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Jared592 posted:Those rotor-to-hub screws are fun, eh? I broke an HF impact driver on the last job I dealt with them on, then was able to chisel one out going at it sideways, then had to drill out the other. IIRC mine actually have a hex shank. They suck, but if you get em hot with a mini MAPP torch and then hammer a demo driver into them with a BFH (only 1-2 swings with a 3lb were needed) they spin right out. The heat detempers the metal and the hammer actually stretches the head, releasing the preload on the threads.
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kastein posted:IIRC mine actually have a hex shank. I would expect better of you young man, 3lb is small-to-medium FH 
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SouthsideSaint posted:Basically is it as well built as the rest?
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Anyone know about Allen brand tools, not their hex wrenches, like ratchets and stuff-- any good?
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SouthsideSaint posted:How do you like the top box? I have the lower and locker at work and they are great. I have my old craftsman top piece on it and it only covers the half which gives a nice small writing /work surface. But with how many tools I have in really debating on getting it. Basically is it as well built as the rest? Every bit as much. To be honest half the upper drawers go to waste, I have one that's just full of pens, pencils and markers, another full of flashlights. I guess in retrospect I didn't really need it, I just wanted it.
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Rhyno posted:Every bit as much. To be honest half the upper drawers go to waste, I have one that's just full of pens, pencils and markers, another full of flashlights. I guess in retrospect I didn't really need it, I just wanted it. Awesome I need it because most of my drawers are stuffed already. And I feel like it's better looking when the full top is on there. The locker was a wise choice but I often wish I'd have gotten the side drawers just for more storage. But at the same time I like being able to keep my jacket close at work.
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Dec 3, 2015 14:41
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When I encounter rotor retaining screws, I don't even bother with a screwdriver. I get my air hammer and a chisel tip and spin it out like so: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxQk7Pz_vfc Skip ahead to 3:39. Works every time.
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Dec 3, 2015 16:32
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PBCrunch posted:When I encounter rotor retaining screws, I don't even bother with a screwdriver. I get my air hammer and a chisel tip and spin it out like so: I like this tip and will be using it when I have to. One look at the retaining screw on my rotors and I thought "well that's gonna fuckin suck."
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Cakefool posted:I would expect better of you young man, 3lb is small-to-medium FH I call anything bigger than a framing hammer a BFH, basically. So far that covers the range from my 3lb babbys first BFH all the way to the 8lb sawed off sledge. I'm not in good enough shape to one-arm a 16 pounder yet unfortunately. e: I'm very reluctant to use an air chisel or hammer on anything on the rotating side of a wheel bearing - great way to flatten the rollers and end up doing the wheel bearings 5k miles later. I'd rather give it a few swings with a 3lb than a few hundred strikes with an air chisel. kastein fucked around with this message at 16:55 on Dec 3, 2015 |
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Okay, that sounds good. So where can I find a wooden-handled 16lb sledge? 10 is the best the local shops carry; I'd've preferred a 12.
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wormil posted:Anyone know about Allen brand tools, not their hex wrenches, like ratchets and stuff-- any good? I don't know how its supposed to rate, the places we've bought their stuff from aren't known for carrying high quality things. That said, the flare nut wrenches we bought didn't give us any trouble, and the one inch drive ratchet and breaker bar set is still doing its thing.
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Splizwarf posted:Okay, that sounds good. So where can I find a wooden-handled 16lb sledge? 10 is the best the local shops carry; I'd've preferred a 12. I've got no idea about a wooden handled one but Home Depot has a fiberglass and plastic handled one. So far I haven't actually ever needed 16, even 8 will pop a rusted in place tie rod end taper on a 20+ year old dodge fullsize truck out of the knuckle with a single swing.
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Splizwarf posted:Okay, that sounds good. So where can I find a wooden-handled 16lb sledge? 10 is the best the local shops carry; I'd've preferred a 12. Come over.  Or keep an eye on craigslist. I haven't seen a wood handle in Home Depot or Lowes in forever. Check Ace Hardware, they're usually pretty good.
