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$1299, apparently? That's not as much as I would have figured.
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 22:46 |
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# ? Mar 28, 2024 12:18 |
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mobby_6kl posted:Bosch has one too What is this, for ice carving? The Milwaukee was every bit as satisfying to hold as it looks. The bar ain't long but it's thick.
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 22:47 |
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I bought the KME sharpener but I forgot to buy the base. What is the base made of? Threaded rod in wood? I figure I'll just use it in my vice but the garage is pretty cold, if I can embed a bolt in a sheet of plywood to clamp to my desk that would be preferred.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 00:21 |
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I've had Makita for years - I love it, however the only tool I lust for that is a bit lacking in the Makita universe is the Mil(fuckey) M12 3/8 ratchet. - yeah, I know... https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XLT02...13430826&sr=8-4 but the form factor of this is pretty weak compared to the red one. Pre Edit: I actually just found this one that looks wayyyyyy more appealing to me... may or may not have made it in to my shopping cart: https://www.amazon.com/Makita-RW01R...13431116&sr=8-2 I have: drill (just replaced my 10 year old white one with the bad rear end new teal one) its a fuckin monster - the old white ones are kids toys compared to the new gen of brushless, but hey, the white ones really held their own impact driver - the white one still functions fine for driving screws and with the 3/8 square drive adapter its good for quite a bit 1/2" impact gun for lug nuts - total game changer, but I don't use as much as the others because I'm not always doing lug nuts - kinda a frivolous purchase, I was ballin at the time, but every time I use it I'm glad I have it angle grinder - I havent touched my corded since I got it - and I find myself using a grinder more for things that I would have tried to work around - its a really well engineered tool and its fantastic even with the goofy form factor of the battery sawzall - also an awesome tool, use it frequently and it actually out preforms my old craftsman corded one. hand held circ saw - totally an awesome tool - struggles a bit on dense hardwoods, but there hasn't been one task it hasn't been able to handle. the absolute most useful tool I've bought last year is 100% the leaf blower - I didn't know I needed it as much as I did until I got it. I use it daily and I love it. I have a few more I'd really like to get - namely jigsaw, orbital sander, die grinder and that ratchet - and im sure there's more that I'd like but don't know it yet.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 00:45 |
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is there any appreciable difference in power or torque from plug-in tools? Wouldn't running on 120v make them blow all cordless stuff away? I heard someone from Australia remark that american tools not running on 240 was a bummer. I mean it must not make a big difference or they'd be more popular. What gives?
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 01:11 |
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OMGVBFLOL posted:is there any appreciable difference in power or torque from plug-in tools? Wouldn't running on 120v make them blow all cordless stuff away? I heard someone from Australia remark that american tools not running on 240 was a bummer. I mean it must not make a big difference or they'd be more popular. What gives? Theoretically, 120v x 15a = 1800w. most battery tools are 21v, max of maybe 40a? = 840 w you lose some to heat converting to usefull work. so yes, a modern plugin design which took 120v and converted it to use a brushless dc permanent magnet motor would have more go to it. (most) plugin tools sold today are antiquated designs, from before the age of lithium batteries, maybe updated to more modern manufacturing processes and materials. the real advantage only comes in certain use cases though: 1: Stationary, or where you're within extension cord ranges for a long period. examples: circ saws, miter saws, routers, or other woodworking. 2: power requirements are still large/duty cycles long enough batteries still can't cut it. examples: concrete core drilling, paint stirring, angle grinders. on most commercial jobsites I visit, 80% of power tools have gone battery, with little charger farms on whatever turtles the sparkies set up. not having to gently caress with cords and fight over outlets is a massive time saver.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 01:52 |
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I love my bosch, but if I was starting from scratch I'd go team red for sure. And no, ryobi isn't in the same league but most are probably adequate for the casual home owner.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 03:20 |
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slidebite posted:I love my bosch, but if I was starting from scratch I'd go team red for sure. I will second this. I'm on team Bosch due to family pressure (half my moms side works for them) but I would be jumping over to Milwaukee if I was starting over. Ryobi North America is also slightly different from Ryobi Japan in regards to selection. It used to be that you could only get a quarter of the battery tool selection Ryobi offered in Canada. This is no longer the case.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 16:36 |
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any thoughts on small tabletop parts washers? https://www.amazon.com/Torin-Cabinet-Washer-Electric-Capacity/dp/B0026T75BA Thinking about getting one, if so, what fluid do i use?
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:09 |
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Simple Green cleanses all. Jesus bled Simple Green.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:11 |
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The large Chinese ultrasonic cleaners have come down in price a lot. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/282928338185
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:13 |
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McTinkerson posted:The large Chinese ultrasonic cleaners have come down in price a lot. worth it vs buying a parts washer? think it'll still cost too much to toss something big like a valve cover in there.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:35 |
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Cordless tools: pick the colour you like.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:39 |
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been thinking about a parts washer too - done some quick investigation - basically every parts washer available is from china - the consensus is that the pumps really suck and fail pretty quickly, if you do some looking, guys cobble together replacements that are pretty stout. Back when, parts washers used all kinds of nasty solvents that eat pretty much anything and are very dangerous to you. There are much cleaner alternatives, but a lot of folks swear by diesel fuel.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:46 |
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LobsterboyX posted:been thinking about a parts washer too - done some quick investigation - basically every parts washer available is from china - the consensus is that the pumps really suck and fail pretty quickly, if you do some looking, guys cobble together replacements that are pretty stout. Back when, parts washers used all kinds of nasty solvents that eat pretty much anything and are very dangerous to you. There are much cleaner alternatives, but a lot of folks swear by diesel fuel. diesel fuel would be a no go, i can't stand the smell. (and working on a railroad for 7 years it should be pretty surprising.)
