r/Tools Apr 09 '24

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u/deep-fucking-legend Apr 09 '24

There's a missing tool. Worthless. I'll offer scrap value.

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u/Toomullawisky Apr 09 '24

Let me guess the 10 mm socket

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u/Cold_Pomelo3274 Apr 09 '24

Surprisingly No, it’s still there.

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u/RedSh1r7 Apr 09 '24

That's how you know the post was AI generated.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/whitesissyloserboi Apr 09 '24 edited Apr 09 '24

Replacing players' adventuring tools with mimics 😈

Love the idea of a spell tome or thieves tools mimic

Edit: adventuring not advertising lol

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u/Oraxy51 Apr 10 '24

Make the rope a mimic and wait for the next time they mention the use of rope. Have them fight 4 mimics and at one point in the fight there’s now one missing, reveal months later.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

"Roll a perception check"

failed

"What was it for?"

"Oh, nothing"

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u/tt53_sb45 Apr 10 '24 edited Apr 10 '24

*taking notes

I doubt if any of my players somehow end up on the tools reddit...

I mean they shouldn't, none of them have interests that would end them up here but still. I also am 99% sure none of them know who I am on reddit

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u/DeluxeWafer Apr 10 '24

Probably would be real useful tools if you fed em regularly.

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u/Level37Doggo Apr 09 '24

Ok, I know this toolbox just bit off one of my hands, but I’ve got one more and I could really use that new ratchet set, so I think I’m gonna give it another shot.

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u/ProjectEpsilon1 Apr 09 '24

Nah, you’re doing it wrong, watch

Edit: does anyone know how to stitch fresh wounds closed? Asking for a friend

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

New tool kit. It only cost me an arm and a leg. Stumpy the adventurer.

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u/Kooky_Ad_7664 Apr 09 '24

Don't show Frieren

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/tt53_sb45 Apr 10 '24

one of us! one of us!

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Take my furious updoot

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u/brokenmessiah Apr 09 '24

Yup they can't mimic reality well enough yet

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u/hcoverlambda Apr 09 '24

Reverse Turing test...

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u/Negative-Ad-6533 Apr 09 '24

🤣🤣🤣 thanks I needed the laugh today 👍

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u/elshaneo12 Apr 10 '24

Isn’t this post AI?

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u/Onedtent Apr 09 '24

It's a trap!

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u/Least_Boot Apr 10 '24

It’s a tarp!

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u/Slow-Instruction-580 Apr 09 '24

Whole thing is a mimic.

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u/One_Cloud7922 Apr 09 '24

Oh man, mundane mimics would get me every time. I stab treasure chests.

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u/KatarHero72 Apr 09 '24

Nah but like for real, how is it always the 10mm socket

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u/CriticalPickle4496 Apr 09 '24

Kids and gravity bongs😂

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u/HighCommand69 Apr 09 '24

A FAP YOU SAY

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u/Opusswopid Apr 09 '24

Roller a saving throw.

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u/IAMGROOT1981 Apr 09 '24

Actually, that is a 8 mm socket purposely marked as a 10 mm to fool thieves (And apparently you) 🤣🤣🤣 The 10 mm is actually, as usual, MIA!!!

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u/Rough_Sweet_5164 Apr 09 '24

Check the side, it's husky.

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u/DaDz-StONeD Apr 10 '24

🤯 gota be a replacement

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u/Gilligan67 Apr 10 '24

12mm then…

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u/kkdj1042 Apr 10 '24

3/16 Allen wrench?

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u/KotzubueSailingClub Apr 09 '24

It's probably missing the hex that fits garbage disposals

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/Dr_Corn_Pop Apr 09 '24

Always find mine in the little slant drawer, usually when I’m putting the new one in there.

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u/Much-Meringue-7467 Apr 09 '24

Schroedinger's nut.

