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How's this for cool tools? I got all this for $55 shipped to my door from HK. Gotta love sites like DealsExtreme. Take a while to ship stuff but uber cheap!

7pc Steel Dremmel Saw Blade Kit

4 piece Stainless Tweesers

3 different wool polishing tips (12 pces each)

6 piece dremmel Rotary File Kit

4 Titanium coated End Mills

and a MicroSD reader thrown in to boot!

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On the topic of trolley jacks, a mate of mine has one that has a foot lever on it that you can use to get the pad up to the body, and lift it a bit, which is great if the jack is under the car a bit and you have bugger all movement with the handle.

As for cool tools, I can't think of much that I have. At least ones that are car related and not bike related. Something I plan on purchasing in the near future though is a split collet bearing removal kit.

Fellas, which websites would provide the best deals on Sidchrome/Kincrome items?

Am after a new socket set (a comprehensive one), an air compressor with rattle gun and a few other bits and bobs. Also need a bench top/table :)

Fellas, which websites would provide the best deals on Sidchrome/Kincrome items?

Am after a new socket set (a comprehensive one), an air compressor with rattle gun and a few other bits and bobs. Also need a bench top/table :)

Raj try VEK Tools in Smithfield - they always have a good selection in stock. Bunnings stock Kinchrome and Sidchrome too. If you are after a more comprehensive selection though, go with VEK. They are online. There is another VEK Tools in McGraths Hill if that is closer for you. If you are up for a drive there is Hawkesbury Toolworx in Nth Richmond - this one is a bit of a hidden gem, it is a small, but comprehensive, family owned tool shop.

Thanks Terry and Tim. Appreciate the heads up. Will definitely check out VEK - I have been hearing a lot about them.

I read about a few bargins that could be found online - a particular Sidchrome socket set at Repco had a price tag of $300+ and the same set was found online for $190 brand new! So I thought its better to ask around and seek the best deals before spending big dollars.

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This drain plug socket is worth it's weight in gold!

very cool....where did you get it? I bought a whole bloody set to get one of those, would love to know where to get one on it's own

Fellas, which websites would provide the best deals on Sidchrome/Kincrome items?

Am after a new socket set (a comprehensive one), an air compressor with rattle gun and a few other bits and bobs. Also need a bench top/table :)

I use http://www.transquip.com.au/, good prices on kinchrome. But bunnings is hard to beat for one off items these days. They do guarantee lowest price
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I have to get one of those. Is this the one you got Eric?

DP1314 Teng Tools 13mm Square x 14mm Hex Drain Plug Socket

Is the idea that you then use a 14mm socket on the end to operate it? Dunno why they don't just use a half inch drive hole.

Thanks Eric. And Adam the one I have has 19mm hex on the other end, I've also got no idea why it's not just 1/2 square....I always forget and pick up a ratchet....

Rob I've got something similar and it's invaluable when putting engines back together for the initial checks. In one case it saved me a world of trouble shooting when it helped identify a tiny leak in the turbo water banjo.

Adam, yup that's the one. The hex body is 21mm and 14mm at the end. I need to get a 21mm spanner. I used an impact socket when I could reach, but the trans in the tunnel fowled the GTR front drive shaft. Grrr, had to use an adjustable spanner along side the drive shaft.

But still way better than rounding the insides with a 1/2 inch drive. Amazing how much that 0.5mm makes such a difference in torque.

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Looks good Duncan, still a bit pricey unless you where doing a lot of them each week, so I'll stick to the manual one for the moment.

I got a set of these http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/D108 the other day, they are really good for notching tube and hole cutting in thick section material.

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