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Cat Hatter posted:I jokingly put a p-touch label on my differential cover with no prep about ten years ago and it's still attached and legible. What are you intending to do with these labels that you need to greatly exceed that performance? My main interest is the heat shrink capabilities. I see 100ft packs of printable 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” 3:1 cartridges for like $15 and that sounds really nice for classing up wiring projects.
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eddiewalker posted:My main interest is the heat shrink capabilities. I see 100ft packs of printable 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” 3:1 cartridges for like $15 and that sounds really nice for classing up wiring projects. I spec heat shrink labels on all the equipment I use. They are glorious.
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eddiewalker posted:My main interest is the heat shrink capabilities. I see 100ft packs of printable 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” 3:1 cartridges for like $15 and that sounds really nice for classing up wiring projects. This guy figured out how to get the labels working on an inexpensive label maker (essentially you tape over some of the holes in the cartridge to tell it to not mirror the text and to allow it to work in that machine): https://hackaday.com/2019/08/14/print-your-own-heat-shrink-labels-for-factory-chic-wire-naming/
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Aug 22, 2019 04:54
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eddiewalker posted:My main interest is the heat shrink capabilities. I see 100ft packs of printable 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2” 3:1 cartridges for like $15 and that sounds really nice for classing up wiring projects. Cartridge link?
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Aug 22, 2019 13:53
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sharkytm posted:Cartridge link? Just looking at random searches for generic “Dymo heat shrink.” https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123351652084 Now in the daytime light I see that most of the ads are for 5x5’ cartridges totaling 25 feet, not 5x25’ but that’d still last me a while. That hackaday link seemed really promising, though.
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They are for P-touch tho, is it really the same for Dymo?
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Aug 22, 2019 15:29
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Nah, the Brother ones in that hackaday are like this:quote:US $2.96 26％ Off | 1PCS HSe heat shrink tape cartridge HSe-211~ 5.8mmx1.5m HSe tape for cabel mark I’ve already got a $20 printer that might take those if I cover the same holes that guy did. Seems like nothing wider than 1/4” heatshrink would fit in my tiny printer, but for $3 I’ll take a stab.
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eddiewalker posted:Just looking at random searches for generic “Dymo heat shrink.” Ah, ok. I thought there might be longer cartidges available. 5' is the standard.
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I took thread advice and bought a (used) Wera ratchet with 43 bits set off eBay. Just got it and it seems pretty sturdy and pretty cool. Actually kind of looking forward to installing parts to see how they feel. Anyone ever tried using the warranty on something with Wera? I don't think I'll need it but it would be nice to know.
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yeah I find unless it’s in direct sunlight or getting abrasions constantly, the P-touch stuff lasts just fine... they make a pretty killer steel embosser setup but I doubt the adhesive is that different e: what page is this again? oops
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Aug 23, 2019 16:13
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12 piece metric Gearwrench set for $39? If you don't have one already, this is a screaming buy on a necessary set of tools. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...DKIKX0DER&psc=1
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meatpimp posted:12 piece metric Gearwrench set for $39? If you don't have one already, this is a screaming buy on a necessary set of tools. It's $92. Besides, they aren't the reversible ones, which I vastly prefer.
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Raluek posted:It's $92. drat, must have just changed. It's been $39 for a couple days:
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Aug 25, 2019 12:42
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60 now which is still a good price.
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If anyone cares, I asked about chainsaw stuff a while ago. I'm going to end up buying the Greenworks Pro 80V chainsaw. Based on what I've read here and elsewhere electric has the might, just lacks the duration. I live on 2/3 of an acre, about half of it heavy woods. I won't need hours of use at a time. The Greenworks seems identically built to the Kobalt, but costs less. It seems everyone drifts to 80V systems in the end or jumps to gas. Again, based on what I read, the entry level gas stuff isn't as good as the high end electric. If you look at the post date, I've been looking for 20 days now, hopefully this can help others narrow down the HUGE market that I had to sift through. And the M18 is a better battery/tool system than Greenworks or Kobalt, but I already have a huge Dewalt toolset, so it's irrelevant for me. Thanks everyone for the input. I actually started here and you all pointed me in the right direction.
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eddiewalker posted:Does anyone have experience with industrial label makers like Dymo? Panduit label pages https://www.panduit.com/en/products/signs-labels-identification/labels-markers-printers/desktop-printer-labels/s100x225yaj.html You can print these in your laser/inkjet with free templates. There are tons of sizes.
