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I started with a high speed homeowner grade dewalt. It's fine for basic diy stuff but it's only 3/8, keyless chuck, and has no real grunt for driving large stuff so I got a half inch milwaukee reduction drive drill too. That was fine, then I had to drill big holes through old timber with no real space for a regular drill so I got a right angle half inch milwaukee gear reduction drill too. Then at some point I got a cordless drill as a gift and didn't think I'd use it much but ended up liking it a lot... And needed a rotary hammer drill so I got one of those. But it didn't hold small bits for using with concrete screws so I got a small hammer drill also. I think that's six? Plus the two drill presses... And I'm not sure if the drywall screw gun counts or not.
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Mustache Ride posted:I was thinking about getting this thing for my 2000sq ft deck and pier I need to deck. https://www.fastenersplus.com/Simpson-Quik-Drive-PRO300SD25K-Decking-System-Dewalt-2500-RPM-Motor These are great for subflooring and stuff, but if you're laying decking you're going to be constantly bending it to maintain a consistent gap, so you'll be down there on your knees anyways, which makes it kinda pointless.
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Going through my dad's trash and found these:  What are they? Look like they're made to be chucked into a drill.
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Oct 8, 2020 21:43
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A complete guess, but they look like counter sunk reamers for setting up a close, but not correct, size hole ready for a tap.
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Oct 8, 2020 21:56
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Could explain that markings (1x8, 1-1/4x8, 1-1/2x12).
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Oct 8, 2020 22:04
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They're wood screw pilot/countersink drills. The modern version is this: https://www.rockler.com/4-piece-wood-screw-countersink-pilot-hole-drill-bit-set Yours are set for specific screw size (#8 or #12), and length (1", etc).
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Oct 8, 2020 23:00
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Uthor posted:Those look nice and perfect. This would be solely to segregate a mess that will 99% of the time stay inside the tool chest. My dad can't do stuff around the house anymore, so it's for my own sanity when I visit. And for my mom's who hates the mess. I bought a pair of HDX dividers and put all the random screws and bolts into one.  I went from about twenty small containers with a mix of screws, bolts, nails, broken drill bits, thumb tacks, etc to one organizer roughly divided by size. It's by no means perfect as all different diameters and lengths are mixed together, but at least the screws and bolts are separate and I can go "I need a screw about yay big" and have a smaller pile to sort through. I thought the two organizers wouldn't be enough, but got everything into one. Now to come up with a use for the other one. The only issue I see in the future is riffling through the smaller sized fasteners. I wish the compartments could be taken out individually, but you're not getting that for the price I paid for these and I'll live with it for the handful of times I need to look through this per year. Edit: after two days of sorting, just found this. It's an example of my dad's organization. 
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Oct 10, 2020 18:01
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This seems like you might like it then. They're individually removable. I know I bought it at home depot but I'm not sure what brand it was. Stanley maybe? E: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-10-Compartment-Deep-Pro-Small-Parts-Organizer-014710R/100375900 I use them for plumbing, small engine repair, and home and auto electrical supplies. I need to get a few more eventually. kastein fucked around with this message at 18:30 on Oct 10, 2020 |
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Oct 10, 2020 18:27
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Yeah, probably, but that's 3x the price and I've thrown enough money for something that isn't technically my problem. I'll keep it in mind for when my random parts pile gets similarly out of control. 
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Oct 10, 2020 18:37
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When did you put my junk drawer in a jar?? Real talk though, seemingly disorganized piles of poo poo is ADHD brain symptoms.
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Oct 10, 2020 18:41
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It could also be "born in Poland in 1939 and lived under communist USSR rule" symptoms. Apparently, you don't throw anything away. Could also be early onset of Alzheimer's. He's been more and more forgetful over the years. I found a rusted bolt with a busted head bent in two different places. Wtf?
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StormDrain posted:I thought people were crazy for liking fancy screwdrivers and now if I have to use a regular one I'm upset. And everyone thinks I'm nuts now. I'm not saying the Wera set I bought last year changed my life completely. But it is definitely a little bit better than it used to be. I also finally found a use for that massive gear puller I got when a local factory was closing and liquidating.  Perfect for popping off stubborn rear drums so you don't have to whack on the hub.
