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Preoptopus posted:Pro tip, on slow days, a comfy creeper under a car is a great way to get a 20 min nap in. Another protip, dont wake up startled and hit your head. This is what a
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I don't have a creeper but have one on my wish list. Never saw the point before, but I now have a garage to work in which has a proper flat concrete floor and no space for a lift so I have tall axle stands. Anybody hating on them has clearly never felt the pain in my shoulders after spent a long day working largely under a car that is on tall axle stands parked on top of cold concrete. Even using a camping mat and/or cardboard it still hurts. Maybe I'm just getting old 
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May 13, 2015 05:47
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I have this creeper http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200317495_200317495 I got it through my work - I forget exactly how much it was but I'm pretty sure I got it for under $100. I sold one to a parking lot mechanic. This guy is 350+ lbs and works out of his car on asphalt, driveways, concrete, etc all day. No lifts. I sold it to him almost two years ago and it's still going strong. I used to warranty the plastic or the lovely Torin/Big red/whatever steel ones for him once a month. Casters broke, casters fell off, welds broke, etc. It rolls super nice with the big wheels and since they're in the corners they are away from your work area. I got pinched in the side by a caster on one of those lovely creepers. Never again!
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May 13, 2015 06:05
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I'm just an amateur, but I like the Duralast version of this. Very comfy.
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May 13, 2015 09:09
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I have a cheapo version of this http://www.autozone.com/creepers-and-carts/creeper-and-roller-seat/omega-6-wheel-powder-coat-finish-z-creeper/964657_0_0/ My garage has a concrete floor, so the small casters aren't a problem. I use the stool constantly, since most work on the Mini is down low.
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May 13, 2015 17:08
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my wife got me this creeper for 2$ when the old bodyman from down the street passed away. I like the old wood style ones. I have always had one and they have always worked well on my concrete foor http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Mac-Tools-Mechanics-Creeper-Floor-Roller-Wooden-Rare-Swirl-rollers-EVC-/131509324331
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May 14, 2015 00:52
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With a nice smooth floor this seams like a really cool gimmick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Cq78zYKzs
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May 14, 2015 00:58
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Anyone have a recommendation for an electric pressure washer? I know they're not as good as gas, but neither are my electric mower and weed eater but I do just fine with them. Also, got my first set of Grey Pneumatic Duo Sockets. Haven't used them but they look nice! Only 5 more sets to buy!
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May 14, 2015 05:31
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With electric pressure washers, unless you're willing to spend upwards of $750 (for a cheap one) you truly are better off with a gas-powered unit. All consumer-grade electric pressure washers are both underpowered and use plastic pump housings, you'll be lucky to get a single season out of it before the housing cracks.
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May 14, 2015 05:36
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My condo association bought the highest end Karcher electric and were pretty happy with it. It works great at cleaning sidewalks and concrete. Certainly not as good as a gas one, but way easier to store and maintain (just throw it in a closet). I think it was this model or one similar to it: http://www.amazon.com/Karcher-2000PSI-1-4GPM-Electric-Pressure/dp/B004P5POKM/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1431578731&sr=1-3
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May 14, 2015 05:45
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More creeper talk: I have a padded creeper, and use it on some jobs, mostly when I'm gonna be under for awhile (horizontal tool fetching). If it's an up and down job (Bolts from above! Bolts from below!) I'll ignore the creeper and unroll my carpet sample that I cut to fit between most wheels/ramps/stands. When I'm done, it's rolled up and shrink-wrap banded. And yes, nap-time is allowed and is lovely. Bonus points when it's chilly out. When my precious roll gets too dirty I'll be finding another (free) one. Hearing all this talk of crawling around on cardboard gives me the willies. Otteration fucked around with this message at 06:30 on May 14, 2015 |
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May 14, 2015 06:28
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fknlo posted:Anyone have a recommendation for an electric pressure washer? I know they're not as good as gas, but neither are my electric mower and weed eater but I do just fine with them. I just bought this http://www.amazon.com/AR-AR383-Electric-Pressure-Washer/dp/B002Z8E52Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431582851&sr=8-1&keywords=ar+pressure+washer And have been very happy with it so far. I pressure washed my back patio and walkways and I also bought a foam cannon attachment that works pretty well. It has the normal issues all electric pressure washers have, but for the price, size and ease of maintenance (i.e. not gas) it's been good so far.
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May 14, 2015 06:57
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Otteration posted:More creeper talk: I have a padded creeper, and use it on some jobs, mostly when I'm gonna be under for awhile (horizontal tool fetching). If it's an up and down job (Bolts from above! Bolts from below!) I'll ignore the creeper and unroll my carpet sample that I cut to fit between most wheels/ramps/stands. When I'm done, it's rolled up and shrink-wrap banded. I've never used anything but cold hard concrete and asphalt under me when working on a car, you goddamn nancies. 
