them they wouldn't be there now.
https://www.ebay.coSNAP-ON-METRIC-FLARE-NUT-DOUBLE-END-WRENCH-SET-5-PC-9-21MM-RXM605
That's a smoking deal, if I needed them they wouldn't be there now.
Originally Posted By: andyd
How much old brake work do you do to justify that kinda coin? Here's a factoid I learned from living in the land of road salt. If you cant remove a brake hose or unscrew a line fitting with a decent open end, its junk, cut the hard line with dikes and use a 6 point socket. Once or twice I've saved the line but it usually gets fatigued and is iffy at best.
The worst part is I have never even used them, still sitting NIB.
Here's what I learned living in the land of road salt: buy good tools, because you will only have one shot at a corroded fastener.
How much old brake work do you do to justify that kinda coin? Here's a factoid I learned from living in the land of road salt. If you cant remove a brake hose or unscrew a line fitting with a decent open end, its junk, cut the hard line with dikes and use a 6 point socket. Once or twice I've saved the line but it usually gets fatigued and is iffy at best.
The worst part is I have never even used them, still sitting NIB.
Here's what I learned living in the land of road salt: buy good tools, because you will only have one shot at a corroded fastener.
I found a 6 piece set of snap on on ebay. Buyer took my offer of $100 and $10 shipping.
Can't seem to post the listing, once i've bought it, but here is the pic from the listing.
Thanks for the advice.
Can't seem to post the listing, once i've bought it, but here is the pic from the listing.
Thanks for the advice.
This is will be the first snap-on tool i've bought , most of my other stuff is craftsman.
Those are good tools that will last a lifetime, you did well.
Now you are hooked, no more HF for you.
Now you are hooked, no more HF for you.
Originally Posted By: spasm3
I found a 6 piece set of snap on on ebay. Buyer took my offer of $100 and $10 shipping.
Can't seem to post the listing, once i've bought it, but here is the pic from the listing.
Thanks for the advice.
You did well!
I found a 6 piece set of snap on on ebay. Buyer took my offer of $100 and $10 shipping.
Can't seem to post the listing, once i've bought it, but here is the pic from the listing.
Thanks for the advice.
You did well!
Originally Posted By: Trav
Those are good tools that will last a lifetime, you did well.
Now you are hooked, no more HF for you.
Thanks, yea I get some gloves, zip ties microfiber cloths at HF not really tools. I have some Blackhawk 72 tooth ratchets in 1/2 and 3/8( and 1/2 and 3/8 craftsman) that I really like , so that's why I was looking at Blackhawk flare nut wrenches.
Those are good tools that will last a lifetime, you did well.
Now you are hooked, no more HF for you.
Thanks, yea I get some gloves, zip ties microfiber cloths at HF not really tools. I have some Blackhawk 72 tooth ratchets in 1/2 and 3/8( and 1/2 and 3/8 craftsman) that I really like , so that's why I was looking at Blackhawk flare nut wrenches.
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That's good, you know what a quality tool feels like to use.
Strike Klein off the list, its another good company gone/going bad, I just bought a step drill like I have bought many times before and its made in China and they are selling it a premium.
Strike Klein off the list, its another good company gone/going bad, I just bought a step drill like I have bought many times before and its made in China and they are selling it a premium.
Originally Posted By: Trav
That's good, you know what a quality tool feels like to use.
Strike Klein off the list, its another good company gone/going bad, I just bought a step drill like I have bought many times before and its made in China and they are selling it a premium.
Too bad about Klein, did not know that. I have some klein pliers that are pretty tough.
Hmm but now i'm thinking about the offset boxend wrenches i've been wanting. I think will have to wait, I don't want wifey to freak over how much i spend on another set of wrenches!
That's good, you know what a quality tool feels like to use.
Strike Klein off the list, its another good company gone/going bad, I just bought a step drill like I have bought many times before and its made in China and they are selling it a premium.
Too bad about Klein, did not know that. I have some klein pliers that are pretty tough.
Hmm but now i'm thinking about the offset boxend wrenches i've been wanting. I think will have to wait, I don't want wifey to freak over how much i spend on another set of wrenches!
Not going to go to the garage to get a pic, but my Craftsman (may be pro series) metric flare nut wrenches are of excellent quality.
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