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Or the viair 88p (Don't buy a lower spec one with a cig power adaptor, get one with battery terminal alligators) E: If you're shopping around elsewhere, research or ask about duty cycle/run time. A lot of these small compressor burn out quick, some are as bad as only being able to pump for 2min before a 10min cool down required. And they pull 30A so the cig plug ones are useless since most cars have a <10A phone charging/usb only limitation for the cig socket these days.
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Nov 19, 2018 10:52
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I personally think that you should get one with a digital gauge: it's quite nice to set your desired pressure and just leave it running and let it stop automatically. There's less constant staring at the gauge and trying to squint to see exactly what the reading is, plus I believe digital gauges tend to be pretty accurate.
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Nov 19, 2018 11:15
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My 4 gallon pancake air compressor finally kicked the bucket after 11 years. I want to replace it with this https://www.homedepot.com/p/California-Air-Tools-15-Gal-2-0-HP-Ultra-Quiet-and-Oil-Free-Air-Compressor-15020C/205773204 I need it to build a house in the spring (nailers and staplers mostly) and then it will sit in my garage for the rest of its life, filling tires mostly. I like how quiet this one is and it’s priced in the middle of el cheapo and el expensive-o. Any opinions on this compressor or just this brand in general? Is there a different one that would be a better bang for the buck?
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Nov 19, 2018 14:41
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Not familiar with that brand, but I've seen similar type compressors in stock at Costco before. Might be worth checking?
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Nov 19, 2018 15:13
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I've had one of these for 5 or 6 years and have used it many times with zero problems. You will need a lighter to alligator clip adapter because it will blow the gently caress out of your accessory fuse when it gets a load on it. https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-69284.html
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Nov 19, 2018 16:54
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Modus Man posted:My 4 gallon pancake air compressor finally kicked the bucket after 11 years. I want to replace it with this I’ve got the smaller version from them and love it. I have the same use case, I’m not running automotive tools or anything off of it. Handled nail guns really well, and now is in my garage to blow debris around and dry books of my car. With the smaller one it obviously runs a lot more to fill the tank, but it is so quiet it didn’t bother me.
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Nov 19, 2018 17:06
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15% off ebay coupon, here's a good way to waste some money on tools i may or may not truly need! How to redeem your Coupon: Shop for eligible items. Pay for your item by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on November 21, 2018 Enter the Coupon code in the redemption code field: PICKFAST Coupon is only valid when you buy within the latest version of the eBay Mobile App on iOS or Android. https://pages.ebay.com/promo/2018/1121/70319.html
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Nov 21, 2018 19:42
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KC Tool has the Wera 020068 Joker Combination Wrench with Switch - 13mm on sale today. I've had the 10mm for awhile since it was a tool of the day, it's nice as hell, and I'm picking this one up as well because it's the other Most Important Size. I'd love to get a full set but 
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Nov 21, 2018 20:13
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That looks amazing, just bought the 10mm version. Pretty pricey for a single wrench, but I have their screwdrivers and I'm a big fan.
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Nov 21, 2018 23:26
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never understood what those joker wrenches do to justify those prices anyway how about some more https://toolguyd.com/ https://toolguyd.com/thanksgiving-2018-milwaukee-cordless-power-tool-deals/ https://toolguyd.com/tools-plus-black-friday-2018-tool-deals/ https://toolguyd.com/gearwrench-tool-deals-bf2018/ https://toolguyd.com/acme-tools-black-friday-2018-tool-deals/?utm_source=topreminder&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=earlyblackfriday18 dont mind me, im just going 100% stupid on milwaukee tools
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Nov 22, 2018 17:02
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I feel like I bought the gear wrench ratchetign wrench set for half that price on Amazon, linked in this very thread.
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Nov 22, 2018 17:44
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BraveUlysses posted:never understood what those joker wrenches do to justify those prices Where that point is obviously varies for everyone. I spent my teenage and college years using a lot of Autozone, Harbor Freight, and cheap Sears tools, and the first couple times I used a friend's Snap-On tools that just worked better, I was pretty sold. I still own Harbor Freight tools, but for a lot of stuff (ratcheting combos included), I like having the little bit better ones. (To be clear, most of my ratcheting combos are GearWrench, and they're usually just fine. But when I need a 10mm, that Joker is noticeably nicer.) All that said, I haven't managed to convince myself to spend retail on them. But on sale? Sure.
