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FogHelmut posted:Does Harbor Freight sell individual sockets? Or where can I get a 1.25" socket as cheaply as possible? Farm & Fleet does if there's one near by.
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MonkeyNutZ posted:After a lot of searching I finally found some triple square (serrated) bits that don't suck. Are these crap: http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Tools/View_All/ES9013/ :?: I haven't had the need for triple squares yet, but I think I'll need 'em when I get around to doing my brakes (still going strong after 40,000 miles). The ones from ECS tuning are 50% cheaper and have an extra bit.
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Nov 22, 2010 01:35
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BraveUlysses posted:somewhat of a tool question...any brand recommendations for headlight restoration kits? Try pissing on them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy_WF5Iei_I
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Dec 13, 2010 21:10
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I don't use my cordless one often (sorry, don't remember the model number), so it always has a dead battery when I pick it up. I need to remember to charge it before I need to use it. And the battery life isn't amazing. Good enough for small jobs, but it drains kinda quickly if you need to use it for more than 10-15 minutes. Still, I bought it because I'm in an apartment and can't get power out to the parking lot where I would use it. I'd rather have a corded one, but a cordless one I can use is preferable over a corded one that I cannot.
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Dec 17, 2010 21:39
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Blocko posted:All I asked for was a toolbox, and that's what I got. It also came with a bunch of tools. I'm pretty jealous of this. It's so organized! 
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Dec 26, 2010 06:24
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Jared592 posted:Whaa? Who told you they're going to singles? That's nuts if they really are as full socket sets are a pretty important part of a toolbox and having to buy them piecemeal would probably be a lot more expensive. On the other hand, it's nice when you need just one odd size you don't have. I'd think they'd have both, though.
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InitialDave posted:UK goons, looks like tomorrow Aldi will have a special on air compressors and air tools. Heh, in the US, Aldi is a chain of really, really cheap grocery stores. So cheap that you have to pay for bags at the checkout if you don't bring your own. I can't imagine them selling tools.
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Mar 12, 2011 19:36
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oxbrain posted:I'm thinking of buying some foam blocks and making cutouts for all my more delicate instruments. I got some of those, but got super frustrated cutting out the shapes. To be fair, I'm not good with poo poo like that. Instead, I cut out roughly rectangular shapes and use the foam like trays. That works just fine for me. One thing I'm thinking of doing is gluing the foam down as it sometimes lifts up a bit and things slide underneath. 
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Mar 17, 2011 08:12
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I should have asked before ripping up a few hundred, but is there a tool made for pulling staples out of a floor? There's got to be an easier way than pliers and brute force.
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May 8, 2011 21:31
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Lord Gaga posted:One of those things teachers use to remove staples from paper. You're the second personto suggest this. Nerobro posted:In fact, there is. it looks a little like a demonic fork. That second link looks wicked. My dad had something like in the first link, but couldn't find it.
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May 9, 2011 07:04
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I've got a small set (both few pieces and for small sized bolts) like that. It's great for adjusting my valves on the bike as I can put the screwdriver through the socket and tighten the valve down while using the wrench to keep the adjusting nut from turning.
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May 22, 2011 00:41
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Splizwarf posted:What if I run one cord from my house and one from my neighbor and splice them together? You cut your power bill in half.
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Jun 7, 2011 02:00
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sharkytm posted::read this: Awesome! I noticed he had this brake piston tool: http://www.harborfreight.com/18-piece-disc-brake-pad-and-caliper-service-tool-kit-97143.html Seems like it would work fine, right? Nothing too complicated to screw up. I'll eventually need one for my VW, though that's a couple years away based on how much the pads have worn.
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Jun 14, 2011 18:20
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mod sassinator posted:(wtf did Sears buy Ace?) Not sure, but they had a shitload of Craftsman there last time I went in (about two weeks ago).
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Jul 2, 2011 06:37
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meatpimp posted:Ace is just carrying Craftsman: http://www.brandlandusa.com/2010/03/10/ace-hardware-the-place-for-sears-craftsman/ Huh, thatwhole article is bitching that the brand is somehow diminished by being sold in other stores. Well, not Craftsman, but Sears. Seems to me that selling tools is good for buisness no matter who you self the tools to.
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Jul 2, 2011 21:09
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PBCrunch posted:Ace always seems to have a better selection of nuts and bolts compared to Lowe Depot. This and it's around the block from me instead of 3 miles away. Ace first, then Menards or Home Depot.
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Jul 3, 2011 05:42
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Why don't you buy #2 or #4 and add this for a couple of bucks (quid?)? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-719776-Drive-Spinner-Handle/dp/B000LFVMMY/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1320077152&sr=1-1
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Oct 31, 2011 17:06
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So my dad has a set of drillbits. The larger bits have grooves cut into the shaft that the drill grips really well. The small bits have round shafts and tend to spin in the chuck (keyless) when the going gets tough. Is there a good set of bits, say 1/2" and smaller, that won't spin? This would be used in wood. I was thinking of getting him some that are attached to hexagonal bases like screwdriver bits, but I'm worried about them breaking at the base.
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Nov 24, 2011 02:27
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I'll by that the bits could be sharpened, but I honestly think it's the chuck. Haven't had this problem so bad with other drills we've had in the past.
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Nov 24, 2011 06:27
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Whenever I use my Dad's pancake compressor, I take the time to purge the system of air when I'm finished. It usually sits unused for months at a time and I figure better safe than sorry. Is this prudent, or just a waste of time, or somehow detrimental? FWIW, the tank never gets above 120 psi.
