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Most Craftsman stuff is no better than HF. For ratchets I recommend used Snap-On. You can kind of cheap out on a 1/2 ratchet. Not as much on 3/8. You want the best 1/4 ratchet you can get because it will be the go-to tool in tight spaces.
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Hey AI: what is the deal with these? http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/20-gal-abrasive-blaster.aspx?a=692542 How is this different than using an air compressor and a sandblasting gun? Does this store pressure for blasting?
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Jun 15, 2011 01:12
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commissargribb posted:Hey AI: The sandblasting gun you are thinking of sucks sand from a hopper and it is pressurized in the gun, that tank is pressurized and the sand blows out with the air. You can't store enough air to sandblast anything. It takes a lot of drat air to blast.
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Jun 15, 2011 03:35
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Breast Pussy posted:The sockets and wrenches should be fine but the ratchets have definitely dropped in terms of quality. My dad has a 20 year old 3/8 ratchet, nothing fancy, but it still works just as good as the day he bought it with no play to it at all. Its never been used for automotive work but I wouldn't hesitate to if it was necessary. I was given new 1/2 and 3/8 Craftsmans and they're abysmal. Very loose and sloppy and overall not fun to work with, they feel like a $5 desperation purchase from Autozone. I don't like having to turn them 90º just to engage the next tooth, especially in a tight spot. I got a 154 pc craftsman tool set for 70 bucks thanks to some ridiculous promotion stacking last week and as a replacement for the 20 dollar HF set I had, it's incredible. All the ratchets in it are undoubtedly tighter than the HF ratchets, and it didn't break a socket and extender when I tried to remove my exhaust. My experience might just be luck though.
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Jun 15, 2011 06:17
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PBCrunch posted:Most Craftsman stuff is no better than HF. For ratchets I recommend used Snap-On. I assume that goes double for torque wrenches? I bought a Snap-On 40-250 ft*lb. torque wrench like pictured here http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=68476&group_ID=958 for $180 and it's easily my favorite tool. I wouldn't mind another to fill the gap at 50 ft*lb. and under that fits in tighter spaces. Any recommendations?
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I had a Harbor Freight gift card, and had to buy some cheap electrical items when I came across this amp clamp. The price was $10 and I've always wanted an amp clamp. We used Flukes at my previous job and they were awesome (though expensive). However, upon reading the manual, it seems it's just a glorified multimeter. The clamp portion can apparently only measure AC voltage, which isn't what I want it for (automotive purposes). Do only the more expensive clamps measure DC? (Yeah I know not to expect much from Harbor Freight, but it's not exactly something I would use often. Still, I knew it was too good of a price to be a real amp clamp) CornHolio fucked around with this message at 18:10 on Jun 15, 2011 |
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Jun 15, 2011 16:29
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CornHolio posted:Do only the more expensive clamps measure DC? Yes. The cheap ones are just transformers (can only measure AC). The good ones are Hall Effect sensors, like a cam position sensor.
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Jun 15, 2011 16:36
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PeaceFrog posted:The sandblasting gun you are thinking of sucks sand from a hopper and it is pressurized in the gun, that tank is pressurized and the sand blows out with the air. You can't store enough air to sandblast anything. It takes a lot of drat air to blast. So basically it's pointless.
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Jun 15, 2011 17:46
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It works just fine, assuming you have a sufficient air compressor attached to it. I don't think the page you linked implies that its portable or otherwise states you fill it with air and then disconnect it.
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Jun 15, 2011 18:40
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commissargribb posted:So basically it's pointless. It's more efficient. For the same air flow you send 2-4x more grit out of the gun, without the pressure drop that the siphon systems have.
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Jun 15, 2011 18:45
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Has anyone bought/used one of these electric pressure washers from harbor freight? I know that electric pressure washers are generally frowned upon but I would only occasionally use it for light duty applications (cleaning the lawn mower, rinsing my car after washing, cleaning out bird cages, etc.) and know several people with gas-powered washers I could borrow should I need the higher pressure.
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Jun 15, 2011 18:58
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commissargribb posted:So basically it's pointless. I do own one, but I haven't used it yet - I bought it based on how good a job the one kevbarlas used on his Ford Thames did.
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Jun 15, 2011 20:03
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commissargribb posted:So basically it's pointless. Actually if you fill it with pixie dust it works quite well, you don't even need a compressor. Since you are looking at a blaster I assume you need a compressor also, might i suggest This one, that should run a pot blaster, and hey! you can paint with it too. Craigslist can be a good place to look for a blaster, people generally use them for one project and sell. I wouldn't bother with it. Around here there are at least a half dozen pro sandblasters within a reasonable haul, and its not expensive considering what you'd have to spend to do it right. Big loving compressor, good reg and water trap the pot, the sand, the cleanup, the wife. Even used a reasonable (cheap) setup is going to set you back close to a grand.Quality or new equipment will head north fast.