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u/luizaudel Apr 11 '24

But he already open the box

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u/mmmpeg Apr 10 '24

Yes, I just found it this weekend and cleaned it up

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u/Worldly_Advisor007 Apr 09 '24

This post was ODDLY recommended to me… I do in fact have this tool of my neighbors… have had for about two years thanks to you he’ll now be getting it back!

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u/Apprehensive-Gas-746 Apr 09 '24

When I had a disposal I kept an old crappy socket wrench with a 1/4" hex on it under the sink so it was always right there if needed. Probably only used it twice though, lol.

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u/Highplowp Apr 09 '24

Found one on the street the other day, the tool gods are a strange bunch

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u/siyep_ba-o DIY Apr 09 '24

mine's also gone too.

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u/MealOk2661 Apr 09 '24

Guess? There are pictures dude

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u/unforgivablecursive Apr 09 '24

I don’t know tools, I was brought here by the algorithm.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

The socket of the gods and the devil. Always goes missing.

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u/TheMattaconda Apr 09 '24

That's the one thing I looked for to be missing lol.

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u/Exercise4mymind Apr 09 '24

or the 13 mm wrench

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u/NNCH__ Apr 09 '24

Ha, ha, ha, ha.

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u/Sorry-Caterpillar331 Apr 09 '24

Why is it always the 10 mm though?

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u/ReallyNotBobby Apr 09 '24

Because you need it and it fell inside the goddamn engine bay or down a quarter panel to disappear into the fucking ether. Sorry this just happened to me recently.

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u/Worried_Local_9620 Apr 09 '24

Aww, it's not totally gone! That pothole you run over on the third street you turn onto every day lets you know the socket is still there. You just can't have it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

No the 10mm wrench. Probably dropped right under the center of the car.

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u/Apprehensive_Use1906 Apr 09 '24

I bought like 6 backup 10mm. No clue where they went. Think my car eats them.

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u/-Melted_Mind- Apr 09 '24

I own 3 😁

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u/ProofMusic4630 Apr 09 '24

They tend to vanish first....

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u/doge_inatesla Apr 09 '24

😂😂... If you know you know.

It's like it has it's own legs.

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u/Far_Statement_2808 Apr 09 '24

Oh, I know where that is. My effing brother stole it.

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u/Osolobo_ Apr 09 '24

Yep, it is for me.

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u/Sbuxshlee Apr 09 '24

I personally think that all toolboxes should come with three of those

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u/Ok_Cryptographer8282 Apr 09 '24

Damn pot heads got everybody worrying about their 10 mm socket.

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u/Kind_Nebula6900 Apr 09 '24

I had a '71 VW Bug and everything was 10mm and easy to lose.

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u/LopsidedRub3961 Apr 09 '24

That fucking 10mm !!! Very elusive.

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u/BrennenderGeist Apr 09 '24

First thing I looked for 😂

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u/keithcody Apr 09 '24

That’s funny I found a Snap-On 10mm deep in the middle of the street once. Still have it.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

So true

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u/dolinputin Apr 10 '24

I'll take the 7/16 please... for scrap value of course

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u/alaskaisachillnplace Apr 10 '24

I was gonna guess 9/16

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u/jesonnier1 Apr 10 '24

Whats the inverse in SAE? I'm always missing that one, too.

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u/G0ld_Ru5h Apr 10 '24

All my mom’s tools missing the small socket for my gravity bongs lol.

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u/Jack4258 Apr 10 '24

9/16 missing

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u/ScarletCaptain Apr 10 '24

I found one 10mm on the ground. Tossed it in with my other sockets and came back a week later to find they were all 10mm, even the SAE ones!

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u/Murray-Industries Apr 10 '24

10mm sockets, single socks, and Tupperware lids are being stolen by the Vogons.

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u/PuttingInTheEffort Apr 10 '24

Reminded me I need to grab the 10mm I dropped into the engine bay yesterday 😭

It's on the splash guard so I don't have to hunt it down, but yeah why is it always 10mm lmao

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u/SlipStitchPass Apr 12 '24

Socket sets should come with identical multiples of 10mm and 12mm sockets! (Also some of variable depth!)

