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Interested in finally getting some air tools in the future...mostly light duty impact and air ratchet. Maybe some wire wheel or cutting wheel use. Definitely no paint or sand blasting. Harbor freight have anything good that would meet these requirements? Or am I better off getting something from a pawn shop. Tank/compressor will indoors, 120v.
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Oct 28, 2009 20:59
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somewhat of a tool question...any brand recommendations for headlight restoration kits?
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Dec 13, 2010 18:49
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Need a compressor...I'd like to go used, but seems like what you find on CL is a mixed bag...any deals on something for home garage use? 120v, No spraying, just standard basic air tool work.
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Oct 26, 2011 20:18
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Any compressor deals spotted?
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Nov 24, 2011 18:52
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Composite huh? how am i supposed to use my ratchet as a hammer if it's composite?
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Nov 24, 2011 19:02
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Do we have a body work thread? In any case, I want to give a go at doing some of the body work on my e30 before I send it off to the body shop for a full paintjob. Along the side skirts, BMW applied a black rubberized texture paint and I want to grind it all off so that it can be painted smooth...would an angle grinder be ideal for this? I have one from HF that should work (vibrates like loving hell though) What about sanders for sanding bondo? I don't have an air compressor ...
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Aug 8, 2012 22:01
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You are right about e36s but its an e30
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Aug 9, 2012 01:06
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Which HF aluminum jack is the jack to get these days?
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Aug 17, 2012 20:56
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but what's the best low profile jack I can get at harbor freight? I'd prefer one of the lighter weight ones it at all possible.
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Oct 1, 2012 20:08
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Are there any HF coupons that apply to floor jacks? Or have they been excluded for a while now? I need a new one and the low profile one fits the bill
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Oct 10, 2012 19:18
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eddiewalker posted:This month's normal mailer (the one you get by filling out the postcard in-store, not the one you have to pay for an inside track membership to get) has a coupon for this jack at $69.99, Well I was in the check out line and Cool-as-gently caress-grandpa behind me in line hooks me up with a 15% off my entire purchase coupon and then goes for a high five afterwards. Saved me 30 bucks!
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Oct 11, 2012 06:03
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Doctor Londom posted:Yeah, the HF flare wrenches are poo poo. The ends are really fat (for extra strength?) and won't fit anywhere remotely tight. You know, where you'd need them. Oh good its not just me, I recently purchased a set and was pretty disappointed despite the low price.
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Dec 10, 2012 08:01
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I was at Sears last night and noticed they have a few new "all in one" tools... Are these things poo poo or good enough to keep one my trunk in case of emergency?
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Jan 15, 2013 16:30
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Totally fine for everyday use. I try to keep mine from getting oily if I use them for non impact work.
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Feb 25, 2013 23:51
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I use a 4 or 5 gallon gas container.
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Mar 4, 2013 17:38
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fps_bill posted:I worked with a dude who was an aviation mechanic who had a tits rear end set of tools. The coolest thing was the drawers in his box had black foam with cut outs for every wrench, socket, ratchet, pair if pliers, everything! He also had to have his initials and the last 4 digits of his social engraved on everything. I asked him about it and he said its a requirement because there's been aircraft brought down and entire aircrews lost because someone left a tool somewhere they shouldn't have. He also had a magnetic oil seal from an apache tail rotor stuck on the side of his box. Pretty neat stuff. This is a common use for tools at Boeing--most mechanics do have or use their own tools at work and they check out tool kits where all of the tools fit into cut out foam. Its the easiest way to ensure that when the mechanic returns a tool kit, they are returning exactly all of the tools that it went out with.
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Aug 13, 2013 15:34
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Time for some bono safety glasses indeed! Finally got my first snap on tool, picked up a lightly used FHX80 3/8" locking flex head ratchet off ebay. I've never used anything better than standard craftsman ratchets so the feel of the finer teeth is amazing.
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Oct 23, 2013 17:18
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I'd say that FOD is overkill for anything non-aerospace.
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Jan 3, 2014 20:11
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Any comments/reviews on the Rockwell Jawhorse? I was looking at the sheetmaster version. I don't really have room for a workbench in my garage but this looks like it would offer a ton of versatility. edit: too late, bought the sheetmaster jawhorse OBAMNA PHONE fucked around with this message at 21:26 on Jan 21, 2014 |
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Jan 21, 2014 20:30
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The angle grinder I bought from harbor freight kept spitting out chunks/bits of white stuff (bearing grease?) even after hours of use.
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Feb 25, 2014 06:26
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blindjoe posted:Pressure bleeders are awful. A poor workman blames his tools...
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May 16, 2014 21:21
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Kardboard krew 4 lyfe
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May 30, 2014 06:41
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Cat Hatter posted:Has anybody here used Harbor Freight's flare nut wrenches? Most of the reviews say that they explode trying to loosen bleeder screws and that I should probably spend double the money on a set of Kobalt wrenches. They are indeed poo poo.
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Jul 2, 2014 21:50
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Well, I'm finally going to be a homeowner as of tomorrow! And I already need a ladder--any recs for Little Giant style multi-position ladders?