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 20:50 |
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McTinkerson posted:The large Chinese ultrasonic cleaners have come down in price a lot. Warning - they're quite loud, but very effective
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 21:01 |
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Lightbulb Out posted:they're quite loud In that case they might just be sonic instead of ultrasonic.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 21:58 |
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MRC48B posted:most battery tools are 21v, max of maybe 40a? = 840 w I think the biggest M18 batteries are putting out over 100A these days. I have the chainsaw and it's great for camping and homeowner-type stuff. I've cut through 24" logs with mine.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 22:35 |
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what's the advantage with a small cheaply-made parts washer over a bucket, a gallon jug of simple green concentrate, and a set of brushes
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 22:59 |
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OMGVBFLOL posted:what's the advantage with a small cheaply-made parts washer over a bucket, a gallon jug of simple green concentrate, and a set of brushes
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:05 |
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I've been using a 5 gallon pail of 87 octane and a brush for like 4 years now and it still works great as long as the thing I'm cleaning fits in it. If I ever need to upgrade I'll probably go to simple green and a 55 gallon drum though.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:41 |
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please tell me you wear a respirator while agitating a bucket of fuming carcinogens
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:47 |
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I guess it depends on how often you use it, but we have a part washer at work, it gets used about once a year, and typically when someone goes to use it, we find out that the solvent has all dried up (evaporated).
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:48 |
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I mean yeah, I probably shouldn't be dunking my hands in it as much as I have in the past, but so is all the used oil/asbestos-laden road dust/nasty auto chemical goop you're cleaning off the parts.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:49 |
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Parts washer talk. For small parts. I have an ultrasonic. ~dentist model $300 it will fit a carb, The trick is turning up the heat settings. yeah it makes metals bright, but.. I have a Harbor freight style parts washer, the filters wear out. I've tried simple green, Purple magic. I use the kersone -ish safe fluid with it, Adding a magnetic engine heater helps heat the fluid. A lot of labor time, but what really works is: I bought the large vibrating tumbler and a spare bowl from Eastman. The ~20lb model. Green pyramid medium, dilute simple green. And a 5 piece 5-gallon bucket classifier set off amazon. Put in parts, come back a couple hours later they are clean. If I want polishing. Put on the bowl with walnut media & a bit of polishing compound. check it in the morning, bright polished parts. Cleanup is water. Really easy to dump out the bowl into the smaller classifier filter, catch the run off in a bucket and then dump the green media back in for whatever round of parts is next. About as loud as running the pump on the regular parts washer tank. quieter than ultrasonic.
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# ? Feb 16, 2021 23:52 |
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kastein posted:I've been using a 5 gallon pail of 87 octane and a brush for like 4 years now and it still works great as long as the thing I'm cleaning fits in it. If I ever need to upgrade I'll probably go to simple green and a 55 gallon drum though. Do you live in a 50's safety PSA? Look around and see if anything is in color.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 00:27 |
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Cat Hatter posted:Do you live in a 50's safety PSA? Look around and see if anything is in color. I do and no, things aren't in color yet.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 05:41 |
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Slick posted:Parts washer talk. For small parts. is there supposed to be a picture or a link here
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 05:54 |
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Slick posted:Parts washer talk. For small parts. I assume that's the Eastwood tumbler? I wish I had one of those like 10 years ago. I kinda want it now too but most of my small gross parts are back together. I could probably get some use out of the little one actually still for a bunch of small hardwares.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 06:03 |
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His life is Technicolor man. I have the Jegs tabletop parts washer, full of diesel. I added a flow-through brush onto the spray nozzle. Works well enough, I like the block heater idea though I’ll have to try that. Super Clean in a bucket is also a powerful force.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 06:06 |
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StormDrain posted:most of my small gross parts are back together.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 08:03 |
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StormDrain posted:The Milwaukee was every bit as satisfying to hold as it looks. The bar ain't long but it's thick. Re: Tools! - The bar ain’t long but it’s thick.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 17:10 |
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Looks like Tekton's hard-to-acquire TINY LITTLE 3/8" ratchet is back in stock: https://www.tekton.com/3-8-inch-drive-folding-quick-release-ratchet-srh35104 I originally heard about it here and figured you guys would like to know. Edit: Oddly, for the first time in recent memory, I can't convince myself I need it. This popped up for me after a rough day and my partner had said "buy yourself something", and I still haven't bought it. It looks nice and I can definitely see the use, I just ... ew, I think I'm getting old. Krakkles fucked around with this message at 19:25 on Feb 18, 2021 |
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wesleywillis posted:E: ^^^^^^ Those crowfoot wrenches came yesterday. I checked. Two biggest sizes are 1 inch and 1 1/4". The size I need for that one specific fitting is............................... 1 1/8" Guess I need to go and buy an individual one now.
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 19:28 |
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wesleywillis posted:Those crowfoot wrenches came yesterday. Tape a 1/8" shim to the inside of the wrench!
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 20:23 |
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I think. I've seen a penny trick on IG for that. Maybe?
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 20:32 |
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The crowsfeet he bought look like a 12 point socket with a slice and the bottom cut off, penny trick won't work.
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 20:40 |
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I've got some 1/16" flat steel around the shop, I figured on cutting a couple small pieces of that and shoving them in there.
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 22:53 |
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Bonus points to buy a new too to cut the metal.
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# ? Feb 19, 2021 01:54 |
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Colostomy Bag posted:Bonus points to buy a new too to cut the metal. Already have a chop saw. Also, angle grinder, tin snips, sawzall, hacksaw, O&A torch. Hmmmm.... We ain't got a plasma cutter yet.
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