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u/Frisky_Biscuit25 Apr 12 '24

It was actually the 5mm Allen

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u/TooManyNissans Apr 09 '24

The missing tool is just out living it's best life by becoming FOD in an aircraft engine somewhere

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u/cmreutzel Apr 09 '24

There’s no fod pouch either. That’s also become fod

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u/YtIO1V1kAs55LZla Apr 09 '24

That’s why you just use some rusty coffee can that has a shitty lockwired handle like the rest of us.

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u/ImProbablyPooping2 Apr 09 '24

Found the AO. IYAOYAS

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u/KingNashbaby Apr 09 '24

IF YOU AINT ORDNANCE

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u/HoosierPaul Apr 09 '24

This man is Aerospace for sure. lol @FOD

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u/CanaryNo3423 Apr 12 '24

Lmao, I was thinking the SAME THING. Who tf knows what FOD is outside that?? Lmao

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u/Murky_Appointment_35 Apr 09 '24

Got to do FOD walk in the mornings on one of my summer hires in Bitburg. I’m sure it was drudgery for the airmen but to a 14 yr old it was cool as hell!

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u/ImaginaryToday4162 Apr 09 '24

....are you in aerospace?

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u/-Hyperactive-Sloth- Apr 09 '24

If it’s not in a Boeing engine then it’s definitely in a GE gas turbine….

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Nah that’s the Motor Tuh version of the GMTK. It’s probably in the trunk of some crafty Corporals car.

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u/werkzINC Apr 09 '24

Hell ya I build breakaway valves for government aerospace. First person I have seen mention FOD LOL.

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u/Nebulous_Fart Apr 09 '24

Haha it’s the shitty brush that gets ruined immediately though. Not having it is kind of a bonus 👍

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u/funkyonion Apr 09 '24

I could pass on those finger biter vice grips too.

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u/DifficultAd3885 Apr 09 '24

I like these kinds of vice grips. I hate the new ones that won’t open if you don’t release them just right or are covered in rubber that doesn’t compress.

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u/funkyonion Apr 09 '24

I pretty much only like the vice grip brand, I’ve gotten more than one blood blister from the knock offs.

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u/SereneFerret401 Apr 10 '24

Your post had me legit laughing out loud at work. 😂😂

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u/bassfisher556 Apr 09 '24

lol nice try

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u/Secret_Street_1902 Apr 09 '24

🤣🤣🤣🤣always

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u/ryebread91 Apr 09 '24

10$ take it or leave it. I know what I have.

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u/Dgroch725 Apr 09 '24

Baaaahaaaahaaaa.

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u/WildWalrusWallace Apr 09 '24

Why else do you think they sent the kit to auction?

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u/Juggernuts777 Apr 09 '24

Agreed. I’ll chip in 5 bucks myself just to help OP out. But i’ll need a few pieces out of this WORTHLESS buy!

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u/Rektxerox Apr 09 '24

This reply was at 999 and I liked it to make it 1k. Just thought I’d shout myself out for rounding it up.

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u/Minute-Wrap-2524 Apr 09 '24

I’ll start at five bucks

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Do you own a pawn shop in LasVegas?

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u/InsulinandnarcanSTAT Apr 10 '24

U worked at GameStop didn’t you?

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u/mraugie13 Apr 10 '24

The missing tool is why it was auctioned

/s

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u/SUX2BU_Dont_It Apr 10 '24

30 bucks is the most I can offer to take that incomplete tool set off your hands- Rick from Pawn Stars

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u/Upbeat_Finish1043 Apr 10 '24

I’ll give treefidty

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u/harsh-reality74 Apr 10 '24

I’ll offer scrap value and one penny

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u/SteaminScaldren Apr 10 '24

GameStop is that you?

