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Are combination wrenches that useful anymore? Seems like socket wrenches are better in pretty much every situation.
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Mar 30, 2018 00:43
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There's plenty of situations where a combination wrench either works better or a socket won't fit at all. I'm the most novice of amateur tool users and I frequently need combo wrenches.
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Mar 30, 2018 00:53
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Anywhere the jerk who designed it didn't give you enough clearance for a socket.
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Mar 30, 2018 00:54
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Josh Lyman posted:Are combination wrenches that useful anymore? Seems like socket wrenches are better in pretty much every situation. Let me tell you about ratcheting combination wrenches...
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Mar 30, 2018 02:43
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Geoj posted:Let me tell you about ratcheting combination wrenches... PREACH I bought my first ratcheting combo for one specific job. I replaced the rest of my combos shortly thereafter.
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Mar 30, 2018 02:45
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I reach for a box-end wrench when I need a wrench on both ends of the bolt.
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Mar 30, 2018 02:50
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There are a lot of times when a ratcheting box wrench won't fit and a regular one will. Good example, the bolts that hold AX15 case halves together are 14mm JIS head (10mm bolt) and a gearwrench won't fit. Gotta use a socket and a foot of extensions for comfort.
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Mar 30, 2018 03:05
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Personally, I'm a fan of these, which I do not know what they're called in your language ("lednyckel" in Swedish): Not as tall as a socket+ratchet but almost, the same limitation in that it won't fit over a nut on a long bolt, weaker in terms of force than either a ratchet handle or a regular wrench, so I cannot rationally explain why I like using them, but I do.
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Mar 30, 2018 06:47
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Idk what they're called, but apparently plumbers love them for working on toilets. In other news, my cheapo chinesium fender roller is here. Gonna fix the gently caress outta dis mazda.
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Mar 30, 2018 08:04
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Be careful, they like to jam when there is a bunch of force on them and they are extended. Ask my fenders how I know
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Mar 30, 2018 17:02
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Oh man, the Makita hr4041c rotary hammer I bought to install my lift still kicks rear end. I just drilled several dozen one foot deep holes in a granite ledge in my driveway in the process of removing it... It gives no fucks, each hole takes 45 seconds to 1 minute. If you need to drill holes in masonry? Buy one. So worth it. It uses the old spline drive instead of sds but that just means you plan ahead and buy the bits for 20 bucks each on Amazon instead of panicking last minute and overpaying at home Depot.
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Mar 30, 2018 21:47
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kastein posted:Makita hr4041c rotary hammer I bought a cheapass noname $40 rotary hammer of about the same size as that one over 15 years ago (though SDS+), and that bastard is still chugging along hammering as well as ever. I've abused it myself thoroughly, and borrowed it to friends allover who needed holes in concrete. Only thing that is broken is the case, and most of the cheese-grade drill bits it came with. A couple years ago I used a borrowed Hilti of similar dimensions, and while drilling performance ("hammering action") was just the same, the Hilti weighed half as much and had much less vibration going into my hands when using it, making it just so much more pleasant to use. Given how often I need to use it though it's not worthy of replacement, and I can't just throw away something that has worked so well for that long.
