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What is your opinion on beam-style torque wrenches like this? http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35554256&KPID=18611042&pla=pla_18611042 Are they any good? I really want a torque wrench that indicates what the current torque is and I'd prefer to avoid a digital torque wrench. We live in the future, such a thing could be possible.
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OSU_Matthew posted:What's that brake bleeder tool that keeps suction on the master cylinder that everyone likes? I can't seem to find it on my Amazon wish list, and now I'd like to give it a shot on my effed truck brakes. There's also the Motiv, but that creates pressure, not suction. https://www.motiveproducts.com/
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Jul 10, 2016 18:49
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Marauder Stig posted:What is your opinion on beam-style torque wrenches like this? http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35554256&KPID=18611042&pla=pla_18611042 They work fine. I've been using one for years. Lifetime warranty as well.
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Jul 10, 2016 19:11
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Uthor posted:There's also the Motiv, but that creates pressure, not suction. I faked a Motiv with a garden pump sprayer, screw-on hose barb and a junkyard MC lid. It's totally awesome.
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Jul 10, 2016 19:13
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Marauder Stig posted:What is your opinion on beam-style torque wrenches like this? http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35554256&KPID=18611042&pla=pla_18611042 They're literally the only option if you need to check the torque on a rotating fastener like a pinion nut or something. And yeah, they're a good way to get an idea of current torque on a fastener as well. Ideally, you'd have a full set of beams and clickers.
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Jul 10, 2016 19:19
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:They're literally the only option if you need to check the torque on a rotating fastener like a pinion nut or something. And yeah, they're a good way to get an idea of current torque on a fastener as well. Ideally, you'd have a full set of beams and clickers.
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Jul 10, 2016 20:45
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eddiewalker posted:I faked a Motiv with a garden pump sprayer, screw-on hose barb and a junkyard MC lid. It's totally awesome. I'm Cat Hatter, and I support this message. If you go this route, the cheapest sprayer at Lowe's will let you screw the quick disconnect from an air hose directly to the locking trigger assembly so you can easily change out MC lids and start/stop the pressure flow.
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Jul 10, 2016 23:55
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sharkytm posted:I assume you mean "better" and not "cheaper", but IME, they're all the same. Not very good, but with some tweaking, they work. Nothing like a proper pair, but those aren't <$30. Yes, I did mean better. I figured they must be close since everything looks exactly like the $12 HF ones. I don't safety wire anywhere near enough stuff to warrant buying a proper pair.
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Jul 11, 2016 01:11
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Uthor posted:There's also the Motiv, but that creates pressure, not suction. That'd be exactly what I was looking for! That way I can just put pressure on the mc with a fresh bottle of fluid, and then crack each line individually and bleed till clean without having to pump the pedal, correct? eddiewalker posted:I faked a Motiv with a garden pump sprayer, screw-on hose barb and a junkyard MC lid. It's totally awesome. I'm in, tell me more. Do you just drill out the spare mc cap and glue in a hose fitting for the sprayer line? What kind of glues/seals work best for brake fluid? Does the pump sprayer do a good job pushing fluid without a ton of air bubbles? E: Nvm, found a guide online 
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Jul 11, 2016 12:05
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OSU_Matthew posted:What kind of glues/seals work best for brake fluid? Does the pump sprayer do a good job pushing fluid without a ton of air bubbles? Don't put brake fluid in the pressure tank, just use it to provide air pressure. Then it's not a concern and there's no cleanup.
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Jul 11, 2016 13:00
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InitialDave posted:A digital torque wrench gives you a "live" readout as well, so does a good job of doing everything. I was not aware of that. Good to know if I ever decide to go nuts and drop $Texas on a digital wrench.
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Jul 11, 2016 13:54
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^^ Don't get the craftsman digital torque wrench, it's a complete POS. I have an old craftsman beam and clicker style, and I never ever use the newer digital one because it just sucks and doesn't hold its settings well while using it. revmoo posted:Don't put brake fluid in the pressure tank, just use it to provide air pressure. Then it's not a concern and there's no cleanup. Ohh, ok, derp, looks like I just had a fundamental misunderstanding of the function. I thought it was to provide pressure to force it out and replenish the fluid, not just force it out... Thanks!
