Carlyle Tools – Page 2 | Tools In Action

NC-Fordguy · 2014-12-30T06:34:11+00:00

Thanks to Conductor, there's a blog on the front page covering Carlyle tools. He gives a great overview and introduction of the line to this forum. I started buying the line when Napa first introduced the tools a couple years back, I've been using the tools as my front line service in my 4x4 shop since their debut. The tools have performed great thus far with only one tool broken, a t-15 torx bit. This a good testament to their durability as what ends up ni my shop are 4x4s that have ended their life as a commuter or grocery getter with rock crawling in store or a vintage 4x4 that is getting a new lease on life. Either way this translates into stubborn, quite often seized fasteners that are any where from 10 years to 50 years old. Lift kits, ring and pinion upgrades, transfer case rebuild, custom fabrication and restoration work are common projects. Now to some of the tools.........

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013May 20, 2016 11:16 AM CT

BMack37 wrote:

1 hour ago, BMack37 said:

These pictures are pretty impressive, also the packaging and rails are very nice.

You can buy the rails by themselves too. It’s only $4 for a 15 inch rail but you have to get the clips separately. They are $9 for 25 clips.

BK13Member since Nov 2013May 20, 2016 9:09 PM CT

Stercorarius:

Sorry I took so long, but here they are next to some Wrights and some Craftsman.

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BK13Member since Nov 2013May 20, 2016 9:10 PM CT

Wow, a couple of those are terrible pics… sorry, fellas.

BK13Member since Nov 2013May 21, 2016 6:39 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:

On 5/17/2016 at 3:31 AM, Stercorarius said:

Do you think you could put them side by side with some full length deep well sockets?

This might be a better comparison. Carlyle vs Carlyle:

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BK13Member since Nov 2013May 21, 2016 6:43 PM CT

Oh, yeah, I got some MORE sockets. 3/8 metric 6 point deep.

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StercorariusMember since Dec 2015May 21, 2016 10:56 PM CT

BK13 wrote:

4 hours ago, BK13 said:

This might be a better comparison. Carlyle vs Carlyle:

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Thanks a ton man. If I ever get time to get back to wrenching or if my work situation changes I’ll have to buy a set. They look like they’d be perfect for torque converter nuts.

BK13Member since Nov 2013May 21, 2016 11:03 PM CT

Glad to help, bud. If I can get you to spend some money, even later, my evil plan is working… LOL

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 1, 2016 10:22 AM CT

Stercorarius: did you see the third quarter NAPA Real Deals flier? They have some screaming deals on the Carlyle sockets….

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 1, 2016 5:26 PM CT

BK13 wrote:

7 hours ago, BK13 said:

Stercorarius: did you see the third quarter NAPA Real Deals flier? They have some screaming deals on the Carlyle sockets….

Thanks man, gonna get me some sockets. ?

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 1, 2016 10:04 PM CT

Holy dog stew, they are basically giving the sockets away. Those are Pittsburgh’s prices.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 2, 2016 12:20 AM CT

Yeah, I think I’ll be filling out the socket selection over the next three months….

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jul 2, 2016 9:01 PM CT

Ive got a bad feeling about this quarter. Those sockets are super cheap. I’m feeling the 3/8 metric flex sockets and possibly the mid length too.

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 3, 2016 7:23 AM CT

NicholasShetley wrote:

10 hours ago, NicholasShetley said:

Ive got a bad feeling about this quarter. Those sockets are super cheap. I’m feeling the 3/8 metric flex sockets and possibly the mid length too.

Or maybe one of each because you never know….. I’m going to phase out my Pittsburghs with this deal.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 3, 2016 9:20 AM CT

NicholasShetley wrote:

12 hours ago, NicholasShetley said:

Ive got a bad feeling about this quarter. Those sockets are super cheap. I’m feeling the 3/8 metric flex sockets and possibly the mid length too.

Definately do the semi-deeps. I have the NAPA 3/8″ sets and I’m 97% sure I’ll get the 1/4″ this quarter.

I see they also have the 1/2″ roto on special….

