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QuarkMartial posted:I prefer these ten times over the midnight black ones. They hold their shape better and don't tear as easily. I've tried those gloves so many times and the diamond gloves really are great my problem is I can't get over the smell. Gives me a headache anytime I wear the diamonds. I use the 9mil nitrile gloves from HF and they are amazing.
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SouthsideSaint posted:I've tried those gloves so many times and the diamond gloves really are great my problem is I can't get over the smell. Gives me a headache anytime I wear the diamonds. I use the 9mil nitrile gloves from HF and they are amazing. Same. All of my coworkers use them. I can't deal with the smell of em. I'm not allergic to latex - i just hate it.
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Splizwarf posted:If it fit in the first place, don't you still have a measurable curve? Sorry, I'm not following. I don't have the thing it fits, never did. I tried measuring the curve of the wrench itself but it isn't a portion of a circle. The inner "circumference" (for lack of a better word) of the large wrench is 70mm which does fall in the range of 68-75 but I suspect that is coincidence. Same measurement on the small wrench is 60mm but I suspect it's size is closer to 40mm. I bought a bunch of tools, pulled what I wanted and will toss the rest on ebay. I was hoping to figure out the size for the listing but if not it is what it is. There was also a wrench for a South Bend so these might have been for that, or something else. They are nice wrenches but I have no use for them.
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wormil posted:Sorry, I'm not following. I don't have the thing it fits, never did. I tried measuring the curve of the wrench itself but it isn't a portion of a circle. The inner "circumference" (for lack of a better word) of the large wrench is 70mm which does fall in the range of 68-75 but I suspect that is coincidence. Same measurement on the small wrench is 60mm but I suspect it's size is closer to 40mm. I bought a bunch of tools, pulled what I wanted and will toss the rest on ebay. I was hoping to figure out the size for the listing but if not it is what it is. There was also a wrench for a South Bend so these might have been for that, or something else. They are nice wrenches but I have no use for them. Try tracing it out on a piece of paper, then draw a straight line across the gap, so it looks like a D. From there, measure the straight line for your diameter, divide that in half for your radius (assuming the tool isn't oblong). From there you can calculate the circumference by multiplying the diameter times pi (~3.14), and then just divide that in half to get the inner circumference of your tool. Pretty straightforward (at least, I'm assuming this is what you're asking, how to get your inner circumference of the jaw opening).
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That relies on the assumption that the wrench grabs 180* appart. I'm not sure that is true for that style of wrench, the one I have for my spring perches isn't quite 180.
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FatCow posted:That relies on the assumption that the wrench grabs 180* appart. I'm not sure that is true for that style of wrench, the one I have for my spring perches isn't quite 180.
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Buddy at work smashed up his Sanppy 1/2 cordless impact so he just gives it to me and Im getting it rebuilt for 100 bucks! WIN!
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0toShifty posted:What gloves does everyone use? I've been using Microflex Midknight black nitrile gloves. They tear way too easily. I go though 3-4 sets during any given day. I've been happiest with the Microflex Duraflocks. I ran out and bought a box of 7mil HF gloves and while the dexterity is a bit better, they get sweatsoaked way too fast and rip too easily. I've got a few actual reusable gloves I use (some of the Costco "SnapOn" stuff) when I'm not dealing with fluids. El Jebus posted:I was just about to suggest this. $20 off right now, too. That's a hell of a deal. None of the Crescent stuff has ever given me any trouble.
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OSU_Matthew posted:Try tracing it out on a piece of paper, then draw a straight line across the gap, so it looks like a D. From there, measure the straight line for your diameter, divide that in half for your radius (assuming the tool isn't oblong). From there you can calculate the circumference by multiplying the diameter times pi (~3.14), and then just divide that in half to get the inner circumference of your tool. I don't actually know how these wrenches are measured, if I did I might be able figure the size of the small wrench. But I know that your suggestion wont work, it was the first thing I tried. Also, the tool is oblong, I stated in my earlier post that it is not a portion of a circle.
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Many months ago I bought a Menards brand pistol trip tire inflator with a built in gauge, it's a piece of crap. Last night, the fitting was too loose and leaked out all usable pressure. It's a standard 1/4" industrial style fitting but it's loose. After using my vise and and a cheater bar to remove the fitting, I discovered the dimensions of the fitting don't match any of my other fittings at all. I measured the fitting at several points and found that it was up to .020" smaller than my Harbor Freight fittings. I thought I could simply replace the fitting, but the threads on the HF fitting measure 1/2", and .460" on the Menards fitting. Is there any chance I can find a better fitting to salvage this tool?