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Nov 22, 2018 19:44
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One of the big things about the joker is the open end has a plate that can hold a nut. Like you can use it like normal and the wrench can slide sideways on or off the nut, but rotate the nut 60 degrees and it fits into a cup shaped area, this would be great for holding nuts in blind areas.
Not Wolverine fucked around with this message at 21:11 on Nov 22, 2018 |
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Nov 22, 2018 20:41
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So do g nuts go with g spots?
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Crotch Fruit posted:One of the big things about the joker is the open end has a plate that can hold a nut. Like you can use it like normal and the wrench can slide sideways on or off the nut, but rotate the nut 60 degrees and it fits into a cup shaped area, this would be great for holding nuts in blind areas. I have had a full set of jokers for about 6 months now. Surprised folks aren't knocking off this feature.
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Nov 22, 2018 21:55
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How practical is a typical 1/4" hex impact driver for automotive use? I'm looking at getting a drill kit and impact wrench skin. Are the impacts drivers useful? I know you can get 1/4" hex to square adapters to use sockets so should I just pay the extra and get the Drill and Impact combo or save my money. The tools wont see a hell of a lot of use. Car wise it would just be removing wheels, brake jobs and swapping struts.
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Nov 23, 2018 00:37
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The Makita 1/4"impact driver I recently got only torque things down to about 140 inch pounds. Perfect for what I need (turning screws until I hit them with my torque wrench), but I wouldn't trust it to take off my wheels.
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Nov 23, 2018 01:15
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Good for smaller stuff though like clamps on the intake and undertrays and such. I did some work on an audi recently and the most time consuming part was a zillion torx undetray screws.
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Nov 23, 2018 01:32
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I use my 1/4" impacts for all sorts of small fasteners on cars. Mostly Philips/torx or hex on M6 or smaller. I've been meaning to pick up the compact 3/8" brushless impact wrench soon for slightly bigger stuff, but I still use air for all my 1/2" stuff.
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Nov 23, 2018 02:29
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Crotch Fruit posted:One of the big things about the joker is the open end has a plate that can hold a nut. Like you can use it like normal and the wrench can slide sideways on or off the nut, but rotate the nut 60 degrees and it fits into a cup shaped area, this would be great for holding nuts in blind areas. ok this is a good explanation of why these command a premium price, sounds like a nice feature
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Nov 23, 2018 04:17
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UK goons: Amazon Basics socket sets appear to be 30% off today and look a pretty good deal: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Socket-Set-201-Piece/dp/B074MFYGSF  £38
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Nov 23, 2018 11:20
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If I was going to take an interior apart I'd absolutely want a 1/4" driver, maybe 2 for less bit swapping.
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Nov 23, 2018 12:45
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Amazon Basics makes tools, now? How are they?
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Uthor posted:Amazon Basics makes tools, now? I dunno. Could you buy some and report back? It's impossible to get a useful review on Amazon. "it arrived in a box!!!! 5 stars" "not snap-on quality. 3 stars" "it's shiny and my first tool kit. 5 stars" "didn't contain the size I needed. 1 star"
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spog posted:I dunno. Could you buy some and report back? The tools looks really similar to the crescent brand kits I recommend. Different case of course but if the tools are similar then it will be great, especially to leave in the car. Wish it would show country of manufacture, as the old crescent kits were made in Taiwan are the good ones. Made in China I'm not so sure about, could be good, can't guarantee it. E: I'm not sure if amazon UK works here again (last year they started amazon australia, geoblocked the rest of the world, increased prices and decreased range. No one bought anything. Yesterday they decided to stop geoblocking us from the rest of the world, apparently mainly usa amazon for things not even offered here but I hope it extends to UK amazon as postage is cheaper from there). Fo3 fucked around with this message at 15:06 on Nov 23, 2018 |
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Nov 23, 2018 14:57
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Probably cranked out by Apex.
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Definitely. They own crescent which is why it looks so familiar to me. What matters more though is Taiwan or China origins.
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Ha, at least I had a good guess. 
