Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

New Tool Day

Sheesh! Those Tekton sockets have more than tripled in price over 3 years. I just looked up a metric set I bought 3 years ago for $35, now $114. Was thinking about getting an SAE set to match, but I'll have to wait for Christmas. (Christmas in July) ;)
 
Sheesh! Those Tekton sockets have more than tripled in price over 3 years. I just looked up a metric set I bought 3 years ago for $35, now $114. Was thinking about getting an SAE set to match, but I'll have to wait for Christmas. (Christmas in July) ;)

Dangit I don't want know that 🤣
 
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Must be nice having those that aren't made of cheese.

HF..... 🤣 🤣 is what I have. Haven't broke one yet.

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Ain't the Internet wonderful?

First, it gives us access to stuff we didn't even know existed, at great prices.

Then, everybody chats online about the good products and prices.

Then, the vendor raises prices, due to our own praise of their products.

We should all buy stuff, and if it's good, badmouth it to the world. :ROFLMAO:
 
What the fuck man

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Where can I get an adapter that isn't made of cheese

Torque test channel just destroyed a bunch of these in testing. Icon rated very highly for something easy to find and keep stocked. There were some other good ones too, but most seem to be made of tool grade parmesean or cheddar.
 
That's quite a score if it's fully operational. NIce!

Turns out its a 1950s Pexto 382-D 3' 22ga. slip roll.

I've never seen one this not clapped out.

Someone loved it because it was well lubricated. Pulled the gear covers off and there was a fair amount of grease.

The drive end of the top roller and retainer on every one I have ever seen was hammered due to no lube. The journal hanging off the end measures 1.125", and it measures 1.1247" on the wear surface. And the retainer is cherry. Looks like all its ever rolled is a few round bar rings.

I didnt need this. Never wanted one of my own. But I'm gonna do a project just so I can use it :D

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Turns out its a 1950s Pexto 382-D 3' 22ga. slip roll.

I've never seen one this not clapped out.

Someone loved it because it was well lubricated. Pulled the gear covers off and there was a fair amount of grease.

The drive end of the top roller and retainer on every one I have ever seen was hammered due to no lube. The journal hanging off the end measures 1.125", and it measures 1.1247" on the wear surface. And the retainer is cherry. Looks like all its ever rolled is a few round bar rings.

I didnt need this. Never wanted one of my own. But I'm gonna do a project just so I can use it :D

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That's the problem with cool tools, don't need it but if I...
 
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These showed up to says early. They feel nice, excited to see how the flex head makes things easier.

I was planning on 3d printing some sweet holders for them for my toolbox but it came with this fancy foam... Decisions decisions

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Well the flex is a weak point so it might save your sockets

j/k (mostly) I'm sure you'll be happy with them!
 
Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator