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Just needed to knock over a drink or bowl of cheetos and you've got a perfect late night commercial.
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Cakefool posted:I needed a tool today at work, I'll need it again for certain so I thought I'd ask here. I basically needed either molegrips or a clamping adjustable spanner but with soft jaws to securely grip a smooth shaft
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Feb 28, 2015 20:25
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without marring it. I realised I need these quite often for 6-30mm shafts as a lot of pneumatic components have smooth ground shafts with threaded ends and they don't always have flats for a spanner.
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InitialDave posted:Butyl roof flashing stuck to the jaws of your preferred tool? I have a ~4"x4" piece of thin rubber I use with vise grips or channel locks when I'm worried about marring. Would get pretty annoying for constant shop use, though.
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Feb 28, 2015 22:21
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CarForumPoster posted:Like this?: http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-magnum-grip-pliers/ Ooh, clamping soft jaw pairs appears to be what I should have been searching for, thanks. I've played with these, I'd need to use them in anger before I'd be convinced. InitialDave posted:Butyl roof flashing stuck to the jaws of your preferred tool? Ahem. 
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Feb 28, 2015 22:50
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Soft jaw = deformable jaw. Make sure your chosen tool will (pick 1) wear very slowly, reform quickly, or have easily-replaced cheap inserts.
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Feb 28, 2015 23:57
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While that *seems* like a good idea, i bet if you need that you also need a funnel in order to have sex.
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Mar 1, 2015 02:05
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I need a small rolling shop stool. Kinda like this: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-adjustable-mechanics-seat/p-00951164000P But not made by Craftsman. My friends shop went through three of those due to the flimsy base (and daily use). *Edit: Wow the HF version is identical and $20 vs $32 (with 25% off). the spyder fucked around with this message at 03:40 on Mar 1, 2015 |
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Mar 1, 2015 03:37
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Not adjustable, but I've never found one of those cheap center post seats that didn't turn into a lopsided wobbly piece of poo poo. These are great: http://smile.amazon.com/Torin-Jack-TR6300-Creeper-Seat/dp/B000COC67E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425180192&sr=8-1& Someday when I pick up a maxjax lift and can justify it, I'll pick up one of the ridiculously expensive Traxion seats with monster wheels that ARE worth a drat. The whole "oh god how do I use a wrench!" part of this sales pitch is ridiculous, but the 30 degree swing and the teeth on the jaws are both pretty awesome. And Wera generally makes some pretty great poo poo. Expensive poo poo. Hypnolobster fucked around with this message at 04:34 on Mar 1, 2015 |
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Mar 1, 2015 04:22
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I have those Wera Joker wrenches (upper right) My verdict is that they're a bit on the gimmicky side. Being able to not slide on the nut is a nice feature, but not really needed much in practice.
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Mar 1, 2015 07:12
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the spyder posted:I need a small rolling shop stool. Kinda like this: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-adjustable-mechanics-seat/p-00951164000P the HF ones suck nuts. The wheels strip out of there perspective holes. But if you could find a way to fix that there Ok. Mine has had a 4lb sledge tossed into the bottom a few times. Then a few days later I went to pick it up and two of the four wheels fell off. I have the one with four wheels and the flat base.
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Mar 1, 2015 14:25
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Hypnolobster posted:Someday when I pick up a maxjax lift and can justify it, I'll pick up one of the ridiculously expensive Traxion seats with monster wheels that ARE worth a drat. So kinda like mine, except mine is homemade. We had an old Powerfist convertible creeper (folds up into a creeper seat) sitting around the shop for ages with hosed up wheels and a tendency to try to fold back down to a creeper while you were sitting on it, I booger welded some angle iron to each corner and put the casters from my old Bone Rough Rider (which my old boss ran over) on it. I've snapchatted it at least once I think, because it looks so ridiculous (bone creeper casters have little wings on them  )
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Mar 1, 2015 14:53
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Speaking of Wera Joker, this guy must have too much disposable income:
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Mar 1, 2015 18:07
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bolind posted:An acquaintance of mine has one, it's pretty nice, but not sure if it's 1600 bucks nice. Hazet is pretty much Germany's Snap-On, though, it's very, very nice, and priced accordingly. I have a magnetic tray from them (my only Hazet piece) and it's so thoroughly engineered and a joy to use. Heres one for half that on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hazet-166-N-Assistent-tool-trolley-new-/261792086592
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Mar 1, 2015 18:27
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Preoptopus posted:Heres one for half that on ebay Yes, now it's only 900 bucks for a little red wagon and two tea trays.
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Mar 1, 2015 19:37
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I'm looking for a vise I can buy from a store for under $100. I've given up on finding a craigslist vise in my price range that isn't just a chinese vise I could buy in a store. How are Irwin's vises? I played around with the 5-in. multipurpose vise at Lowe's and the mechanism was remarkably smooth. Does Harbor Freight replace broken vises the way they do hand tools? I'm not planning on becoming a blacksmith, I just want to be able to stop securing things with a C-clamp.