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I'm of the opinion that as long as you avoid the poo poo-tier, pot metal stuff, then anything you buy is going to be good enough for the non-professional user. As long as the sockets don't rust or shatter and fit (pretty hard to gently caress that bit up) then they will do the job. With hindsight, I've realised what is more important is what is inside those big cases. For example, I would willingly forego all the 3/8th stuff and make do with just 1/4 and 1/2 if it meant the space in the case was filled with decent length extensions, a tommy bar, a UJ and two sparkplug sockets.
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spog posted:I'm of the opinion that as long as you avoid the poo poo-tier, pot metal stuff, then anything you buy is going to be good enough for the non-professional user. OTOH I own quality 1/2" and decent 1/4" separate tool kits, but sometimes have to use the crescent toolkit because I need 3/8" gear as I don't have any 3/8" tools otherwise (E: I used to, started off with 3/8 but got rid of it. Don't be like me and get rid of your 3/8 stuff. It's useful, especially when getting into adaptors for fittings like hex and e-torx etc). 1/4" is for fasteners/interior 3/8 for engine bays 1/2 for brakes and suspension (E: as a start point, I want to get more 3/4 stuff now...) Fo3 fucked around with this message at 17:42 on Nov 23, 2018 |
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Nov 23, 2018 17:36
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While you don't NEED the nicer tools most of the time, there are times where the make all the difference in the world. I was doing something on a early 2000s Accord where there was a hard to reach bolt that was facing the firewall, and the Snap-On ratchet was great because I cold only move the wrench a tiny bit at a time, but that was still enough to engage the ratchet. A ratchet with a larger throw would have been useless, so instead you'd have to just loosen the bolt a tiny bit, take off the tool and get it back on the bolt, repeat etc. Repeat this 10x on different bolts and the whole thing is easier, faster, and I'm less likely to end up with a stiff back.
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Nov 23, 2018 19:53
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I’m getting on the nicer tool train myself. I agree they’re not always necessary, but if it makes me happy to use it, then it’s worth it. But yeah, KC Tool has a good sale going on, so I’m getting an Imperial Wera Tool Check and a Wera 3/8” Metric socket set. I love the way they’re packaged, and this should cover my bases for home and auto work.
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Yeah, I just got my first Hazet. Gotta love sales. (It’s a socket, relax.)
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serious Tools! question up in here. I don't own a single battery operated tool. I have a corded circular saw, drill, hammer drill, impact, blower, weedeater, etc. I have hand tools and sockets and several 100ft extension cords. I'm in my mid 30's, just never jumped on the battery powered tool bandwagon. I was admiring my brother's cordless tool collection over Thanksgiving trying to decide what system I wanted to invest in and had a crazy idea: Instead of buying the same tools in the battery format, what if I just dropped some cash on a Honda generator to power my corded tools? Aside from less mobility I can't really see much of a downside. I live in the mountains so the generator would see double duty when I go out camping/offroading. Plus in the next few years I plan on building a goon shack off-grid and feel like the generator would get a lot of usage out on the mountain. Is there any huge downside I'm overlooking? I'm sure I could buy a lot of nice battery tools for the cost of a high quality generator, but I'm a minimalist and don't want two of everything. Are the good brands making a lot of corded tools anymore? I imagine the used market for corded tools is pretty good. How terrible of an idea is this?
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Mobility and convenience are huge. You really want to drag a generator around? Give it gas, deal with exhaust? Hondas are quiet, but they are not silent. I mean, before cordless tools that was a thing but I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a generator at a building site. All the trades are cordless now for a reason. Not only that, some cordless tools are more powerful than corded (or pneumatic for that matter). The price of a quality decent watt Honda generator will buy you a pretty good setup of an ecosystem, especially if you wait for sales.
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You'll need a good sized generator for like a circular saw or anything like that. I guess I can see the hesitation if you have a bunch of corded tools already, but frankly my newer battery powered stuff is better quality and often more powerful than my corded tools collecting dust. Not to mention the hassle of hauling a damned cord around.
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The only corded tools I still use are bench based or grinders.
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My dad bought me a house warming gift. Is this safe or will it kill me?
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Rhyno posted:My dad bought me a house warming gift. Is this safe or will it kill me? I have the Werner version of that ladder. If you so much as glance at the locks to see that they're engaged, it is as safe as any other ladder. Only drawbacks are that the joints flex a bit more than an extension ladder (perfectly safe but might give you the willies) and its a bit heavy for everyday use if you don't also have a smaller ladder. That said, its probably the most versatile ladder I've used so its great to have around.
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