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Jul 11, 2016 14:09
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You can use it either way. Filling it up with brake fluid saves you from derping and running out of fluid in the reservoir, not putting brake fluid in it makes it easier to clean up and doesn't unnecessarily open extra brake fluid containers.
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Jul 11, 2016 14:27
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I have the gunson eezibleed which does the same with the pressure from your spare tyre. I need to pick up some junkyard caps though, mine cracked.
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Jul 11, 2016 14:31
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Cakefool posted:mine cracked. How the gently caress?
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Jul 11, 2016 15:10
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:They're literally the only option if you need to check the torque on a rotating fastener like a pinion nut or something. And yeah, they're a good way to get an idea of current torque on a fastener as well. Ideally, you'd have a full set of beams and clickers. I ghettoed this by buying a 0-11lb digital fish scale off amazon for like 15 bucks, cutting an 8" circle (4" radius/lever arm) of 3/4 plywood, and using a deck screw and a piece of string to set it up as a pulley. Bolted the plywood to the pinion yoke, spooled the string up, pull smoothly and the scale will pick a reading after the initial spike from getting the pinion spinning. Presto, 44 in-lb digital rolling torque/preload measuring wrench for $peanuts. I mean it's not as polished as using the Right Tool, but the spec was (iirc) 20 to 40 inch pounds so I shot for the middle of the range, and it cost me $20 all-in instead of $texas.
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Jul 11, 2016 15:35
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That thermal imager is on sale again, today only: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3782851
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kastein posted:I ghettoed this by buying a 0-11lb digital fish scale off amazon for like 15 bucks, cutting an 8" circle (4" radius/lever arm) of 3/4 plywood, and using a deck screw and a piece of string to set it up as a pulley. Bolted the plywood to the pinion yoke, spooled the string up, pull smoothly and the scale will pick a reading after the initial spike from getting the pinion spinning. Presto, 44 in-lb digital rolling torque/preload measuring wrench for $peanuts. ...says the engineer. poo poo, I just ordered a 1/4" beam wrench from home depot and then returned it when I was done  . Fuckin' stupid though, the 1/4 drives are always more expensive than the 3/8s. Kiss my rear end.
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Jul 12, 2016 01:13
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sirnollem posted:If you already have a half inch rachet and extension you can go with a flip socket and fit most vehicles. Well the socket it came with is too thick so I'm getting this or something like it. I totally forgot about Harbor Freight though. I think the closest one is a while away unfortunately.
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Jul 12, 2016 01:20
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My old landlord is a complete imbecile, but actually did me a solid today. Last time he dropped by to clean the roof and gutters, I asked him about the giant pile of tools just hanging out on the bench in the garage. "Uhh, just take whatever or throw them out dude, sorry they're in the way" Today's the last day we're staying there, so I fully took him up on that offer.   I also grabbed a bunch of little clamps and files, but I'm pretty drat happy with my haul.
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Jul 12, 2016 05:02
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What's that thing in the middle below the crimpers?
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Jul 12, 2016 06:31
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Holepunch for leather, afaik.
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Jul 12, 2016 06:32
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And what's that thing in the first pic?
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Jul 12, 2016 07:35
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Splizwarf posted:How the gently caress? The caps it comes with aren't the same plastic as oem ones so time/brake fluid/pressure cracked it. The fix is an oem cap with a hole drilled in it, no biggie.
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Jul 12, 2016 07:55
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bolind posted:And what's that thing in the first pic? Torque wrench iirc, head is at the left.
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Jul 12, 2016 10:51
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Slim Pickens posted:My old landlord is a complete imbecile, but actually did me a solid today. Last time he dropped by to clean the roof and gutters, I asked him about the giant pile of tools just hanging out on the bench in the garage. "Uhh, just take whatever or throw them out dude, sorry they're in the way" What's in that guide-a-bit?
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Mcqueen posted:What's in that guide-a-bit? A pink dragon dildo.
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Mcqueen posted:What's in that guide-a-bit? It's basically some big plastic tube shaped like that blue silhouette with a jig at the top. The little instructions show that it's for flat surfaces or pipe. Seemed handy enough and for $free, I figured it was worth it. And yeah, it's a torque wrench at the top and a leather punch next to the massive crescent wrench.
