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Date:         Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:11:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4a779408.09025a0a.03e6.23dc@mx.google.com>
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The Blackhawk version says "Made in Taiwan" on it so I'd bet they are from the same factory. I'll definitely look for the Stanley version next time I visit Wal-Mart as $22 seems like a good price.

As for motivation.... your Vanagon will eventually supply that!

Andrew Bainbridge Island WA

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Max Wellhouse Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 6:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life

The Chinese made Stanley version of that wrench is available at WalMart for $22. At least our Wal Mart, I should say. Looks cool, but I'll need more motivation to purchase...

DM&FS

At 06:13 PM 8/3/2009, Andrew Martin wrote: >Hey, that's ME! > > > >I original bought this great "twist handle" 3/8" drive ratchet under the >HUSKY brand at Home Depot a couple of years ago. Everyone that saw me using >it, tried it and wanted one. Someone else on this list mentioned it a while >back but if I recall, locating the actual tool was difficult as HD no longer >stocks it. Today while buying some fine threaded rod at Tacoma Screw in >Bremerton WA, I found the exact same tool marketed under the Blackhawk brand >(Blackhawk is a Stanley/Proto label). > > > >We can't post photos here so Google "Blackhawk 34950R" to see what I'm >writing about. Prices range from $20.79 plus shipping on e-bay (auction >number 310156599991) to $31.99 plus shipping on Amazon, to $44.07 plus >shipping on drillspot.com I'm not endorsing any of these suppliers so >please do your own research and buy from someone you trust. > > > >I like this ratchet so much it's become my "daily driver" and I find myself >using the twist handle function even when I have plenty of room to swing a >standard ratchet. Personally, I wouldn't use it for heavy work like wheel >lugs, brake caliper bolts, and such but for light to medium work it's been >fantastic! The water pump bolts on a 1.9L waterboxer come to mind.and that >two piece (product of Satan) pulley with shims on the 1.6L Diesel. > > > >This would be a great "thank you" gift for your honest, hardworking and >often grossly underrated Vanagon mechanic, even IF he/she lives under the >same roof. > > > > > >Andrew > >Bainbridge Island WA


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