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Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro line.
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May 29, 2019 01:44
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If you want a nice storage case, I've been really happy with the Tekton sets. I've got 3/8" and 1/4" drive in the SAE/metric blow molded sets. No skipped sizes, easy to carry around, easy to notice missing pieces. They're my go-to for my travel tool kit, and I usually grab them at home over my Craftsman sets in the big tool box.
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May 29, 2019 02:57
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Lowes has some good deals on big Craftsman sets with no bullshit filler right now.
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May 29, 2019 07:12
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Heh, was just going to ask, does Lowes sell single Craftsman sockets?
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May 29, 2019 13:44
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C-Bangin' it 
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Kastivich posted:Any recommendations for socket sets? Regular depth, 6pt, SAE and metric. For regular home mechanic work. Nothing extreme. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078719VN1
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May 29, 2019 16:45
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Kastivich posted:Any recommendations for socket sets? Regular depth, 6pt, SAE and metric. For regular home mechanic work. Nothing extreme. I really like the Gearwrench sets I picked up in 3/8 and 1/4. They are a little more expensive than a lot of the Amazon brands. I also love my Tekton stuff. Usually comes in a decent case, and some of their stuff is even made in the USA (not the sockets though). Are you looking for ratchets as well? Or just the sockets? Price range?
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May 29, 2019 17:49
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El Jebus posted:I really like the Gearwrench sets I picked up in 3/8 and 1/4. They are a little more expensive than a lot of the Amazon brands. I also love my Tekton stuff. Usually comes in a decent case, and some of their stuff is even made in the USA (not the sockets though). I dont need ratchets but if a kit came out cheaper than buying each set separately, I wouldnt be opposed. I would like to replace my 3/8 and 1/2 sets with something consistent and decent quality. Maybe 1/4 drive too but Im less concerned about those. Couple hundred bucks for 3/8 and 1/2 in SAE and metric, in a decent range of sizes, would be ok.
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May 29, 2019 19:45
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What is the difference between random orbital sanders? I need something that can do a few big 4x8 sheets of Birch plywood smooth for some bookcases, and maybe something that can do more than that. Is it not that big a deal? Just get whatever is in budget?
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May 30, 2019 05:04
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Wasabi the J posted:What is the difference between random orbital sanders? Get a 6inch, it will handle the larger surface area much more betterer. I know a few people who have the borsh 6" vibey control one and they love it https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschtools-ocs/random-orbit-sanders-ros65vc-6-30121-p/ it can also take 5" pads for the smaller jobs. Also get an interface pad and some Mirka Abranet discs, they're amazeballs for sanding. You don't _need_ the interface pad but the velcro will not last as long on your sander if you don't use one.
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May 30, 2019 08:46
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I second getting a 6inch model. I have an old 6inch green Bosch and apart from the front handle breaking, it has stood up to a lot of abuse. I would also make sure it has a provision for connecting a vacuum cleaner. You can then sand indoors and generate next to no dust. I sand my kitchen table indoors without covering anything using a vacuum. Problem is that the sander will suck itself to the working surface, so its good to be able to turn down or open a bypass on the vacuum.
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May 30, 2019 11:01
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Anyone have a recommendation for a digital torque wrench? 3/8. I know I don't need it, I just want one. I'll use it mostly on motorcycles so really only has to go up to 100nm max if that's an issue.
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May 30, 2019 20:04
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What sort of socket, torx, etc. Tools and sizes should I have on hand to work on a 2016 TTS? We have some maintenance package for a few years coming, but say I need to change a wheel, torque lug bolts, or remove the under tray, or for some reason I wanted to change the oil, etc.
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May 30, 2019 20:18
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builds character posted:Anyone have a recommendation for a digital torque wrench? 3/8. I know I don't need it, I just want one. I'll use it mostly on motorcycles so really only has to go up to 100nm max if that's an issue. The AC Delco digital torque adapters are awesome and I love them. I have one in 1/2” and one in 3/8”.
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May 30, 2019 20:26
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HandlingByJebus posted:The AC Delco digital torque adapters are awesome and I love them. I have one in 1/2” and one in 3/8”. Do they work as well as a torque wrench? I feel like I read something about them adding in error to what would otherwise obviously be 100% accurate.
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May 30, 2019 20:48
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MetaJew posted:What sort of socket, torx, etc. Tools and sizes should I have on hand to work on a 2016 TTS? We have some maintenance package for a few years coming, but say I need to change a wheel, torque lug bolts, or remove the under tray, or for some reason I wanted to change the oil, etc. Metric hex, torx, and triple square should get you most of the way. I haven't seen anything on my VW that wasn't available in a general set, size wise. I ended up with a very large socket (36mm?) to get at the nut molded into the bottom of the oil canister, dunno if that's the same with your car.
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May 30, 2019 21:01
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For removing and putting on wheels I'm a big fan of these things from Harbor Freight: - Nice lug nut sockets with sleeves to protect the wheels from scratches: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-sae-metric-lug-nut-impact-sockets-7-pc-69781.html - Big breaker bar for taking them off: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-67933.html - 1/2" torque wrench for putting them on: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-62431.html?_br_psugg_q=1%2F2+inch+torque+wrench If you want to throw some money at it for convenience, a 18-20V lithium battery impact driver makes short work of removing the lugs (and is a handy thing for other bolts). If it's a car I care about I'd still use the manual torque wrench to put them back on.
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May 30, 2019 21:10
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mod sassinator posted:If you want to throw some money at it for convenience, a 18-20V lithium battery impact driver makes short work of removing the lugs (and is a handy thing for other bolts). If it's a car I care about I'd still use the manual torque wrench to put them back on. I just got an impact driver and I love it for getting lug nuts off. For putting them back on, I am firmly on team cordless drill to install and torque wrench to tighten to spec.
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May 30, 2019 21:52
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builds character posted:Do they work as well as a torque wrench? I feel like I read something about them adding in error to what would otherwise obviously be 100% accurate. I don’t get how that would be the case. They use strain gauges on the output shaft so they’re measuring torque output to whatever you attach to them, just like a torque wrench would do, with the benefit of being able to place them closer to a socket in an extension / flex stack when you need to use one. They claim +/- 2% clockwise and +/- 3% anti-clockwise accuracy and I’ve stopped double-checking them. 
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May 30, 2019 22:27
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Zorak of Michigan posted:I just got an impact driver and I love it for getting lug nuts off. For putting them back on, I am firmly on team cordless drill to install and torque wrench to tighten to spec.
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May 30, 2019 23:10
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Fifty Three posted:I use the lowest power setting of my cordless impact to spin them on after hand-threading. Couple of bibbity-boops and they're in the perfect range to finish quickly with a torque wrench. Same. As long as you're getting it to turn some with the torque wrench before it clicks, you know you haven't over torqued it.
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May 30, 2019 23:28
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HandlingByJebus posted:I don’t get how that would be the case. They use strain gauges on the output shaft so they’re measuring torque output to whatever you attach to them, just like a torque wrench would do, with the benefit of being able to place them closer to a socket in an extension / flex stack when you need to use one. They claim +/- 2% clockwise and +/- 3% anti-clockwise accuracy and I’ve stopped double-checking them. Yeah, that makes sense when I think about it. Are you sure I should base purchases on what makes sense and not on some vague recollection I have from several years ago? Thanks!
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May 30, 2019 23:50
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builds character posted:Yeah, that makes sense when I think about it. Are you sure I should base purchases on what makes sense and not on some vague recollection I have from several years ago? I mean... pretty sure, yeah.  No worries!
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May 31, 2019 00:41
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Colostomy Bag posted:Heh, was just going to ask, does Lowes sell single Craftsman sockets? Yes
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May 31, 2019 04:24
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Uthor posted:Metric hex, torx, and triple square should get you most of the way. I haven't seen anything on my VW that wasn't available in a general set, size wise. I've got a hex and SAE set, but practically nothing in the way of torx and zero triple square. Are there any particular sets or sizes that I should pick up in these tools?