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Mar 3, 2015 20:43
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Cat Hatter posted:Does Harbor Freight replace broken vises the way they do hand tools? I'm not planning on becoming a blacksmith, I just want to be able to stop securing things with a C-clamp.
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Mar 3, 2015 20:57
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Cat Hatter posted:I'm looking for a vise I can buy from a store for under $100. I've given up on finding a craigslist vise in my price range that isn't just a chinese vise I could buy in a store. Not sure what size you are going for, but I have one of these HF vises: http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-swivel-vise-with-anvil-67040.html  It's so-so, but certainly better than C-clamp for securing a work piece. I've abused it pretty badly over a couple of year now.
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Mar 3, 2015 21:41
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The older and uglier the vice you buy the better it is.
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Mar 4, 2015 02:43
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Preoptopus posted:The older and uglier the vice you buy the better it is. And if it doesn't weigh a hundred pounds, it should at least look like it does.
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Mar 4, 2015 04:12
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bolind posted:Speaking of Wera Joker, this guy must have too much disposable income: This is what old main, rod, and diff bearing caps are for. Aluminum ones from jeep d44a rear diffs (and vette rear 44s, but those are semi respected and should be sold to people instead of ripping them apart before scrapping them) are extra awesome because they don't even rust.
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Mar 4, 2015 06:33
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So is there a cheap tool that'll let me press bushings out of a control arm? I don't have a vise (or anywhere to mount one) or any sort of C clamps. They're this style: The one on the bottom left in particular looks like it'd be a pain in the rear end on a traditional shop press. Or should I just take it to a shop with a 6-pack and have them do it for me?
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Mar 5, 2015 02:53
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Fucknag posted:So is there a cheap tool that'll let me press bushings out of a control arm? I don't have a vise (or anywhere to mount one) or any sort of C clamps. They're this style: Do you have a compressor? I always just knock em out with my air hammer using a cutter bit. I suppose you could take time and use a hammer and a chisel. Im assuming they are not rusty at all. Splurged on this today since Im finally down to paying/owing Snappy. Never again will I owe more than one guy. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=647601&group_ID=681943 its some anneversary edition tho and came with 2 shot glasses and 4 whiskey glasses in a nice wooden box. Fucker ripped some 22mm lugs off a rusty old truck today like butter. Preoptopus fucked around with this message at 03:32 on Mar 5, 2015 |
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Mar 5, 2015 03:23
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Fucknag posted:So is there a cheap tool that'll let me press bushings out of a control arm? I don't have a vise (or anywhere to mount one) or any sort of C clamps. They're this style: All that stuff is super easy with a press and adaptors/plates/etc. Just take it to a shop, give them some beer and let someone else do it in 30 seconds. Much easier than spending two hours loving around and swearing at it. Even when i worked as a mechanic, with some stuff i'd just take it to a machine shop and let them deal with it, saved me a lot of hassle.
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Mar 5, 2015 03:33
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Mooseykins posted:All that stuff is super easy with a press and adaptors/plates/etc. Just take it to a shop, give them some beer and let someone else do it in 30 seconds. Much easier than spending two hours loving around and swearing at it. Thinking about it this is totally what you should do. Easy Mode.
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Mar 5, 2015 03:36
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You know what they say, "Work smarter, not harder". Unless you like being frustrated and potentially damaging your parts or tools.
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Mar 5, 2015 12:38
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Preoptopus posted:Splurged on this today since Im finally down to paying/owing Snappy. Never again will I owe more than one guy. Very nice, but pricey!
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Mar 5, 2015 12:41
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Fucknag posted:So is there a cheap tool that'll let me press bushings out of a control arm? I don't have a vise (or anywhere to mount one) or any sort of C clamps. They're this style: If you think you'll need to do it again: http://www.harborfreight.com/ball-joint-service-kit-for-2wd-and-4wd-vehicles-4065.html You can also just rent a tool just like that from O'Reilly's/AdvanceAuto/Autozone for free (w/ deposit).
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Mar 6, 2015 02:07
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Jared592 posted:If you think you'll need to do it again: Yeah I tried Autozone, and was told they don't have anything like that in stock, either for sale or for tool loan. These are new control arms that I'm swappin urethane bushings into; the ones on the car have both rotting bushings and destroyed ball joint boots (from my abortive attempt to separate them during my engine swap debacle). This way I can swap the bushings, replace the control arms at my leisure, then put the new rubber bushings into the old control arms and keep them as spares. All of which is a roundabout way of saying I won't need to take the arms off the car and therefore be stuck doing it in my garage, so I think I'll just use a shop to do it. E: I will get a proper press someday though.