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PBCrunch posted:When I encounter rotor retaining screws, I don't even bother with a screwdriver. I get my air hammer and a chisel tip and spin it out like so: I had to do this to two screws that had philips heads broken off in them, but the two hammer trick at 1:40 is what got the other 6 screws loosened up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxQk7Pz_vfc&t=100s for the lazy.
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What i need is probably a 40 pound sledge. I've often picked up a large water bottle and thought "if i could get this swinging on the end of a stick, i wouldn't need 30 fuckin blows. " Right now i'm putting together a 8 lb straight pein on a fiberglass handle. I tried a handle epoxy kit and and wedge but it flew apart on the first test hit against soft wood. This time i've got a softer set epoxy, and i've given the wedge a little more of a tooth with a grinder. I don't have a name for her yet, but considering i'm now $15 into a "free" sledgehammer, it's probably going to be loving ugly. like eugine.
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thebigcow posted:I don't know how its supposed to rate, the places we've bought their stuff from aren't known for carrying high quality things. Guess I'll find out. My 1/4" ratchet disappeared so I bought an Allen because it is American made and inexpensive. I rarely use a 1/4", don't even have a full set of 1/4" sockets, so I'm sure it'll be fine.
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Powershift posted:What i need is probably a 40 pound sledge. I've often picked up a large water bottle and thought "if i could get this swinging on the end of a stick, i wouldn't need 30 fuckin blows. " Careful with that hammer, Eugene.
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can anyone help me figure out who makes this angled socket? it's fixed at 45 degrees, but does it very well. the guy who showed it to me said this one was some kind of pre-production prototype, and that it was intended for aircraft maintenance work. same guys apparently also designed a 90 degree system as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1koMdJdg60   edit: there are no identifying markings and the part would have been designed/made in north america
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Dec 4, 2015 01:39
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For stuck set screws I use the hammer end on a air hammer smashing against the screw for a few moments then use a impact driver.
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What's everyone's favorite model number of cordless Dremel?
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Cordless? The corded models are loving useless, I can't imagine how long it would take to cut something with a battery powered rotary "tool".
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Frank Dillinger posted:can anyone help me figure out who makes this angled socket? it's fixed at 45 degrees, but does it very well. the guy who showed it to me said this one was some kind of pre-production prototype, and that it was intended for aircraft maintenance work. same guys apparently also designed a 90 degree system as well. http://www.cal-vantools.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=gearless Also can be found on amazon.
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Charlie, we're working on a forge. Gonna have all kinds of fuckin' weird hammers going on soon.  Powershift posted:40lb hammer You need a handle core of two or four pieces of rebar twisted together that run the whole length, come out the top, and are bent back over the sides of the head. Put whatever epoxy/leather/wood you want for a handle around the other end and Bob's your Man, now I want to try to make a 40lb
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Frank Dillinger posted:can anyone help me figure out who makes this angled socket? it's fixed at 45 degrees, but does it very well. the guy who showed it to me said this one was some kind of pre-production prototype, and that it was intended for aircraft maintenance work. same guys apparently also designed a 90 degree system as well. def. looks like a shop knocked up tool, coulda been anybody with some barstock, a lathe and mill and a few spare hours. cool application of old school tech   e: Splizwarf posted:Charlie, we're working on a forge Lathespin.gif fucked around with this message at 09:35 on Dec 4, 2015 |
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 Wonderful free poo poo. 12 speed Beddings drill press. Yes the windey uppydowney table handle is a bolt. Yes the windey uppeydowney drill handle is a mess of bad and broken welds and floor anchors. Yes the start cap is hanging loose out back there. Everything else is good and tight and cost nothing.
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Lathespin.gif posted:def. looks like a shop knocked up tool, coulda been anybody with some barstock, a lathe and mill and a few spare hours. cool application of old school tech Though I understand the mechanics, it still looks like magic to me.