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May 14, 2015 16:44
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mod sassinator posted:My condo association bought the highest end Karcher electric and were pretty happy with it. It works great at cleaning sidewalks and concrete. Certainly not as good as a gas one, but way easier to store and maintain (just throw it in a closet). I think it was this model or one similar to it: http://www.amazon.com/Karcher-2000PSI-1-4GPM-Electric-Pressure/dp/B004P5POKM/ref=sr_1_3?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1431578731&sr=1-3 My dad bought one of these things, and it failed in under 20 hours of usage. he spent a bunch of time and money trying to repair it only to give up and throw it away, and trust me, my dad is not the type to give up repairing stuff.
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May 14, 2015 17:03
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HotCanadianChick posted:I've never used anything but cold hard concrete and asphalt under me when working on a car, you goddamn nancies. Look at Suzy Solidground over there, never been to the junkyard. 
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May 14, 2015 17:54
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 Mmmmmmm, New tools.
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May 14, 2015 19:21
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Splizwarf posted:Look at Suzy Solidground over there, never been to the junkyard. Been to plenty of pick 'n' pulls, but now that I think of it, I've never pulled anything that required me to get under the car. Mostly fenders/doors/engine electronics.
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May 14, 2015 20:02
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HotCanadianChick posted:I've never used anything but cold hard concrete and asphalt under me when working on a car, you goddamn nancies. Now I'm thinking about which auto-inflating air mattress might fit under most cars. http://www.sears.com/instabed-84001...3&mktRedirect=y ? Gonna need a lift after all, I guess.
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May 15, 2015 06:08
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Today I pull into the shop and there is a 30 foot limo waiting for me. You see what you guys did with all your creeper chat!
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May 15, 2015 06:19
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Otteration posted:Now I'm thinking about which auto-inflating air mattress might fit under most cars. Have a look at Thinsulate mats.
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May 15, 2015 09:28
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Splizwarf posted:Have a look at Thinsulate mats. Thinsulate and cheap foam thermal mats are good and should be used always.
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May 15, 2015 11:35
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I know the forum wisdom for running automotive air tools is a 30 or more gallon compressor. My fiance wants to get into doing some furniture restoration and would like to run air sanders on the same rig. Looking online, the sanders seem to use way more CFM than typical air wrenches and stuff, any idea what a good baseline compressor HP/capacity would be to run these types of tools?
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May 16, 2015 21:19
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PaintVagrant posted:I know the forum wisdom for running automotive air tools is a 30 or more gallon compressor. My fiance wants to get into doing some furniture restoration and would like to run air sanders on the same rig. What exact tools? More to the point how many CFM and to be used for how long at a time? I can absolutely run a 30 gallon out of air with an automotive D/A sander at like 4 CFM when sanding large panels, but it's not really that big of a deal. Just wait a bit for compressor refresh.....it's not like I'm doing this for a living or anything. The stuff she is using could be a lot more or less CFM and the usage pattern might be a lot different.
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May 16, 2015 21:49
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PaintVagrant posted:I know the forum wisdom for running automotive air tools is a 30 or more gallon compressor. My fiance wants to get into doing some furniture restoration and would like to run air sanders on the same rig. Well this is clearly the prime opportunity to buy the Biggest best compressor you can afford. Is it necessary, not now. But when you need it you will wish you had gotten a bigger one. Ask me how I know (Honda crank bolts)
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May 16, 2015 21:52
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a good cheap 3x rivet gun?
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May 17, 2015 00:52
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Tomarse posted:I don't have a creeper but have one on my wish list. Get one with an adjustable headrest. You'll thank me later. I have a Snap-on one and it's overpriced poo poo. it's so low it bottoms out all the time and i've got pissed off and thrown it more times than i can remember. It's a totally hateful thing but it was so expensive i refuse to replace it, and the adjustable headrest means i like it just enough to keep it. SouthsideSaint posted:Well this is clearly the prime opportunity to buy the Biggest best compressor you can afford. Is it necessary, not now. But when you need it you will wish you had gotten a bigger one. Ask me how I know (Honda crank bolts) While i definitely agree on getting the biggest compressor you can, Honda crank bolts are no problem with the holding tool and a big bar. (I've also done some with a 36" bar and a scaffold pole.)  I bought myself a new tool:  A mate of mine is also my Snap-on dealer, this is the latest model 1/2" electric impact, reposessed. ｣480 instead of ｣750. Happy belated birthday to me. Mooseykins fucked around with this message at 01:31 on May 17, 2015 |
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May 17, 2015 01:25
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Motronic posted:What exact tools? More to the point how many CFM and to be used for how long at a time? I am not really sure. Some disc sanders I assume, and maybe some other minor woodworking tools. It's a hobby thing so having to wait for the compressor to refill the tank is fine I'd say. My main fear was that sanders would suck up way more cfm than ratchets/etc and we would need a beefier compressor. I feel like between my automotive crap and her hobby crap we probably want to run enough tools that going pneumatic is the way to go. I will read up on some of the HF sanders and stuff and see what sort of cfm they draw.