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Any decent tool "deals" for Prime Day? I'm at work and can't squat on Amazon all day, help me spend money pls idk seems like a decent deal on bit set for 30 bucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015SR9I0...32MKTTTNKZTYAFG TACTICAL SANDALS fucked around with this message at 18:52 on Jul 12, 2016 |
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Jul 12, 2016 17:16
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always be closing posted:What's that thing in the middle below the crimpers? that's for doing a Jacobs Ladder
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Jul 12, 2016 19:35
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Any ideas one what I can use to clean the old wax off my friction drawer slides? I tried a ton of chlorinated brake cleaner and it didn't really do anything.
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Jul 12, 2016 20:32
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revmoo posted:Any ideas one what I can use to clean the old wax off my friction drawer slides?
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TACTICAL SANDALS posted:Any decent tool "deals" for Prime Day? I'm at work and can't squat on Amazon all day, help me spend money pls Check Amazon warehouse deals on battery tool kits. Last year I got my six tool makita 18v lithium battery tool set for almost half price, basically brand new, it was pretty ridiculous. All warehouse stuff is like another 20% off the initial deal pricing, and 99% of it is new in box returns.
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revmoo posted:Any ideas one what I can use to clean the old wax off my friction drawer slides? toluene/xylene  but yeah probably just elbow grease and maybe some heat
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Lathespin.gif posted:toluene/xylene And maybe some plastic scraper action.
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Jul 12, 2016 21:50
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revmoo posted:Any ideas one what I can use to clean the old wax off my friction drawer slides? Try non chlorinated too. I've found they dissolve different subsets of chemicals... chlorinated will clean junkyard grease pencil off usually, non chlorinated may or may not, and they attack different plastics and paints and stuff. I usually try to only keep one can of chlorinated brakleen around that looks very different from the cans of nonchlorinated because I loving know I'm gonna be a dumbass and use brakleen to prep for welding. At least the nonchlorinated kind only sets things on fire when you do that instead of killing you dead or murdering your kidneys, lungs, nervous system, olfactory system, and maybe throat and liver for fun.
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kastein posted:that's for doing a Jacobs Ladder 
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revmoo posted:Don't put brake fluid in the pressure tank, just use it to provide air pressure. Then it's not a concern and there's no cleanup. I disagree. Teflon tape seals the fittings well and shop rags can be stuff around the master to catch spills. Brake fluid is cheap at $8 a quart for Valvoline and it's far more satisfying to it a whole quart in the system and be sure it's clean, without stopping and going. The pickup for the fluid is low and I had no bubbles come through.
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Motive/pressure bleeders: I borrowed one and it had a ton of adapters etc for each car. it was the kind that hooked into your tire for air pressure. I didn't manage to actually open a bleeder because by the time I pressurized it and climbed down to the caliper, the cap blew off and the fluid I had put in the reservoir had blown all over the car, house, and driveway. The guy I borrowed it from didn't want it back. I lent it to someone, and kept forgetting to pick it up, hopefully they donated it to someone else. The point of this story is of course user error, but don't put fluid in the tank until you have tested the caps with no fluid to make sure they won't blow off and you get to spend hours cleaning fluid off all your painted surfaces and you engine. The adapter cap damaged the threads on the master reservoir too. I also found that vacuum bleeding doesn't work on some ABS systems either, because it suctions the abs valve closed and you don't ever pull any fluid. Best bleeding is pedal bleeding (and caliper bleeding to get the bubbles out of there).
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blindjoe posted:Motive/pressure bleeders: Yeah, the instructions for Motive indicate you should pump up to 10psi or so before adding fluid, and let it sit a bit to make sure the system is sealed. In my experience, the "universal" adapters are particularly finicky, so its always wise to run the "dry" test when using them. Pedal bleeding as in fully depressing the pedal to push fluid out the caliper? Probably just me, but I've had bad luck with that. In the owner basically only uses the slightest brake pressure, then the MC seal is likely to be damaged when pressing the pedal to the floor during bleeding. Pressure bleeding has been the best method I've used.
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