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Mar 6, 2015 02:37
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I know that Advance has a kit that's basically that Harbor Freight kit as a loaner tool. It is kind of pricey, though. I want to say it's 100+ dollars. You get that and tax back, but lots of people aren't prepared for that expense up front.
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Mar 6, 2015 02:51
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Fucknag posted:E: I will get a proper press someday though. You can get small ones pretty cheap. They're not the best, but they're perfectly capable, i have a small 10T one that's great for stuff like that, wheel bearings, etc. Strong enough to do pretty much everything i need, yet small and light enough that i can put it in the car if i need to do a job on-site somewhere. HF will sell them fairly cheap. A friend of mine worked at a dealer, and they bought a new big press. He asked them if i could borrow the old one and they said yes. He left shortly after and the press has been mine ever since. Thanks Skoda dealer!
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Mar 6, 2015 02:54
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Fucknag posted:Yeah I tried Autozone, and was told they don't have anything like that in stock, either for sale or for tool loan. They lied to you those jerks (or they didn't understand what you were asking for): http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/ball-joint-press That said, yeah just get a shop to do it since it sounds like it's already becoming a hassle for you.
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Mar 6, 2015 02:55
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QuarkMartial posted:I know that Advance has a kit that's basically that Harbor Freight kit as a loaner tool. It is kind of pricey, though. I want to say it's 100+ dollars. You get that and tax back, but lots of people aren't prepared for that expense up front. It's $160!
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Mar 6, 2015 03:01
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I was going to get myself a HF tool cart because my tool box is maxed out. I got a coupon in the mail for the 4 drawer black cart for $108 and a 20% off coupon that would make the 5 drawer red cart $152. I don't really need the extra space that the red cart affords, but I'm wondering if it would be higher enough quality to justify the $44. Thoughts?
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Mar 6, 2015 03:24
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Uthor posted:I was going to get myself a HF tool cart because my tool box is maxed out. I got a coupon in the mail for the 4 drawer black cart for $108 and a 20% off coupon that would make the 5 drawer red cart $152. Bigger is better.
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Mar 6, 2015 03:28
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My box is packed full. Snap-on dealer keeps nagging me to spend like 8k on a loving new box, even though i no longer work on cars, and 8k is what my car and van cost me, combined. Ol' faithful eBay purchase well-used Snap-on box. 
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Mar 6, 2015 03:31
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Uthor posted:I was going to get myself a HF tool cart because my tool box is maxed out. I got a coupon in the mail for the 4 drawer black cart for $108 and a 20% off coupon that would make the 5 drawer red cart $152. Anytime I see this question it always boils down to color preference. I have the black one and it is amazing. I started out using it. The floors at that place were old and lovely and the casters survived. I once dropped a sebring on it and almost tossed the car off the lift. Thankfully the master techs pointing and laughing at me lead me to see what happened. It suffered a scuff while the sebring lost some clearcoat/paint on an already demolished bumper. I filled it with tools and lugged it everywhere for the past four years. And it still does everything I could want and more.
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Mar 6, 2015 04:12
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Uthor posted:I was going to get myself a HF tool cart because my tool box is maxed out. I got a coupon in the mail for the 4 drawer black cart for $108 and a 20% off coupon that would make the 5 drawer red cart $152. Double check the fine print on your coupons... all of the ones I've seen lately aren't valid for "tool storage" items.
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Uthor posted:I was going to get myself a HF tool cart because my tool box is maxed out. I got a coupon in the mail for the 4 drawer black cart for $108 and a 20% off coupon that would make the 5 drawer red cart $152. Always get biggest you can afford. You may not think you need the space then all of a sudden your cramming poo poo in. I bought a "big" craftsman box about 2 years ago and I have out grown it already. So I went out and bought an even bigger bottom box, and I am finding that I am planning on buying the top part now. And there is a side chest as well. As general advice, air compressors, tool boxes, welders and a few other items I can't seem to think of off the top of my head, always get the biggest you can afford. Every thing else I find is a "add or complete" as time goes on. I think of tools as an investment though, because quality tools can always be passed down, or sold for nearly the same price as new.
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Mar 6, 2015 04:33
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Agreed. That goes for portable toolbags, too. My junkyard toolbag is up to 125lbs now and there are still things I regularly wish I had with me. e: this toolbag will happily haul around 120+ lbs of tools, tightly packed, and will last 6-12 months while being left sliding around in the bed of a pickup, a wheelbarrow, or on dirt. I strongly recommend it. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-17-in-Open-Tool-Tote-82002N11/203224201
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Question for any one who knows more than me. I have found an air compressor that attaches to my folks JD 110 garden tractor, the tank is in good shape, but the compressor is hosed. I need to replace it but I need an Air powered head unloader. It looks like this --->  I have no idea where to begin searching for this, as the compressors themselves are rare as gently caress. Luckily the tank is in decent shape.
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