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Reddit mentions of BAHCO 7750 8 Inch Fine Tooth Bi Mold Comfort Grip Enclosed Head Ratchet
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of BAHCO 7750 8 Inch Fine Tooth Bi Mold Comfort Grip Enclosed Head Ratchet. Here are the top ones.
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8 inches in lengthFine tooth, bi mold comfort grip handleForged one piece ratchet that provides strength and safety for industrial applicationsEnclosed head is sealed to prevent dust dirt and liquids from entering preserving lubricationChrome plated for easily cleaning
Specs:
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 3/8 inch |
| Weight | 0.6 Pounds |
For the home mechanic:
Craftsman basic hand tools and sockets
(or HF for IMPACT sockets)
Channel locks for channel locks
Vice grips for vice grips
HF for specialty tools, and certain well-reviewed tools (LOVE their $9 framing hammer)
Klein for wire strippers
Dewalt has never let me down with power tools
and if there's ONE place to splurge as a home mechanic, it's on your socket wrench. But you're in luck!
The $40 Bahco 7750 has the exact same internals as the Snap On Dual 80:
http://www.amazon.com/BAHCO-7750-Comfort-Enclosed-Ratchet/dp/B006MHEFWY/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1ZWMXPDSJW9YU&coliid=I2WKLF2AXENXVO
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119127
If you're depending on your tools for income as a professional, and downtime costs you money, then just go truck tools all the way.
As little as possible. The more crap you have, the more it weighs you down.
That said, every home needs some necessities to get by. For me those generally involve cooking, sleeping, and repairs. I just finished watching Parks & Rec and am in a bit of a Ron Swanson mood.
For the kitchen (all recommended by America's Test Kitchen):
Victorinox 8" Chef's Knife
Victorinox Paring knife
CDN Instant Read Thermometer
Lodge 12" skillet - cheap and will last you forever
Crockpot, 6qt - the one kitchen appliance I'd cheat with. Easy delicious meals. Toss in a cheap cut of meat (chuck roast, etc), salt, pepper, garlic, onions, carrots, whatever. Let it sit for 6-8 hours. Dinner for 3 meals.
Tools:
I'd probably just pick up a cheap set of craftsman stuff (screwdrivers, hammer, sockets, pliers). Splurge on the ratchet and any power tools you need:
Bahco 3/8" ratchet - same as snapon F80 at 1/2 the price
Other misc. tools that are quite handy:
Magnetic stud finder - in a new place you're going to be hanging pictures, installing shelving, and mounting curtain rods. These are dirt cheap and super convenient.
Multimeter - Flukes will last you for life. If you need to do any electrical work, these are great. If you don't want to splurge up front just borrow them or buy a cheap $15 one at home depot.
Bedroom:
Get comfortable pillows and nice sheets. Don't get all caught up in the 1000 thread count crap, it's a hoax. Just get at least 400tc or so, and preferably egyptian or pima cotton. My favorite sheets are actually a super cheapo brand that are 60% cotton 40% polyester. I prefer them because they feel more "smooth and cool" rather than "soft and warm".
Obviously get real furniture: dresser, bed with headboard, etc.
Electronics
I won't go into too much detail here, but consider cutting the cord (/r/cordcutters).
A cheap Roku3 + netflix + an OTA antenna can go a long way.
If you have a lot of pictures/media/etc, don't forget about backups. I'd look into an inexpensive NAS, or at least a USB harddrive. They are dirt cheap and worth the insurance.
Insurance
Lastly, don't forget renters or homeowners insurance. If you are renting, you can get rather good coverage for quite cheap. I just paid around $50 for 12 months of coverage on my apartment ($15k coverage, $1k deductible). I shopped around at 5 different places and Amica came out the cheapest by FAR.
Other than that, you don't need much. Buy less crap. Don't buy some $50 automatic electronic wine opener when a $1 wine key will do the job. Same for a can opener.