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AFewBricksShy posted:I'm guessing that's either a 1903 or M1 carbine stock standing up on the left. How close am I? carbine! good eye. Thats a really nice Inland stock I have, eventually I'll put it on my inland, which currently has a even nicer NPM stock on it.
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Yeah, Hitachi miter saws had a legit good reputation before Metabo bought them. I would expect Metabo HPT to be fine, unless Metabo has intentionally downgraded the Hitachi products post-acquisition. That said, I don't own any Metabo or Metabo HPT tools. But I've been thinking of getting the cheap 10" no-slide miter saw for misc utility cutting.
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ryanrs posted:Yeah, Hitachi miter saws had a legit good reputation before Metabo bought them. I would expect Metabo HPT to be fine, unless Metabo has intentionally downgraded the Hitachi products post-acquisition. My 12" compond sliding miter is Metabo HPT and I don't know what more I can ask of it. I replaced the blade today with an 80 tooth Diablo and cut 12" of 2" thick hard maple in 3 passes and ended up with an edge that doesn't need sanding. I bought it used, so I can't speak to how it came out of box, but it is level, true, and square to the limit of my measuring. meatpimp fucked around with this message at 19:28 on Oct 10, 2021 |
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cakesmith handyman posted:Wouldn't be surprised if it's literally the same tool This was my initial thought too kastein posted:The harbor freight one is easier to warranty when it breaks in the middle of a time sensitive project. so I think HF it is. I'm only trying to cut foam for a couple of cases and it's not time sensitive, but it's still easier to just drive to HF now that I have one pretty close.
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Harbor Freight wound up having this drill press in stock so I picked it up: https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/drills-drivers/drill-presses/10-in-12-speed-bench-drill-press-63471.html It's definitely not super nice, and the pulley on the motor was extremely wobbly from the factory but is allright after some messing around. Biggest weakness in my minimal testing is the bottom base is a little flexy under pressure if I swing the little table out of the way to drill something big/use my vise. But for the money does what I wanted. Think I might bolt the column directly to my welding table instead of using the fiddly base.
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Might be getting a Metabo HPT forward slider anyways. The Delta Cruzers are sold out basically everywhere until December at the earliest, save floor models that I wouldn't buy, and the Bosch version has worse reviews and costs $110 more On the plus side, the 12" Metabo has the little guide laser that I like and is $157 cheaper than the 12" Delta would be
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A buddy of mine sent me this, allegedly made by someone at his work. "It's as loud as a semi truck."
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Oct 15, 2021 23:42
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I want to make one.
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Oct 16, 2021 00:33
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I have the 18v drill driver and the 1/2” compact impact... Which would be louder?
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 Edit: Looks like any cordless tool will work, you just need to feed 18V to the 12V horn compressor. Now to find a suitable donor...
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Oct 16, 2021 01:58
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Search ebay for M18 adapter. I made an M18 / Anderson Powerpole adapter, which is super handy and voids the warranty of every electronic device in a 6 foot radius (it has a 6 foot cord). I've used it to jump start* my van. * by which I mean, "put a surface charge on the car battery, disconnect M18, start car". The M18 can't turn the starter.
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Oct 16, 2021 04:44
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Not necessarily tool or work related, but footwear and socks have been talked about here in the past. I have a pair of Red Wing zip up motorcycle boots that I've been wearing in the winter and could use some warm socks as they don't have any real insulation. I'm not looking for all day trudging through the snow warmth, but for an hour shoveling or walking around the city without getting all sweaty. I'll probably keep wearing crew socks with them to work and junk as it's an office job and will be heated.
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Oct 16, 2021 15:29
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wool socks are absolutely where its at. completely stopped using cotton socks. darn tough wool socks are amazing and come with a lifetime warranty. send them in when they start to fail and you get store credit to pick out a replacement. edit: they're made in america too OBAMNA PHONE fucked around with this message at 17:06 on Oct 16, 2021 |
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Oct 16, 2021 16:28
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On Amazon last year there was an amazing deal on packages of wool socks. It was some hunting brand called Drake, with 4 pairs for $18-$25 as a "Christmas" pack This year I'm seeing 3 for $20
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BraveUlysses posted:wool socks are absolutely where its at. completely stopped using cotton socks. The darn tough socks are worth every cent. It’s amazing what those alone did for my feet after a long day.
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Merino wool socks pack at Costco is a staple for our geo department field work expeditions. The cost to quality ratio is through the roof and you can wear them year round.
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Oct 16, 2021 18:17
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Merino wool. Darn tough are pretty good.
