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Is this Gearwrench tap and die set a good buy? I've been trawling ebay and craigslist for older USA made sets, but everything I've found so far either looks pretty clapped out, is missing pieces, or is exorbitantly expensive. Am I correct in assuming that I'm better off skipping the HF sets?
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Oct 17, 2016 20:05
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I had luck with the HF set but I only used it for cleaning up existing corroded threads, not for making new ones or some high precision thing.
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Oct 17, 2016 20:54
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Same. The taps themselves in the HF sets are fine for occasional use, but the handles are total garbage.
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Oct 17, 2016 21:07
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I've always had great luck with Vermont American and Irwin taps and dies. HF... yeah, nope, maybe I was using a bad set from them but they were loving trash even for 6061 aluminum.
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Oct 17, 2016 22:19
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OSU_Matthew posted:Is this Gearwrench tap and die set a good buy? I've been trawling ebay and craigslist for older USA made sets, but everything I've found so far either looks pretty clapped out, is missing pieces, or is exorbitantly expensive. Am I correct in assuming that I'm better off skipping the HF sets? I have a gearwrenchtap and die set and haven't had any issues. I haven't used it that much, though.
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Oct 17, 2016 22:55
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I've only used a few Irwin taps, but they worked well in everything I tapped with them. Making custom brass fittings, tapping a hole in my front diff housing, etc.
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Oct 17, 2016 23:04
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Anybody have an opinion on SPG International tool chests, specifically the VRB-5610 Tech Series roller cabinets? I'm shopping to replace my overflowing 26" Craftsman stack, so I can sell it off and get all my tools into one unit. I've looked at the Masterforce (Menards) and US General (HF) cabinets in the same size range, but for an extra couple hundred bucks I can jump to the International, which is 24" deep vs 20" for the others.
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Oct 17, 2016 23:25
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OSU_Matthew posted:Is this Gearwrench tap and die set a good buy? I've been trawling ebay and craigslist for older USA made sets, but everything I've found so far either looks pretty clapped out, is missing pieces, or is exorbitantly expensive. Am I correct in assuming that I'm better off skipping the HF sets? I have HF sets and Gearwrench sets. I think the HF sets are perfectly adequate for chasing threads, and the Gearwrench sets are perfectly adequate for cutting threads. Cutting with the HF sets are painful but possible. Use a lot of cutting lubricant and they work. The HF taps and dies are ok but the holders are very chintzy. I like the Gearwrench holders a lot, except the ratcheting handle has the wrong feel to me. The flat part of the handle is perpendicular to the tap. It makes it feel easy to apply downward pressure, which breaks taps. I wish the handles were parallel to the tap.
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Oct 18, 2016 03:40
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SNiPER_Magnum posted:I have HF sets and Gearwrench sets. I think the HF sets are perfectly adequate for chasing threads, and the Gearwrench sets are perfectly adequate for cutting threads. Cutting with the HF sets are painful but possible. Use a lot of cutting lubricant and they work. Thanks! That's what I was mainly curious about. I've got a nice Kastar thread restorer kit from sears that's worked great for cleaning up bunged threads, but there's stuff every so often that I need to cut threads for, like the replacement j-bolt on my battery clamp. Every time I see taps mentioned somewhere, the discussion usually revolves around how painful to use cheaper taps are, and that ratcheting bit looks like it'd be a lot easier to use.
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Oct 18, 2016 12:31
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So after watching this, I want an oscilloscope to add to my tool kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfa01FFCsUQ Is there anything that is "good enough" for automotive-style work or should I just sack up and get a Rigol?
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Oct 18, 2016 18:34
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IOwnCalculus posted:So after watching this, I want an oscilloscope to add to my tool kit:
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Oct 18, 2016 18:36
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IOwnCalculus posted:So after watching this, I want an oscilloscope to add to my tool kit: Check your local flea markets and ebay, see if you can pick up an old Tektronix in working condition for under 100. Unless you really want a DSO one (which is fair...) in which case I dunno, I don't own fancy poo poo like that yet, but people I trust say that Rigols are OK. They're also great for testing ABS wheel speed sensors, crank and cam position sensors, etc.