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Mar 31, 2018 07:16
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Josh Lyman posted:Are combination wrenches that useful anymore? Seems like socket wrenches are better in pretty much every situation. You need them because what is going to hold the nut when you have the socket on the bolt duh. Geoj posted:Let me tell you about ratcheting combination wrenches... kastein posted:Oh man, the Makita hr4041c rotary hammer I bought to install my lift still kicks rear end. I just drilled several dozen one foot deep holes in a granite ledge in my driveway in the process of removing it... It gives no fucks, each hole takes 45 seconds to 1 minute. E: eddiewalker posted:The TS100 is some quality chinesium, you all. That looks like a hot good thing! I chucked my old 30-40w mains powered fixed temp/hand irons away ages ago and used butane for years when doing outdoor jobs I've been through 3 butane ones and I'm over them. I think I lost a weller and replaced it with iroda solderpro that lasted 2 years before breaking and replaced that with a cheapy jaycar one that sucks - hard to light and get going and keep alight/hot if windy, can't use all the good tips I had for the other older/better ones either. Honestly can't be bothered even buying a can of butane for it or buy another good one for ~$100. EE: poo poo, even that jaycar cheapy is still being sold for $40 and it's a piece of crap. The last time I needed soldering done on my car I just ran an extension lead and used my hakka fx888 soldering station outside as it was a lot quicker than using butane anyway. Fo3 fucked around with this message at 18:16 on Mar 31, 2018 |
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Mar 31, 2018 17:39
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Fo3 posted:
I just got an Ozito cordless glue gun to to try and fix some trim on the e36 and goddamn that thing is a piece of poo poo. I mean the Ozito. Ok and the e36 interior too. I also had to buy a couple of screwdrivers to swap in some new trim pieces and assemble some ikea bullshit. I took the Ozito as a lesson and got some Wiha drivers rather than chinesium grade bullshit. I managed to justify the expense to the girlfriend by making an analogy to using good, sharp knives for kitchen prep vs using blunt ones. She was totally cool with it after that  Jokes on me though, turns out that I ordered slightly the wrong part. Who knew that there would be multiple versions of the clip that holds the sun visor. She didn’t need those courtesy lights anyways… 
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Apr 1, 2018 03:08
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The only things that ozito made good is the old rotary hammer (heap of people I know bought the newer ones and ended up with broken pieces of crap). Also the little cordless screwdriver - it lasted longer for me while at work than the bosch and ryobi did.
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Apr 1, 2018 12:55
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I'm sure some of you are familiar with Clickspring on YouTube. But in case you arent, he recently made a video on how to do precision file work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4KaiG7CpSQ He has absolutely flawless control over his filing surfaces so his word should be treated as gospel and we should be so lucky to get a tutorial from him. um excuse me fucked around with this message at 14:02 on Apr 1, 2018 |
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Apr 1, 2018 13:59
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Clickspring is 100% uncut, pure-strain machining/metalshaping pornography. Highly recommend to everyone in this thread.
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Apr 1, 2018 14:03
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MrYenko posted:Clickspring is 100% uncut, pure-strain machining/metalshaping pornography. Crazy thing is that he's totally self-taught.
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Apr 1, 2018 17:15
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Knipex Cobra sale. I'm jumping on the bandwagon with a 7" and 10"... they'd better be awesome, or I'm blaming you jerks. https://kctoolco.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82d8791e22bb59c2475a28c6e&id=e870ce04ab&e=7e15b58a15
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Apr 2, 2018 21:51
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EVERYWHERE 
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id say only one cobra and get a big and small version of the Pliers Wrench if you can
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Apr 2, 2018 22:10
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Too late, already have the two Cobras ordered. Guess I'll have to wait for a good sale on the pliers wrench.
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Apr 2, 2018 23:15
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I grab my pliers wrench more often than the cobra but both are good, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Apr 2, 2018 23:36
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My Bluetooth ODB II reader seems to have stopped working. What's the current recommended one on Amazon? Or, is a standalone reader better value? (I exclusively use it to read and erase codes, I don't really use the more advanced capabilities of Torque). Semi-related: I remember seeing something about a VAG-COM knockoff that worked over Bluetooth or WiFi and your phone and/or PC (?) that was significantly cheaper than VAG-COM and still had like 90% of the capabilities. Anyone know what I'm talking about or should I go to the VW thread?
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Apr 3, 2018 00:39
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Does VCDS-Lite not do what you need?
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Apr 3, 2018 00:43
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InitialDave posted:Does VCDS-Lite not do what you need? No. Mine's a 2007. I actually think I have that laying around somewhere because I heard it could do basic VAG-COM things, but it never worked.
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Apr 3, 2018 00:48
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It's worth spending the money on vcds. Great company, great support.
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Apr 3, 2018 01:18
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It used to be worth it, but now they just want to sell you the 600$ wireless dongle if you want unlimited vins.
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Apr 3, 2018 02:13
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I've had this car for ten years and there have been like two instances where having the full system would have been neat (not in any way necessary). I can't justify the cost, especially since I can put the money into fixing all the other problems with the car.