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I approve of this sock consensus. I wear darn tough and ask for more every christmas, and I backfill (because I wear wool socks every day, year round) with the costco socks. 10/10 wear wool socks.
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Another vote for darn tough, or any merino wool socks. I live in Red Wing boots and darn tough sock every single day without issue. I usually do the light cushion in the warmer months, and the full cushion steel toe work socks in the winter when it's -20° and I'm running between the shop and the parking lot every 30 minutes.
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I live in the SF Bay Area where it's 70 F and sunny every day of the year, and I like darn tough socks, too.
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PitViper posted:Another vote for darn tough, or any merino wool socks. I live in Red Wing boots and darn tough sock every single day without issue. I usually do the light cushion in the warmer months, and the full cushion steel toe work socks in the winter when it's -20° and I'm running between the shop and the parking lot every 30 minutes. I swear smart wool ski socks in the winter. Knee-high, baby!
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Needed to replace an axle seal and bearing so I went ahead and got the HF 20 tonner. Reviews don't lie on how slow the pumping action is...but hey, it worked like a champ.
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Darn Tough all the way, especially when you get them on clearance for half off.
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Colostomy Bag posted:Needed to replace an axle seal and bearing so I went ahead and got the HF 20 tonner. Reviews don't lie on how slow the pumping action is...but hey, it worked like a champ. I've got the older orange welded 20t, and it's been great. It is slow, but that's fine for something putting 20 tons down. I really ought to replace the lovely cast arbor plates it came with, though. Pro tip: add wheels to the base so you can roll it around. Mine lives in a pretty inconvenient spot and just gets rolled out whenever I need to use it. PitViper fucked around with this message at 01:00 on Oct 18, 2021 |
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Oct 18, 2021 00:58
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Unless it's bypassing fluid, almost any 20 ton with that length handle is going to be that slow just because it's essentially the pump arm length and master to slave cylinder area ratio that set the max pressure you can produce. If you want faster you'll need a fancy multiple master cylinder one that has different size masters to move fast till the piston hits the workpiece, or an air over hydraulic setup.
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I'm going to use the excuse that my new apartment is on the second floor and my tools are in the basement as an excuse to buy a small set to keep upstairs with me for minor things. What was that set of pliers that everyone liked? That acted like channellocks, but different? Also gonna get a Wera multi-bit screwdriver, some needle nose pliers and another Milwaukee Fastback utility knife because the three I own is not enough.
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Oct 19, 2021 00:24
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Probably Knipex, but ProjectFarm's newest video is a review of a bunch of different slip joint pliers. Knipex comes out on top but there are some good alternatives at lower price points.
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Oct 19, 2021 00:38
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Knipex was it!
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The knipex pliers wrench and cobolt are both very nice. (Get the cobolt with the notch.)
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never knew they did a miniature set of their water pump pliers. https://www.knipex.com/cobra-xs knipex is a bit spendy for around the house tools though.
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stinch posted:never knew they did a miniature set of their water pump pliers. Nothings too expensive, I know the poor bastard that has to use those tools and he deserves them.
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Any suggestions for Hog Ring Pliers? My top thought is just get Knipex and not worry about it, but those seem awfully simple when other ones are more complicated/expensive. Something isn’t adding up.
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stinch posted:never knew they did a miniature set of their water pump pliers. I mean, I just moved to a new city I'm planning on staying here a year or two or three and if I like it, buying a house. Then my tools will Voltron into one set again. Buying for the future! (is how I'm justifying my poor decisions)
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Oct 19, 2021 20:04
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After watching the PF video, I would have a hard time not recommending the Harbor Freight Vulcan's for the price/performance. But you'll pry my German tools from my cold, callused hands.
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Wonder what brand McMaster carriers. https://www.mcmaster.com/#5307A42 Says they're German. May be worth it with my mom's discount. But then I'd have to pay for shipping.
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That screams Knipex to me. The casting is spot on. https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8701250-10-Inch-Cobra-Pliers/dp/B000X4J2H0/ the spyder fucked around with this message at 21:52 on Oct 19, 2021 |
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Oct 19, 2021 21:50
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Call them and ask? Mcmaster’s phone support is really good. (mentioning it because legit good phone support is super rare these days)
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Advent Horizon posted:Any suggestions for Hog Ring Pliers? Uthor posted:Wonder what brand McMaster carriers. ryanrs posted:Call them and ask? Mcmaster’s phone support is really good.
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Krakkles posted:Maybe Uthor is avoiding their mom! She's retired! Just gets the discount. Yeah, I can email them and get a reply in an hour. I've gotten them to send me PDF manuals of parts in the past.
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