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I inherited one of those monsters (3 jaw, though) from my grandfather in law and it was a good thing I did because I had to use it to pull the harmonic balancer off the output shaft of my nv4500 when I rebuilt it.
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Today was a first. Had a use for an 8 point socket that's been sitting in my drawer for years.
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Hi team, I'm looking for some recommmendations for the the AI: Secret Santa thread I'll be posting up in a couple of weeks. I'd like suggestions for quality/useful/fun tools etc that are commonly available around the $20US price range. This way I can provide a good list of sugesstions for people to make the chosing process a little easier. Have at it!
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slothrop posted:Hi team, I'm looking for some recommmendations for the the AI: Secret Santa thread I'll be posting up in a couple of weeks. Reverse Logic Ltd. has good stuff, but in particular log bolt guides that are godsend for heavy wheels on vehicles that use lug bolts instead of log nuts. Just don't do what my mate did and leave one in, while the car is on the lift, right at forehead height.
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slothrop posted:Hi team, I'm looking for some recommmendations for the the AI: Secret Santa thread I'll be posting up in a couple of weeks. Locking adjustable wrench. Genius. https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-85-610-10-Inch-MaxGrip-Adjustable/dp/B00009OYGZ/
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Are there any recommendations on a bluetooth OBD2 reader?
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urzaserra256 posted:Are there any recommendations on a bluetooth OBD2 reader? Option 1: Whatever ELMxxxx chip is cheap. Like $11 cheap. Pro: cheap, works ok Con: Really cheap construction, only works ok Option 2: OBDLink, around $90 Pro: much better support, build quality, and supports non-OBDII parts on many vehicles. Con: expensive, still not a factory tool Option 3: Factory tool or similar aftermarket unit (VAG-COM, AutoEnginuity, etc), prices start at $300 and too to  Pro: factory tool which can do all sorts of crazy poo poo Con: expensive and only works on one make/brand What are you trying to accomplish? Option 1 is a great place to start. I have both an AutoEnginuity and a VAG-COM, but I have a cheap Panlong OBDII reader in each car. Throw away the software they send and use Torque.
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sharkytm posted:Option 1: Whatever ELMxxxx chip is cheap. Like $11 cheap. Option 2b: Make specific third party tools like Bimmercode and ODBEleven which are like glorified ODB readers, but give access to "coding" functions.
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I thought OBDLink did some manufacturer specific coding as well. BimmerCode can use the OBDLink. There's only a few brands that really require an OEM tool these days. Mercedes and the "order a dodgy Russian laptop with the software loaded", I'm looking at you.
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Crossposting from DIY: Inspired by one of the various threads in either AI or DIY, I popped onto craigslist to look at welders. There's 2 that seem to be good deals. Hobart LX235 for $500 (I'd need to run 240V for this) Lincoln 140 Weld Pack for $425 Both look new in box per the pics anyway. Would either of these be a good pickup for learning to stick metal parts together with the eventuality of learning how to weld car stuff?
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Um, depends on what you want to do. If you just want to stick things together for fun, I'd get the Lincoln MiG, if you want to stick really, really thick things together in a structurally sound way, get that big rear end Hobart.
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sharkytm posted:I thought OBDLink did some manufacturer specific coding as well. BimmerCode can use the OBDLink. There's only a few brands that really require an OEM tool these days. Mercedes and the "order a dodgy Russian laptop with the software loaded", I'm looking at you. Yeah, I have the sketchy DAS from who knows where.
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slothrop posted:Hi team, I'm looking for some recommmendations for the the AI: Secret Santa thread I'll be posting up in a couple of weeks. I forgot how expensive these things are, but Knipex Adjustable Pliers are a gift to mankind. Closer to the price range, Wera Kraftform Screwdrivers are a revelation of just how good screwdrivers can be Within the price range, a set of grease pencils is always a useful buy, or a decent rechargeable headlamp. Rare Earth Magnetic Hooks are stupid useful as well as magnetic parts trays. A high quality pair of Wiss Scissors will never go amiss. The iFixit Jimmy Spudger is hands down one of my favorite tools. A high quality tape measure is always appreciated. Same for high quality drill bits and assorted impact driver bit set. If I think of anything else here, I’ll post it in!