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Jun 15, 2011 22:07
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CornHolio posted:However, upon reading the manual, it seems it's just a glorified multimeter. The clamp portion can apparently only measure AC voltage, which isn't what I want it for (automotive purposes). Do only the more expensive clamps measure DC?
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Jun 15, 2011 22:15
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I was in my local welding specialists today picking up a plasma cutter, when I noticed that they were now doing rent free gas cylinders in a reasonable size, so I picked up an argon one for the tig. Hobbyweld . I don't use it nearly enough to justify BOC or AL rentals, and this looks much better than the little disposables I've been using. They do co2 and argoshield as well so if you're a hobby mig user they may be worth a pop.
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Jun 15, 2011 22:58
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Geoj posted:Has anyone bought/used one of these electric pressure washers from harbor freight? I know that electric pressure washers are generally frowned upon but I would only occasionally use it for light duty applications (cleaning the lawn mower, rinsing my car after washing, cleaning out bird cages, etc.) and know several people with gas-powered washers I could borrow should I need the higher pressure. I owned one, but it was the Sears brand, I paid about 10 bucks more. Don't waste your money, it lasted about a year then it died. Save for a decent gas model. Do you have a Northern Tool nearby? The pressure washers are pretty decent. BrokenKnucklez fucked around with this message at 02:55 on Jun 16, 2011 |
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Jun 16, 2011 02:52
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Colonel K posted:I was in my local welding specialists today picking up a plasma cutter, when I noticed that they were now doing rent free gas cylinders in a reasonable size, so I picked up an argon one for the tig. Hobbyweld . Dang, that's really awesome. Does anyone know of any similar stuff available in the US? I've got a gas-ready fluxcore rig but I've been putting off hooking up gas because it seems so expensive to rent the bottles.
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Jun 16, 2011 02:52
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I got this 233pc set on sale at CT last week for $80. Now I don't have to gently caress around with 2 separate part sets of sockets. It also has a full set of allen keys which is awesome since I've lost/misplaced various sizes from my other sets. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6/Tools/Sockets/SocketSets/PRD~0589235P/Mastercraft%252B233-piece%252BSocket%252BSet.jsp?locale=en
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Jun 16, 2011 13:34
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Can anyone recommend a short and long 3/8 hand driver. I think thats what its called. Its like a screwdriver only with a 3/8 square driver for accepting 3/8 sockets.
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Jun 21, 2011 16:59
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I have one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96782.html The head swivels and if you set it on axis with the handle you can use it as a driver. They have a stubby version too.
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dyne posted:I have one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96782.html Thats kinda neat but I feel that the big head won't work as I want these to reach bolt heads that are in cramped places. I might pick up a set of those next time I'm at HF though. Shaocaholica fucked around with this message at 18:42 on Jun 21, 2011 |
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Jun 21, 2011 17:57
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Shaocaholica posted:Can anyone recommend a short and long 3/8 hand driver. I think thats what its called. Its like a screwdriver only with a 3/8 square driver for accepting 3/8 sockets. What's the application? I really can't think of a situation where a screwdriver handle would be preferable to a ratchet with an extension...
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Geoj posted:What's the application? I really can't think of a situation where a screwdriver handle would be preferable to a ratchet with an extension... Hand tightening fasteners, especially those that are hard to reach.
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Jun 21, 2011 18:42
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I just use an extension with no wrench on it.
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Jun 21, 2011 19:04
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Going through a whole pile of wrenches and sockets that have been sitting in a sea can for ~10 years, the craftsman ones are consistently rusted to poo poo while the westward, jet, and no-name chinese poo poo are mostly ok. From here on out, i think i'm avoiding craftsman like the plague. Unfortunately, most of the bigger wrenches are craftsman, so I'm soaking them in evaporust rather than just tossing them.  I have a couple wrenches/sockets to go through 
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Powershift posted:Going through a whole pile of wrenches and sockets that have been sitting in a sea can for ~10 years, the craftsman ones are consistently rusted to poo poo while the westward, jet, and no-name chinese poo poo are mostly ok. From here on out, i think i'm avoiding craftsman like the plague. Why? Just bring them back to Sears and get new ones. I used to go through garage sales and flea markets for Craftsman tools (years ago....it seems enough people have caught on to this by now) and by rusty rear end garbage for pennies, and get brand new tools back from the store. There are things I don't want to buy Craftsman - things like cheeseheads and other drivers or sockets that tend to break or bend and cause me all manner of pain when the fastener gets munged up. But for basic hand tools, they work just fine and are easily replaced for free.
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Motronic posted:Why? Just bring them back to Sears and get new ones. Stores are also wise to this, and all of my local stores for the last decade want proof of purchase.
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That rust is nothing, it just means they didn't add quite enough chromium to the steel. Clean them up and they'll be good as new. Probably better than the new, chinese made craftsman junk.