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Everyone should wear some type of eye protection, although I can see if you are the type to wear glasses only and no contacts, then prescription safety glasses might be considered a luxury. Still, I recommend getting some, as your eyesight is worth protecting. Either way, here are two styles I use at work, they are both very good and I think everyone should have at least 1 pair, and with them being under 10 dollars a pair, you really have no excuse! Jackson Nemesis http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-30003...+safety+glasses Jackson Hellraiser, I recommend these for smaller/narrow faces http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-30138...kson+hellraiser After using both I will never use any other kind again The anti-fog is pretty good, at least I've never had a pair fog up on me unless it was really really cold (like, in the 20s or teens). I like these because they are at least somewhat stylish. My only complaint with these is that they scratch pretty easily if you wipe them off with any kind of dirt on them. They also come in shaded versions, which make for some nice looking sunglasses! I also have a pair of prescription ones, made by 3M link removed, nevermind This is the only pair I've had, but they are comfortable, lightweight, hard to scratch, and never fog up. Strawberry fucked around with this message at 01:33 on Dec 11, 2015 |
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Strawberry posted:Everyone should wear some type of eye protection, although I can see if you are the type to wear glasses only and no contacts, then prescription safety glasses might be considered a luxury. Still, I recommend getting some, as your eyesight is worth protecting. Heads up, that third link redirects to some kind of bullshit online casino website. e: removed quoted link Splizwarf fucked around with this message at 01:47 on Dec 11, 2015 |
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Splizwarf posted:Heads up, that third link redirects to some kind of bullshit online casino website. Looks like a malicious banner ad.
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My bad, link removed.
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Eye protection chat: http://smile.amazon.com/3M-11329-Virtua-Anti-Fog-Glasses/dp/B00JIN72U6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1449795732&sr=8-7&keywords=3m+safety+glasses Really, these are the way to rock. Cheap as hell, but as good optically (or better) as all the silly framed style eyepro. Cheap enough that if they get scratched, throwing them away and grabbing a new pair is no big deal, and the better your vision is, the better the chance you get to keep all your digits/body intact.
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I've got a couple pairs of Smith & Wessons. One clear and one tinted. I like them, but they fog like a motherfucker if I put a paper mask on. You guys have any tricks on avoiding that?
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On the recommendation on someone here, I got these prescription goggles. They're not the prettiest, but they're super cheap and way better than wearing goggles over my regular glasses. For how much I use them (a handful of time a year), they're perfect. http://www.zennioptical.com/702023-prescription-goggles.html
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:I've got a couple pairs of Smith & Wessons. One clear and one tinted. I like them, but they fog like a motherfucker if I put a paper mask on. You guys have any tricks on avoiding that? I use a cheap respirator instead of a paper mask. It's way better.
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:I've got a couple pairs of Smith & Wessons. One clear and one tinted. I like them, but they fog like a motherfucker if I put a paper mask on. You guys have any tricks on avoiding that? Tiny little bit of dish soap on a cloth/paper towel, and rub it all over the inside of the lens. Wipe up excess until it's clear, but don't rinse it off. Should help with the fogging. I bought a pair of those German stainless steel cup style safety glasses and it works great on those.
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If you're under a car, go ahead and get the full face shield from HF. gently caress eating rust and mud.
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wallaka posted:If you're under a car, go ahead and get the full face shield from HF. gently caress eating rust and mud. Got one of those, too. Scratches like it's made of cheese and fogs like crazy, but I appreciate having at least something between my face and a wire wheel.
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I have a set of Uvex goggles for under the car since it seems like my eyeholes are funnels for falling debris. For regular safety glasses I'm using the 3m ones that have a little bit of a gasket around the edge since they give a little of the goggle protection from stuff coming in the sides, but are more comfortable: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Virtua-Pro...+safety+glasses The antifog is really good (at first anyway. It seems to wear off a little after a while.)
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I used a HF face shield for a couple years before getting a semi-decent one, it's night and day. Splurge on a real face shield. The HF one is like wearing a broken flip flop.
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I use HF face shields and consider them disposable. When they get too scratched and scuffed, they're $3 so recycle that one and grab another off the stockpile.
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I'm looking for a tool related gift for my father in law, need a suggestion for something you'd get someone who already has everything. I'm already getting him a locking adjustable wrench so I'm looking for something similar to that between $20-50.
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 I'd find a different set than those since they're $40-50, but having it hold the bolt up and the ring on the end being magnetic makes it a fabulous ratcheting wrench imo. Or if he really does have everything, possibly something to help him organize it all? Maybe a nice set of rails to store his sockets on or something?