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 9, 2016 2:17 PM CT

Just bought all the 3/8 with the exception of 12 pt and shallow 3/8 because freight from Arizona. They are actually freighting them all in from where BK13 is at.

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jul 9, 2016 4:17 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:

1 hour ago, Stercorarius said:

Just bought all the 3/8 with the exception of 12 pt and shallow 3/8 because freight from Arizona. They are actually freighting them all in from where BK13 is at.

The few flex head ratcheting wrenches I ordered came from Utah. Also if you sign up for the Carlyle club you get a card that is good for %10 percent I think. I’m not sure if you can use it on tools that are already on sale.

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 9, 2016 4:31 PM CT

Nice. I’m probably going to pick up that 100 tooth flex head as well at some point.

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jul 16, 2016 8:38 AM CT

My universal sockets arrived the other day. What is super cool about these is that there are adjusters for the tension on both pivot points.

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 16, 2016 9:46 AM CT

Sweeeeeeeeet.

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BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 16, 2016 12:19 PM CT

NicholasShetley wrote:

3 hours ago, NicholasShetley said:

My universal sockets arrived the other day. What is super cool about these is that there are adjusters for the tension on both pivot points.

<<<Grunting like Tim Allen>>>

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 16, 2016 12:20 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:

On 7/9/2016 at 0:17 PM, Stercorarius said:

Just bought all the 3/8 with the exception of 12 pt and shallow 3/8 because freight from Arizona. They are actually freighting them all in from where BK13 is at.

Did ya get ’em yet?

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 16, 2016 1:03 PM CT

BK13 wrote:

45 minutes ago, BK13 said:

Did ya get ’em yet?

Yes sir. Pictures to come.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 16, 2016 10:46 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:

9 hours ago, Stercorarius said:

Yes sir. Pictures to come.

Oooh, pictures…

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 21, 2016 11:07 PM CT

Since the kid isn’t doing anything to feed our chrome addiction, my new stuff. SAE, 1/4″ semi-deeps and 3/8″ deep. Sorry about the orientation, photobucket is being… difficult.

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StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 22, 2016 12:31 AM CT

Hmm maybe I’ll get some pictures of those.

Eventually

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 22, 2016 9:49 AM CT

Just giving you a hard time, man. No pressure….

<<<standing here, arms crossed, tapping my toe impatiently>>>

LOL

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 22, 2016 10:51 PM CT

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BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 23, 2016 8:44 AM CT

Nice, man!

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 23, 2016 3:11 PM CT

Stercorarius wrote:

16 hours ago, Stercorarius said:

Dude, might want to lay off the firewater before you whip out the camera…

LOL

StercorariusMember since Dec 2015Jul 23, 2016 7:05 PM CT

BK13 wrote:

3 hours ago, BK13 said:

Dude, might want to lay off the firewater before you whip out the camera…

LOL

You remember that scene from Jurassic park where the glass of water in the Jeep started to ripple and they knew a dinosaur was on its way? That’s also how people know I’m coming. My hands are not very steady.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 24, 2016 11:09 AM CT

NicholasShetley wrote:

On July 16, 2016 at 6:38 AM, NicholasShetley said:

My universal sockets arrived the other day. What is super cool about these is that there are adjusters for the tension on both pivot points.

Hey Nicholas, can you get an overall shot, including he ends of the rail? One or two of my sets are rails that are too short to hang on pegs straight down, so they hang a little cock-eyed.

Need to order some rails and clips….

NicholasShetleyMember since Nov 2013Jul 24, 2016 1:39 PM CT

BK13 wrote:

2 hours ago, BK13 said:

Hey Nicholas, can you get an overall shot, including he ends of the rail? One or two of my sets are rails that are too short to hang on pegs straight down, so they hang a little cock-eyed.

Need to order some rails and clips….

I’ll try to take some this week if I can remember. I think that they come in three different lengths, 9,12, and 15 inches and you can only get the clips in 25 packs but they are pretty cheap though.

BK13Member since Nov 2013Jul 25, 2016 10:30 AM CT

Thanks, amigo!