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Krakkles posted:I am now firmly of the opinion that all extension cords should look like this: I can't go back to cords without lighted ends.
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StormDrain posted:Always. You could probably use another ratchet too that way you can have two loaded up. I got two ratchets as gifts when I needed to replace one. I never knew I needed two identical ratchets, but man it's wonderful.
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May 26, 2021 17:14
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So, this looks like it's $30 off: https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-1-4-in-3-8-in-1-2-in-120XP-EVA-Socket-Tray-Mechanics-Tool-Set-94-Piece-83071-07/314638196 Not sure I like the assortment of actual sockets, but the foam to fit in a drawer is nice, and the extensions are nice, and hrrrnnnggg 120-tooth ratchets. I have another socket set in a blowmold case that kind of a pain in the rear end, I could let that one live in a car and keep the gearwrench set in the garage.
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May 26, 2021 18:33
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looks good but I really loving hate inclusion of 12pt sockets
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May 26, 2021 19:04
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12-pt sockets on a 120-tooth ratchet 
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May 26, 2021 19:07
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OMGVBFLOL posted:12-pt sockets on a 120-tooth ratchet 
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May 26, 2021 19:10
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Aren’t the 120 ‘tooth’ ratchets really just a 60 tooth with a double-but-half-size pawl? Or do I have it backwards and it’s 120 half-size teeth with a normal pawl?
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May 26, 2021 19:26
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Advent Horizon posted:Aren’t the 120 ‘tooth’ ratchets really just a 60 tooth with a double-but-half-size pawl? quote:120XP ratchets have two double stacked 60-tooth pawls (120 positions) providing a 3° swing arc so you can turn fasteners in tighter confines
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May 26, 2021 19:31
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BraveUlysses posted:looks good but I really loving hate inclusion of 12pt sockets Yeah, that's why I wasn't crazy about the sockets. I was thinking of just getting the ratchets and extensions/accessories, and buying six point metric/SAE, in shallow and deep varieties. Having a nice foam cutout for everything would be nice, though, especially since I haven't seen a socket rail I liked since those flexible silicone ones went out of production a few years ago.
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May 26, 2021 19:40
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Exceptional in which direction? They don’t specify. https://toolguyd.com/gearwrench-120xp-dual-pawl-ratchet-disassembled/ I’m not likely to bust one, honestly. Just seems like a teeth arms race.
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May 26, 2021 19:42
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if you want to go down the road of diy foam...kaizen foam is pretty good. I did several shelves in my toolchest. I might have even posted it in this thread?
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May 26, 2021 19:43
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I didn't see an AI deals type thread so here I am. Pep boys is closing, I don't know if all locations are doing it the same way, but my local shop has 40% off in store purchases of everything in stock other than tires, auto parts and batteries. They also have some mail in rebates. https://pepboys.com/shell-rotella-gas-truck-full-synthetic-engine-oil-5w-30-5-qt-/product/2194109 This shell rotella "gas truck" synthetic is available in a few weights and would have been free after rebate before considering the clearance discount. So if the rebate actually goes through, I got paid about $14 to get oil and filters for 2 oil changes on my wife's car. Might be a good opportunity to stock up on consumables like filters, detailing supplies, etc, maybe some tools?
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May 26, 2021 19:48
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Tyro posted:I didn't see an AI deals type thread so here I am. Pep boys is closing, I don't know if all locations are doing it the same way, but my local shop has 40% off in store purchases of everything in stock other than tires, auto parts and batteries. Best I can tell they are only closing 5% of stores that are underperforming. I haven't been able to find a list yet.
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May 26, 2021 19:55
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Advent Horizon posted:Exceptional in which direction? They don’t specify. The exceptional comment is marketing for sure. I really like mine though, and the cost was fair. Anytime I can get more turn for my swing I'm happy. I've removed bolts that only got three clicks on it and I bet it would have been just one click on a 60 tooth. I have a 3/8 regular one and a long 1/2" flex head.
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May 26, 2021 19:59
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Motronic posted:Best I can tell they are only closing 5% of stores that are underperforming. I haven't been able to find a list yet. Ah ok, that makes sense, and unfortunately also makes what I posted probably not nearly as useful for most. Although hey the motor oil is still free after rebate even if not on clearance.
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May 26, 2021 20:25
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Krakkles posted:That looks like a pretty great solution, actually. Are there any name brand but not $350 portable bandsaws worth getting?
