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 What is this called, does it work well, and if it does where can I get one? (It's basically a screwdriver with a flexible shaft and a socket on the end, but I have no idea what it's called and if it's worth it to work on the annoying hose clamps on the BMW. It looks brilliant, but I'm not sure how well it works in practicality.)
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Nov 17, 2013 01:22
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I've always seen them called "flexible hose clamp drivers". I have a shorter one that works pretty well.
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Nov 17, 2013 01:47
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SCORE: Says "Series No. 28" on the data plate. It was free, and it works. Gotta try to track down some more info on it. Google was not very helpful on some cursory searches. The plastic cover on the front screams 70s/80s, so I assume it's not all that old, but it is solid and heavy.
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Nov 17, 2013 03:07
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Suniikaa posted:I've always seen them called "flexible hose clamp drivers". I have a shorter one that works pretty well.
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Nov 17, 2013 07:49
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Flexible 1/4"driver. Went to the classic motor show today, amongst some tat I picked up some palm ratchets in 1/4" and 3/8", pretty cool, I'd never seen them before.
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Nov 17, 2013 20:41
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slidebite posted:Snarky? Not sure how anything I said is snarky...? An oil field lathe refers to a big spindle bore lathe with a really long bed. Sometimes also called hollow spindle lathes.
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Nov 17, 2013 21:37
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Cakefool posted:Flexible 1/4"driver.
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Nov 17, 2013 21:57
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Should I be able to get these wheels off with standard tools? No idea what I need. 
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Nov 18, 2013 13:39
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It looks like that lugnut has ten sides internally. That's probably some weird anti-theft thing. It looks like you can get a ten point lugnut key that'll work for like $20 from here. There's probably other sellers, but that's gonna be the best option unless you have some extractor tool that will fit. Just make sure to measure it beforehand. Calipers are pretty cheap and really, really useful if you don't have 'em.
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Nov 18, 2013 14:41
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Cakefool posted:Flexible 1/4"driver. Bottom line: won't help you break that hard-to-reach rusty bolt out, but it's a nice tool to have in the toolbox. e: mine is a lot like this, but a different color, and came with some sockets, too. 
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Nov 18, 2013 15:00
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thegasman2000 posted:Should I be able to get these wheels off with standard tools? No idea what I need. Yeah, I see ten lobes as well, which doesn't really equate to any standard. It's most likely some sort of anti-theft bolt. If it doesn't have to survive, you could maybe get a cheap torx bit (six-lobe) in the right size and hammer that fucker in there, but your best bet is probably to see if you can find the correct safety adapter.
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Nov 18, 2013 15:58
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Thanks. It's on a 1980 Vw camper with aftermarket wheel. All the lug nuts are like it  glad it will be easy to buy a socket. gently caress locking wheel nuts to hell.
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Nov 18, 2013 16:02
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look in the glove box for an adapter socket? I ended up finding one for my car because it has weird tuner lug bolts.
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Nov 18, 2013 16:04
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Can you get an accurate measurement of the dimension across the points of the recess?
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Nov 18, 2013 16:55
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rscott posted:look in the glove box for an adapter socket? I ended up finding one for my car because it has weird tuner lug bolts. Searched high and low. I have actually stripped the entire interior... It's not here! Got me a tape measure 
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Nov 18, 2013 19:23
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thegasman2000 posted:Got me a tape measure Anyway, barring further information, might I suggest trying one of these: http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares...ID_65828102.htm
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Nov 18, 2013 21:09
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InitialDave posted:I was thinking more like a digital calliper! Awesome thanks! Ordered... Sure it will fit as I have BRM wheels...
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Nov 18, 2013 21:51
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grover posted:I've got a 10" flexible driver one of my kids gave me as part of a cheapass elementary school "secret santa" ratchet screwdriver kit years ago- in my case, it's like as a standard hex screwdriver extension vice 1/4" driver, but I have a socket adapter for it. drat thing's useless if you need any torque (it's impossible to brace completely, and twists up like a pretzel), but it's come in handy on a great many occasions. The stubby palm ratchet screwdriver that came with it has been even handier still, and is amazingly still not broken despite being cheap plastic and heavily abused. This is what I've got: 
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Nov 18, 2013 21:53
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Just bought a house and driving my lady nuts with the tools spread everywhere. I have been authorized to buy a tool chest of some sort. Looks like woot has a Craftsman tool chest for $255 today. I am also thinking about trying to score one on Black Friday from Home Depot or Lowes or even Harbor Freight. I am not worried about brand or being super high quality, but I don't want a flimsy POS either. Any pointers on specific models/brands that have a decent price/quality ratio? I'd like something in the $200 range, but can go higher if needed.