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Motronic posted:Why? Just bring them back to Sears and get new ones. I tried, they said "they're not broken, they're just ugly". They did replace 2 ratches with completely jammed mechanisms, but said they wouldn't do anything about the wrenches.
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Viggen posted:Stores are also wise to this, and all of my local stores for the last decade want proof of purchase. They also try to give you rebuilt ratchets instead of new ones. Ask for the manager. It's in the warranty that they have to give you new stuff. They just try to get off cheap when they can. I was told this by a local manager when I asked for one when they tried to give me some rebuilt POS out of a bin for a basically brand new ratchet that poo poo the bed on me. Powershift posted:I tried, they said "they're not broken, they're just ugly". They did replace 2 ratches with completely jammed mechanisms, but said they wouldn't do anything about the wrenches. I've had that happen also. You need to go back when someone else is there, or to a different store. Most employees could care less. I had one guy who dumped an entire box of my crap into the broken bin without looking at it and said "you knew what was in there, right? Good...go shopping." Don't be a dick to the clerks, look like you might be a real customer who wants other things, don't go when it's slammed and everyone is busy and you'll be treated well.
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oxbrain posted:That rust is nothing, it just means they didn't add quite enough chromium to the steel.
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Why not just set up a electrolysis rig and have them looking brand new overnight? http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
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Jun 22, 2011 01:31
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Lord Gaga posted:My boss has been buying torx bits from harbor freight. I easily twist and bend them using them in the machine shop. Can someone suggest some quality bits that wont round off screws and bend constantly? I end up grinding them down all the time but it ruins screws that are about $3-6 each. Lyle makes a full set of impact-grade Torx and they loving rule. Sears carries it. Go get that. The rubber holder they come in is pretty sweet too, I really wish I could get something similar for the rest of my sockets. Sockets on rails don't fit well in an Indiana Jones junkyard bag.
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Suniikaa posted:Why not just set up a electrolysis rig and have them looking brand new overnight? I might have to do that, i found some big box-ends that likely won't be helped by the chemical  2 1/8th to 2 3/4. These make me want to over-build something to an insane degree.
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Nice 'custom' toolbox thats not humongous? I'm trying to build a nice set of portable tools and I want a nice box/bag to put them in and keep them organized without just throwing all of them into a bag loose. Does anyone make something that can do this with customizable pockets or compartments? I know thats a really specific thing but I figure I'd ask and get some options. What I don't want is a box for more boxes inside. The easier I can get at something the better. I don't want to build a neat but annoying russian doll type rig. Edit: Oh this might work if it were a wee bit smaller http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=0450 Shaocaholica fucked around with this message at 02:33 on Jun 22, 2011 |
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I've looked quite a bit into the Pelican 0450, and while it's cool as gently caress, there's a few things to consider. It's fairly expensive, and the neat foam inserts are custom cut, so you'll need to get that done somewhere. Also, by design you tilt it 90 degrees when you transport it, so you need to make sure the contents can handle that. You can, however, get cases in all sorts of sizes from Pelican, so if you can do some sort of custom insert... Also, PowerShift, that's some bigass wrenches. Is the other end supposed to be hit by a hammer, or do you fix a huge extension on to it?
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Yes, you whack them with a hammer. They're called Slug Wrenches. They are used when a huge fuckoff impact isn't an option. They are also expensive. I have absolutely no use for them, but I want a set in the worst way.
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bolind posted:I've looked quite a bit into the Pelican 0450, and while it's cool as gently caress, there's a few things to consider. It's fairly expensive, and the neat foam inserts are custom cut, so you'll need to get that done somewhere. Also, by design you tilt it 90 degrees when you transport it, so you need to make sure the contents can handle that. They're apparently offset "striking" or "slugging" wrenches, so i would assume you hit them with a hammer. The 2 3/8s wrench is for bolts with a 1-3/4" shaft. Bigass bolts. edit: guy above me answered too, drat i sat at the post screen for a while. edit2: quote:They are also expensive. Holy poo poo, almost 2 grand in wrenches there. I should get a bigass chain and bolt somebody's car to a light pole Powershift fucked around with this message at 05:27 on Jun 22, 2011 |
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Jun 22, 2011 05:23
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They're also known as 'Floggers' in Australia and the UK anyway. Really common in the marine world, ships and platforms. That said, I have never really seen many that small nor have I ever seen them double-hex.
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PeaceFrog posted:Yes, you whack them with a hammer. They're called Slug Wrenches. They are used when a huge fuckoff impact isn't an option. They are also expensive. I have absolutely no use for them, but I want a set in the worst way. Pssh, I hit all my tools with a hammer. You don't need custom foam for the Pelican cases, you can order them with Pluck-n-Pull foam or whatever it's called, where each sheet laser-cut into a million tiny cubes joined at the corners. It's loving rad. A side effect is that then you can plan your toolbox layout with graph paper.
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