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Geoj posted:I'm looking for a tool related gift for my father in law, need a suggestion for something you'd get someone who already has everything. I'm already getting him a locking adjustable wrench so I'm looking for something similar to that between $20-50. http://www.amazon.com/Channellock-748-8-Inch-Cutter-Reach/dp/B00065TGQI They're long end nippers, but they're the greatest brake spring pliers ever. Someone here recommended them and I'm blown away by how great they are Grip-On 127B-06 http://amzn.com/B001G0MGZ0 Bent end vice grips. They've saved my rear end a bunch of times and they're pretty uncommon. http://amzn.com/B0048NTFFQ http://amzn.com/B0048O0YC8 Bolt/nut checkers. All super useful but not the usual stuff.
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Elmnt80 posted:Or if he really does have everything, possibly something to help him organize it all? Maybe a nice set of rails to store his sockets on or something? He's been restoring and selling damaged cars for about 40 years so he has the usual tools well covered, and over the years he's picked up numerous filing cabinets that he uses for tool storage. I'm basically looking for useful oddities that most people wouldn't have.
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Geoj posted:I'm basically looking for useful oddities that most people wouldn't have. Stanley Adjustable Locking Wrench.
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Already on the list, just want to get him something else to go with it. Was originally going to get him this LED worklight from Summit Racing but I forgot that my brother in law got him a Dewalt light that works with his 18v batteries over the summer. e: there is, but at almost $200 it would be about half of my overall gift budget for the year. Also looks like it only works with their 20v lithium ion batteries (he has 18v NiCd.) VV Geoj fucked around with this message at 23:25 on Dec 11, 2015 |
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Is there a DeWalt version of the various tool-battery-powered heated hoodie/jacket? The Milwaukee m12 heated hoodie is fantastic. AKA The Best Tool
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I bought a pair of Thread/bolt size gauges by Murray back in october. Have been handy a few times.
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MRC48B posted:I bought a pair of Thread/bolt size gauges by Murray back in october. Have been handy a few times. Someone has an old set of these below their drawer at work. They get used about a dozen times a week. Amazingly handy thing to have.
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Elmnt80 posted:Someone has an old set of these below their drawer at work. They get used about a dozen times a week. Amazingly handy thing to have. How often do you run into bolts that aren't 3/8-16?  I guess it would be handy in those oddball cases, though.
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Quite often. Actually, I think I've had 3 cases of it actually being 3/8-16 while on the counter with the bolts being m8x1.25 or m10x1.5 most of the time. And while we could just walk it down and match it up, I'd rather I get it right whenever possible. 
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Uthor posted:On the recommendation on someone here, I got these prescription goggles. They're not the prettiest, but they're super cheap and way better than wearing goggles over my regular glasses. For how much I use them (a handful of time a year), they're perfect. Hey, that's a pretty good idea. I wish they made laboratory goggles too, though. The same product with full shields and capped vents shouldn't be that hard, should it? Not like there aren't a million chemistry students and lab techs that would appreciate some cheap stater pairs or backups. Maybe I'll send them an email.
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These are my personal choice for face protection when under a flakey car or trailer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009KZTWWI/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A31S5CNG23AL6T Only have the occasional fogging issue.
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Any of you have suggestions for JIS screw drivers? I've seen a few on Amazon but nothing by brands I recognize. My bike has a bunch of JIS screws I'd rather not destroy when I go to change my brake fluid.
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In the interests of consolidating batteries: I have a 18v Snap On 1/2" cordless impact from maybe 2006 or so, it works fine and all. I am debating selling it and getting a newer Milwaukee 1/2 impact wrench. Is this a dumb idea or not? I am not sure how to weigh higher specs on the Milwaukee vs Snap on quality.
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Deeters posted:Any of you have suggestions for JIS screw drivers? I've seen a few on Amazon but nothing by brands I recognize. My bike has a bunch of JIS screws I'd rather not destroy when I go to change my brake fluid. I wanted to recommend a Wera, because the lazer etched tips are excellent, even on the standard phillips heads. Weirdly, I couldn't find anything JIS, and eventually discovered that the JIS standard was obsoleted in 2008 by the DIN 5260-PH standard. So, you might find more recognizable brands with the current standard, but I'm still going to recommend Wera, because LASERS:  Downloading the catalogue from Wera to see for certain which models are DIN 5260, but this Kraftform 350 PH data sheet has some info that I can't get directly on the Wera site. Not sure if your bike is of the powered or unpowered variety, but either way, Zyklop mini-ratchet and bit driver set is a really compact collection of drivers for travelling with; throw your common sockets in 1/4" and you can cover a lot of bases. While I'm at it, I might as well tell you how fantastic the Kompakt ratcheting handle is; so much easier on the hands than regular drivers when you're using it for hours. I feel like a shill for Wera; I'm not honest! Blitter fucked around with this message at 03:28 on Dec 13, 2015 |
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