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Nov 19, 2013 20:01
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I've heard pretty good things about DeWalt 18v impact wrenches (Like this) Has anyone used one? I want to be able to slam in normal stuff like control arm bolts, shocks, etc. Would it be safest to go with at least 1/2" or would 3/8" be sufficient? I already have a ton of 3/8" sockets, though they're not specifically made for impact wrenches.
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Nov 19, 2013 20:41
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sbyers77 posted:Just bought a house and driving my lady nuts with the tools spread everywhere. I have been authorized to buy a tool chest of some sort. Ironically enough, harbor freight has the most solid out of those. Husky and Craftsman are onsale on black friday, but you can't beat the $349 40" US general. Best all around toolbox out there IMO.
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Nov 19, 2013 21:43
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I have the bigass half inch gun and use it all the time at the junkyard,The 3/8 struggles sometimes. If you want suspension and lugs go with the 1/2. the 3/8 i use for nothing really but quickly tearing down lawnmower engines for scrap.
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Nov 19, 2013 21:45
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ajcz posted:I have the bigass half inch gun and use it all the time at the junkyard,The 3/8 struggles sometimes. If you want suspension and lugs go with the 1/2. the 3/8 i use for nothing really but quickly tearing down lawnmower engines for scrap. Thank you - I don't want to buy one and then not be able to use it on everything.
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Nov 19, 2013 22:21
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the spyder posted:Ironically enough, harbor freight has the most solid out of those. Husky and Craftsman are onsale on black friday, but you can't beat the $349 40" US general. Best all around toolbox out there IMO. That would be this red 44" one, yes? The black one felt pretty flimsy last time I was there, which was below my quality threshold. The red ones seemed pretty solid. The general consensus is the black ones are crummy, but the reds ones are decent?
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Nov 19, 2013 23:42
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sbyers77 posted:That would be this red 44" one, yes? That's the one. Short of a used tool truck box (Snap-On/MAC/Matco/etc.) it's the best buy for the money. Some nerd did a big writeup about it over here and it comes down to the harbor freight box and the Kobalt from Lowes: http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153445
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Nov 20, 2013 00:04
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Any thoughts on the Harbor Freight 80 amp inverter welder (not the $79 buzzbox) for an absolute beginner who has never laid a bead? I don't want to box in frames or anything, just build little brackets and stuff, and maybe do a rust patch or two on sheet metal. Maybe a roof rack.
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Nov 21, 2013 17:08
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If that is the one Ozmiander has, I was pleasantly surprised by it. Third or fourth time stick welding ever and I laid some fairly pretty beads with 1/16" 6011 or 6013 (I forget which) doing lap joints on mild steel plate. Of course, I've got a couple years of occasional MIG+fluxcore practice at this point.
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Nov 21, 2013 20:44
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sbyers77 posted:That would be this red 44" one, yes? Yep, I may spend a bit too much time on Garage Journal... The black are terrible and the red are top notch, considered just a step low then the higher end Mac/Strap-on/Matco/ect.
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Nov 21, 2013 22:25
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I have had the four drawer black HF tool box and it hasn't done anything horrible yet. Its overloaded with tools and still moves around a shop great. the drawers are smooth. A good way to spend 100$. The multiple level flat black box is poo poo though. Ive seen them break in the store before.
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Nov 21, 2013 22:40
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So there's this little tool shop near where I live (AAA Wholesale Tool and Supply) where I went about 7 years ago to get a one off socket that I needed (broke college student, didn't want to buy a whole set). I remember the guy saying something like "Dude, you should just go buy a whole set - this one socket is like $25 and it's probably worth it to have the others unless you really need THIS socket". I didn't get it at the time - I bought the socket, was happy I'd saved like $15 (even if I had 11 less sockets), didn't think much of why that socket was $25. Years later, I've learned what Proto tools are, and I'm now glad I have it. And now that I have a jeep, and there's ONE GOD drat SET OF BOLTS that's 12point / 13mm, I ran back there to get another one-off socket. Proto, $13, pretty sure it'll never break. And I'll have a lot less trouble with those bolts because I can take them off with a 1/2" instead of 3/8". Anyway, it was a tool related thing I was thinking about, thought I'd share it. I wholeheartedly recommend that shop to anyone in the LA area who needs specialty tools.
