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Disciple of Pain posted:Use Ebay to buy real professional grade tools for some stuff and supplement with Harbor Freight stuff for things that I rarely use/aren't all that breakable. quote:Or should I buy a Craftsman set? Speaking of Harbor Freight, they have started to carry an extensive line of stuff from Pittsburgh which is actually quite good, especially their Pittsburgh Professional line. Some of the best price/performance out there right now. What I won't buy at Harbor Freight, though, are precision instruments (think torque wrench, calipers, dial gauge, etc) and anything with an electrical motor in it. For those I cough up for quality manufacturers like Milwaukee. ease posted:I got this set from sears onsale for 200$ a few months ago :
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Disciple of Pain posted:How do you know with any torque wrench?
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# ¿ Aug 18, 2008 04:32 |
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Am I the only one who prefers using a magnetic screw driver handle with a big set of bits rather than regular screw drivers? They are relatively disposable with massive sets costing virtually nothing. Only real downsides I've seen are when you have a really tight, deep hole you need to get into or having to hammer on them.Tim706 posted:Klein pliers do rock. quote:On a side note, does anybody else hate the Snap-On side cutters? Mine were dull within the first month. My friend has the same pair and his are the exact same way. He bought a pair of Mastercraft (similar to craftsman) for like 10 bucks and they work 10x better then the 40 dollar snap on ones. EvilDonald posted:The problem I've had with Craftsman ratchets lately is the little selector lever breaking off. They used to be pot metal, but now they're just plastic and come off easily. Then I take it to Sears and they won't exchange it on the spot anymore, they send it off somewhere and I get a rebuilt one in the mail like a month later. I recently discovered the Pittsburgh Professional swivel head ratchets at Harbor Freight. Quite good and $15-20/ea with the utility of a swivel head. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96781 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96782 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96783 Korwen posted:So this is the first time I've lived somewhere that I'm not 30mins away from a garage full of decent tools, which means it's time to start my own set. I have literally nothing, and am just looking for the basics. For sockets specifically, if you're thinking of going impact anytime soon, you may as well start with impact sockets. Here are a couple of complete, cheap impact kits I found: http://www.wescotools.com/p-7604-86pc-38-12-combo-standard-deep-impact-socket-set-sk34c86-by-ingersoll-rand.aspx http://www.wescotools.com/p-8774-55-piece-14-drive-impact-socket-set-tf255ms-by-genius-tool.aspx Speaking of impact stuff, anybody try Sunex stuff? They are a new brand to me, but the quality looks quite good for a reasonable price. Looks to be Taiwanese in origin and may be the same stuff as the high-end Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh Professional, Earthquake), but with a much larger catalog. quote:Also, with regards to wrenches, I see all kinds with weird ratcheting features, or the socket-style end rotated 90*, what are your feelings on these, improvement? Or just get the good ol' and simple? EnergizerFellow fucked around with this message at 09:40 on Sep 7, 2008 |
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Anybody try one of the cordless electric ratchets? The only 3/8" size that I can find are Ingersoll Rand and Makita at $130 and $200, respectively. A fairly shocking $280 and $400 if you have to buy the charger/battery kit and don't have other cordless tools. http://www.irtools.com/IS/category.aspx-en-21885 http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=product_det&tag=BTL063 Ridgid also has a 12V impact ratchet, but is hex drive and seems to be hard to find. http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/12-Volt-Right-Angle-Impact-Driver/EN/index.htm I'm semi-seriously thinking about an IR 1/2" cordless impact kit and the 3/8" ratchet.
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frozenphil posted:Strip the truck down to the frame and body shell, find a local blaster, and haul it in to them. You should be able to get both done for around $500 to $750. I got my Mustang blasted for $400 because I went in during a slow time. If you want them to do a really good job, consider buying, renting, or building a rotisserie for your body so they can get all over the thing. They more than likely won't provide you one and will just shoot the body as it sits, not shooting any parts they can't get to easily. New one from Northern Tool for $950: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200330851_200330851 Wagonburner posted:I bought 2 $40 or $50 orange colored electric impact wrenches at HF last year for my dad and brother for christmas. They use them all the time and I've had to borrow them a few times and they were always great. Speaking of electric impacts, anybody try the Ingersoll Rand IQv cordless tools? They make what looks like the only true cordless impact ratchet that I can find with a small head and square drive. http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-21718
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ACEofsnett posted:Odd, I have that exact same unit and it has never worked well for me AT ALL. I always end up getting frustrated and bleeding brakes / clutches manually. The rubber fittings don't seem to be very pliable on mine, and nothing ever seals right. I've actually had better luck with a simple 'one man' bleeder, just a sealed cup with a tube.
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trouser chili posted:No I believe you, man. But I also wanted quieter and longer life, because the garage is under the kid's bedrooms and I usually keep my stuff a long long time. http://www.amazon.com/Makita-MAC2400-Horsepower-4-2-Gallon-Compressor/dp/B0001Q2VPK
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mod sassinator posted:New rotors for my GTO are around $500. drat Australian part markups.
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So what's everybody's take on the Matco 4S and 6S boxes? How about 2-bay 54" vs 3-bay 72"? Hutch vs. upper vs. stainless top? I can get various combinations locally used... I've gotten to the point of too many portable boxes and carts to be manageable, plus I'm at the point that can justify buying an end-game box for myself at home. Regular residential 2-car garage too, so a 72" may be just too drat large? Also, any quality alternatives to a Kennedy 620 3-drawer that isn't black or poo poo brown?
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Speaking of battery systems, what's the latest hot take on Makita's battery system and cordless tools in general these days? Worth it if you are going totally greenfield with no legacy and aren't sharing tools?
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Frank Dillinger posted:It needs to maintain 14v on a car battery while control modules are being programmed, which means ignition on, lights on, for up to an hour and a half. During this time, battery voltage may not drop below 13v. I have a 25A charger, and that will get me ~12.5v or so. Associated Equipment is the company you're looking for. They make portable chargers up to 100A continuous in various definitions of portable. If you need a shelf-sized bench charger with explicit AGM and continuous-duty 13V @ 40A support, there's the Associated Equipment 9640 for ~$550 street. On the "dumb" end of the scale there's the ~$450 Associated Equipment 6010B with 6/12/24V @ 60/60/30A and a high/low 12V voltage selector. EnergizerFellow fucked around with this message at 04:30 on Jul 2, 2019 |
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