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Oct 18, 2016 18:46
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I have an older HP DSO (2-channel, still has a CRT and GPIB) that I think I paid $100 for. Good middle spot for me between $40 broken shitscopes and $400 brand new Chinese scopes. Although those Rigols etc do have things like FFT and firmware-locked sample rate, so maybe they're not so bad. I guess I'm just prejudiced against low-end LCD scopes after using some really garbage ones at the junior college.
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Oct 18, 2016 19:00
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kastein posted:Check your local flea markets and ebay, see if you can pick up an old Tektronix in working condition for under 100. Unless you really want a DSO one (which is fair...) in which case I dunno, I don't own fancy poo poo like that yet, but people I trust say that Rigols are OK. Agreed. I have a Rigol DS1054z hacked to have all of the options. It is a great help diagnosing electrical issues. I just wish it had a CAN bus decoder. The main advantage is that it is quite light and small. Most of the vintage gear will have quite a bit of mass and won't fit into small space well (like measuring signals under the dash). The Rigol compares well against the older Tek DPO3000 series scopes we have kicking around at work.
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Oct 18, 2016 19:07
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Goons, I've got a bunch of wireless equipment around here that runs on double-As, and though I have plans to start moving the office to cradle-mounted recharging equipment, I would really like a way to stop going through so many loving alkaline batteries. Can anybody make a recommendation for a big 20-battery AA recharging rack that I can drill into the wall next to my supply closet, and also gimme the skinny on how much I should be spending on brand name to ensure that my office doesn't burn down in a knock-off related battery charging catastrophe? I haven't needed to make a purchase like this since my Gameboy Color. ...It would be kind of nice if the recharging rack could handle a 9V and a coupe AAAs, too, but not really necessary.
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Oct 18, 2016 19:25
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costco, eneloops. I don't think they do 9vs, but the AAs will run for like 6 years being drained and charged daily.
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Oct 18, 2016 20:21
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Powershift posted:costco, eneloops. I don't think they do 9vs, but the AAs will run for like 6 years being drained and charged daily. Their Eneloop packs are on sale until 10/23, FYI. 8xAA/4xAAA for something like $23. If you want C/D/9v things get a bit more complicated, unfortunately.
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Oct 18, 2016 21:28
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This is what I've got at my desk for charging all the AA/AAA batteries my office uses for the wireless mice and keyboards: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZYTX93M?psc=1 Also seconding eneloops. Regular NiMH batteries self discharge at 1-2% a day, even without any load. Eneloops have protection for that built in, just a much better battery than al the craptastic other ones we've tried, such as energizer or Amazon basics. If these are for business use, the extra expense is easily justified in the amount of headache you'll avoid. Catatron Prime fucked around with this message at 02:45 on Oct 19, 2016 |
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Oct 18, 2016 22:00
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I picked up some Amazon Basics rechargeable AAs and have been using them in my Xbone controller. They're cheaper than Eneloops and seem to work just fine. Granted, I use them almost solely in various remotes.
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Oct 19, 2016 01:18
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I just replaced my rechargeable Duracells which lasted a lot of years being used in 360 controllers, with Amazon rechargeables. I can recommend both. Actually three of the Duracells are still working fine.
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Oct 19, 2016 02:04
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEsy75KMN4
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Oct 19, 2016 15:52
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I love my queerboy kobalt box cutter for fags. I use it nearly every day to open my amazon boxes. Also just checked but mine is a mere 4.65oz The added weight has really helped me tone up my exceptionally limp wrists. peepsalot fucked around with this message at 18:07 on Oct 19, 2016 |
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Oct 19, 2016 17:57
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Since I use mine chiefly for opening boxes, I use those $0.49 ones they usually have at the cash register at Harbor Freight. Lighter than anything in that video as well 
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Oct 19, 2016 20:18
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I got a flip one like that Kobalt from HF and almost sliced my hand open the first time I used it. I wouldn't recommend. Replaced it with a Milwaukee flip knife that works good.
