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What do you get a mechanic for Christmas?

submitted by deleted to whatever 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 01:20:40 ago (+12/-0)     (whatever)

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[ - ] Master_Foo 6 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 01:27:12 ago (+7/-1)

Enough of this "toolset with every size socket" bullshit.
I want a set with nothing but a dozen #10 sockets and #10 wrenches.

Also, I want a set of nothing but 1/8" drill bits.

[ - ] shadowwolf225 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 08:10:33 ago (+2/-0)

This man actually uses his tools.

All tool sets should come with an assortment of 10mm sockets.

[ - ] Master_Foo -1 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 18:15:48 ago (+0/-1)

I probably have 50 #9 wrenches just because I use #10s so they are the ones that get lost.

[ - ] Moravian 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 12:12:25 ago (+2/-0)

What are #10 sockets? You mean 10mm.

[ - ] Master_Foo 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 18:17:28 ago (+1/-1)

#10 sockets are what we call 10mm sockets when we want to trick the autist in the room into revealing himself.

[ - ] Moravian 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 21:19:03 ago (+2/-0)

Yeah, that's smart.

[ - ] deleted 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 01:29:36 ago (+1/-0)*

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[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 12:03:09 ago (+1/-0)

I want a set with nothing but a dozen #10 sockets and #10 wrenches.

Gave my brother that last year. This year was baby gifts.

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:23:17 ago (+0/-0)

https://www.temu.com/search_result.html?search_key=a%20dozen%20%2310%20sockets&search_method=user

30 drill bits all the same size for $1.57? This is the site for you. Probably works for sockets and wrenches too.

[ - ] Gowithit 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:26:19 ago (+0/-0)

Ever buy anything from that website?

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:50:57 ago (+1/-0)

I've bought a bunch of great stuff for bizarrely low prices. Also a couple things that sucked. Overall, about 98% positive.

Be skeptical of listings, because sellers appear to just be random Chinese who acquired stuff from a manufacturer. Different sellers offer the same thing for different prices, don't buy the first listing you like.

60 sabre saw blades for around $15. Drill bits, fishing line, plastic boxes with compartments, needles, stainless steel scrubbies, stainless steel mixing bowl, dumpling molds, paint brushes, and such. Takes two weeks to arrive, but if you choose carefully the deals are amazing.

One clunker was a logo mug that literally smeared. (How???) But I uploaded a photo and got refunded.

Avoid getting sucked into their "discounts good for the next 12 hours if you buy X amount now". Unless there's something you already plan on buying.

*the front page is mostly garbage aimed at a demographic that isn't me. Use categories and search.

[ - ] Gowithit 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 14:08:01 ago (+0/-0)*

*edited. Removed the temu link its a black metal rack

Its so going to break. Im positive of it. The one from Target bowed with the pans but the ones from over 20 years still hold strong.

Logo smearing off is funny. For 20 I'd at least use a sharpie.

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 15:05:21 ago (+1/-0)

21.6X11.8X23.6inch

Misleading photos are common. Check actual dimensions against the use you have for an item. It's less than 2 feet high, so how would that work where you're thinking of putting it?

I'd skip that because it looks too expensive and like too much could go wrong. Also, only 2 sold. But don't rely on reviews either.

Simpler things are more likely to be better.

https://files.catbox.moe/jff903.png

Sprout lids for quart jars
Plastic spring clamps
Metal whisk
Replacement handle for glass skillet lid
100 single edge razor blades
Magnets
Expanding 25 foot hose (love this for light duty)
Assorted tiny nails/bolts and washers/etc
Metal kitchen funnels
Metal tweezer set for small items
Gardening shears
Grow bags - 10 ten gallon heavy duty bags for $11.
Screwdriver head set

All stuff I'm very happy with. Those hoses shrink to 9 feet and fit in one hand.

[ - ] Gowithit 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 23:00:38 ago (+1/-0)

And there we go. Would not be the first time measurements have gotten me.

Oh and woohoo $5.00 credit ? You're Temu rich!

[ - ] Sector2 0 points 4 monthsDec 28, 2023 06:34:47 ago (+0/-0)

I'm a dollaraire!

[ - ] ProudRebel 3 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 06:23:35 ago (+3/-0)

I got a $25 dollar gift card from my brother. He owes me $75 dollars.

[ - ] deleted 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 06:26:10 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] Anus_Expander 3 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 06:07:41 ago (+5/-2)

No mechanic would use that boomer-tier shit

[ - ] Moravian 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 12:13:38 ago (+1/-0)

That's more millennial-tier than anything, you know, useless.

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:25:06 ago (+1/-0)

After-boomers... What can you do.

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 08:09:58 ago (+2/-0)

Do those universal socket things work? Something worth getting?

[ - ] shadowwolf225 3 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 08:13:44 ago (+3/-0)

Only if you need to barely snug something up. They will not handle more than like 15 lb-ft of torque without either slipping or becoming too damaged to work again. This was at least my experience back in the 90's. The things were trash.

[ - ] deleted 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 11:03:32 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] ElementalPee 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:21:31 ago (+1/-0)

Those universal sockets suck. It might be useful to have one or two around for a couple of one-off jobs with some oddly shaped thing or if a particular bolt is stripped in such a way this could grip onto it. But they're not very strong and the pins get worn out pretty easily. The commercials try to make it seem like it is a replacement for all of your sockets but it can't be used like that.

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 15:37:16 ago (+0/-0)

So a strong 3/3 that they suck. Appreciated!

[ - ] HowDoYouDoFellowNiggers 0 points 4 monthsDec 28, 2023 02:18:26 ago (+1/-1)

it's a cool idea though. i hope someone gets it to work some day

[ - ] NoRefunds 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 04:00:14 ago (+2/-0)

Only if you hate him

[ - ] germ22 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 01:36:38 ago (+2/-0)

I got a bath robe... Maybe for the better. I doubt anyone in my family would be able to get me good tools.

[ - ] deleted 5 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 02:00:17 ago (+5/-0)

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[ - ] germ22 2 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 02:08:23 ago (+2/-0)

Its a nice robe, very fluffy and warm goes all the way down to my ankles.

[ - ] Sector2 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:18:19 ago (+1/-0)

Broken stuff.

[ - ] lolxd 1 point 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 12:00:30 ago (+1/-0)

Women don't buy good tools, because they never use them.

[ - ] deleted 0 points 4 monthsDec 27, 2023 13:21:02 ago (+0/-0)

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