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[gnavigator1007]

34401A with no power switch and more importantly a hole drilled through it from top to bottom. It may have other unknown missing parts as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173946955820

Should provide an evening of entertainment.

edit - maybe they were aiming for the CPU?

  Did somebody shoot it?

[McBryce]

I bought a new camera yesterday. Finally. And som gear a few week ago. I just love Knipex, they are like pokemon : Gotta Catch 'Em All 

The Knipex costs a fortune! 

They cost less than €20 and are worth every penny of it.

McBryce.

Generally speaking, the Knipex is very expensive stuff. For example, to pay $230 for a crimping tool which is supposed to be used a few times a year. That looks quite ridiculously. 
So, I preffer to buy something similar from Taiwan, not more than $40~50... for the same stuff.  I will most likely lose that somewhere at field than It will became worn or broken.

For those few times when I used to be on site using tools like these, I wanted to be 100% sure that the tool worked, because the next replacement tool could be several hours drive away. I can trust a Knipex tool, I can't trust a $40 knock-off to work when I really need it.


@TheSteve: Well if it doesn't work, you can always hang it on the Christmas tree as a decoration, maybe that's why the previous owner put the hole through it?

McBryce.

[bitseeker]

That's a pretty slick little ratchet!  Nice!   
-Pat

Agreed.  How have I made it this far in life without having one of those?!  I've got crowsfoot wrenches, but not that.  dammit.

I looked - didn't see it on Amazon.  If I was smart, I'd stop looking before I manage to find one somewhere, and by so doing save some $$$.  (So of course everyone here knows I'm going to continue my search later tonight, right?)

-Pat

Yep. And now you all have got me curious.

[bitseeker]

34401A with no power switch and more importantly a hole drilled through it from top to bottom. It may have other unknown missing parts as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173946955820

Should provide an evening of entertainment.

edit - maybe they were aiming for the CPU?

Someone got a bit too vigilant with security cables? "Let's see 'em try to steal the DMM this time!"

[Cubdriver]

That's a pretty slick little ratchet!  Nice!   
-Pat

Agreed.  How have I made it this far in life without having one of those?!  I've got crowsfoot wrenches, but not that.  dammit.

I looked - didn't see it on Amazon.  If I was smart, I'd stop looking before I manage to find one somewhere, and by so doing save some $$$.  (So of course everyone here knows I'm going to continue my search later tonight, right?)

-Pat

Yep. And now you all have got me curious.

You're welcome.   

-Pat

Edit to add link: https://www.nepros.net/?cat=2&grp=8&sub=26. Second from the bottom. 

[BillB]

I looked - didn't see it on Amazon.  If I was smart, I'd stop looking before I manage to find one somewhere, and by so doing save some $$$.  (So of course everyone here knows I'm going to continue my search later tonight, right?)

-Pat

Yep. And now you all have got me curious.

You're welcome.   

-Pat

Edit to add link: https://www.nepros.net/?cat=2&grp=8&sub=26. Second from the bottom. 

Only place I found them available in the States is on eBay by way of Japan.  A little too expensive for me I think.     

[vk6zgo]

34401A with no power switch and more importantly a hole drilled through it from top to bottom. It may have other unknown missing parts as well.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173946955820

Should provide an evening of entertainment.

edit - maybe they were aiming for the CPU?

Customs looking for crystal meth?

[windsmurf]

I looked - didn't see it on Amazon.  If I was smart, I'd stop looking before I manage to find one somewhere, and by so doing save some $$$.  (So of course everyone here knows I'm going to continue my search later tonight, right?)

-Pat

Yep. And now you all have got me curious.

You're welcome.   

-Pat

Edit to add link: https://www.nepros.net/?cat=2&grp=8&sub=26. Second from the bottom. 

Only place I found them available in the States is on eBay by way of Japan.  A little too expensive for me I think. 

They're here too:
https://www.nepros.net/

And if you want real fancy...
https://ktcos.jp/urushi/index.html

[xrunner]

Huh?

No, really?

I mean uh, really? 

And if you want real fancy...
https://ktcos.jp/urushi/index.html

[windsmurf]

Huh?

No, really?

I mean uh, really? 

That's what I used to say about stuff like...

[bitseeker]

Wow, those are some tools...all of them.

[japasetelagoas]

New trail bike, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon, cost me an arm and a leg.

[bitseeker]

Ah, different kind of gear.

[Arjunan M R]

Yes, yes, another 8.5-digit DMM. This time legendary Datron/Wavetek 1281. None of this fangled Fluke stuff... 

Warming up already. 

Oopse, that keysight one is upside down.
All the electrons are gonna fall out.
 

[windsmurf]

New trail bike, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon, cost me an arm and a leg.

What? Not an eMTB? 

[Urs42]

Some fuji f-wave 92W Solar "panels"

[gamalot]

Raspberry Pi  4 is still on the way. 

[scuzzyTerminator]

Oh YEAH! I'm up all night playin' Big Clive.

[bitseeker]

 

[Falkra]

I also have one, it is very useful. And do't forget to get a cliff quick test connector as well. 

[McBryce]

I also have one, it is very useful. And do't forget to get a cliff quick test connector as well. 

I've always been tempted to get a Cliff quick tester, they seem really useful to have, but I find the price way too high for a piece of plastic with 3 switches and a bulb.

McBryce.

[beanflying]

I also have one, it is very useful. And do't forget to get a cliff quick test connector as well. 

I've always been tempted to get a Cliff quick tester, they seem really useful to have, but I find the price way too high for a piece of plastic with 3 switches and a bulb.

McBryce.

Very worthwhile box to have around the bench and in my case gets reached for nearly every time over a screw terminal version I made.

[Terry01]

Oh YEAH! I'm up all night playin' Big Clive.

LOL 

[McBryce]

I also have one, it is very useful. And do't forget to get a cliff quick test connector as well. 

I've always been tempted to get a Cliff quick tester, they seem really useful to have, but I find the price way too high for a piece of plastic with 3 switches and a bulb.

McBryce.

Very worthwhile box to have around the bench and in my case gets reached for nearly every time over a screw terminal version I made.

That's exactly my thoughts, everytime I get some gear to fix that arrives without a power plug, but the Quick Tester costs €65 here, which puts me off. Is there a cheaper way to get one?

McBryce.

[beanflying]

I also have one, it is very useful. And do't forget to get a cliff quick test connector as well. 

I've always been tempted to get a Cliff quick tester, they seem really useful to have, but I find the price way too high for a piece of plastic with 3 switches and a bulb.

McBryce.

Very worthwhile box to have around the bench and in my case gets reached for nearly every time over a screw terminal version I made.

That's exactly my thoughts, everytime I get some gear to fix that arrives without a power plug, but the Quick Tester costs €65 here, which puts me off. Is there a cheaper way to get one?

McBryce.

Prices vary a LOT I remember from buying mine. These few UK sellers look worth a go for you eBay auction: #121720059249 or eBay auction: #201562327116 or eBay auction: #283506068384 depending on how freight and or Brexit is going into Europe