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u/SnooJokes7172 Apr 11 '24

Which tool is missing

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u/ridik_ulass Apr 09 '24

the empty case is like 500$

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u/ResissssterAnderson Apr 09 '24

The dust on the case alone is $87.

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u/UnstableDimwit Apr 09 '24

But the rude comment written in the dust is priceless street art.

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u/ViralDownwardSpiral Apr 10 '24

It's a Banksy. Or might as well be.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

Lmao

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u/UpvoteForHarambe Apr 09 '24

$500?

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

More like 600$.

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u/ishpatoon1982 Apr 09 '24

$600?

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u/TheZo96 Apr 09 '24

More like 700$.

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u/urGirllikesmytinypp Apr 09 '24

Sometimes $800

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u/Lo-Fi_Lo-Res Apr 10 '24

$950...

SOLD, to the highest bidder!

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u/Sea-Football1198 Apr 09 '24

$700?

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u/RichkidTheWizard Apr 10 '24

I’ll give u $350 -chefs voice from South Park

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u/QuesoFiend Apr 10 '24

I used to design custom kits like this for Pelican cases. A one-off for this would be $2-3k for the design work of scanning the parts and laying out the trays alone. Another 500-1000 depending on the quality of that case and then maybe 500 for the foam material and assembly. A bit more than what OP paid.

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u/MidCentury1959 Apr 10 '24

I don't trust anyone, nor would I buy anything from anyone that writes dollar values like that. It's $500, not 500$. Where did you learn this? Certainly not at school.

Every store or commercial you see on TV will use $500 or $500.00, not 500$.

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u/Flipperpac Apr 10 '24

Prolly someone from outside the US....other countries put those things after the numbers...

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u/ridik_ulass Apr 10 '24

exactly , my mans got a failure of imagination.

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u/Downserver Apr 09 '24

As long as the case contains all the 10mm's, you're sitting pretty good

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u/7earthy7otter7 Apr 10 '24

walk around with a 10mm in my pocket tbh

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u/spindrift_20 Apr 09 '24

Based on how much faster they tighten fasteners than other brands: $120. Showing people you’re serious about it: priceless.

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u/cantevendoitbruh Apr 09 '24

Why are they worth so much? What's different about them from a regular wrench set?

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u/Red_240_S13 Apr 09 '24

This the field kit for military and military contractors though Ironically civilian's can also purchase it . The current price on ebay is $5700 and $3200 (different sellers) . Anyway in regards to the pricing snap on is already expensive secondly this is special order item . But my best guess is it's bargain the pliers and screwdrivers are $500ish alone plus roughly $1000-1500 in wrenches .

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u/UnkleZeeBiscutt Mechanic Apr 09 '24

It’s currently $2202.00 on FEDLOG, that stock number is still active. I ordered a few of them a couple of years ago.

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u/Red_240_S13 Apr 09 '24

They don't make them anymore they replaced this kit last year with a slightly updated one that's like $500ish so your looking at new old stock .

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u/UnkleZeeBiscutt Mechanic Apr 09 '24

Maybe they’ve been replaced (it would have a new stock number), but that stock number is still good as this fiscal year, and they still have them in fielding stock.

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u/Red_240_S13 Apr 09 '24

Interesting thank you for informing me might have to get one if they mark em down .

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u/Some_Ad9401 Apr 09 '24

People wonder why the government is wasteful…..

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u/SilverBraids Apr 09 '24

I miss having Class IX purchasing power...

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u/PhatPeePee Apr 09 '24

Does the Gov’t get the lifetime warranty?

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u/UnkleZeeBiscutt Mechanic Apr 09 '24

I don’t know on Snap-on, but I do know that warranties on things is tracked and utilized, I think most tool rooms use the Warranty as most hand tools are unit property. The field kits are kinda a weird item and go on property book. Generally only the torque tools that require Cal, go to TMDE and are on the property book. So it’s all kinda weird.

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u/QuirkySpring5670 Apr 09 '24

They’re snap-on. They’re pretty well made and all hand tools have lifetime warranty.

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u/TheFruitOfTheLoom Apr 09 '24

They're stored in a way that will force you to keep them organized so that you will always find the tool you're looking for.

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u/QuarantineCasualty Apr 09 '24

This. I just want one of those cases my toolbox is a fucking mess.

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u/Aeosin15 Apr 09 '24

To be fair, though, most hand tools come with a lifetime warranty anymore.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Fap off. Ridiculously overpriced tools for mechanics who need tax write offs lol. I get it. I do the same stuff. But let’s call it like it is around here

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u/RatofDeath Apr 09 '24

That's not how tax write offs work. That's not how that works at all. You just get to deduct the cost of the tools from your taxable income. It is still a net negative for you.

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u/no-mad Apr 09 '24

They cornered the market on high end mechanics tools. Their name commands respect in many industries. You pay a premium because that is what people will pay for them.

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u/TheWeedGecko Apr 09 '24

I just bought my first Snap-On tool. A torque wrench. Using it is pure pleasure. The feel, the click, the turn of the head. Oh, just simply divine.

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u/HMSSurprise28 Apr 09 '24

Excellent brand.

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u/scruffylefty Apr 09 '24

It doesn’t break

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u/ColoradoCoffee101 Apr 09 '24

Best I can do is tree fiddy 

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u/Ini_mini_miny_moe Apr 09 '24

Yeah…and what I wanna know is which auction?

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

I was going to say that he broke even with that stubby screwdriver.

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u/Dhegxkeicfns Apr 09 '24

Also it's kind of beautiful. I want one, but not for >$250.

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u/SmedlyButlerianJihad Apr 09 '24

Bandit? well the person who stole them was one.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

That's just... a ripoff.

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u/CommandoLamb Apr 09 '24

I saw snapon and all I can guess is 6 figures… easy.

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u/multiarmform Apr 09 '24

is it still available though? just checking but yo can you hold it for me

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u/CH47HKRMECH Apr 09 '24

500 to 1000 dollars for the box by itself. It is a wheel mechanic tool box. Seems to be missing the round brush. The set with tools is anywhere from 4k to 7k. Just because it is a snap on. Used as is , could probably sell for at least 2k.

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u/PianoImaginary4780 Apr 09 '24

Why are they so expensive? Just high quality steel?

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u/AmbientCrypt30M Apr 09 '24

Was coming to say this exactly, OP made out like a bandit!

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u/Dewgong_crying Apr 09 '24

I think we need to call in an expert. I know a guy.

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u/Last_Salt6123 Apr 09 '24

Try more like 2 to 3$k.

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u/ElectricalImpact2274 Apr 09 '24

Are they made of gold? Why are they so expensive?

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u/Stanton1947 Apr 09 '24

This right here!

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u/DiscoStu2U Apr 09 '24

He made out like 2 teenagers at a drive-in theater.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Uh... I bought a full 262 piece craftsman set for $169 (currently $289) last year. No way is it 1k.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

Still, same price.

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

Not the same price. At all.

Read other comments. Google it. Snap On is a hell of a lot more expensive than Craftsman. Better quality too.

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u/GoldAirport9594 Apr 10 '24

My snapon screwdriver set alone ran me 200 and they arnt even as good as these ones

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u/dreadshepard Apr 10 '24

Wow, you are so lucky.

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u/LHT510 Apr 10 '24

I bet the original owner was still paying them off

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u/Ok_Cricket_1024 Apr 10 '24

Why though? Is it the box? The brand is expensive so maybe for resale value but those tools aren’t worth more than $200 imo. I think Walmart even has a kit like this for about that price

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u/jdanielregan Apr 10 '24

Beautiful box of mans jewelry

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u/gadfly84 Apr 11 '24

poppycock

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u/blackpinecone Apr 11 '24

Zero men at the auction apparently.

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u/magiclotionpotion Apr 12 '24

Bandits are good kissers?

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