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Dec 11, 2011 08:08
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grover posted:I know it sounds like an oxymoron, but I picked up a Knifeless Leatherman Fuse to fly with, and it's worked out great; TSA gives it extra-special scrutiny to make sure it's knifeless, but allows it as a carry-on. I don't need to check a bag just to bring tools with me anymore I should look into one of those. I want to carry a multi-tool in my bag, but I just know I will forget it in there one day and get in trouble/have to throw it out over a tiny little knife.
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Dec 15, 2011 21:19
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That's an awesome idea. I use a 4x4 block, but without a groove. It doesn't cradle the pinch weld, but it spreads the load out over a longer distance along the weld and keeps it from bending. I'll see if my dad has a piece of 2x4 laying around I can use instead (the extra height from the 4x4 has its own issues, anyway).
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Dec 22, 2011 09:14
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At that point, doesn't portability lose all meaning? Why wouldn't it be better to just build some permanent cabinents?
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I wasn't questioning the worth of a good tool box but rather the worth of a tool box that is 12 feet long and weighs a ton (unloaded). I can't even picture how you'd move something like that. Put a hitch on it and tow it behind your truck?
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Dec 25, 2011 07:38
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I'm not sure about older Golf's (don't know what you have), but new ones have a lot of "triple square" bolts in them.
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I have this set of precision screw drivers and I hate it. I can never get a good grip and use enough torque (why are all the tiny screw I encounter stuck?). I find the handles both too small to hold comfortable and too slick to grip. Does anyone (HF, Sears, or Lowes? I'll be near those tomorrow.) make a decent set with bigger handles?
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Jan 7, 2012 05:17
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Molten Llama posted:My only real beef is that they aren't magnetic (and don't magnetize particularly well). That's not an issue. Chances are, I'm using them on something computer related, anyway. I try the pliers thing when I get frustrated, but it's kinda hard to hold a component, a screw driver, and pliers at the same time. The Sears ones seem exactly like what I was thinking of, but I might check out HF first because those are 1/10th the price  .
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Splizwarf posted:I know I'm a little late since you're shopping today, but Lowes has a Kobalt-branded pair of bits-in-the-base fat-handled drives that replaced exactly that lovely set for me. One of them is various Flat and Philips sizes and the other is various Torx (which came in a lot handier than I expected). I hated my set for the same reasons you do and these were perfect. I've been lazy watching 70's sci-fi movies, so I haven't gone out yet. I'll give Lowes a look, but for some reason, I'm not a fan of using bits vs. individual drivers.
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Well, I found these at HF for $2.50 (they had orange ones linked earlier in the ad, but these in the store): While there:  My friend has a folding utility knife that I've been jealous of and I don't own any locking pliers (not that I can remember ever needing some). All for less than a precision screwdriver set from Craftsman. Uthor fucked around with this message at 02:07 on Jan 8, 2012 |
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penis bandana posted:Remove the bathroom and just put a urinal on the wall somewhere. Get one of these to accommodate the ladies, too: http://www.icanhasinternets.com/2010/05/i-hope-to-god-this-never-catches-on/
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Put the big stuff in storage for now before moving out of state, bring the essentials in a small tool box, and get a tool bag for when you actually need to take things out of the apartment so you don't carry everything.
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May 5, 2012 06:56
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I have a Battery Tender Junior by Deltran for my bike. Works fine and I've never heard complaints from that company. They have larger and more feature filled models if you need something more for your car.
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May 14, 2012 04:37
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Triple square and Torx drivers if you are going to be working on VWs and Audis. I know my GTIs skid plate is held on by Torx and the calipers have a triple square bolt.
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I like having a flashlight in my car, but I don't use them often enough and the batteries are usually dead when I need it. Any recommendations on one I can stick into a 12V socket (have a spare one in the trunk that isn't being used for anything) to keep charged for when I need it? Something like this would be okay if no one makes a bigger one with a cord, I guess.
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Jun 10, 2012 22:10
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kastein posted:this is the one I suggested. Thanks. I ended up getting this. It's almost exactly what I want. I wish I could leave it plugged in all the time, but instructions specifically say to unplug after charging. Still, I can always just plug it in if the battery's dead. The reviews mention some of the bulbs burning out quickly, so we'll see about longevity.
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Is the Harbor Freight trim tool set complete garbage or would it get me through one small job? http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html I'm going to be swapping out my radio and need it to remove one or two small pieces. I don't want to spend $15-30 like I've seen on more expensive sets if this will work. I've seen a guide where a credit card was used instead, but I figure a proper tool would give better leverage.
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Aug 28, 2012 05:47
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McMaster has "Citrus Based Degreasers", $5.12/can (if you buy 12), $12.76/32-oz spray bottle, or $37.22/gallon. The website is awful and I can't link directly to the page, but just do a search for degreaser.
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Oct 2, 2012 17:30
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Saw this torque wrench on a bicycle repair site and think it's prefect for other uses around the garage. http://sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html
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Long story short, I need to splice some wires together for an adapter harness for my car's head unit. I am also terrible at soldering. I see McMaster carries "Sure-Connect Sealed Butt Splices", which look to be a butt connector that you crimp on, then heat to simultaneously melt some enclosed solder and melt the heat shrink. Is this something that I would want to use?
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