Got any cool tools lately?

[Big Ray]

No, no it won’t. Not even close lol. Sitting here in the garage counting five different boxes. And my newest edition doesn’t fit anywhere

Nice box by the way!

I have that bottom box i bought about 10 years ago. Need about 2 more then maybe I can get organized lol

 

[Big Ray]

Not necessarily a tool but a friend of mine called to see if i wanted an winch for my new trailer. he said it was old and had been sitting in his warehouse for several years. Didn't really know what he had, wouldn't take any money for it and he even through in a new synthetic rope. I want to restore it, any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh and it will not be going on the trailer. This will be a sweet addition on the K5. The trailer is going to rep a budget badland








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You owe them dinner for that!
Killer score

 

[Big Ray]

I bought this one for my stuff. Bought it on line, super cheap. No name on it anywhere.
The "C" is heavy as chit though. Maybe it's worth a flip.

Replaces the one I lost.
I did find the ball joints and u joints I lost during the move, so yay!


Edit: did a little reading, it does have a forged parting line. Maybe I got lucky.

 

[Big Ray]

DHA Heavy Duty Ball Joint Kit
@42 bucks at Amazon
It won't let me copy the link while I'm signed in.

 

[nvrenuf]

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No problem, just put it in the drawer diagonally. It’s not like you were going to put anything else in there, right?

 

[Fastereddie]

No problem, just put it in the drawer diagonally. It’s not like you were going to put anything else in there, right?

Exactly. The only drawer it will fit in is my main socket drawer. It does fit on top of the smaller top box though.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

Brought home this dinosaur from the scrap pile at work.

 

[nvrenuf]

Exactly. The only drawer it will fit in is my main socket drawer. It does fit on top of the smaller top box though.

I’ve got a drawer with 2 torque wrenches and a long pull handle diagonal, drives me nuts.

 

[kennyw]

Forgot my bent screwdriver spindle bearing remover so I had to make another. 1” strip steel with a bend on the end. Patent pending.

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Is your rubber mallet broken? They usually come off with a couple taps in random directions.

 

[shady]

The little shaft guide roller bearing in the back side of it may be hard to get out that way lol.

 

[nvrenuf]

I picked up a couple of things this week off of evilBay . The bleeder kit was too cheap not to try it and I’ve been wanting a set of these cabinet screwdrivers for a long time.

 

[Wes Harden]

Those are nice, I have the 2 longest in flat and Phillips. Afaik they quit making the longest at least

 

[shady]

Not exactly a cool tool. But handy .
I got these green magnets for $6.99 at HF.
And the light was the lightest 4' led I could find. Also only $20.
The magnets would hold a bigger light easy.

Great under the hood too.

 

[obijuank5]

Putting the pipe liners cloud to use. Built a Hoosier pole that fits both trucks.

 

[imiceman44]

Putting the pipe liners cloud to use. Built a Hoosier pole that fits both trucks.
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I would at least triangulate the first long arm, that thing is too long for that much weight long term not to mention if you get wind.
But I like the concept

 

[obijuank5]

I can hang and bounce on it, it’s gonna be ok. It’s got a retaining sleeve at the base of the bed also if that helps you load test it.

 

[SPLATT]

Not exactly a cool tool. But handy .
I got these green magnets for $6.99 at HF.
And the light was the lightest 4' led I could find. Also only $20.
The magnets would hold a bigger light easy.

Great under the hood too.

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I have a bunch of similar magnets but mine are sourced from someplace else.

 

[Wes Harden]

uh oh https://www.amazon.com/Makita-DCM50...085146&sprefix=makitia+co,aps,154&sr=8-2&th=1

Do I really need this ?????

 

[mrk5]

uh oh https://www.amazon.com/Makita-DCM501Z-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Coffee/dp/B072FQ3YN4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=28ORXL5HLBZUD&keywords=makita+coffee+maker&qid=1698085146&sprefix=makitia+co,aps,154&sr=8-2&th=1

Do I really need this ?????

You can save a couple bucks and buy the camo green version. That would be my choice.

If it were me tho, I'd want to be able to use my own grounds. I would need a cordless kettle to heat water for a pour over.

 

[Wes Harden]

yeah the reviews are not that good. I use a water kettle and an AeroPress https://www.amazon.com/Aeropress-Or...6037&sprefix=aero+coffee+maker,aps,139&sr=8-3. In the coach I just use a 12 cup Cuisine Art