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Lathespin.gif posted:what size? gas/propane forge, i assume? blown or venturi burners? Look at all them high-tech words. Eventually coal as West Virginia's not too far away, and charcoal made in-house if I can get my hands on enough hardwood. The hearth is a freestanding treadle-blown dish, like one of those little DIY brake drum forges but bigger. It needs a belt, so right now it's mostly cold work and some oxy/acetylene or MAPP. I love MAPP now. I got paid for some car work a while ago with a brand new MAPP rig that's a bottle carrier on a belt hook with a 5-foot flexible hose and a clicker tip plus a metal sleeve holster for the hot tip. Under a car, I can hang the bottle from an S-hook on the doorhandle or whatever, it's great. Couple months later and I still get excited about using it. 
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blk posted:What's everyone's favorite model number of cordless Dremel? I had a cordless one and it was awful. Could barely even cut some hard plastic to fit larger speakers in a car door. Switched to a corded dremel and it was done in a couple seconds. Stay far away from the cordless ones.
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blk posted:What's everyone's favorite model number of cordless Dremel? None of them
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blk posted:What's everyone's favorite model number of cordless Dremel? Milwaukee M12 Rotary Tool
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Recommendations on work gloves? I've been burning through a pair of cheap work gloves every month, and looking for something comfortable and durable. I work in a tire shop, so resistance to thin sharp metal belts is a plus. Quick drying is nice, but I usually toss them under the radiant heater to dry quick every couple hours on wet days.
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PitViper posted:Recommendations on work gloves? I've been burning through a pair of cheap work gloves every month, and looking for something comfortable and durable. I work in a tire shop, so resistance to thin sharp metal belts is a plus. Quick drying is nice, but I usually toss them under the radiant heater to dry quick every couple hours on wet days. Actually just saw a good video about gloves this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jMPQh7DTs8
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blk posted:What's everyone's favorite model number of cordless Dremel? Maybe I should rephrase - I'm going to be cutting some struts soon and want to file down the rough edges without slaving over them with an actual file. What should I use?
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blk posted:Maybe I should rephrase - I'm going to be cutting some struts soon and want to file down the rough edges without slaving over them with an actual file. What should I use? http://makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?Name=LXDG01 This thing is boss for cleaning up strut with a burr. And making holes slightly larger because the piece of poo poo work hole saw wandered 1/8" off.
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I went to HF to get the 5 drawer tool cart, and naturally I spent like $150 on impact sockets to go along with the ridiculous new 1/2" impact I just bought. Now I want to go pick up the side drawers for the 44" box and set it on a frame next to the cart like this 
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blk posted:Maybe I should rephrase - I'm going to be cutting some struts soon and want to file down the rough edges without slaving over them with an actual file. What should I use? I actually really like the lithium ion cordless dremel I bought six-seven years ago. Never had a problem with the battery or the unit itself, though it's admittedly only seen light to medium duty work. I see they don't sell that particular model anymore, so I guess it's largely a moot point anyways. If I were to buy it over again, I'd definitely get the makita die grinder linked earlier since I'm so heavily invested in their ecosystem, and have yet to be disappointed in anything in the cordless line. Heck, most of their cordless is better than my older corded stuff. Hypnolobster posted:I went to HF to get the 5 drawer tool cart, and naturally I spent like $150 on impact sockets to go along with the ridiculous new 1/2" impact I just bought. You also picked up their magnetic paper towel holder and a variety of their magnetic trays as well, right? They're one of those rare things that they do exceptionally well. So well, I swapped out the paper towel holder in the kitchen for one and schlepped it on the fridge
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Fact that cart is decent especially considering the price but I wish you woulda consulted us on the sockets so I could've told you to get Grey Pneumatic. Hf impact sockets are straight up dangerous. Look at yourr 21 mm half inch deep as an example. One side will be thicker than the other. Preoptopus fucked around with this message at 09:10 on Dec 5, 2015 |
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Whoa what? When did HF impacts become bad? They were the go to in this thread for a long time.
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Rhyno posted:Whoa what? When did HF impacts become bad? They were the go to in this thread for a long time. Ditto, I've always liked mine and been under the impression that was generally regarded as a better buy there?
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Rhyno posted:Whoa what? When did HF impacts become bad? They were the go to in this thread for a long time. The non pro deep well impacts are garbage. The short pro ones are grey pneumatic level of good. They are also the same impact socket orielly sells. I've had multiple sockets explode. But only the deepwell non pro kind.
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