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Jul 16, 2014 15:56
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Google Butt posted:Have you guys used those Simpson strong ties? Recently cleaned out the garage and I'd like to build a new workbench, looks like those make it super easy. Hey those are pretty neat, I just bought a house and need to get a workbech set up ASAP. And much to my surprise, the garage has a 220V outlet. Finally going to get a welder and learn how to get poo poo done! 
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Aug 11, 2014 22:49
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Lookin for an air compressor, saw one of these on CL for 370: http://www.lowes.com/pd_268707-1126-VT6389_4294813361+4294965883_3_?productId=3824207 I know I should be looking for an oiled compressor, but I have no idea how big of a tank I would need for general automotive work (no painting or sandblasting). edit: i have a 220v outlet in my garage, is it worth it to find a 220v compressor? OBAMNA PHONE fucked around with this message at 20:12 on Sep 5, 2014 |
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Sep 5, 2014 20:07
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McSpatula posted:How much lift do you need? That jack is on sale often, and great for the price, but if you need a bit more height, the 2 ton low-profile is pretty nice too. You'll have to bleed them maybe once a year or so, as they tend to go limp. Got any info how to do that? I might have the manual still but they're usually useless for HF tools.
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Nov 7, 2014 18:06
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Wasabi the J posted:Avoid both, IMHO. Cast aluminum? Ehh, these really don't seem to be designed for cars at all.
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Nov 21, 2014 23:56
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I wish I could rationalize buying 4 of these jackstands but I'll keep using my Husky steel ratcheting type ones with a safety pin.
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Nov 22, 2014 00:31
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Geoj posted:Is that one like the Leatherman (or maybe it was Gerber?) EOD multitool that had a bunch of tools that are only useful if you're literally blowing something up or defusing a bomb (blasting cap crimper, brass saw, detcord cutter, etc)? SOG has a couple multitools for that too. That said, I picked up a SOG multitool off Amazon today because they are having a 15% off sale if you buy direct from amazon.
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Nov 24, 2014 20:58
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Astonishing Wang posted:Has anyone found a transfer pump that works for more that a use or two? I'm talking about the kind that screws onto the bottle of oil. I've bought a couple of different ones at the parts stores, and they all brake in various stupid ways. Usually I get about a liter into the differential and then the pump smashes through the plastic cap and sends a spring into the bottle, leaving me a couple liters short. Usually this happens at around 9:01pm when there's no chance of getting another one. Luckily my 8.8 axle has the fill plug on the opposite side from the cover, and it's at an angle so I was able to make a funnel work. I think I've gotten 3-4 uses out of the one from Amsoil (or was it redline?). It was cheap.
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Jan 8, 2015 00:09
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:I need a new floor jack for my Explorer. I'm not familiar with any of the brands I'm seeing on amazon and not sure if I can trust the harbor freight ones. Harbor Freight
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Jan 20, 2015 21:45
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SPORK08 posted:Has anyone bought any LED shop lights? https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270879 Costco should have these, but I couldn't find any last night at my local store.
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Jan 21, 2015 19:42
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Fucknag posted:At least they tried, when I tried to warranty my torque wrench last year (after my mom's idiot bf tightened it as far as it would go while "cleaning up" my work area after working on her car and broke the poo poo out of it), they refused it because apparently it's not a hand tool. Yeah it's always been that way with their torque wrenches. I bought an Ingersoll rand 19v nicad cordless impact gun a few years ago which came with two batteries, of course both are fully dead by now. I can get both batteries remanufactured for about a hundred, but I'm worried they batteries will poo poo the bed again in a few years, so would I be better off getting a corded impact gun?
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Jan 24, 2015 01:48
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Some decent deals for some of these organizer trays that look better than the HF ones http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-15-Compartment-Interlocking-Organizer-Black-2-Pack-320034/204515485?keyword=1000023711 HDX 15-Compartment Interlocking Organizer, Black (2-Pack) Easy to remove dividers to put bits, screw, socket or other tools into the organizer Organizers lock together, so you can carry up 3 organizers at one time Conveniently stores in the home, garage, office, car, dorm room or school room Heavy duty slide lock http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-65-Compartment-5-In-1-Organizer-3200201/205558084?keyword=1001030526 HDX 65-Compartment 5 In 1 Organizer Up to 34 compartment configurations using 24 dividers Customizable compartments make everything methodical Plastic material makes the organizer light and easy to carry on Transparent quick-view top for quick identification of contents
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Jan 30, 2015 22:43
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Those nifty feit shop lights are on extra sale right now at costco @ 32 dollars, but I'll have to drive two hours round trip to pick up a few. Anyone bought some of them yet? I'm wondering how many i will need for my 1.5 car garage.
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Feb 6, 2015 20:55
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plug into a normal outlet i guess I need to factor in that my garage ceiling is fairly high
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Feb 6, 2015 21:19
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IOwnCalculus posted:You can always lop the end off and treat it like a hardwire, or drop an outlet into the junction box* Oh, I'll show you some code violations when I can take some pics this evening. PO of this house let their dumbfuck "contractor" brother make a whole slew of piss poor electrical work, including a 220 breaker box that was installed w/o permit, because it's clearly not up to code.
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Feb 6, 2015 22:12
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Trickle chargers: any recommendations? Under 30 bux preferred
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Feb 24, 2015 02:30
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Which brand are they?
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Mar 11, 2015 14:28
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