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Nov 21, 2013 23:23
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Jonny 290 posted:Any thoughts on the Harbor Freight 80 amp inverter welder (not the $79 buzzbox) for an absolute beginner who has never laid a bead? I don't want to box in frames or anything, just build little brackets and stuff, and maybe do a rust patch or two on sheet metal. Maybe a roof rack. Inverter welders are much nicer for stick welding than buzzboxes, much better to learn on in my opinion. I dont have any experience with the Harbor Freight one (we had a nice one in my old job) but the electronics arent that complicated so i cant see a cheap one being too bad, maybe just a worse duty cycle.
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Nov 21, 2013 23:28
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echomadman posted:Inverter welders are much nicer for stick welding than buzzboxes, much better to learn on in my opinion. I dont have any experience with the Harbor Freight one (we had a nice one in my old job) but the electronics arent that complicated so i cant see a cheap one being too bad, maybe just a worse duty cycle. So for someone's first stick welder it would be better to get an Inverter Welder? Im getting one soon I just am having a hard time deciding which one. Im really tempted by the HF model because its affordable and if I break it I wont feel as bad. I just need something to learn and do an exhaust or some mild fabrication.
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Nov 24, 2013 22:14
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SouthsideSaint posted:So for someone's first stick welder it would be better to get an Inverter Welder? Im getting one soon I just am having a hard time deciding which one. Im really tempted by the HF model because its affordable and if I break it I wont feel as bad. I just need something to learn and do an exhaust or some mild fabrication. Just get it. They work well enough for the job, the duty cycle is a little lighter than most, but its getting pretty good reviews. This guy on youtube goes over it. Again, its no pro machine, but for light usage it works well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyuaisi2vvI
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Nov 25, 2013 03:29
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Well now I just need to wait for a good sale. Will 6013 rods be good for all the basics and learning. I'm not going to be doing any structural or life saving welds. Just exhaust maybe some super small fab work.
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Nov 25, 2013 04:03
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6013 is a good rod. You'll be able to run 7014 and 7018 AC as well which are also both great rods. Lots of inverter welders can't run 6010 or 6011 rods, which is a shame but it's not the end of the world. You'll need to upgrade someday if you want to learn those, which are whip and pause rods. Everything else mentioned are just plain old drag rods (unless you're welding verticals). 7014 would work fairly well with exhaust work too.
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Nov 25, 2013 04:12
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SouthsideSaint posted:Well now I just need to wait for a good sale. Will 6013 rods be good for all the basics and learning. I'm not going to be doing any structural or life saving welds. Just exhaust maybe some super small fab work. There is a 25% off coupon until the end of november. You may find better on sale eventually, but that's something and better than the normal 20%.
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Nov 25, 2013 04:14
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the spyder posted:Ironically enough, harbor freight has the most solid out of those. Husky and Craftsman are onsale on black friday, but you can't beat the $349 40" US general. Best all around toolbox out there IMO. I bought this last year and it's the very best thing ever. My advice to you is to make best friends with at least one employee at HF. My father and I are known faces in our local store and I was able to flirt my way into using the 20% off coupon on the already low sale price. Now I just need to get one of the expansion cabinets so I can secure my jack and jack stands.
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Nov 25, 2013 07:50
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This works with a lot of stores. My dad has dropped so much money at the local used tool store over the last 20 years, I can get a pretty good discount just by mentioning him.
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Nov 25, 2013 08:03
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Medicinal Penguin posted:This works with a lot of stores. My dad has dropped so much money at the local used tool store over the last 20 years, I can get a pretty good discount just by mentioning him. One of the female clerks is middle aged and has a huge crush on me. I may have flirted my way into numerous cheaper tools in the past.
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I have never had to flirt with the ladies at my harbor freight...Theres one or two who look like they came from the trailer park in there V6 trans am. But those ladies love my sons when I go with them. They always get me the hook up and walk out with some free stuff. I have so many of those cheap head lamps and screwdriver sets.... But I have a friend that's on there inside track club and he said he gets a good discount plus the coupons. So I am probably going that route. And I will post many pictures of my horrible welds for everyone to laugh and mock.
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