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Oct 19, 2016 20:43
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i have this one and it's fantastic https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-150003-Auto-Loading-Squeeze-Utility/dp/B0000TMLX0
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Oct 19, 2016 21:09
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Back when I did ordering for the OR, I bought one that was also a butterfly knife off of some weird, Web 1.0 site. That thing was so much fun until a screw came out of the blade housing and launched a fresh boxcutter blade into a $15,000 piece of surgical equipment. I also chopped through my fingernail and fingertip on accident. I make good decisions
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Oct 19, 2016 22:06
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You guys are dangerous. I used one of the Kobalt knives for about a year to breakdown boxes before buying a SOG Twitch. Thing I disliked about the Kobalt is that its bulkier and slower than a traditional box cutter.
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Oct 19, 2016 22:26
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Stanley 99. Dad has one. I have one. Just loving works. 
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Oct 19, 2016 22:30
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wormil posted:You guys are dangerous. I used one of the Kobalt knives for about a year to breakdown boxes before buying a SOG Twitch. Thing I disliked about the Kobalt is that its bulkier and slower than a traditional box cutter. Twitch II is probably my favorite EDC. But I've lost like 6 of those fuckers, so I've moved onto the Kershaw Cryo 1555ti. I've only lost 2 of them and have one for beating on, and one that stays sharp and pretty. They're a pretty tough knife. It's got just enough meat to it to shuck clams and cut drywall and carpet.
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Oct 19, 2016 22:56
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The Stanley Instant Change models are good. I use a Fatmax twin blade, it's really useful being able to have two different types of blade in one knife. 
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Oct 19, 2016 22:57
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Hands up who replaces the blades as soon as they go blunt. And hands up those who are too lazy and end up always using something with the same edge as a butter knife.
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Oct 19, 2016 23:32
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I replace the blades all the time because they are cheap and I have a couple 100-packs floating around the house. Cuts so much nicer when new. I have owned more utility knives than I can even remember, unfortunately the best ones seem to get discontinued immediately and have loose pocket clips while the shittiest ones have the best pocket clips and remain in my possession.
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Oct 19, 2016 23:41
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Anyone have a hydraulic floor jack recommendation? Looking for something dependable and inexpensive. Have a harbor freight, O'Reillys, AutoZone, and Sears nearby. For a 300zx so 3500ish lbs
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Oct 20, 2016 00:22
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I've used a husky folding utility knife from home depot for about 5 years now. I use it at work for opening boxes and for flour bags. I found the best blades for my purpose are the serrated ones. Regular blades go dull in about a week the serrated ones can go a month or two before needing to change it.
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Oct 20, 2016 00:35
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DoubleT2172 posted:Anyone have a hydraulic floor jack recommendation? Looking for something dependable and inexpensive. Have a harbor freight, O'Reillys, AutoZone, and Sears nearby. For a 300zx so 3500ish lbs Check costco
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Oct 20, 2016 00:35
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I'm pretty fond of the Gerber EAB for general carrying around and opening boxes with. I'm not going to cut up carpet or anything with it, but it very pocketable for daily use. 
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DoubleT2172 posted:Anyone have a hydraulic floor jack recommendation? Looking for something dependable and inexpensive. Have a harbor freight, O'Reillys, AutoZone, and Sears nearby. For a 300zx so 3500ish lbs Harbor freight steel low profile
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Oct 20, 2016 05:02
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slidebite posted:Check costco Seconded, the current hybrid jack they have is very nice. The only thing I don't like about it is the max lift height, which wasn't an issue on anything until I got my Jeep. Even with just a 2" spacer lift, I need to put a 2x4 on the saddle to be able to get through all of the articulation and lift a wheel without actually jacking it from the axle.
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Oct 20, 2016 05:04
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slidebite posted:Check costco Seconding, especially since the handle can double as a breaker bar if you really need it
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IOwnCalculus posted:Seconded, the current hybrid jack they have is very nice. The only thing I don't like about it is the max lift height, which wasn't an issue on anything until I got my Jeep. Even with just a 2" spacer lift, I need to put a 2x4 on the saddle to be able to get through all of the articulation and lift a wheel without actually jacking it from the axle. Just jack it from the axle. They suffer larger forces going over bumps.
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