Robertson is my preferred as well unless on the deck. Slots are easier to clean for removal.Square drive is where it is at.
Robertson is my preferred as well unless on the deck. Slots are easier to clean for removal.Square drive is where it is at.
Thanks, I know that store every well. After Duncan Auto, it's my GOTO marine store.Stu, I got my metric taps and dies at Canadian Tire. Mastercraft are a pretty good brand, set came with drills. I'm sure they still have them. Pretty sure there is a CT in Duncan if you can't find any closer to you.
Drop by E-21 on Thursday, Stu. See if I can fix you up.Where did you get the drill&tap?
You know how when your on the road on a job, sometimes it is cheaper to buy a whole new set of cheap sockets, than the one size you have lost???Funny because, while I am American, spending all of my 20’s working on late model vehicles means I can look at a metric head bolt and tell you what size it is (hex AND threads) but if you give me an SAE bolt, I’m screwed. Because 10mm is SO common, my brother actually got me this shirt because I’m forever going, “where's the dam 10mm?”View attachment 157484
I thought all the old “stovebolt” Chevys were 7/16...Remember when you could completely disassemble any GM engine with a 9/16 ratchet?
Unless you actually get a 13mm nut or bolt. 1/2" wrench will not work on a true 13mm bolt head@pateco I have about 10 1/2" sockets and wrenches though as well as 13mm wrenches and sockets (which are the same size BTW)
9/16” and 14mm and 7/16” and 11mm don’t really cross over either. Good way to strip bolt heads.Unless you actually get a 13mm nut or bolt. 1/2" wrench will not work on a true 13mm bolt head
I can SO sympathize with this. Also true with #2 Phillips heads. I’m swimming in #3sYou know how when your on the road on a job, sometimes it is cheaper to buy a whole new set of cheap sockets, than the one size you have lost???
Kobalt Metric 3/8-in Drive 12-point 10mm Shallow Socket $8.26
40 Pc 3/8 in Drive SAE & Metric Socket Set $4.99
Well, things were getting bad in the tool chest and on the truck, so a couple of weeks ago My son and I dumped all of the sockets on the kitchen table, and resorted them onto organizers.
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I have five almost complete sets of metric sockets, but only one 10mm socket. LOL. I am also missing quite a few 1/2" and 7/16" sockets.
For some reason however my socket handles and extensions seem to be multiplying.
Yep, I've run into that before. It kills me to waste the extra tools.You know how when your on the road on a job, sometimes it is cheaper to buy a whole new set of cheap sockets, than the one size you have lost???
Kobalt Metric 3/8-in Drive 12-point 10mm Shallow Socket $8.26
40 Pc 3/8 in Drive SAE & Metric Socket Set $4.99
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My latest 18 year-old's verbal annoyance is the overuse of "That being said..." . Especially when it has nothing to do with what is being said and is used like "um".@sailcapt340
Irregardless (I know that will drive someone crazy )
Our family has come up with a different but similar verbal tool. We call it the universal segue.My latest 18 year-old's verbal annoyance is the overuse of "That being said..." . Especially when it has nothing to do with what is being said and is used like "um".
I love those sort of inside jokes. That is a good one. It is a way to cut someone off and make them laugh instead of getting annoyed.Our family has come up with a different but similar verbal tool. We call it the universal segue.
When someone wishes to change the topic of conversation they just say " Speaking of Fish" even though there was no mention of fish in the current conversation. This lets everyone know that a new topic is being started.
My elderly father in law created this accidentally by mishearing a conversation at a family diner party, and we laughed so loud that the saying stuck.
I just love projects that look simple and take 2 weeks to complete.A few more days and I should be done.