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Apr 3, 2018 13:32
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Uthor posted:My Bluetooth ODB II reader seems to have stopped working. What's the current recommended one on Amazon? Or, is a standalone reader better value? (I exclusively use it to read and erase codes, I don't really use the more advanced capabilities of Torque). OBDeleven is what you seek. You use a phone app to do the changes and each change requires 'credits' that you must purchase.
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Apr 3, 2018 14:13
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BraveUlysses posted:OBDeleven is what you seek. You use a phone app to do the changes and each change requires 'credits' that you must purchase. You don't have to buy/use credits if you manual code things. It's pretty good but not all things that work in VCDS come up for me so far. But most of it. Are these drill bits still the bees knees? I decided to finally buy some not lovely ones and didn't know if there was a better deal or set elsewhere for the money: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CZH2SK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Suburban Dad fucked around with this message at 14:32 on Apr 3, 2018 |
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Apr 3, 2018 14:29
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BraveUlysses posted:OBDeleven is what you seek. You use a phone app to do the changes and each change requires 'credits' that you must purchase. Much thanks.
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Apr 3, 2018 14:53
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Larrymer posted:You don't have to buy/use credits if you manual code things. It's pretty good but not all things that work in VCDS come up for me so far. But most of it. Norseman bits are amazing. Very spendy, but IMHO, worth the cost. Those screw top carriers are nice too, water resistant and durable. If you're storing them for a while, put a desiccant pack in the lid.
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Apr 4, 2018 01:06
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Uthor posted:My Bluetooth ODB II reader seems to have stopped working. What's the current recommended one on Amazon? Or, is a standalone reader better value? (I exclusively use it to read and erase codes, I don't really use the more advanced capabilities of Torque). If all you need to do is read and clear codes, I've used this for 3 years with 0 issues. Its $14. https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiSc...=Autel+MaxiScan IDK what bluetooth gets you.
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Apr 4, 2018 23:50
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The $20 adapter I had worked with the Torque app over Bluetooth and would allow me to get live gauges of pretty much any info that the ECU could spit out.
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Apr 5, 2018 00:08
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Looking to do an engine swap on an NA Miata. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy the harbor freight folding shop crane and engine stand? I've got a steel floor jack from them about 4 years ago that's been holding up well so I would think their hydraulic stuff is decent.
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Apr 9, 2018 04:36
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um excuse me posted:Looking to do an engine swap on an NA Miata. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy the harbor freight folding shop crane and engine stand? I've got a steel floor jack from them about 4 years ago that's been holding up well so I would think their hydraulic stuff is decent. I have both, they are excellent. Make sure you buy the deluxe stand with a U-shaped bottom instead of the one that looks like a T, the U is far more stable and it allows you to stick a drain pan underneath.
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Apr 9, 2018 04:38
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um excuse me posted:Looking to do an engine swap on an NA Miata. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy the harbor freight folding shop crane and engine stand? I've got a steel floor jack from them about 4 years ago that's been holding up well so I would think their hydraulic stuff is decent. From everything I've heard and seen, their hydraulic jacks and shop cranes are pretty solid. The actual hydraulics in them might leak down, but you shouldn't be storing anything supported solely by hydraulic pressure anyway. I have the 2-ton shop crane, and it works well enough. I got the bigger one because I thought the extra reach would be nice (which it was).
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Apr 9, 2018 18:04
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um excuse me posted:Looking to do an engine swap on an NA Miata. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy the harbor freight folding shop crane and engine stand? I've got a steel floor jack from them about 4 years ago that's been holding up well so I would think their hydraulic stuff is decent. Inspect what you get, the one my stor gacve me was I think their "return unit box" or something...it had two hydraulic rams and two different part numbers for parts. The bolt holes didnt line up but I needed it to get an engine going that night so I oversized them and made do. Any suggestions on the extra hydraulic ram?
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Apr 10, 2018 00:32
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Looks like my cheap parts-store battery charger is dying, anyone have any reccomendations? Just need something to charge car batteries.
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Apr 10, 2018 01:16
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boxen posted:Looks like my cheap parts-store battery charger is dying, anyone have any reccomendations? Just need something to charge car batteries. How cheap you wanna go? Laptop charger could work well. How does a battery charger die though?
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Apr 11, 2018 23:48
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