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Bogatyr posted:Panduit label pages I’ve used thousands of these. They work ok in permanent install, but they turn into a gooey mess on things that go outdoors or get handled a bunch. Adhesive-free heatshrink is really what I’m after.
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Somehow I had no idea this tool existed. It's a gauge to measure lug pattern by the wheel or stud. 9 bux on AMZ.
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Aug 27, 2019 15:09
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I have no need for that but it's cool.
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Aug 27, 2019 15:13
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gently caress me, I might have to buy that just because.
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Aug 27, 2019 21:36
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I realize that's easy to do with calipers and a little math, but ordered anyways. Neat.
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I mean, it's neat, but how often do you need to work on a vehicle where you aren't able to just look up what bolt pattern it is?
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Aug 27, 2019 22:42
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yeah or use a 3 dollar straight edge
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BraveUlysses posted:yeah or use a 3 dollar straight edge psh, just eyeball it.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I mean, it's neat, but how often do you need to work on a vehicle where you aren't able to just look up what bolt pattern it is? Personally I've had a trailer that annoyed me cause there are at least 2 different 5 lug trailer hub spacings, and classic trucks with axle swaps. Powershift posted:psh, just eyeball it. Well that's pretty much what you're doing with a straight edge.
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They're good for junkyard wheels too, I guess. 4x100 and 4x108 are pretty close.
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Did I hallucinate this, or is there a Wera screwdriver with some kind of internal gearing such that, if you hold a ring on the screwdriver with your off hand and turn the screwdriver like normal, the bit will turn double-fast?
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Safety Dance posted:Did I hallucinate this, or is there a Wera screwdriver with some kind of internal gearing such that, if you hold a ring on the screwdriver with your off hand and turn the screwdriver like normal, the bit will turn double-fast? Kobalt Double Drive
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Sears also sold a similar thing.
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SpecTools in MA sells them. https://spectools.com/shop/professional-overdriver-model-rgo-5412/
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sharkytm posted:They're good for junkyard wheels too, I guess. 4x100 and 4x108 are pretty close. 5x4 3/4 is 120.65, which is close enough that they're interchangable with 5x120 which BMWs and Benzes use, sometimes without wobble bolts if the offset is right.   M-pars work on every thing 
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL motherfuckers ain't gonna BELIEVE what the princess auto surplus section has gotten themselves in to. That's not a misprint, that's 3 fuckin 8-tracks  Ignore my junk in the trunk. This fuckin thing is 3 feet long and weighs 20lbs  Frequently asked questions: Q: What do you need a wrench that big for A: I've got big nuts Q: what are you taking apart with that thing? A: Anything i drat well please Q: Can i borrow it? A: no I almost want to go back and get the 2", 2 1/4" and 2 3/8" shits as well. It's the last thing in the world i need right now, but if it ever comes up e: Louisville slugger for scale.  
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Looks like I'm going to the local Princess Auto tomorrow...
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how much? They got a bunch of surplus International Harvester tools in too, but they were expensive.
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Naughty.
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In tool news, Milwaukee is releasing long-neck versions of their Fuel ratchets. If they are anywhere near as long as the snap-on one I have, it makes a huge difference in accessibility.
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ANy particular brands I should avoid in extension cords? Looking for the best quality + maximum length.
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Sgt Fox posted:how much? They got a bunch of surplus International Harvester tools in too, but they were expensive. 30 bucks. Worth it just for the novelty, not to mention it's utility as a hammer, pry bar, and bonking stick. It's just so weird to hold and touch. It is 99% just a regular wrench in every dimension, it's just 20 times the size. It makes you feel like you've shrunk. It's just so unbelievably solid. even a pry bar this size has a little give. I saw on the website they have a 2 1/2 inch and now i'm sad  https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/2-1-2-in-combination-wrench/A-p8877441e
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Rhyno posted:ANy particular brands I should avoid in extension cords? Looking for the best quality + maximum length. The flexzilla cord I have is pretty skookum. I originally bought it so I'd have one to use that wasn't patched together bullshit, then the other people living in my house found it and proceeded to use it and abuse it for two years including it spending the last year and a half outside. Still works fine. I'd buy it again.
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I've had yellowjacket and woods branded ones, and while they're nice they don't survive well being used as block heater cords, the insulation on them cracked even though they're rated -50°C and -40°C respectively. They're nice otherwise.
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