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May 26, 2021 22:23
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I'm trying to convince my boss that we need a hydraulic press in the shop for pressing bearings. Whats a decent brand of shop press? Alternatively: Is a Princess Auto special sufficient for something like this? I figure if its just a welded and bolted together steel structure, they can't gently caress it up that bad can they? I don't know how many tons of capacity it would be. Likely 10 or less.
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May 29, 2021 14:00
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I've seen multiple places get by with the Harbor Freight presses.
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May 29, 2021 14:17
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If you want a manual press for once in a blue moon use, a princess one is fine, which is basically a glorified manual bottle jack. You will gently caress up the bearing well before you'll gently caress up the press, even a questionably built one. Interference fit bearings do not need that much force to seat... or at least smallish ones don't. Once you start talking about ones big enough that you have a hard time lifting that's another story but they have other methods at that point.
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May 29, 2021 15:00
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Thanks, yeah most of the need (currently) is to press bearings that are less than 2 inch diameter.
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May 29, 2021 15:38
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The press tonnage is often less of an issue than having room in the press frame to fit what you're working. Get the HF 20 ton ideally, if it's not in budget get the 12 ton. I've been using the 12 ton for years now for exactly what you described, but sometimes it's annoying to fit assemblies in it.
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May 29, 2021 16:03
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slidebite posted:Interference fit bearings do not need that much force to seat... or at least smallish ones don't. Once you start talking about ones big enough that you have a hard time lifting that's another story but they have other methods at that point. Man I love it when we get to break out the liquid nitrogen at work, so much fun.
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May 29, 2021 18:12
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A freezer followed by computer duster upside down can get you pretty far.
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May 29, 2021 18:31
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sticking the insert in the freezer and the recepticle in the oven is always fun
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May 29, 2021 19:35
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Dry ice and isopropyl alcohol is the poor man's liquid N2. -109°F (-79°C). I used it at an old job to liquify gases into pressurized bottles at atmospheric pressure.
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May 29, 2021 20:05
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trying to smear grease on frozen parts is never fun tho
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um excuse me posted:Dry ice and isopropyl alcohol is the poor man's liquid N2. -109°F (-79°C). I used it at an old job to liquify gases into pressurized bottles at atmospheric pressure. Oo. Do you have a link/more detail on how this can be diy?
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Wrar posted:Oo. Do you have a link/more detail on how this can be diy? This isn't on gas liquefaction but removing sound deadening is another common application of this cooling bath mixture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eesr-AcQzNw
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May 31, 2021 06:09
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Btw I recommend Car Scanner on android. Way more intuitive to interface with your car quickly. Super easy to get going and get real time graphs without having to do a lot of configuring. I had torque constantly eat up my battery trying to scan my car while my car wasn't even on or nearby, I haven't had Car Scanner do that mostly because it keeps a few disconnect options handy when it's running, even in the background Also the UI look has been updated past Jellybean.
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May 31, 2021 06:27
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OMGVBFLOL posted:sticking the insert in the freezer and the recepticle in the oven is always fun  Caveat, if you have to make a bath for the insert from a tarp, it's unlikely you'll fit the receptacle in most ovens 
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AmbassadorofSodomy posted:I'm trying to convince my boss that we need a hydraulic press in the shop for pressing bearings. If you have shop air, a foot pedal operated press is really nice
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May 31, 2021 18:30
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Agree, these are also game changers.
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May 31, 2021 20:23
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Unfortunately, we have no air at the shop. We've talked about it from time to time, but really the most it would get used for is tires. We've got electric stuff that covers most everything. Though yeah, not having to pimp a handle on a bottle jack would be fuckin sweet.
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May 31, 2021 21:43
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AmbassadorofSodomy posted:Unfortunately, we have no air at the shop. 
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May 31, 2021 21:49
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We've got a small compressor that gets used mostly for tires, but would be woefully inadequate for anything more than a nail gun. So I guess we *DO* have some air, but not much. I've been with the company for 17 years and we've always been able to get by without it.
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Oh don't get me wrong, I totally get you can get away with it now. It's still just a mindfuck for me. Air was just ubiquitous with any auto/industrial shop it's weird for me to hear when one doesn't. But yeah, cordless is absolutely a game-changer for shops.
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May 31, 2021 22:24
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I thought you were making a joke about him working in a vacuum.
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May 31, 2021 22:25
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I'm not that clever 
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May 31, 2021 22:34
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I meant no air as in the shop is full of poisonous gas. Well it is after I take a dump in the morning.
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AmbassadorofSodomy posted:Unfortunately, we have no air at the shop. Air tools are so much better, lighter, cheaper than cordless though that’s crazy to me No idea what your shop does but wtf
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