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These "long reach" needle nose pliers are my jam. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-X2-Long-Reach-Pliers-Set-2-Piece-PSX204C/205155920 I just got a tiny Wiha bitholder which is excellent. Put it to use on day one. Magnets. Magnets on sticks. Loose magnets. Long reach claws. "Old Man's Grabber" claws. A roll of velcro. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/electrical/race-ways/hook-and-loop-fastener/hook-n-loop-tape-fasteners-black-3-8-inch-x-75-feet Also soft tool bags, to complete the gift.
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IIRC, buying the German tool brands and shipping to the US from amazon.de is cheaper than to buy from amazon.com.
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Wera Tool Check Plus on sale for Prime Day at $62. Good price for a cool kit. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8MYMT2 meatpimp fucked around with this message at 13:53 on Oct 13, 2020 |
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OSU_Matthew posted:I forgot how expensive these things are, but Knipex Adjustable Pliers are a gift to mankind. I meant to post those! They come in three different sizes too.
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slothrop posted:Hi team, I'm looking for some recommmendations for the the AI: Secret Santa thread I'll be posting up in a couple of weeks. I love the Streamlight Microstream as an everyday flashlight. It's the perfect size and brightness, and just having one setting makes it a lot handier (to me) than some of the fancier ultra bright whatever lights with 10 settings and SOS mode. The single AAA batter lasts quite a while, and it's cheap enough to not be too much of a bummer if you lose it: https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/streamlight-66318?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces
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meatpimp posted:Wera Tool Check Plus on sale for Prime Day at $62. Good price for a cool kit. Not to be the guy who always posts this but everyone needs one of these. Great for yourself, great gifts, great all around. OSU_Matthew posted:Rare Earth Magnetic Hooks are stupid useful as well as magnetic parts trays. These look useful, just bought some
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meatpimp posted:Wera Tool Check Plus on sale for Prime Day at $62. Good price for a cool kit. Nice. Hey thread, recommend me a good mechanic toolkit. I have a mishmash of tools I’ve gathered over the years and I’m tired of never finding what I want. Give me the works package of wrenches, drivers, ratchets, sockets, pliers, and misc stuff. Metric.
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The Management posted:Nice.
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More tools isn't going to help you find ones you already have. Start strong with a decent tool box and a way to organize. A harbor freight 26 or 44 inch red box are the go to here. Get wrench lanyards, socket holders, pluck a size foam inserts, magnetic tool holders. You have been collecting tools the way everyone should: as needed. Buy needed tools when on sale and don't buy more tool than you need. More often that not whatever harbor freight is offering is sufficient. That said I'd feel like a dick if I didn't actually offer advice that answers what you're asking for. Don't buy a 300 whatever piece set, you'll always find lovely tools in there. If you need to buy tools in sets, buy brands that specialize in what you need. Knipex for pliers, Fluke for electrical, Wera for screwdrivers, Mitutoyo for metrology, etc. You will immediately notice how much nicer they are to use and they'll last forever. Again Harbor Freight will be the go to for tools you plan to abuse since all of their hand tools have a lifetime warranty. Avoid middle brands like Craftsman, or home improvement store brand stuff. The value for money isn't there, you'll be left underwhelmed.
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um excuse me posted:Avoid middle brands like Craftsman, or home improvement store brand stuff. The value for money isn't there, you'll be left underwhelmed. It's still so jarring to see this advice while sending people to Harbor Freight instead (or to the quality specialty manufacturers of course). But that's where we are today and I totally agree. Good advice on "organize, don't buy a big blow molded box of new tools" also.
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Motronic posted:It's still so jarring to see this advice while sending people to Harbor Freight instead (or to the quality specialty manufacturers of course). It's horribly depressing how Sears self destructed.
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wesleywillis posted:What country are you from?  Organizing is not really the problem, it’s not having the proper tool for the thing so I end up using something less than ideal. I’m happy to buy the better brands for each thing, but I don’t really know what they are. Wera, Knipex, what would you recommend for ratchets, wrenches, and socket sets?
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It definitely doesn't feel good to say. The first tools I ever bought were a crescent wrench set from Craftsman decades ago. They were just starting to stumble.
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