The Cool Tools Thread

[blackrex]

The cooling system pressure test kit and a compression test kit.

[boxheadmr]

The cooling system pressure test kit and a compression test kit.

I saw the compression test kit but was not 100% on it. Is it accurate?

[blackrex]

It compares well with my other comp tester (I got this one as the tester that I had didn't have a small thread adapter) that I tested against a calibrated gauge when I worked for the national Measurement Institute.

[zebra]

Just did a quick browse. Metabo it looks like sell for $680 or so and 210nm max torque, the IR sells for about $800 but aroubd 1000nm max torque. For the sake of $100 or even $200 it's a MUCH better tool...

Just checked pricing on both for another guy

$816.75 for the IR W7150-k2 and $506.14 for the Metabo SSW 18 LT, both with 2 batteries and charger and case.

add about 15 in freight for either to me here in Canberra

[nk7]

Just checked pricing on both for another guy

$816.75 for the IR W7150-k2 and $506.14 for the Metabo SSW 18 LT, both with 2 batteries and charger and case.

add about 15 in freight for either to me here in Canberra

Bloody hell that must be close to their AIR powered wrench torques! I'm finding my 160Nm Bosch impact a bit lacking at times. Did someone mention a group buy?!!

[Rob260]

I'd be in for a group buy on the IR tool...

[nk7]

And just to confirm - I'm in too.

[zebra]

Cool. Not sure if the price will change for 2 but you can save a few bucks on freight

[nk7]

Nah I'm in the Northern part of the country - doubt freight would be cheaper if coming from down South. No point in group buy if you don't save a bit of cash.

[nk7]

Looks like there is a salesman up here who sells IR gear. Apparently, $799 and they have one in stock. Otherwise I might even risk a stateside purchase. Anyway, enough of me derailing this thread.

[Rob260]

Looks like there is a salesman up here who sells IR gear. Apparently, $799 and they have one in stock. Otherwise I might even risk a stateside purchase. Anyway, enough of me derailing this thread.

That's not bad. Get tools direct quoted me $860 but I can get one from a distributor in Sydney for $800.

[boxheadmr]

Noticed the Kinchrome tools have changed a bit in style and dont seem to be as good as they used to be. (Have the new 14mm one compared to the old 14mm one I have)

Also the craftsman tools in the US look to have moved to be made in China and no longer as good as the old made in US ones.

[MrFijiGold]

Are Kincrome made in China? Heard KC tools are made in Taiwan..

Salesbloke at tool shop was also telling me about Kincrome and boasting KC...

[r32-25t]

I thought KC tools were King Chromes cheaper brand (like snap on and blue point)

[MrFijiGold]

Dunno about that. He also said the warranty in Kincrome's are a headache to process as the rep guy has to come in to take a look.. Whereas KC ones, the shop itself can replace the item the same time..

[zebra]

KC and Kinchrome are the same company

Both are out of Taiwan

[Pezhead]

Craftsman in US has moved some stuff to China but they also have some nice new stuff. I picked up these when I went back earlier last year and love em.

[Pezhead]

Guess what boys 'n girls? Went to Costco today and found this. $158 for 150 pc kit imperial & metric. 1/2 & 3/8 ratchets with lotsa sockets.

Spanners are pretty rubbish to be honest, but still worth it for to socket set IMO.




I also picket up this little 1/4 drive set for $30 cause it was so cute I couldn't resist.



Really wish I could have bought this but no money and no space.

[tweety bird]

Ah the shame of buying tools because they look cute.

Yeh I've done it..

[boxheadmr]

Is that large section a fridge in the tool chest?