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May 31, 2019 07:22
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I have a triple square set from Capri, but am hesitant to recommend it after breaking some of my hex bits from them. Those are mainly for suspension hardware, which I haven't done much with. M14 is the only one I've needed for a brake job. You can probably hold off getting these until you need them for a specific job. For torx, I've been using some generic bits from the auto parts store, nothing fancy. I wanna say that the T20 bit got the most love and I broke a T30 bit at some point, so those two sizes? Torx is their common fastener for random screws around the engine and interior, so I'd keep them on had.
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May 31, 2019 11:48
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VIM tools for triple square/XZN. Mine have taken off close to a dozen VW heads, and loads of VW inner CV joints. Nary a mark on them.
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May 31, 2019 12:37
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sharkytm posted:VIM tools for triple square/XZN. Mine have taken off close to a dozen VW heads, and loads of VW inner CV joints. Nary a mark on them. What about GVIM?
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May 31, 2019 15:43
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MetaJew posted:What about GVIM? Emacs
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Jun 1, 2019 13:00
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I'm about to jump into air tools, so let's start some poo poo... Industrial or Automotive? Edit: i'm talking about quick-disconnect fittings Beach Bum fucked around with this message at 13:34 on Jun 4, 2019 |
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Jun 4, 2019 09:41
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At an old job we used Ingersoll Rand for most everything and it was great. Everything seemed to be built like a brick shithouse and old needed oil once in a while for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of operation. When I finally jump ship, that will be the direction I go. Though I've heard people here complain about some of their stuff here. Can't remember what it was though.
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Jun 4, 2019 12:03
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Beach Bum posted:I'm about to jump into air tools, so let's start some poo poo... Milton V. Or Stedlin if you're made of money.
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Jun 4, 2019 12:50
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I'll second Milton V but get the brass and steel versions instead of the snazzy looking aluminum ones. I completely wore out two (and significantly wore a third) of the aluminum male fittings building my shed with a framing nailer. I replaced them with steel fittings which, as far as I remember, were only a little more expensive, very nearly have the same ID, and should last significantly longer.
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Jun 4, 2019 20:34
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I replaced the oil pressure sensor on my family van using a part from a local parts store and was defective so I ordered a better one from rock auto. I had to buy a special socket to remove/install the sensor because there needs to be enough clearance inside to fit the connector, plus it's not exactly hex shaped (it has rounded corners). The socket fit the original and local parts store sensor just fine, but the rock auto sensor is too big to fit the socket. Anyone know what I should be looking for? The socket I bought was labelled specifically as an oil pressure sensor socket so I don't know what else to search for.
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Jun 5, 2019 00:04
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polyester concept posted:I replaced the oil pressure sensor on my family van using a part from a local parts store and was defective so I ordered a better one from rock auto. I’d measure flat-to-flat with cheap calipers, but it sounds like that’s not in your toolbox. If you’re in the US, your local auto parts store probably has free loaner tools. Try there first. They might even be able to measure your new one. Otherwise, is a crows foot wrench an option? Sets of those are cheap and you probably just need metric. Failing all that, farm stores are a good source for cheap, oddball sockets.
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Jun 5, 2019 01:30
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Or maybe a Harbor Freight set of O2 sensor sockets?
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Jun 5, 2019 02:57
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Or a crescent wrench, or a pair of channel-locks, it only needs to go in once, and maybe come out once more
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Jun 5, 2019 03:09
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it is a super tight area so unfortunately using anything other than a ratchet with an extension is not possible. I will have to get some calipers and measure it - always needed an excuse to buy a set.
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Jun 5, 2019 05:21
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um excuse me posted:At an old job we used Ingersoll Rand for most everything and it was great. Everything seemed to be built like a brick shithouse and old needed oil once in a while for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of operation. When I finally jump ship, that will be the direction I go. The thing ran 50%+ duty cycle, 365 days a year, for 4 years, in a confined space that regularly hit 50C in the summer, without ever having the oil changed, being drained, or even having the dust blown off of it. I found it chugging away when I left the job and was giving the new guy a walk through.
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Jun 6, 2019 05:58
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Kreez posted:For dumb reasons, we had a little 5HP IR compressor that was literally forgotten about. WTF Go back and get that compressor so we can breed it and create a breed of super compressors.
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Jun 6, 2019 06:01
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Probably one of those things that if you gently caress with anything it could go out. Best not tempt fate.
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Jun 6, 2019 10:52
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