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May 17, 2015 01:47
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Mooseykins posted:
That tool and a gently caress off long length of pipe was the only way I got it to come off. Until I worked at a dealer with a compressor the size of my childhood bedroom. I was mainly pointing out that if its for something the women/wife does as well, why not go for broke and get the biggest you can.
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May 17, 2015 02:06
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Mooseykins posted:Get one with an adjustable headrest. You'll thank me later. I have a Snap-on one and it's overpriced poo poo. it's so low it bottoms out all the time and i've got pissed off and thrown it more times than i can remember. It's a totally hateful thing but it was so expensive i refuse to replace it, and the adjustable headrest means i like it just enough to keep it. I always forgot how much the markup is for Snap On outside the US.
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May 17, 2015 03:11
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I mistook the charger for the battery and went "goddrat, son" before I figured it out. Nice buy, that thing is brutal.
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May 17, 2015 04:51
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Mooseykins posted:Get one with an adjustable headrest. You'll thank me later. I have a Snap-on one and it's overpriced poo poo. it's so low it bottoms out all the time and i've got pissed off and thrown it more times than i can remember. It's a totally hateful thing but it was so expensive i refuse to replace it, and the adjustable headrest means i like it just enough to keep it. drat you got that for a fuckin song!
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May 17, 2015 16:53
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PaintVagrant posted:I am not really sure. Some disc sanders I assume, and maybe some other minor woodworking tools. It's a hobby thing so having to wait for the compressor to refill the tank is fine I'd say. One thing to consider with wood work is oil in tool exhaust spraying on it. A inline dryer or a some rag over the exhaust may be a good idea. That said I'm coming from a manufacturing background. You may not need that in a home shop.
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May 17, 2015 17:53
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SouthsideSaint posted:Well this is clearly the prime opportunity to buy the Biggest best compressor you can afford. Is it necessary, not now. But when you need it you will wish you had gotten a bigger one. Ask me how I know (Honda crank bolts) Buy the biggest you can. If you are limited to 110v try to get a machine that will allow you to do 220v too. My machine I bought can use both 110 and 220, so once I get my future garage and house, ill be running it on 220. Its just an efficiency thing, and the motor wont work as hard on 2 legs as 1 leg. Of course, if you have that luxury. If not, then make sure you get a good 110v machine.
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May 17, 2015 20:09
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I saw a man today who had a 60 gal compressor that went kaput so he just hooked a 80 gal compressor up to it. So he had like 140 gal total. Which seems like a lot to me.
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May 18, 2015 06:09
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Running the motors on 110 really cuts their life, but if you don't have two legs available you don't have a choice. I need to find a nice craigslist compressor so I can ruin the paint on my miata.
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May 18, 2015 15:44
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If anyone is dying for a cheap flux core starter welder, HF just put theirs on sale for $100: http://www.harborfreight.com/90-Amp...il_s1012_c2115a Just don't use their wire and they work okay. Also keep the duty cycle down. When it starts splattering go pick up some lunch wile it cools off.
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May 18, 2015 22:48
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Debating grabbing one of those to throw in the truck for trackside repairs. I'm trying to figure out how many things 1. I would need to repair at the track to continue my weekend and 2. How may of those things I'd trust after welding them up with a HF MIG.
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May 18, 2015 23:11
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Welding is welding. It doesn't matter if you bought the fanciest Miller machine in the world, if the operator sucks, you will always have poo poo welds no matter the machine.
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May 19, 2015 03:27
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Welding is welding. It doesn't matter if you bought the fanciest Miller machine in the world, if the operator sucks, you will always have poo poo welds no matter the machine. Also if the machine sucks bad enough you will always have poo poo welds no matter the operator. This machine is acceptable for small jobs. Slightly larger jobs with an operator who knows when it's starting to flail and needs to be given a break.
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I got one of those for free and it works. Not well, but I built a work bench and an exhaust for my Chumpcar and both of those things are still in one piece.
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